Hangin' Cleats
51 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -Welcome to Hangin’ Cleats, Canada's hub for all things Football (Soccer).
On this series-based podcast, Co-host Yvan and Emmanuel will share their experiences of growing up and playing Soccer (Football) at various levels of the Canadian system.
The series-based podcast, will shine a light on the next generation of Canadian soccer (football) players, the failures of the “pay to play” structure in Canada and much more..
This is also a space where lovers of the beautiful game can both vent their frustrations and express their love their favorite teams.
Stay tuned for our 2021 coverage of the Euros, Copa America, Gold Cup, CPL Playoffs, NWSL Playoffs, MLS playoffs and much more.
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Jamaica Eliminates Canada from the Concacaf Nations League
November 24, 2023 06:59 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBFollowing a 2-1 victory (Leg 1) in Jamaica, Canada was defeated by the Reggae Boys at home 3-2, putting Jamaica through to the Nations League semifinals. The crew recaps the match, and evaluates Mauro Biello's stint as interim Head Coach, followed by a preview of the Trinidad and Tobago match in March. They then turn their attention to the Women's program, and the retirement of Christine Sinclair. With a farewell tour, a wave of sold out matches, and a Women's professional league around t...
Canada Knocked out in the Group Stage
August 08, 2023 00:56 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBWelcome back to Hangin' Cleats, After losing 4-0 to Australia, Canada's World Cup ended as they finished 3rd in Group B. The crew recaps Les Rouges' World Cup, and discusses the impact of the CSA and the lack professional infrastructure in the country. With the Women's World Cup expanding to 32 teams, we have seen many historical firsts at this tournament, we discuss those stories and highlight the incredible of Nigeria and Jamaica. Listen to this and much.
World Cup Group Stage: Canada defeats Ireland
July 30, 2023 04:39 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBWelcome back to Hangin' Cleats, The crew kicks off their World Cup coverage following Canada's victory against Ireland. After tying Nigeria 0-0 in the opening match of the group stage, Canada came from behind to score two unanswered goals with the winning coming from Adriana Leon. We recap both matches, and preview Les Rouges' clash against World Cup host Australia. With Nigeria securing 3 points, the final day in Group B is set to be interesting. Take a listen.
World Cup Preparation & Gold Cup Outlook
July 01, 2023 17:40 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBWelcome back to Hangin' Cleats, In today's episode, the crew recaps the Concacaf Nations League Final vs the United States and previews Canada's Gold Cup tournament. We also discuss the women's national team's World Cup preparation and the groups' mentality heading to Australia and New Zealand.
Interview Series: Dylan Rennie | OUA and League 1 Ontario Champion
April 27, 2023 19:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBHangin’ Cleats: Feature Interview We spent the afternoon hangin’ out with Guelph Gryphons’ #13, Dylan Rennie. We discuss his OUA & League 1 Ontario Championships, his trial in Ireland, the rise of Canadian Soccer, and his future aspirations. Follow us for more Canadian made Football content: Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/hangincleats?s=21 Instagram https://instagram.com/hangincleats?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Website: https://www.beyondculture.ca/hangin-cle...
Labor Disputes & World Cup Preparations
March 24, 2023 15:14 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBWelcome Back to Hangin' Cleats, In this episode the crew discusses the recent developments in the ongoing labor dispute between the Canadian Women's National team and the CSA. We also look at the 2023 World Cup preparation, and Bev Priestman's role as the squad gears up for their trip to Australia and New Zealand. Finally, we preview the upcoming Nations League matches for the Men's national team, and their return to BMO Field (post World Cup).
Interview Series: Brandon Bangambee
February 28, 2023 16:44 - 16 minutes - 15 MBHangin’ Cleats Feature Interview: Brandon Bangambe -- We sat down with Altitude FC’s first goal scorer, Brandon Bangambee. He took us through his soccer journey in British Columbia and his time in the OUA, we also learned about his trip to FC Metz, and much more. @BeyondCultureTO / @HanginCleats Betstamp Referral Link: https://airtable.com/shr94El5UF8tKynxV Take a listen!
Interview Series: Alex Boue | Varsity Blues Midfielder
January 30, 2023 20:34 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBWelcome back to Hangin' Cleats, We sat down with University of Toronto midfielder, Alex Boue. He took us through his youth soccer days in Toronto, and his stint in Europe, we also learned about his experience representing Canada at the Maccabi Games, and much more ⚽️🎬 Betstamp Referral Link: https://airtable.com/shr94El5UF8tKynxV Take a listen!
World Cup Final Preview: Argentina vs France
December 16, 2022 17:36 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBWelcome back to Hangin' Cleats, The World Cup Final is here! In this episode, we recap the quarter-finals and semifinals. We dive into the elimination of Brazil. The tournament favourite was knocked out in their quarterfinal matchup against Croatia via penalties. Coach Tite stepped down following the match, leaving questions as to who could replace him. Portugal was also knocked out in the quarterfinal, potentially marking the end of Ronaldo's World Cup career. As we turn our eyes to ...
FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals: Moroccan Triumph & Joga Bonito
December 09, 2022 05:30 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBWelcome back to Hangin' Cleats, In this episode, the crew recaps all the major matches leading up to the semifinals. We go back to the group stage to analyze Ghana's major match against Uruguay. We then discuss the exit of Germany, the Triumph of Morocco against Spain, the display of Joga Bonito by Brazil and much more! Betstamp Referral Link: https://airtable.com/shr94El5UF8tKynxV Take a listen!
Canada's World Cup Experience: The Highs and Lows
December 05, 2022 16:16 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBWelcome back to Hangin' Cleats, In this episode, the crew recaps Canada's World Cup experience! We take a look at Les Rouges' performance against Croatia and Morocco. We also discuss the criticism of Alphonso Davies and John Herdman. Finally, we look ahead at the future of the men’s national team and the 2026 World Cup. Betstamp Referral Link: https://airtable.com/shr94El5UF8tKynxV Take a listen!
Canada Returns to the World Cup: Belgium match review
November 24, 2022 19:10 - 51 minutes - 39.6 MBWelcome back to Hangin' Cleats, In this episode, the crew recaps Canada's first World Cup match in 36 years! We take a look at Les Rouges' performance against the 2nd ranked team in the world: Belgium. We then turn our attention to their all-important match against Croatia, who recently tied Morocco. We also discuss both Saudi Arabia and Japan's major upsets against Argentina and Germany respectively. Finally, we give our opinions on how the Qatar World Cup is unfolding in its opening w...
FIFA World Cup Preview: Canada Announces Roster
November 16, 2022 14:53 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBWelcome Back to Hangin' Cleats, With the Qatar World Cup only being a few days away, Yvan, Emmanuel and David, preview the Tournament. They discuss the injuries that are set to plague the tournament as European-based players abruptly halt their season to make way for the first-ever Winter World Cup and the overall impact of this scheduling shift. Furthermore, we take a look at Canada's 26-player roster, as the North American country returns to the tournament after a 36-year hiatus. We al...
Canada World Cup Friendlies
October 05, 2022 13:46 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBWelcome back to Hangin' Cleats, In this episode, the crew recaps the Men's National Team matches against Qatar and Uruguay, and previews their final World Cup friendly against Qatar. They also discuss the pair of games the Women's national team played against Australia and their upcoming match against Morocco and Argentina.
The Premier League Returns!
August 19, 2022 21:02 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBWelcome Back to Hangin’ Cleats, In this episode, the PL crew recaps all the latest action around the league. From the struggles of Manchester United to the performance of the recently promoted clubs, we discuss it all. Emannuel and David also have a conversation on the Arsenal “All or Nothing” Documentary.
Concacaf W Championship Recap
July 23, 2022 00:11 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBWelcome back to Hangin' Cleats, This episode recaps Canada's loss against the United States in the Concacaf W Championship Final. The Crew also reviews the tournament as a whole and the individual awards Kailen Sheridan and Julia Grosso won. Finally, we have a conversation about the Women's Africa Cup of Nations match between Canada and Morocco, which was attended by a historic crowd of 45,562 fans.
Canada vs United States: Concacaf W Championship Final Preview
July 16, 2022 14:32 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBWelcome back to Hangin' Cleats, In this episode, we preview the Concacaf W Championship final between Canada and the United States. The last time both teams faced each other was at the Olympics, where Canada defeated the US 1-0. We also have a discussion on the current state of Toronto FC, and the relationship between players and fans in light of the honest revelation from Chris Mavinga.
Concacaf W Championship Semifinals & Canada Soccer Contract Talks
July 13, 2022 20:31 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBWelcome back to Hangin' Cleats, In this episode, the crew recaps Canada's performance in the group stage of the CONCACAF W Championship. We also preview their matchup against Jamaica in the semifinals. With Canada Soccer releasing a communication update and the published article from Rick Westhead, we have a discussion on the revelations revealed by TSN, and the upcoming World Cup friendlies.
Canada set to kickoff World Cup Qualifiers
July 02, 2022 14:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBWelcome back to Hangin' Cleats, In this episode, we preview Canada's Concacaf W Championship. The tournament serves as a World Cup Qualifier and potential Paris Olympics qualifier. The crew reviews the most recent match against South Korea in Toronto at BMO Field. Finally, we discuss the recent LAFC signing of Gareth Bale and the arrival of Lorenzo Insigne to Toronto.
Canada June Window Recap & Korea Republic Preview
June 20, 2022 13:30 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB- Welcome back to Hangin Cleats, In this episode, we preview Canada’s match against South Korea on Sunday at BMO Field, and the overall outlook on the Concacaf W Championship. We also recap the Men’s June international window, from the contract disputes to both CONCACAF nations league matches against Honduras and Curacao. Finally, we discuss Apple TV’s deal with the MLS, and what it means for the streaming landscape for soccer in Canada.
Canada's Road to Qatar: Contract Disputes and Match Cancellations
June 07, 2022 01:26 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBWelcome back to Hangin' Cleats, In this episode, the whole crew is back to discuss the recent developments in Canada's road to the World Cup. As contract disputes take center stage, Canada canceled its friendly against Panama. We also take a look at the 2020 Canadian Championship and the epic penalty shootout in Hamilton.
Canada's World Cup Prep: Iran Friendly
May 31, 2022 23:56 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBWelcome Back to Hangin' Cleats, In this short episode we discussed Canada's world cup preparation as they enter the June window. We dive into the Iran match cancellation and the fallout from it. We also have a conversation regarding John Herdman's future, and Carlo Ancelotti's interest in coaching Canada. Finally, we share our thoughts regarding Electric City Football Club.
Canada Qualifies for the Qatar World Cup
March 29, 2022 18:23 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBWelcome Back to Hangin' Cleats, With a 4-0 win against Jamaica, Canada secured their spot at the 2022 World Cup. This marked the end of a 36-year hiatus from the pretigious tournament. In this episode the whole crew recounts their favourite moments from this World Cup journey. We also discuss our outlook on the future of Canadian Soccer, and the expectations for the upcoming World Cup.
Conversation with Carl Rose: Canada Soccer's First Person of Color
February 14, 2022 14:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBWelcome Back to Hangin' Cleats, In this episode we have a conversation with Carl Rose. In 1975, Mr. Carl Rose was the first person of colour to represent Canada Soccer’s National Teams in a competitive match After making his international debut in July, Carl Rose represented Canada at the 1975 Pan American Games in Mexico, featuring in matches against Jamaica and Argentina. A year later, he represented Canada at the Montréal 1976 Olympic Football Tournament and featured against the Sovie...
Canada Defeats USA and Remains Undefeated in WCQ
February 01, 2022 03:22 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBWelcome Back to Hangin' Cleats, After deafeating USA 2-0 in Hamilton, Canada remains undefeated in World Cup Qualifiers. The historic win has moved The Reds closer to booking their ticket to Qatar. With Eustaquio and Alphonso Davies unavaible for the past two matches, John Herdman and the team have stepped up to fill those holes. In this episode we will cover the latest news in Canadian soccer, including the retirement of goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe. In addition, the recent acquisitions b...
Solskjaer Out, Rangnick In
November 28, 2021 18:34 - 1 hour - 184 MBWelcome Back to Hangin' Cleats, With the sacking of Ole Solskjaer, David is over the moon and Eman returns to his neutral stance. Warren joins the guys to discuss all things regarding the premier league and the champions league. The guys also give their opinions on the Manchester City vs Paris Saint Germain match, and the trio of Messi, Neymar and Mbappe.
Critical Point : The Premier League Show
November 19, 2021 18:59 - 2 hours - 337 MBWelcome Back to Hangin' Cleats Deen and Warren return to the show. Solomon makes his first appearance on Hangin Cleats! David is still frustrated and Eman takes a neutral standpoint. The lads discuss Arsenal's progress, Liverpool's ups and downs this season. Bold Takes remains a constant feature!
Canada Moves to the Top of CONCACAF
November 17, 2021 21:28 - 43 minutes - 40 MBWelcome Back to Hangin' Cleats, After beating Mexico 2-1 in Edmonton, Canada is now at the top of the table in World Cup Qualifiers. In their third matchup against El Tri, Cyle Larin scored two goals past Ochoa. The match was played in Edmonton, Alberta in front of a crowd of more than 40,000 fans. Canada will now rest until the new year where they play their final 6 matches of world cup qualification.
Manchester United in Shambles
November 05, 2021 21:38 - 1 hour - 203 MBWelcome Back to Hangin' Cleats, David let's out his frustration about the current state of affairs at Manchester United. Eman doubles down on the managerial situation. Warren Joseph is the guest for this week's episode as the lads discuss major talking points in English Football.
Newcastle Have Arrived!!!
October 15, 2021 22:38 - 2 hours - 310 MBWelcome Back to Hangin' Cleats, The lads welcome a Special Guest, Philip Atsrim, to discuss the latest news in the Premier League. They discuss Newcastle's takeover and the impact that will have on the league, the Ballon D'Or shortlist and a general overview of the season so far. Bold Takes returns as Philip, David and Eman make their predictions for the weekend's fixtures.
Canada Remains Undefeated in WCQ, Sexual Abuse in the NWSL & Women's Soccer
October 12, 2021 01:47 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBWelcome Back to Hangin' Cleats, Canada continues their undefeated streak in world cup qualifications as they tie Mexico and Jamaica away from home. Canada will now face Panama at BMO Field, where they will be looking to capture 3 points. The NWSL has been facing a reckoning as allegations of sexual abuse have come forth, we discuss these recent developments and role FIFA needs to play in preventing these cases and supporting victims.
Season Taking Shape? 2021/2022 Premier League Season
September 21, 2021 17:29 - 1 hour - 206 MBWelcome Back Hangin' Cleats, David and Eman are joined by Special Guest Idhea who makes a second appearance on the show. The guys discuss the past weekend's fixtures and the major talking points across the games. With many questionable refereeing decisions, the lads look at officiating and the influence of VAR in today's game. The Bold Takes segment returns, and the guys make their predictions for the coming weekend.
Viva Ronaldo: Review of Premier League Match Day 4
September 16, 2021 20:38 - 41 minutes - 95 MBWelcome Back to Hangin' Cleats, The lads are back after the international break to discuss how teams fared in the past weekend's fixtures in the Premier League. They discuss Ronaldo's debut and the impact that has on the league. The Champions League began this week and Eman and David briefly express their thoughts on the first round of matches
World Cup Qualifiers: Canada Draws USA and Prepares For El Salvador
September 06, 2021 18:35 - 33 minutes - 31 MBWelcome Back to Hangin' Cleats As Canada begins their road to the World Cup, we begin our coverage of the Octagone. With only the top 3 teams making it directly to the world cup, every game in CONCACAF is crucial. So far, Canada has taken a draw against Honduras at home and the United States in Nashville. They will now El Salvador at BMO Field, in what is widely viewed as a must win game. Both Yvan and Eman take you through Canada's journey so far in the Octagone, and they also discuss...
Transfer Deadline Day
September 03, 2021 04:04 - 1 hour - 147 MBWelcome Back to Hangin' Cleats David & Eman reflect on the craziest transfer window in history, during this market we’ve seen both Messi and Ronaldo move teams. We’ve also seen PSG decline a 220 million euro fee for Mbape with one year left in his contract. Craziest Transfer Window EVER!
Misfiring Gunners: Review of Match Day 2 2021/22 Premier League Season
August 25, 2021 17:25 - 1 hour - 258 MBWelcome Back to Hangin' Cleats In this episode of the Premier League Show, Eman and David are joined by Deen and Idowu as the review the second round of fixtures in the Premier League. They delve into the strengths of the Top Six sides and discuss the struggles of Arsenal. Pt 2 Deen and Idowu go head to head as they lead the second part of the show to review the Match of Week 3 discussing their teams chances of winning the tie. Both guests make their case on which team will...
The Title Race Begins: Review of Match Day 1 2021/22 Premier League Season
August 19, 2021 13:51 - 50 minutes - 115 MBWelcome Back to Hangin' Cleats Eman and David recap Week 1 of the 2021/2022 Premier League Season. They discuss talking points from the past weekend's fixtures and make their predictions for Match Day 2
2021-22 English Premier League Preview & Messi Unveiled in Paris
August 12, 2021 01:33 - 1 hour - 139 MBWelcome Back to Hangin' Cleats With the Premier League Season around the corner, we would like to introduce our brand new co-host David Sah. Emamnuel and David will take you through the entire EPL season with an episode once a week. In this episode the crew discussed discussed the situation at Barcelona, Messi's transfer to PSG and the domino effect it had on European Football. They also evaluate the transfer activity of the 'Top 6' clubs in the Premier League and offer their pre...
Canada Wins Gold At The Tokyo Olympics
August 08, 2021 12:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBWelcome Back to Hangin' Cleats After Sweden went up 1-0, Canada tied up the score with a perfect penalty from midfielder Jessie Fleming. The match went on to penalties where Canada had previously experienced success against Brazil. In today's episode we talk about the highs and lows of the gold medal match against Sweden and we recap their Olympic journey. As Canada captures their first Olympic Gold medal, the nation enters a new age of soccer, we discuss the future of the beautiful game...
Canada Will Play For Gold In Tokyo
August 04, 2021 15:09 - 46 minutes - 42 MBWelcome Back to Hangin' Cleats The Canadian Women's National team have qualified for the gold medal match in Tokyo. Midfielder Jessie Fleming stepped up to the plate to take the game winning penalty which defeated the United States. With all this success at the international level, we ask ourselves why there has not been a professional league or team in Canada. We also preview the finals against Sweden who have been one of the best teams this tournament.
Canada Battles Mexico & Defeats Brazil
July 31, 2021 21:30 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBWelcome back to Hangin’ Cleats. Today’s episode is a recap of the crazy week surrounding Canadian soccer. On Thursday evening, Canada faced Mexico in a gold cup semifinal Matchup. The match got chippy very quick, Mexico was given a penalty in the first half but that did not face the Men’s team as they battled their way back. In the Olympics, Team Canada faced elimination in their match against Brazil. The game went the distance as both teams could not be separated by regular time or ext...
Tokyo Olympics: Canada Advances to the Quarterfinals
July 28, 2021 21:23 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBWelcome Back to Hangin' Cleats. In this episode, the crew is back to discuss Canada's recent match against Great Britain. With a 1-1 tie, the team advances to the next round where they will play Brazil. Their recent game saw the introduction of every outfield player on the 22 player roster. Bev Prietman rested many of her starters including Christine Sinclair and Desiree Scott.
On to the Gold Cup Semifinals & Team Canada's 3 points in Sapporo
July 26, 2021 20:02 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBWelcome Back to Hangin’ Cleats. In this episode the crew recaps Canada’s latest game against Chile in the Olympics. Canada went on to win the match 2-1 with 2 goals from Janine Beckie. The game also saw the Olympic debut of Julia Grosso and Jayde Rivière. They now play heavyweights Great Britain in their final match of the group stage. We then go on to discuss Canada’s Quarterfinal victory against Costa Rica. Last time Canada made it to the semi finals was in 2007. Junior Hoilett and Step...
Canada in the Tokyo Olympics & Gold Cup
July 24, 2021 00:03 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBIn this episode we introduce our new co-host Khadyja Claxton who will be helping us cover the Olympics. Canada drew their first match against Host Country Japan in the Sapporo Dome. Christine Sinclair got an early goal in the 6th minute but Canada could not hold on to the lead as Japan leveled the score. They will play Chile in their next match. At the Gold Cup, Canada will play Costa Rica in the Quaterfinals. John Herdman will be facing the injuries strikers Ayo Akinola and Cyle Larin. ...
Italy Wins the Euros, England is left devastated after penalties, Messi Wins Copa América.
July 12, 2021 20:39 - 36 minutes - 32.9 MBAfter taking an early lead with a goal from Luke Shaw, Italy’s Bonucci brought things level and the game went to extra time. Gareth Southgate subbed in Rashford and Sancho at the 119th minute, both attacking players missed their penalties. The responsibility of the 5th penalty fell on the shoulders of 19 year old Saka, who was subbed on at the 70th minute. With Saka’s miss, Italy are international champions for the first time since winning the 2006 World Cup.
England vs Italy: Is it coming Home or going to Rome?
July 10, 2021 15:57 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBWith 50 total matches played, the European Championship final is here. Italy have booked their spot in the finals by continuing their winning streak of 6 matches in the tournament, while England have utilized their defensive tactics to only only concede 1 goal in the euros. The last time Italy won a major tournament was the 2006 infamous world cup final against France. England has not reached a major tournament final since 1966. The final will take place on Sunday at Wembley stadium. ...
Euros Quarterfinals Preview: France, Portugal, Germany Knocked Out...
July 01, 2021 23:43 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MBThe final 8 teams have been set. The round of 16 saw the exit of Portugal, France, Germany, Ukraine, Netherlands, Wales, Austria and Croatia. With a win against Germany, England has clear path to the finals, while #1 Belgium will have to face Italy in their next matchup. How will things shape up in the next round?
UEFA Euros Round of 16
June 25, 2021 21:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBWelcome back to Hangin’ Cleats The group stage has come to a close, and the round of 16 is here. In this episode we recap the highs and lows of Euros while also previewing the upcoming matchups in the knockout stage that are bound to be entertaining and competitive.
An Unpredictable Start to the Euros & Canada Reaches the Octagon
June 17, 2021 21:16 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBWe are about a week into the 2020 Euros and a lot has happened. In this episode we update you on the opening games of the group stages and take you through some monumental moments such as Cristiano Ronaldo leading the all time scoring list and Patrik Schick’s wonder goal. We also have a deep conversation on the medical emergency of Denmark’s Christian Eriksen and the reports that UEFA pressured players to restart the match. Last but not least, we discuss the history making Friday...
UEFA Euro 2020 Preview
June 10, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBAs the UEFA European Championship nears its official kickoff, Eman & Yvan preview the pretigious tournament. They go through the various groups, including the group of death which features Germany, France and Portugal. The star-studded England squad is also analyzed as many fans fear head coach Gareth Southgate, will not get the best out of his roster. Finally the guys recap the champions league final and briefly discuss Canada's upcoming games for the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers.