Ben Steiner
@bensteiner00.bsky.social
OLYMPICS / MLS / PWHL / Reporter and Broadcaster | Writing:
CBC, Toronto Star, Sports Illustrated, MLS, The Hockey News, Daily Hive | Host: Northern Fútbol Podcast
CBC, Toronto Star, Sports Illustrated, MLS, The Hockey News, Daily Hive | Host: Northern Fútbol Podcast
Goodbye York United, hello there Inter Toronto FC!
A look at the first branding for the rebranded CPL club.
They will open a full youth academy in 2026 and are aiming to move closer to Downtown, potentially Lamport Stadium in the future.
A look at the first branding for the rebranded CPL club.
They will open a full youth academy in 2026 and are aiming to move closer to Downtown, potentially Lamport Stadium in the future.
November 28, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Goodbye York United, hello there Inter Toronto FC!
A look at the first branding for the rebranded CPL club.
They will open a full youth academy in 2026 and are aiming to move closer to Downtown, potentially Lamport Stadium in the future.
A look at the first branding for the rebranded CPL club.
They will open a full youth academy in 2026 and are aiming to move closer to Downtown, potentially Lamport Stadium in the future.
NEW: There’s four teams left in the MLS Cup Playoffs — and it’s not all about which teams are the best.
I rank the most likely MLS Cup champions and break down their road ahead.
My latest for @SI_FootballClub
www.si.com/soccer/which...
I rank the most likely MLS Cup champions and break down their road ahead.
My latest for @SI_FootballClub
www.si.com/soccer/which...
Which Team Will Win MLS Cup? Every Conference Finalist—Ranked
Only New York City FC have won MLS Cup out of the remaining four teams.
www.si.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:15 PM
NEW: There’s four teams left in the MLS Cup Playoffs — and it’s not all about which teams are the best.
I rank the most likely MLS Cup champions and break down their road ahead.
My latest for @SI_FootballClub
www.si.com/soccer/which...
I rank the most likely MLS Cup champions and break down their road ahead.
My latest for @SI_FootballClub
www.si.com/soccer/which...
York United will be known as Inter Toronto FC, as long rumoured since the club filed a trademark earlier this year.
Complete branding will be released later. The team will continue at York Lions Stadium, for now.
York9 ➡️York United ➡️ Inter Toronto
www.tsn.ca/soccer/artic...
Complete branding will be released later. The team will continue at York Lions Stadium, for now.
York9 ➡️York United ➡️ Inter Toronto
www.tsn.ca/soccer/artic...
York United to become Inter Toronto in CPL franchise’s third rebrand
York United FC is rebranding, becoming Inter Toronto FC. It’s the third name change for the Canadian Premier League side, but first under the current ownership group.
www.tsn.ca
November 27, 2025 at 6:10 PM
York United will be known as Inter Toronto FC, as long rumoured since the club filed a trademark earlier this year.
Complete branding will be released later. The team will continue at York Lions Stadium, for now.
York9 ➡️York United ➡️ Inter Toronto
www.tsn.ca/soccer/artic...
Complete branding will be released later. The team will continue at York Lions Stadium, for now.
York9 ➡️York United ➡️ Inter Toronto
www.tsn.ca/soccer/artic...
NEW: Yunus Musah got two call-ups to the #USMNT in 2025, but he's hoping a World Cup call-up could come.
He's one of the North American players trying to turn the reputation of Concacaf talents in Europe too.
✍️My interview w him for @SI_FootballClub
www.si.com/soccer/usmnt...
He's one of the North American players trying to turn the reputation of Concacaf talents in Europe too.
✍️My interview w him for @SI_FootballClub
www.si.com/soccer/usmnt...
USMNT’s Yunus Musah: Who Wouldn't Want to Play at the World Cup?
The 22-year-old midfielder is looking to make an impact and secure his place at the tournament.
www.si.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:46 AM
NEW: Yunus Musah got two call-ups to the #USMNT in 2025, but he's hoping a World Cup call-up could come.
He's one of the North American players trying to turn the reputation of Concacaf talents in Europe too.
✍️My interview w him for @SI_FootballClub
www.si.com/soccer/usmnt...
He's one of the North American players trying to turn the reputation of Concacaf talents in Europe too.
✍️My interview w him for @SI_FootballClub
www.si.com/soccer/usmnt...
Big news out of SFU as they are finally looking at moving to U SPORTS and out of the NCAA.
Long time coming — the NCAA idea never worked out as hoped.
SFU Athletics left CIS (U SPORTS) in 2010.
Long time coming — the NCAA idea never worked out as hoped.
SFU Athletics left CIS (U SPORTS) in 2010.
November 26, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Big news out of SFU as they are finally looking at moving to U SPORTS and out of the NCAA.
Long time coming — the NCAA idea never worked out as hoped.
SFU Athletics left CIS (U SPORTS) in 2010.
Long time coming — the NCAA idea never worked out as hoped.
SFU Athletics left CIS (U SPORTS) in 2010.
Great form by Canadian strikers since the November international break.
🇪🇸Tani Oluwaseyi goal on the weekend in La Liga
🇧🇪Promise David league goal and UCL goal this week
🇮🇹Jonathan David UCL goal today
🏴Daniel Jebbison EFL Championship goal today.
Cyle Larin struggling.
🇪🇸Tani Oluwaseyi goal on the weekend in La Liga
🇧🇪Promise David league goal and UCL goal this week
🇮🇹Jonathan David UCL goal today
🏴Daniel Jebbison EFL Championship goal today.
Cyle Larin struggling.
November 25, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Great form by Canadian strikers since the November international break.
🇪🇸Tani Oluwaseyi goal on the weekend in La Liga
🇧🇪Promise David league goal and UCL goal this week
🇮🇹Jonathan David UCL goal today
🏴Daniel Jebbison EFL Championship goal today.
Cyle Larin struggling.
🇪🇸Tani Oluwaseyi goal on the weekend in La Liga
🇧🇪Promise David league goal and UCL goal this week
🇮🇹Jonathan David UCL goal today
🏴Daniel Jebbison EFL Championship goal today.
Cyle Larin struggling.
Promise David scores in the Champions League again for his ninth goal in all competitions this season.
He scored the first goal of the 2025-26 UCL season as well.
The #CanMNT man comes off right after as well after making it 1-0 v Galatasaray.
He scored the first goal of the 2025-26 UCL season as well.
The #CanMNT man comes off right after as well after making it 1-0 v Galatasaray.
November 25, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Promise David scores in the Champions League again for his ninth goal in all competitions this season.
He scored the first goal of the 2025-26 UCL season as well.
The #CanMNT man comes off right after as well after making it 1-0 v Galatasaray.
He scored the first goal of the 2025-26 UCL season as well.
The #CanMNT man comes off right after as well after making it 1-0 v Galatasaray.
Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak has accepted a two-year ban from competitive swimming after three whereabouts failures.
She will now be ineligible until July 14, 2027.
She will have any competitive results from June 16 onward disqualified now too.
www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...
She will now be ineligible until July 14, 2027.
She will have any competitive results from June 16 onward disqualified now too.
www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...
Penny Oleksiak banned from competition until 2027 due to whereabouts failures | CBC Sports
Swimmer Penny Oleksiak, Canada's most decorated female Olympian, has accepted a two-year ban from competition stemming from three whereabouts failures and will be ineligible to compete until July 14, ...
www.cbc.ca
November 25, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak has accepted a two-year ban from competitive swimming after three whereabouts failures.
She will now be ineligible until July 14, 2027.
She will have any competitive results from June 16 onward disqualified now too.
www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...
She will now be ineligible until July 14, 2027.
She will have any competitive results from June 16 onward disqualified now too.
www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...
FIFA has released the pots for the 2026 World Cup and the playoff teams will all be placed in Pot 4, potentially putting Italy there.
My dream draw for the #CanMNT at first glance is: Canada, Australia, Scotland, Cape Verde
The draw is on Dec. 5.
My dream draw for the #CanMNT at first glance is: Canada, Australia, Scotland, Cape Verde
The draw is on Dec. 5.
November 25, 2025 at 5:27 PM
FIFA has released the pots for the 2026 World Cup and the playoff teams will all be placed in Pot 4, potentially putting Italy there.
My dream draw for the #CanMNT at first glance is: Canada, Australia, Scotland, Cape Verde
The draw is on Dec. 5.
My dream draw for the #CanMNT at first glance is: Canada, Australia, Scotland, Cape Verde
The draw is on Dec. 5.
Canada is in the T20 Cricket World Cup for the second time next year and they now know their group.
- Canada
- New Zealand
- South Africa
- Afghanistan
- UAE
Canada went 6-0-0 in the qualifying tournament, but the biggest news from the draw is Pakistan and India both in a group
- Canada
- New Zealand
- South Africa
- Afghanistan
- UAE
Canada went 6-0-0 in the qualifying tournament, but the biggest news from the draw is Pakistan and India both in a group
November 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Canada is in the T20 Cricket World Cup for the second time next year and they now know their group.
- Canada
- New Zealand
- South Africa
- Afghanistan
- UAE
Canada went 6-0-0 in the qualifying tournament, but the biggest news from the draw is Pakistan and India both in a group
- Canada
- New Zealand
- South Africa
- Afghanistan
- UAE
Canada went 6-0-0 in the qualifying tournament, but the biggest news from the draw is Pakistan and India both in a group
NEW: Vancouver Whitecaps will visit San Diego FC on Saturday and there are some pretty crazy historic markers SDFC hit last night.
My latest for @SI_FootballClub
www.si.com/soccer/san-d...
My latest for @SI_FootballClub
www.si.com/soccer/san-d...
San Diego Near 27-Year MLS Record After Latest Exploits
The top two teams from the regular season will face off with a spot in MLS Cup on the line.
www.si.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:09 PM
NEW: Vancouver Whitecaps will visit San Diego FC on Saturday and there are some pretty crazy historic markers SDFC hit last night.
My latest for @SI_FootballClub
www.si.com/soccer/san-d...
My latest for @SI_FootballClub
www.si.com/soccer/san-d...
Round trip flights from Vancouver to San Diego are anything but cheap for Whitecaps supporters this weekend.
American Thanksgiving.
Cheapest currently $1,253 on Delta with a stop in Salt Lake City.
If Vancouver host another MLS game this year, it’ll be MLS Cup.
American Thanksgiving.
Cheapest currently $1,253 on Delta with a stop in Salt Lake City.
If Vancouver host another MLS game this year, it’ll be MLS Cup.
November 25, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Round trip flights from Vancouver to San Diego are anything but cheap for Whitecaps supporters this weekend.
American Thanksgiving.
Cheapest currently $1,253 on Delta with a stop in Salt Lake City.
If Vancouver host another MLS game this year, it’ll be MLS Cup.
American Thanksgiving.
Cheapest currently $1,253 on Delta with a stop in Salt Lake City.
If Vancouver host another MLS game this year, it’ll be MLS Cup.
Book it — Vancouver Whitecaps @ San Diego FC for a spot in MLS Cup.
The best two teams in the West will play in the West Final, as it should be at 6pm PT on Saturday
Winner either hosts NYCFC in the final or visits Inter Miami on Dec. 6.
The best two teams in the West will play in the West Final, as it should be at 6pm PT on Saturday
Winner either hosts NYCFC in the final or visits Inter Miami on Dec. 6.
November 25, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Book it — Vancouver Whitecaps @ San Diego FC for a spot in MLS Cup.
The best two teams in the West will play in the West Final, as it should be at 6pm PT on Saturday
Winner either hosts NYCFC in the final or visits Inter Miami on Dec. 6.
The best two teams in the West will play in the West Final, as it should be at 6pm PT on Saturday
Winner either hosts NYCFC in the final or visits Inter Miami on Dec. 6.
San Diego FC goal!
72nd minute and the MLS Newcomer of the Year Anders Dreyer blasts a rocket past Dayne St. Clair.
Minnesota will have to open up now.
As it stands, the Whitecaps would head to San Diego on Saturday.
72nd minute and the MLS Newcomer of the Year Anders Dreyer blasts a rocket past Dayne St. Clair.
Minnesota will have to open up now.
As it stands, the Whitecaps would head to San Diego on Saturday.
November 25, 2025 at 4:47 AM
San Diego FC goal!
72nd minute and the MLS Newcomer of the Year Anders Dreyer blasts a rocket past Dayne St. Clair.
Minnesota will have to open up now.
As it stands, the Whitecaps would head to San Diego on Saturday.
72nd minute and the MLS Newcomer of the Year Anders Dreyer blasts a rocket past Dayne St. Clair.
Minnesota will have to open up now.
As it stands, the Whitecaps would head to San Diego on Saturday.
Minnesota United, so close!
Robin Lod with a great chop back and Ian Pilcher slides into the goalline to clear it and keep this match level.
The Loons are flying right now.
Robin Lod with a great chop back and Ian Pilcher slides into the goalline to clear it and keep this match level.
The Loons are flying right now.
November 25, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Minnesota United, so close!
Robin Lod with a great chop back and Ian Pilcher slides into the goalline to clear it and keep this match level.
The Loons are flying right now.
Robin Lod with a great chop back and Ian Pilcher slides into the goalline to clear it and keep this match level.
The Loons are flying right now.
November 25, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Monday night MLS showdown for a chance to face the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Dayne St. Claire starting once again for Minnesota United against the Western Conference top-seed San Diego FC.
Two very clashing styles too; should be fun.
Dayne St. Claire starting once again for Minnesota United against the Western Conference top-seed San Diego FC.
Two very clashing styles too; should be fun.
November 25, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Monday night MLS showdown for a chance to face the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Dayne St. Claire starting once again for Minnesota United against the Western Conference top-seed San Diego FC.
Two very clashing styles too; should be fun.
Dayne St. Claire starting once again for Minnesota United against the Western Conference top-seed San Diego FC.
Two very clashing styles too; should be fun.
NEW: The Pittsburgh Riverhounds defeated FC Tulsa for the USL Championship, but tense labor negotiations between the
@USLPlayers and USL are still front and center.
Players pushing for improved standards as league explores pro-rel.
My latest:
www.si.com/soccer/socce...
@USLPlayers and USL are still front and center.
Players pushing for improved standards as league explores pro-rel.
My latest:
www.si.com/soccer/socce...
U.S. Soccer Players Protest for Improved Standards As League Considers Pro-Rel
Players in Saturday’s championship match wore shirts protesting amid heated CBA negotiations.
www.si.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:36 PM
NEW: The Pittsburgh Riverhounds defeated FC Tulsa for the USL Championship, but tense labor negotiations between the
@USLPlayers and USL are still front and center.
Players pushing for improved standards as league explores pro-rel.
My latest:
www.si.com/soccer/socce...
@USLPlayers and USL are still front and center.
Players pushing for improved standards as league explores pro-rel.
My latest:
www.si.com/soccer/socce...
One of the best coaches in MLS departs as Wilfried Nancy is set to join Celtic FC.
#CanMNT Alistair Johnston reunited with his coach from CF Montreal ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Nancy developed through Canadian soccer, even though he’s not Canadian
#CanMNT Alistair Johnston reunited with his coach from CF Montreal ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Nancy developed through Canadian soccer, even though he’s not Canadian
November 24, 2025 at 8:18 PM
One of the best coaches in MLS departs as Wilfried Nancy is set to join Celtic FC.
#CanMNT Alistair Johnston reunited with his coach from CF Montreal ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Nancy developed through Canadian soccer, even though he’s not Canadian
#CanMNT Alistair Johnston reunited with his coach from CF Montreal ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Nancy developed through Canadian soccer, even though he’s not Canadian
New York City FC knock the Supporters' Shield-winning Philadelphia Union out of the MLS Cup Playoffs!
NYCFC vs. Inter Miami for a spot in MLS Cup next week.
The Whitecaps could only host MLS Cup final if NYCFC wins the East.
#VWFC v San Diego/ Minnesota in the West final.
NYCFC vs. Inter Miami for a spot in MLS Cup next week.
The Whitecaps could only host MLS Cup final if NYCFC wins the East.
#VWFC v San Diego/ Minnesota in the West final.
November 24, 2025 at 2:57 AM
New York City FC knock the Supporters' Shield-winning Philadelphia Union out of the MLS Cup Playoffs!
NYCFC vs. Inter Miami for a spot in MLS Cup next week.
The Whitecaps could only host MLS Cup final if NYCFC wins the East.
#VWFC v San Diego/ Minnesota in the West final.
NYCFC vs. Inter Miami for a spot in MLS Cup next week.
The Whitecaps could only host MLS Cup final if NYCFC wins the East.
#VWFC v San Diego/ Minnesota in the West final.
NEW: Lionel Messi is in exceptional form and it's hard not to think of Inter Miami as major MLS Cup favourites right now.
Could another Messi v Müller showdown be looming?
My player ratings from Miami's win tonight.
www.si.com/soccer/inter...
Could another Messi v Müller showdown be looming?
My player ratings from Miami's win tonight.
www.si.com/soccer/inter...
Inter Miami Player Ratings vs. FC Cincinnati: Herons, Messi Make History in Eastern Conference Semifinals
Inter Miami picked up a 4–0 win against higher-seeded FC Cincinnati thanks to a masterclass from Lionel Messi.
www.si.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:54 AM
NEW: Lionel Messi is in exceptional form and it's hard not to think of Inter Miami as major MLS Cup favourites right now.
Could another Messi v Müller showdown be looming?
My player ratings from Miami's win tonight.
www.si.com/soccer/inter...
Could another Messi v Müller showdown be looming?
My player ratings from Miami's win tonight.
www.si.com/soccer/inter...
New York City FC go up 1–0 in the 27th minute against the Supporters' Shield champion Philadelphia Union.
A brilliant team goal to open it too.
NYCFC are the only team that the Whitecaps could host in an MLS Cup matchup.
A brilliant team goal to open it too.
NYCFC are the only team that the Whitecaps could host in an MLS Cup matchup.
November 24, 2025 at 1:31 AM
New York City FC go up 1–0 in the 27th minute against the Supporters' Shield champion Philadelphia Union.
A brilliant team goal to open it too.
NYCFC are the only team that the Whitecaps could host in an MLS Cup matchup.
A brilliant team goal to open it too.
NYCFC are the only team that the Whitecaps could host in an MLS Cup matchup.
Inter Miami advance!
Lionel Messi is in some of his best form for Inter Miami right now and had three assists and a goal in a 4-0 beat down of FC Cincinnati tonight.
He has 6G/6A in four playoff games this year — record for single MLS playoffs.
Lionel Messi is in some of his best form for Inter Miami right now and had three assists and a goal in a 4-0 beat down of FC Cincinnati tonight.
He has 6G/6A in four playoff games this year — record for single MLS playoffs.
November 24, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Inter Miami advance!
Lionel Messi is in some of his best form for Inter Miami right now and had three assists and a goal in a 4-0 beat down of FC Cincinnati tonight.
He has 6G/6A in four playoff games this year — record for single MLS playoffs.
Lionel Messi is in some of his best form for Inter Miami right now and had three assists and a goal in a 4-0 beat down of FC Cincinnati tonight.
He has 6G/6A in four playoff games this year — record for single MLS playoffs.
The press from Jordi Alba here, and the pass and run from Lionel Messi are exquisite.
Mateo Silvetti with a dime of a cross too after starting ahead of Luis Suárez.
Messi is up to six goals and three assists in the playoffs.
Mateo Silvetti with a dime of a cross too after starting ahead of Luis Suárez.
Messi is up to six goals and three assists in the playoffs.
November 23, 2025 at 10:49 PM
The press from Jordi Alba here, and the pass and run from Lionel Messi are exquisite.
Mateo Silvetti with a dime of a cross too after starting ahead of Luis Suárez.
Messi is up to six goals and three assists in the playoffs.
Mateo Silvetti with a dime of a cross too after starting ahead of Luis Suárez.
Messi is up to six goals and three assists in the playoffs.
Despite Javier Mascherano saying Luis Suárez would likely start, the Uruguayan is out of the Inter Miami XI tonight.
A formation shift too for the Herons against FC Cincinnati.
This one should be fun with Messi and co. vs. Evander, Denkey and the rest of Cincinnati.
A formation shift too for the Herons against FC Cincinnati.
This one should be fun with Messi and co. vs. Evander, Denkey and the rest of Cincinnati.
November 23, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Despite Javier Mascherano saying Luis Suárez would likely start, the Uruguayan is out of the Inter Miami XI tonight.
A formation shift too for the Herons against FC Cincinnati.
This one should be fun with Messi and co. vs. Evander, Denkey and the rest of Cincinnati.
A formation shift too for the Herons against FC Cincinnati.
This one should be fun with Messi and co. vs. Evander, Denkey and the rest of Cincinnati.