World Cup Preview with Canada's Jesse Marsch + Eric Smith on Raptors-Heat

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour by welcoming Jesse Marsch, Canadian national team head coach. They discuss the impact of automatic World Cup qualification, hosting the tournament, team depth, and growth since the last World Cup, including the influence of Alphonso Davies’ absence and lessons from Copa América. They also touch on Canada’s group and overall expectations for the tournament. After the break, they cover Trey Yesavage’s rehab progress and timeline with the Blue Jays, along with Chris Pronger’s comments about a potential Leafs presidency. The hour wraps with Raptors play-by-play voice Eric Smith (25:40), who reflects on Toronto’s pair of wins over the Heat, evaluates their playoff outlook, and discusses the team’s offseason direction. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.