Episode Details

Stephen Eustáquio opens up with Herc about his journey from grassroots soccer in Portugal to catching the attention of FC Porto and becoming a key member of the Canadian national team. Stephen shares his experiences of resilience while playing for Cruz Azul in Liga MX, discusses his cultural identity between Portugal and Canada, and recalls key moments from the 2022 World Cup.

Plus, he shares his thoughts on the future of Canadian soccer under Jesse Marsch, ahead of the 2026 World Cup, highlighting teammates such as Jonathan David and Alphonso Davies.

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0:00 - Introduction to VAMOS

0:40 - Future In Coaching

1:48 - Duality of Being Portuguese and Canadian

3:13 - Portuguese People and Football Style

4:02 - What’s Changed in Canadian Football

6:20 - Advice for Young Canadian Footballers

8:00 - Playing in Liga MX for Cruz Azul

10:31 - Overcoming an ACL Injury

13:42 - Food in Mexico City

15:13 - Experience under Pedro Caixinha

17:39 - John Herdman and 2022 World Cup

20:45 - 2022 World Cup Takeaways

25:12 - FC Porto & The Club World Cup

27:30 - Home Pressure for World Cup

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