Dunfield says it was “difficult” to hear about Thordarson’s firing 31 May 2011“It was sort of a surprise to me a little bit,” said Dunfield after the national team practice Tuesday morning at BMO Field. “It’s difficult when you see not only a good manager, but a good person lose his job. But it’s important we move on from that now.”
Canadian Tosaint Ricketts sees his team go from UCL to relegation in an instant 31 May 2011On the eve of Wednesday's friendly with Ecuador at BMO Field, Canadian national-teamer Tosaint Ricketts got some bad news this morning.His Romanian club won’t be in the Champions League after all; in fact, it won’t even play in Romania’s top flight next season.
Ecuador sets Canada up well for the Gold Cup 31 May 2011“We specifically went to attract a South American team and we thought that Ecuador physically, beside the obvious style of play, would match against the sort of opposition that we would have to play,” said national-team coach Stephen Hart.
Cherry Beach turf claims TFC defender Adrian Cann 31 May 2011Toronto FC can’t build its new Downsview training facility fast enough.The artificial turf at the City of Toronto’s Cherry Beach field claimed a victim Tuesday, as Toronto FC defender Adrian Cann was carried off the pitch by teammates after making an awkward turn. His right knee was wrapped in ice and he was taken to hospital.