Herdman: 2-1 loss to U.S. shows massive improvement 30 Jun 2012 “We’re one goal away from the potential gold medalist, and I think that’s a reality,” he explained. ?“In January, we were four goals away. We’ll try to bridge that gap in the next few weeks.”
Canada names U-20 roster for Mexican friendlies 30 Jun 2012 Canadian U-20 coach Nick Dasovic has named his roster for July 6 and 8 friendlies against the Mexicans.
Ottawa Fury’s Woods named W-League player of the week 29 Jun 2012 Woods got both of the markers as the Fury beat Laval 2-1, then scored two more in 10-rout of London, as the Ottawa team continues to be the most dominant team in Canadian women’s club soccer.
Bernier suspended ahead of Impact’s Saturday date with D.C. United 29 Jun 2012 Bernier was fined an undisclosed amount and is suspended for Saturday’s match at D.C. United.
A Canadian coaching odyssey: Ongaro goes back and forth between Edmonton and China 29 Jun 2012 So, how did Ongaro latch on to the Chinese job? A year ago, he was coaching both the Canadian national futsal and beach soccer programs. Ongaro is also a FIFA instructor, and tours countries around the world. That brought him in contact with a lot of federations who have fledgling beach soccer programs. He got lots of coaching offers, but China was a bit more, ahem, persuasive in its pitch.
Whitecaps clear out Tan, Franks; TFC waives Burgos 28 Jun 2012 As the MLS transfer window is now open, we see more and more fringe players on the move. And, of course, when a fringe player is cut, there is excitement amongst fans — who hope the roster spot might be opened for a new signing.
Impact coach, owner both show displeasure over team’s humiliating loss to TFC 28 Jun 2012 Team president Joey Saputo shared his displeasure with the evening’s entertainment, tweeting a short and far from sweet “Absolute disgrace, enough said,” at the conclusion of play.
FC Edmonton needs to be better out of the gate 27 Jun 2012 And, if Edmonton is to break the losing skid, and improve on what has been a disappointing 2-2-1 home record, it needs to do a heck of a lot better job right after the opening kickoff.
Finally official: Juventus-PSG match in Montreal has been cancelled 27 Jun 2012 It is official. Because of Juventus’ commitment to play in the Italian Super Cup in Beijing, the scheduled July 31 friendly between the Bianconeri and Paris-St. Germain is cancelled.
German trial shows Whitecaps were shrewd in ensuring Clarke was signed 26 Jun 2012 The Vancouver Whitecaps confirmed Monday that Canadian teenager Caleb Clarke, who the club had just promoted from its Residency to the MLS roster in April, is on trial with German third-division side FC Rot-Weiss Erfurt.