Toronto FC: A poor team can’t afford to mortgage the one thing it has — the future 9 Jul 2013 But, for a team that is currently 13 points out of the playoffs, is shedding a hopeful young prospect the right thing to do? Why bring in aging players for a playoff push that, if successful, would be considered nothing short of miraculous?
Jackson the latest to leave: Canada will have two open roster spots ahead of Mexico GC clash 9 Jul 2013 The Canadian Soccer Association confirmed Tuesday that forward Simeon Jackson, who came on as a sub in Sunday’s shocking Gold-Cup opening loss to Martinique, has left the team. The former Norwich City striker, who is unattached, is off to Europe to pursue a “club commitment” there. Jackson’s departure has the blessing of current Canadian men’s national-team coach Colin Miller.
Haworth hopes PDL success earns him a shot to make Ottawa Fury’s inaugural NASL side 9 Jul 2013 But, next season, he wants to be terrorizing NASL defenders. He wants to remain in Ottawa, but make the move up to the full pro ranks with the Fury’s expansion side, which begins NASL play in 2014.