Whitecaps get two from Hassli in end-to-end draw in San Jose 21 Jul 2011 Eric Hassli scored twice as the Whitecaps came back from 1-0 and 2-1 deficits to earn a 2-2 draw at Buck Shaw in a wide open, end-to-end game that could have very easily with a ridiculous scoreline like 4-4 or 5-5.
Shea’s thunderbolt steals the show at BMO Field 21 Jul 2011 The rebuilding process isn't over yet. The new-look Toronto FC didn't find instant success as Brek Shea's rocket of a goal in the 48th minute proved the difference in a 1-0 result for FC Dallas on Wednesday at BMO Field.
Ammar makes trip with FC Edmonton; Monsalve hurt in reserve game 21 Jul 2011 Amateur-contract goalie Justin Ammar is still the back-up to veteran Rein Baart in the FC Edmonton net. Ammar is leaving with the team Thursday as it begins a three-game road trip to the southeastern United States, which kicks off Saturday in a match against the NASL-best Carolina RailHawks.
New era for TFC begins in the heat against FC Dallas 20 Jul 2011 Wednesday marks a new beginning for Toronto FC as the club debuts four new players in a revamped lineup. The club is returning from a 11-day break and will host FC Dallas at BMO Field. The feeling around the team is similar to the renewed optimism that exists during the preseason — everyone is positive and looking for a fresh start while its collective eyes are set squarely on making the playoffs.
TFC trumps Impact in quest to sign defender Eddy Viator 20 Jul 2011 Eddy Viator, who had been previously on trial with the NASL’s Montreal Impact, has signed with Toronto FC. The defender, who played in Guadeloupe’s 1-0 loss to Canada at the recently completed Gold Cup, is eligible to appear in Wednesday night’s matchup against FC Dallas.
TFC brain trust comes clean about Attakora, LaBrocca trades 20 Jul 2011 When making trades, what is often lost in the business of the sports are the human stories behind the scenes that media and fans often never hear about. When a player is traded, there can be hostility towards the old club because a pre-existing situation (i.e. Dwayne De Rosario’s contract situation) or simply because they were traded and, as a result, felt unwanted. However, there are those rare instances where a player is thankful and happy to have been traded and still keep in touch with his former manager as a result.
Canadians in Europe: Jackson scores for NCFC in friendly, Ricketts’ relegation confirmed by court 20 Jul 2011 Jackson started as the attacking midfielder and scored Wednesday as Norwich played an unusual preseason exhibition, ahem, “match” against two German sides. NCFC held a 4-0 lead at halftime (with Jackson supplying goal No. 3) over Sparta Gottingen. The club then played RSV Gottingen in the second, er, “half.” On Monday, the CAS confirmed that the appeals from Timisoara and three other Romanian clubs whose licences weren’t granted for similar reasons were not valid.
FC Edmonton’s Jonke to return from suspension after RailHawks’ rematch 19 Jul 2011 The North American Soccer League announced Tuesday that FC Edmonton defender John Jonke’s suspension will end after Saturday’s match in Carolina against the RailHawks.
Family matters force Tsiskaridze to leave the Impact fold 19 Jul 2011 The Montreal Impact has lost defender Zurab Tsiskaridze. The team announced Tuesday that the Georgian-born, naturalized American has gone back to the United States to deal with family matters. Judging by the language in the release, it’s safe to assume that Tsiskaridze won’t be back.
Toure injury scare the talking point of Whitecaps-MCFC match 19 Jul 2011 Sometimes, you just have to wonder if artificial surface is preferable to temporary grass fields. Manchester City beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 2-1 Monday night in their Herbalife World Football Challenge friendly at Empire Field. But the talk of the match won’t be the audacious strike from Shaun Wright-Phillips that gave Man City the win. It won’t be on an impressive …