Many NASL playoff spots can be clinched over the next two days 6 Sep 2011A combination of an FC Edmonton win and a Montreal tie or loss clinches a playoff spot for the Eddies.The Eddies have not lost to Atlanta so far this season.
Second-half rally gives FC Edmonton massive win over Minnesota 4 Sep 2011A rousing second-half comeback and an astonishing miss from NSC Minnesota forward Amani Walker has propelled FC Edmonton within touching distance of the NASL playoffs.
Loss to Fort Lauderdale deals major blow to Impact’s playoff hopes 4 Sep 2011As it turned out, things went a lot better for the Strikers than they did for the Impact. The teams avoided a third sister-kissing result with the home side coming away with their desired result in a 1-0 contest.
Simpson leads Canada to World Cup qualifying win over St. Lucia 3 Sep 2011Canada lived up to its favourite tag in its World Cup qualifying opener against St. Lucia — completely outplaying the Caribbean club for a 4-1 win Friday at Toronto's BMO Field.
Yallop still acts as a sounding board for Canadian coach Hart 1 Sep 2011If anyone can relate to the tough task that lies ahead for Canadian head coach Stephen Hart in qualifying for the World Cup, it’s Frank Yallop.
FC Edmonton has to cope with loss of Hamilton for key Minnesota match 1 Sep 2011Central defender Paul Hamilton misses Saturday night’s home date with the NSC Minnesota Stars because of yellow-card accumulation. Hamilton picked up a yellow late in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw at Puerto Rico.
New women’s team coach will work “within the culture” of Canada 1 Sep 2011John Herdman’s initial press conference as the new coach of the national women’s team must have been music to the ears of those in the Canadian Soccer Association.
Impact admits Diouf was detained over shoplifting allegations 1 Sep 2011The club confirmed Wednesday that Senegalese forward Mignane Diouf was detained at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on Sunday, accused of stealing a pair of headphones worth US$600.
Canada’s coach plays down ‘favourite’ tag ahead of St. Lucia match 1 Sep 2011Expect the unexpected.This is what Canada needs to be wary of when it kicks off its first qualifying match against St. Lucia on Friday, as the men’s national team begins its long and tough journey to qualify for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Yallop still acts as a sounding board for Canadian coach Hart 1 Sep 2011If anyone can relate to the tough task that lies ahead for Canadian head coach Stephen Hart in qualifying for the World Cup, it’s Frank Yallop.