Canada’s search for a goal will continue Nov. 15 against the Czechs 23 Oct 2013 The Canadian Soccer Association and the Football Association of the Czech Republic have announced plans for their Nov. 15 friendly.
Whitecaps to honour Lee on final matchday of the MLS season 22 Oct 2013 “It will be the most memorable game in my life,” Lee said in a release issued by the Whitecaps. “I’m a happy guy. I learned so many things throughout my career, much more than I had expected when I was young. It is a great time to finish with a great team and great people. I deeply appreciate our fans, my teammates, and all of the staff in the club. I’m sure Vancouver Whitecaps FC will remain in my mind as my team forever.”
Fortune on Canada’s side in 1-1 draw with Iran at U-17 World Cup 22 Oct 2013 Sometimes, draws feel like losses. And, sometimes, they feel like wins. Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with Iran definitely falls into the latter category.
Gabriel Torres, the man who ended the Whitecaps’ playoff dream, named MLS Player of the Week 21 Oct 2013 Gabriel Torres, whose rocket of a shot was the margin of difference in Colorado’s 3-2 win over Vancouver on Saturday, got the most first-place votes from the members of the North American Soccer Reporters.
Canadian prospect Matt Greer impresses with Philadelphia Union academy 21 Oct 2013 “I think there are two to three kids on our team that have a real chance to play at the next level," said Peter Fuller, head coach of the Philadelphia Union’s Academy 18-year-old team where Greer plays. “He’s one of them. "
CIS WRAP: No. 1 Gee-Gees rebound with season-ending sweep of Toronto teams 21 Oct 2013 Pilar Khoury broke her own school record, scoring her 13th and 14th goals of the season, as the Ottawa Gee-Gees, ranked No. 1 on the CIS women’s chart, finished the OUA regular season with a 3-0 triumph over Ryerson.
Late goal by FCE’s Proctor ruins New York plans for a NASL title celebration 20 Oct 2013 “Before the game, I talked to (commissioner) Bill Peterson and I told him no way there’s going to be a trophy presentation tonight,” said Miller. “I told him ‘have you booked a flight for next week?’”
Controversial penalty decision gives Fire the win over TFC, tightens playoff race 20 Oct 2013 Now, if there’s one thing to say in the referee’s defence, is that Osorio’s act of turning may have given the illusion that his arm was indeed playing the ball. In my opinion, if Osorio doesn’t turn to minimize the impact, if he takes the shot straight on, the call isn’t made.
Rocky Mountain low: Whitecaps’ playoff hopes die in the Denver suburbs 20 Oct 2013 “That’s been the frustrating part of this game and, in some ways, our season. I think we’ve become much more expansive, much more entertaining, scored a lot more goals… but we’ve not tightened up well enough at the back.”
Ouimette’s late winner gives Impact a vital three points 19 Oct 2013 “I told them I felt that they wanted to win but that I didn't think wanting was enough. I also said that I felt we could turn the game around,” said Schallibaum when asked what message he addressed to his troops. “We did and I'm very proud of everyone on the team. We have had some difficult weeks and this is a kind of liberation. I'm happy for everyone because we deserved this win, it's a good moment for us.”