Paging FIFA delegates, paging FIFA delegates… 15 Jul 2015 Those seats had been reserved for FIFA delegates. But hundreds of delegates who were supposed to be in those seat decided to stay away from the Women’s World Cup opener — as it came just days after Swiss and American authorities made arrests of FIFA officials on racketeering and fraud charges.
There when it matters 15 Jul 2015 Montreal is an event town. And that was shown to be true during the Women’s World Cup, where attendances were small for early games not involving the likes of Canada or the United States. But, when the games grew in importance, so did the crowds at Olympic Stadium
Plastic Pitch 6: A look back at the Women’s World Cup, Cyle Larin, Chaim Roserie, Jackson Cup and more! 15 Jul 2015 Now, the issue is finally out, with much of it dedicated to a look back to the biggest soccer tournament ever played on Canadian soil. As well, look for features on Cyle Larin, Chaim Roserie and a look at the history of the Jackson Cup.
America’s Cup 15 Jul 2015 We begin our look back at the 2015 Women’s World Cup with a salute to the champions — this tournament was held on Canadian soil but, by the time the final kicked off, the Americans had made it theirs — on the field and in the stands...
Can FIFA change? 15 Jul 2015 When I read through the indictment from the United States Department of Justice, what was striking wasn’t the amount of money or that votes could allegedly be sold so easily. What was shocking was how little was hidden from plain sight.