So, when the Whitecaps call Davies “homegrown,” take that term with a bit of a grain of salt. If Free Footie isn’t mentioned in the press releases, if it’s not mentioned in the thinkpieces that will be written about the Davies transfer, well it’s a grand disservice to a great organization.

A neat little Canadian drama unfolded in Saturday night’s game between Toronto FC and the Chicago Fire.

Pacific FC is officially the seventh team to join the Canadian Premier League ahead of the nascent circuit's inaugural season set to kick off in 2019.

“The safety of our fans, employees and supporters is the highest priority for TFC. The events which took place in Ottawa last night involving TFC supporters were unacceptable and needlessly put the safety of others at risk."

Toronto FC will be happy with an efficient 1-0 road win over the Ottawa Fury. The Montreal Impact, meanwhile, might not be so happy with its 1-0 home win over the Vancouver Whitecaps.

Wow. The numbers are impressive. Or are they?

So, as consolation goals go, Alphonso Davies’s strike against D.C. United will go down as one of the greatest in MLS history.

More than 2,000 fans gathered in Hamilton Thursday to see Forge FC unveiled as the sixth CanPL franchise, joining Halifax Wanderers, Cavalry FC, Valour FC, FC Edmonton and York 9.

I will be hosting three special days of soccer action brought to you by Metro Cinema, as the games will be broadcast on the movie screen.

It’s been another goal bonanza for Canadians this week in MLS and USL.