Women’s-team coach Herdman says he’s unclear who or what FIFA is investigating 7 Aug 2012 In a conference call with media Tuesday, the Canadian Soccer Association announced that the team will not be making any more comments on the officiating in that semifinal game. The CSA also confirmed that it will not be challenging or protesting the decision.
Stats don’t lie: When North Americans invest in EPL, their “Big Four” teams suffer 7 Aug 2012 This is simply a statistical look at how the teams have performed. But it is compelling. Outside of the Habs, the North American sports teams have a history of slumping badly once their owners go and invest in the world’s most popular league, the EPL. And, for Red Sox fans, Avalanche fans and the like, it’s absolutely justified to have a case of little man syndrome — based on the stats.
Sounder Eddie Johnson wins MLS Player of the Week award 6 Aug 2012 Seattle Sounders striker Eddie Johnson, who opened the scoring in a 4-0 rout of the Los Angeles Galaxy this past weekend, was named the MLS Player of the Week.
“The Call” will be added to the lore of Canada-U.S. matches 6 Aug 2012 It will be discussed for years to come. For followers of the Canadian national women’s team, it will be simply be known as The Call. Maybe some profanities will be added.
TFC’s mental errors allow Chicago to snatch a late win 5 Aug 2012 But, mistakes from keeper Milos Kocic, who took a knee to the head in the first half and was bleeding from both nostrils, and defender Logan Emory helped undo Toronto FC’s efforts for the evening.
FC London caps stunning PDL run with championship victory 5 Aug 2012 Goals from Montreal Impact Supplemental draft pick and Canadian U-23 Carl Haworth and English striker Jordan Ayris gave FC London the victory after it fell behind 1-0 to the home team on a Donnie Smith goal.
Own goal allows Saiko-less FCE to salvage draw with Minnesota 5 Aug 2012 Cox got a low shot on goal, that Stars keeper Matt Van Oekel got down to stop. But the rebound caromed off the shin of defender Ernest Tchoupe, and bounded across the goal line.
Whitecaps sign holding midfielder from Brazil, Fisk tweets about German trial 3 Aug 2012 The Vancouver Whitecaps announced Friday that the club has acquired Brazilian midfielder Tiago Ulisses. He will join the club pending the clearance of his visa.
Busy international schedule could limit O’Dea’s time with TFC 3 Aug 2012 New Toronto FC signing Darren O’Dea will be piling up the frequent-flyer miles over the next few weeks.
Canadian women dominate the hosts, set semifinal date with the Americans 3 Aug 2012 Since going down 2-0 Sweden in their last group-stage match, Canada has looked confident, composed and in control of their game. Canada rallied to get the draw against the Swedes and, despite one very good chance from the British — a close-range header from Karen Carney that drifted wide — Big Red simply dominated the home side.