Whitecaps’ new deal for Camilo is a calculated gamble 1 Feb 2012 Make no mistake, even though Camilo scored 12 times last year, this is a calculated risk being taken by Vancouver Whitecaps’ coach Martin Rennie. Yes, Rennie: It is clear that the Whitecaps are in the same boat as when Preki took over Toronto FC. The coach is also the de facto GM, in charge of all player moves.
Pinto makes first appearance with FC Edmonton squad 1 Feb 2012 Chilean forward Yashir Pinto and his agent were at FC Edmonton’s training session Tuesday at the Victoria Soccer Centre. By Wednesday, if he passes his medical, he’ll be ready for full training as the newest member of the club.
Whitecaps made first Le Toux offer halfway through 2011 season 31 Jan 2012 “By expressing interest… we were one of the first calls that they made,” said Whitecaps’ President Bob Lenarduzzi during a conference call Tuesday.
Ex-Whitecaps looking forward to meeting their old team in Voyageurs’ Cup 31 Jan 2012 “I am already excited,” said FCE forward Kyle Porter, who left the Whitecaps before the start of last season. “It’s going to be the biggest game of my career. I think there will be a great turnout in Vancouver, hopefully 5,000 to 7,000 people here. I think we are going to have a great rivalry.”
OSA request hints that BMO Field could host all three upcoming Canada WCQ matches 31 Jan 2012 The Ontario Soccer Association has asked its members to not play league games during Canada’s home World Cup qualifying dates,a strong signal that all three group-stage home matches will be played at BMO Field.
Sherbrooke volunteers to represent Canada at world indoor soccer championships 31 Jan 2012 After teams from the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League could not make the trip, the University of Sherbrooke’s Vert & Or team, augmented with selected players from the Quebec Elite Soccer League, has accepted the invite to head down to Mexico and represent our country at FIFRA’s world club championships.
Official: Colo-Colo loans former Chilean U-20 striker Yashir Pinto to FC Edmonton 31 Jan 2012 Chilean striker Yashir Pinto has landed in Edmonton. The former Chilean U-20 member will be on loan from South American powerhouse Colo-Colo to FC Edmonton.
Agourram’s name not on Montreal Impact’s California invite list 31 Jan 2012 Reda Agourram’s dream to crack the Montreal Impact roster is over.
Canada names women’s U-17 and U-20 rosters 31 Jan 2012 Four Canadian teens who won gold with the senior women’s squad at the 2011 Pan Am Games have got the call for the Canadian U-20 team.
Why is CSA sitting on announcement of men’s Olympic roster? 30 Jan 2012 The Canadian Soccer Association is still basking in the glow of a successful women’s CONCACAF Olympic qualifying tournament. But, at the same time, the CSA has made an absolute hash of the announcement of the men’s Olympic roster.