Angel finally makes the move to Los Angeles 19 Jan 2011 The Los Angeles Galaxy’s draft-day acquisition of former Toronto FC striker Chad Barrett turned out to be nothing more than a back-up plan. The team inked Juan Pablo Angel, who has scored more goals than any other MLS player over the last four seasons, on Wednesday. He will be the Galaxy’s third Designated Player, joining Landon Donovan and David Beckham.
Canada to wear Umbro kits for next four years 17 Jan 2011 After a relationship with Adidas that lasted over a decade fell apart, Canada has come back to Umbro, and will wear the new kits when the men’s team plays Greece on Feb. 9. And, of course, the women will wear the Umbro jerseys when they play at the upcoming World Cup.
Canada and Zimbabwe in the running for 2015: A bad sign for women’s soccer 17 Jan 2011 Canada will compete against Zimbabwe for the right to host the Women’s World Cup in 2015 and the U-20 Women’s World Cup in 2014. FIFA announced Monday that the Canadian Soccer Association and Zimbabwe’s football federation were the two countries committed to sending official bid books to Switzerland by the Feb. 11 deadline. FIFA will vote on a host March 2-3.
Toronto FC fans too harsh in judgment of De Rosario 16 Jan 2011 Toronto FC fans need to lose the emotional baggage; it’s time to forgive and forget when it comes to Dwayne De Rosario. Canada’s largest city is also home to the strangest sporting culture in either this country or the United States. Toronto sports fans have a habit of transforming journeymen into stars, while blasting the city’s star players. Toronto basketball …
Toronto FC vetoed Celtic loan for De Rosario: Sources 14 Jan 2011 Dwayne De Rosario was on his way back to Toronto Friday after a loan deal between Celtic and Toronto FC did not materialize. Sources close to Celtic have indicated to The 11 that the Scottish giants had a loan offer for De Rosario refused by Toronto FC’s brass.
Report: Celtic done with DeRo 13 Jan 2011 STV has just reported that Celtic will not be asking Dwayne De Rosario to stay once his trial spell with the club is done on Friday.
Canada’s Peters blankets Arsenal’s Arshavin 12 Jan 2011 What a night for Jaime Peters. The Canadian right back enjoyed a great night, shutting down Arsenal’s Andrey Arshavin in a rather one-sided one-on-one duel, as Ipswich Town shocked the Gunners 1-0 in the opening leg of their Carling Cup semifinal at Portman Road.
De Rosario to stay with Celtic another week; vow of silence continues 8 Jan 2011 Dwayne De Rosario’s trial with Celtic will continue for another week, according to reports by Scottish broadcaster STV. And that will likely mean the vow of silence from Toronto FC’s all-time leading scorer and his agent, David Baldwin, will likely continue for another seven days.
Brampton calling: Hoilett scores winner for Blackburn 8 Jan 2011 Junior Hoilett's hot streak for Blackburn Rovers continues. The best of the bunch when it comes to the legions of players from Brampton, Ont. got Blackburn through to the fourth round of the FA Cup, scoring from the top of the penalty area to give Rovers a 1-0 decision over Championship side Queens Park Rangers.
Blatter’s missives likely mean nothing to MLS 5 Jan 2011 But, if past history is an indication, MLS and other North American leagues need not worry about anything Blatter has to say about restricting domestic leagues.
