Intrinsically Canadian Power Rankings, MLS Week 3 20 Mar 2017It’s a given that Canadians love to head to Florida — OK, maybe a little less so since Donald Trump was elected president of the United States — and that has become evident in our weekly ranking of minutes played by Canadians in the North American pro soccer leagues.
A letter to new Canadian men’s team coach Octavio Zambrano 17 Mar 2017Now, this is the part where I can tell you what you’ve gotten yourself into. Think of me as the guy at the water cooler on your first day who pulls you aside and tells you how things really work around here.
Goodbye papa, please pray for me: Tigres fans honour Terry Jacks, as their team beats the Whitecaps 14 Mar 2017But, for most of the second half, the loud-as-hell trumpeter (or was it a trumpet section) in Monterrey’s famous “Volcano” stadium belted out “Seasons in the Sun.” Over and over. Maybe it was because Tigres were playing the Vancouver Whitecaps Tuesday night in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions League semifinal — and well, Terry Jacks is from Vancouver.
Intrinsically Canadian Power Rankings, MLS Week 2 13 Mar 2017Toronto FC created a bit of a stir this past weekend, when the Reds started no Canadians for Saturday’s road date in Philadelphia.
Canadian Championship ups the Can-con 9 Mar 2017But, starting this season, each team is required to start three Canadians for each tournament match.
Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition: Canada loses Algarve Cup final 8 Mar 2017But Leila Ouahabi’s long-range goal just four minutes into Wednesday’s final was all the Spanish side would need. Spain shocked Canada 1-0 in the Algarve Cup final. Spain entered the Algarve Cup for the first time in 2017 — and ended up winning the tournament.
Intrinsically Canadian Power Rankings, MLS Week 1 6 Mar 2017But, we are bringing back our look at what teams are giving Canadians the most minutes in MLS and, when they kick off, North America’s two division-two leagues. And, the big Canadian focus is on… Orlando City.
The roster is full: Miller says signings are done for the spring, hopes Straith can stay on long-term 3 Mar 2017“We will revisit things, as we always do, in the fall season,” said Miller after FCE’s Friday training session at Commonwealth Fieldhouse. “But, as of right now, we’re good. I am delighted with the squad.”
167 and counting: Sinclair keeps adding to international tally 3 Mar 2017Christine Sinclair used her left foot to place a shot neatly inside the far post. The goal stood as the winning tally as Canada beat Russia 2-1 Friday at the Algarve Cup.
Whitecaps follow the Canadian tradition of CONCACAF Champions League success 2 Mar 2017You know what, America? Instead of wondering “how will we ever beat Mexican teams in the CCL?” focus on trying to be better than the Canadian teams, first. Walk before you run.
