Gold Cup schedule: Convenient sort-of “home” matches for Western Canadians 13 Mar 2013 Luckily for Canada, the game against Mexico takes place in Seattle, which offers Canadian fans the best chance to cross the border and see the match, as it’s a nice short jaunt from Vancouver. As well, Canada avoids playing Mexico in Los Angeles, a venue which basically gives El Tri a home game. As well, no team would want to face Mexico in the altitude in Denver, which would again be a major advantage for the team in green — as most of its players are accustomed to playing in the thinner air.
Celebrating Inside Soccer’s 100th issue with the Canadian men’s national team 4 Mar 2013 As part of the 100th-issue celebration, I was tasked to find current and former members of the Canadian men's national team, and to simply ask them to talk about their favourite moments in international football.
Occean suspension must be served over “official” matches, not friendlies: FIFA 12 Feb 2013 FIFA made the decision back in November of 2012 that the Canadian striker would be suspended for six games, but didn’t make it official until Monday.
Canada’s draw with the USA “means the world” to Miller 30 Jan 2013 “I thought tonight our players showed everything about a Canadian football team that we would expect in terms of heart, commitment, endeavour, everything.”
Hirschfeld out for Canada-U.S. match, Miller asks Porter to show more passion 28 Jan 2013 “I have no concern with who will play in goal tomorrow night,” said Miller.
Miller: Canadians “gave away” easy goals to Denmark 27 Jan 2013 “We probably have five or six years to get it right,” said Dunfield.
Canadian camp: Porter says FCE decision to come soon, Beaulieu-Bourgault admits to MLS talks 26 Jan 2013 “I’ve known Colin so there’s no awkwardness. I’ve talked to him,” said Porter. “I’ve had numerous chats with him and everything seems to be good and right now the focus is just on these upcoming games so right now that’s what I’m focussing on.”
Fresenga, Jonke questionable for Canada-Denmark match 25 Jan 2013 Injuries to fullback Andres Fresenga and forward Frank Jonke have made a thin Canadian squad even thinner ahead of Saturday’s friendly with Denmark.
Canada names roster for Denmark, U.S. friendlies: Miller says no conflict in Porter callup 18 Jan 2013 Officially, Porter is one of five unattached players Miller has called into team, as the forward has yet to accept a new contract offer from FCE.
Miller: Expect different Canadian team for January friendlies 8 Jan 2013 “But I can say that the team will bear very little resemblance of the squad that went to Honduras,” said Miller. “It’s my goal to make sure the players who are coming in will be motivated and will want to help the program move forward. Playing for the national team is a privilege, not a divine right.”