Peterson: If Canadian teams wanted to leave NASL for a new domestic league, “we’d wish them well” 22 Mar 2016“They should do what they think is best for their club and best for their supporters,” Peterson said in a media conference call on Tuesday.
JDG: Mexico match “could change the future of Canadian soccer” 18 Mar 2016“This one game at home could change the future of Canadian soccer, it could change careers,” de Guzman said Friday in a media conference call.
Brazil, Brazil, Brazil: Canada’s forecast calls for a heavy dose of canary yellow 8 Mar 2016“It’s a tough test for us,” said Canadian women’s team coach John Herdman. “But, certainly, not a team that frightens Canada too much.”
Overwhelmingly Canadian Power Rankings, MLS Week 1 7 Mar 2016But it was a notable opening week in MLS for Canadians: Cyle Larin scored in Orlando City’s remarkable comeback against Real Salt Lake; the Lions came from two goals down in second-half injury time. Toronto FC gave full 90s to Will Johnson and Jonathan Osorio in their 2-0 win at the New York Red Bulls. The Whitecaps started two Canadians.
Herdman laments “same old Canada” in Algarve Cup loss to Denmark 2 Mar 2016“Same old Canada, we’re not scoring,” Herdman admitted. “When we get great opportunities. we’ve got to take them."
Sinclair’s brace sends Canada to Rio 19 Feb 2016This country’s greatest ever goal scorer added two more beauties to her resume, as Canada beat Costa Rica 3-1 Friday in the CONCACAF Olympic qualifying semifinal. The two finalists in Houston earn Rio berths, so it’s mission accomplished for Canada.
You say you want an evolution? Lawrence says Canadian women’s team showing signs of change 17 Feb 2016“We had to show the evolution of Canada, that we were a different Canada. No matter who the opponent was, we could never let up. It was a huge opportunity, so we didn’t become complacent. We had to work through different formations, and different partnerships were formed.”
Canadian women’s team channels… Hungary’s Golden Team? 15 Feb 2016When Canada Soccer tweeted out the starting XI for Sunday’s Olympic qualifying match, it was like a flashback to the early ‘50s. Had Canadian national women’s team coach John Herdman connected with his inner Magical Magyar? The 2-4-4 formation shown on the team sheet would have made Gusztav Sebes proud.
Corea may have big roles to play for FC Edmonton and El Salvador in 2016 10 Feb 2016“Down here in Edmonton, I can’t really say much about it!” laughed Corea after the Eddies’ training-camp session Wednesday at Commonwealth Fieldhouse. “I might get my head chopped off by the gaffer and some of the guys here. But I want my team to qualify.”
Diminishing returns: Canadian numbers in NWSL continue to drop 9 Feb 2016On Monday, Canada announced the NWSL allocations for this year. And it’s down to 11. Despite the fact that NWSL has 10 teams — two more than it did in 2013 and therefore more roster openings — our number of allocations is at an all-time low.
