Canadian U-17 women open CONCACAF tournament with rout of Guatemala 1 Nov 2013Canada gave us an indication of just how much of a walk in the park its CONCACAF U-17 Women’s Championship opener against Guatemala was going to be just 10 minutes into the match.
Alberta goalkeepers star for Canada’s women’s team on Commonwealth turf 31 Oct 2013Despite a home-field advantage, it wasn’t Canada but rather South Korea whom developed the majority of the scoring chances in the first half. However, a great save made in the eighth minute by Canadian goalkeeper Erin McLeod set the tone for what was to come for the rest of the half.
Slovenes say they’ve booked a friendly with Canada 29 Oct 2013The Slovenian Football Federation announced that its men’s national side will host Canada in a Nov. 19 friendly.
Canada names roster for CONCACAF U-17 Women’s Championship 29 Oct 2013Coach Bev Priestman confirmed the final roster on Tuesday. Canada begins the CONCACAF tourney on Halloween, with a date in Jamaica against Guatemala.
CSA President: Canadian NWSL franchise wouldn’t have to be in MLS city; Hamilton USL sanction decision “still far away” 28 Oct 2013“If you take a look at the NWSL right now, out of the Americans teams there, not all of them are in MLS markets. So, if it works for them, why wouldn’t it work in Canada? I don’t see it that way than an NWSL team has to be in the same city as an MLS team. What we want is committed, stable ownership, that ticks off all the boxes.”
Incoming Edmonton mayor non-committal on turf change on Clarke 28 Oct 2013“We can’t say yet what will happen over there (Clarke) one way or the other. Will it be changed in time for next year? I can’t say at this point. People have to be aware that our resources are limited and potholes need to be addressed. Though, I do understand the turf at Clarke has potholes as well.”
For Stephanie Labbe, CanWNT scrimmage against FCE Reserves was a flashback 26 Oct 2013“For me, this was definitely a flashback,” said Labbe. “From the Aviators to the Alberta team, I was going back to my roots. Definitely, in 2002, when the under-19 championship was here, that was my first exposure to the national team. I was in the stadium watching them. Now, to be back here, with the national team, it feels like I have come full circle.”
Argentina bookends goals around halftime break to end Canada’s U17 WC hopes 25 Oct 2013The Argentines scored just seconds before the first half came to a close, and again right after the second half kicked off.
Canada’s search for a goal will continue Nov. 15 against the Czechs 23 Oct 2013The Canadian Soccer Association and the Football Association of the Czech Republic have announced plans for their Nov. 15 friendly.
Fortune on Canada’s side in 1-1 draw with Iran at U-17 World Cup 22 Oct 2013Sometimes, draws feel like losses. And, sometimes, they feel like wins. Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with Iran definitely falls into the latter category.
