FIFA head of women’s competition gives Edmonton stamp of approval for WWC 26 Sep 2011 A FIFA delegation that inspected Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium said Monday that it is delighted with the progress the city has made as it prepares to be one of the host cities of the 2015 Women’s World Cup. “It’s absolutely acceptable to us,” said Tatjana Haenni, FIFA’s head of women’s competitions, in a press conference held Monday in the Alberta capital.
Women’s teams to play high-profile friendlies at WWC venues; men’s qualifiers left up to Hart’s discretion 26 Sep 2011 The Canadian national women’s team will play a schedule of high-profile friendlies ahead of the World Cup, in the stadiums that will be selected to host games for the 2015 event.
New women’s team coach will work “within the culture” of Canada 1 Sep 2011 John Herdman’s initial press conference as the new coach of the national women’s team must have been music to the ears of those in the Canadian Soccer Association.
Canadian women wanted equality: Now, in dealing with criticism, they should get it 5 Jul 2011 And the CSA knows that. Guaranteed, next time Morace gives the Association an expensive shopping list, she’ll be met — understandably — with a lot of resistance. It’s like asking dad to borrow the Ferrari after you totalled the Porsche the last time out. Not gonna happen.
Morals vs. politics: Why Canada won’t stand against Blatter 1 Jun 2011 But, despite all of the scandals at FIFA heaquarters in Zurich and at CONCACAF, it would have been difficult for the Canadian Soccer Association to add its voice to England’s calls for a delay. Because the ballot was held in secret, the CSA will never need to tell us if it was one of those 17 nations that called for the delay. But, we know that at no time did Canada add its voice to England’s in challenging the Blatter coronation.
New CSA online store vital to spread brand outside of the three major Canadian cities 27 May 2011 But, today, the Canadian Soccer Association announced the launch of a new online store, where fans can buy jerseys, warm-up gear and other licensed products. Reps from Umbro Canada confirmed that the prices in the online store are identical to the MSRPs for the physical retailers.
CSA, FIFA to work together on inquiry into alleged CSL match-fixing 13 May 2011 Canadian soccer followers will have to wait for the German courts to wrap up their match-fixing trials before we have any definitive answers over allegations a 2009 CSL match between the Trois-Rivieres Attak and Toronto Croatia was rigged. “The Canadian Soccer Association is taking the lead on the matter and will be working with FIFA,” said CSL chairman Vincent Ursini. “They are waiting for the German court case to complete its findings.”
USL wants Canadian franchises, but will wait on the CSA 21 Apr 2011 Holt said the USL won’t talk expansion until the Canadian Soccer Association ends its moratorium on approving expansion teams into U.S.-based pro league outside of Major League Soccer. The CSA’s 10-month ban should end in October of 2011.
FIFA’s letter to The 11 on the Alberta debate 15 Apr 2011 FIFA, in response to a query by The 11, has stated its policies on government interference into soccer. The letter is published, unedited, in full.
FIFA’s letter is a troubling development for Canadians 15 Apr 2011 Being a great country is FAR more important than being a good FIFA member. Maybe it’s time for us to set an example for other countries to follow. FIFA can’t decide Saturday to suspend the Canadian Soccer Association. A suspension of a program is a process that usually takes months to complete. Board meetings have to be held. Reports have to be prepared.
