Canadian U-20 women get goal from Kraeutner, beat Norway 31 Jul 2013Canada beat the home side 1-0. Toronto Lady Lynx keeper Kailen Sheridan, who led the W-League in goals-against average in 2013, denied Norway a late chance to tie the game. Sheridan stopped a penalty from Norwegian sub Guro Reiten.
Canadian Matt Lam plays over an hour for Kitchee against Manchester United 29 Jul 2013In 2012, Matt Lam played against the likes of the Carolina RailHawks and Puerto Rico Islanders. On Monday night, the former FC Edmonton midfielder got to play for more than an hour against Manchester United.
De Guzman signs deal with Greek side Skoda Xanthi 22 Jul 2013In a one-line press release published on its website on Monday, Greek club Skoda Xanthi announced that it had signed the Canadian midfielder.
Miller steamed about late non-call as Canada crashes out of Gold Cup 15 Jul 2013“Marcus Haber has said there was strong contact inside the box and I genuinely believe it’s a penalty kick. The big fella is very honest unlike the player on Thursday night,” Miller said in his post-game press conference referring to Mexico’s Marco Fabian. “He’s an honest player and he hasn’t done anything wrong. He’s been fouled inside the box, in my opinion, and I think it is a penalty kick and I said to the referee also after the game that I thought it was a penalty kick.”
Canada improves its performance, but still falls short of Mexico 12 Jul 2013“It’s not a penalty. I’m biting my lips here as hard as I possibly can,” Miller said, sporting a wry smile. “What I’m saying and what I’m feeling are two totally different things, I can assure you.”
Whitecap Caleb Clarke bound for Germany: The FC Edmonton rumours can be put to rest 10 Jul 2013“This is a great opportunity for Caleb to continue his development and we look forward to seeing the progress he’ll make,” said Whitecaps’ coach Martin Rennie in a release issued by the club.
Jackson the latest to leave: Canada will have two open roster spots ahead of Mexico GC clash 9 Jul 2013The Canadian Soccer Association confirmed Tuesday that forward Simeon Jackson, who came on as a sub in Sunday’s shocking Gold-Cup opening loss to Martinique, has left the team. The former Norwich City striker, who is unattached, is off to Europe to pursue a “club commitment” there. Jackson’s departure has the blessing of current Canadian men’s national-team coach Colin Miller.
CSA continues to talk about 2026 World Cup bid: Why an early statement of intent is vital 8 Jul 2013 But, by making no secret of Canada’s intentions, we’re the first country in CONCACAF to plant our flag. And that’s important.
Webb: CONCACAF nation should host 2026 World Cup 8 Jul 2013“It doesn’t matter — for me or one of the 41 members, whether it's the United States, Mexico or Canada, I believe it is too important for us to host the World Cup in 2026,” Webb said emphatically. “And that will have been 32 years, which would have been the longest time since World War II that we have not hosted the World Cup as a confederation.”
Martinique a mystery for Canadian national team to solve 4 Jul 2013What Miller does now is that Martinique recently beat the Portland Timbers U-23 side by a 2-1 count, and that it is a good technical side. Steve Gustan and Stephane Abaul scored for Martinique against Portland’s youth side. Abaul plays for one of Martinique’s most recognized teams, Club Franciscain.
