Reid’s move to the Ottawa Fury from FC Dallas creates more questions than answers 7 Jul 2017 What’s the nature of the deal? Does he still get a GA payout? Does Dallas retain his rights in any way? Well, that part is about as clear as mud. I asked FC Dallas’s front office this morning about Reid’s status, and was told the team had no comment, as it was still awaiting directions from MLS HQ.
Larin goes from national-team duty to cell no. BRCIA14: Canadian striker charged with DUI in Florida 15 Jun 2017 The Canadian national-team forward and Orlando City star was arrested earlier Thursday morning. He was charged by Orlando Police for driving under the influence, after allegedly having a blood alcohol level of .179.
Edmonton punches above its weight when it comes to nurturing MLS-level talent 1 Jun 2017 But, Edmonton, despite the logistical problems its soccer clubs and coaches face, still manages to punch above its weight when it comes to producing talent.
Hey Canada, it’s MLS. Baby, please look at all the nice things I do for you. Please don’t leave me. I’ll change. 16 May 2017 But, there are days, my word, there are days when you look at MLS like the most annoying girlfriend/boyfriend you've ever had. Being a Canadian fan of MLS is like watching your partner flirt with everyone at the bar, but the second you say you’re done, that person’s back with a gift and a promise that really, this time, (s)he’ll change.
Second chance 18 Apr 2017 Maxim Tissot had a trial with D.C. United in 2016; the club couldn’t fit him in the roster, but told him to come back in 2017. After that second trial — and a heck of a lot of paperwork — Tissot has a chance return to MLS
PLASTIC PITCH 12 is out now! 18 Apr 2017 The spring issue of Plastic Pitch is now live in the app and can also be found at our Shopify store!
NHL’s renaissance means MLS won’t have same window of opportunity it had in 2016 23 Feb 2017 Basically, we have a radically different sports landscape in Canada as MLS is set to open the 2017 season. Unlike last season, the sports media will have its eyes squarely set on the NHL.
MLS and its hard sell to Canada: Games on CTV, promises of more to come for Canadian fans 9 Feb 2017 Then, on Thursday came the announcement that, as part of its national English-language television deal with TSN, seven MLS games will be broadcast coast-to-coast on CTV. That’s a massive sign of BellMedia getting behind the MLS property, with the same kind of fervour we have seen dedicated to the Canadian Football League in the past. Of the seven national CTV games, five will feature match-ups between the Canadian sides.
Canadian GAs fall to the second round: Reid goes to FC Dallas, Shome goes to the Impact 13 Jan 2017 But, despite Reid being a standout scorer in League1 Ontario and Shome being the only player in the draft class with significant professional experience — with 26 NASL games played — they both fell to the late stages of the second round of Friday’s SuperDraft.
FC Edmonton sells Shome to MLS: Owner thrilled with breakthrough agreement 4 Jan 2017 In what is a unique deal, FC Edmonton has received a transfer fee from MLS for the rights to teenage standout Shamit Shome.
