Double standards confuse Canadians 28 Jun 2016 Yes, the Canadian clubs are mandated by the Canadian Soccer Association to have a high percentage of Canadian players. But, we’re also seeing a spike in Canadians signed by the American USL clubs. Swope Park Rangers have four. The Rochester Rhinos have three, as does Orlando City’s B side. You’ll find two Canadians on the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. A Canadian keeper — John Smits — is the everyday No. 1 for the Wilmington Hammerheads.
Red-card happy MLS referees: It’s a case of ‘Be careful what you wish for…’ 3 Apr 2016 Damn straight that refs are calling the games more closely and more harshly than ever before. And guess what? It’s because fans and the league asked them to do it that way, that’s why.
After another contract controversy, Tosaint Ricketts looks to MLS 24 Mar 2016 “I’m looking to come back to North America. I’m kind of in between things, talking to a few clubs. Hopefully, after this camp, things will be sorted out.”
The only 2016 MLS preview you’ll need 3 Mar 2016 In fact, the more your teams sucks early in the season,the better your chances of seeing silverware at the end of it. So, Toronto FC fans, don’t worry about a long road trip to start the season; early-season losses are harbingers of big-time success down the road! And, for fans in the respective cities watching the Montreal Impact-Vancouver Whitecaps match, cheer for the other guys! It's the RIGHT thing to do!
Loonie swoons 11 Jan 2016 The Canadian dollar is trading well below 72 cents US. Canadian clubs in MLS and NASL take in most of their revenue in domestic currency, but pay out a lot of expenses in U.S. dollars. But, for NASL teams, the currency gap is widened because they pay out contracts in Canadian dollars. How is our weakening currency changing the soccer landscape?
MLS Cup highlights the league’s officiating woes 6 Dec 2015 Portland’s 2-1 triumph over Columbus in MLS Cup will likely be held up as the new standard for everybody who believes the quality of officiating in North America simply isn’t good enough.
MLS playoffs once again prove that Supporters’ Shield doesn’t matter at all 30 Nov 2015 While most of our hockey culture doesn’t translate well to other North American leagues, the playoffs-or-bust mentality of the NHL is a lesson that Major League Soccer fans need to learn.
Larin wins landslide vote for Rookie of the Year 10 Nov 2015 According to MLS, he got 96.38 per cent of the club votes and 97.18 per cent of the media votes. Those who voted against him went to a “what-league-were-you-watching?” prison to be reprogrammed.
Larin speaks about the pros (and pros) of playing WCQ on artificial turf 30 Oct 2015 But, he scored many of his 17 goals this season for Orlando City on turf. And he thinks that Canada will have an advantage over Honduras in the Nov. 13 World Cup qualifier at BC Place because of the artificial surface.
The Canadian way: Looking at who DIDN’T end up being on our Olympic roster 18 Sep 2015 It’s the nature of Canadian soccer supporters to focus who is not on a roster rather than who’s on a roster.
