Karma plays massive role in deciding the NCC title 2 Jul 2011Whether or not you believe in any particular deity, ghosts, talismans or luck, you couldn’t shake the feeling that some greater power had an influence over the deciding game of the Nutrilite Canadian Championship.
TFC makes it three in row with NCC triumph over the Whitecaps 2 Jul 2011Make it three for Toronto FC.The Reds recorded a 2-1 win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC Saturday in the second leg of the Nutrilite Canadian Championship final, giving TFC a 3-2 aggregate victory in the tournament and their third consecutive Voyageurs Cup.
Injury-ravaged TFC edges second-string Whitecaps 30 Jun 2011Nick Soolsma's 54th-minute penalty kick cinched a 1-0 win for Toronto FC over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Wednesday night at BMO Field in a game that served as a dress rehearsal for Saturday's Nutrilite Canadian Championship final between these same two teams.At least, the Whitecaps saw it as a dress rehearsal. With several regulars left on the bench, it was clear that Vancouver was already looking ahead to the weekend.
Impact gets improved effort in scoreless draw with Islanders 30 Jun 2011A change is as good as a rest. For the Montreal Impact, that old adage certainly held true as they provided fans with their best effort in some time, coming away from their match with the Puerto Rico Islanders with a scoreless tie in front of a crowd announced at just over 10,000 at Stade Saputo.
TFC signs German star Frings and Dutch striker Koevermans 29 Jun 2011Jurgen Klinsmann’s biggest contribution to Toronto FC came to light today.German national team star Torsten Frings, long regarded as one of the top midfielders in the Bundesliga, the anchor of the Werder Bremen side, was announced as one of TFC’s two new designated players. He and Dutch striker Danny Koevermans will be eligible to play for the Reds as of July 15.
Marc Dos Santos quits Impact coaching job 28 Jun 2011Marc Dos Santos quit before he was pushed.The Montreal Impact announced Tuesday that Dos Santos has resigned his post as the team’s head coach. Sunday’s 1-0 defeat at FC Edmonton marked left the Impact with a shocking 2-7-3 record, good for second-last in the NASL.
De Rosario at centre of an NHL-style trade… in MLS 27 Jun 2011 Love him or hate him, Dwayne De Rosario is big news again. Less than three months after Toronto FC traded the attacking midfielder and former face of the franchise to the New York Red Bulls, he has been sent to D.C. United.
Magee’s emergency goalkeeping performance earns him Player of the Week nod 27 Jun 2011A midfielder and a goalkeeper split the MLS Player of the Week Award. Except that they’re the same guy.Confused? Don’t be. Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Mike Magee won the award after the votes from the North American Soccer Reporters were counted.
FC Edmonton finally gets the better of the Montreal Impact 27 Jun 2011Ding dong, the witch is dead.That’s how FC Edmonton’s players and supporters feel after they broke their jinx against the Montreal Impact, winning 1-0 at Foote Field Sunday on the strength of a Kyle Porter wonder goal.
TFC doesn’t touch the ball very much in loss at Real Salt Lake 26 Jun 2011TFC offered very little resistance up in the first half. RSL owned the midfield, and outside of a few counterattacking chances, Toronto lacked any real possession. On the night, the Reds garnered less than 30 per cent possession — which is seldom seen by any club.
