FIFA: Canadian clubs only spent 100K on transfers in the first half of 2012 23 Jul 2012According to FIFA, Canadian teams acquired a total of 58 players in the first half of 2012, while 48 moved on. But, altogether, the total amount of transfer dollars in ALL of the deals was… USD$100,000.
Disappointment for Canadian developmental teams: Whitecaps, Fury both lose 23 Jul 2012Two of Canada’s top developmental sides had crucial post-season matches Sunday, and both came up short.
Robson’s penalty gives Whitecaps the win over Western Conference-topping Quakes 23 Jul 2012“I kind of sneaked up and grabbed the ball,” Robson said following the match. “I’ve took penalties wherever I’ve been. I just wanted to take it and it was there for me, and I hope the boys don’t mind.”
Carr narrowly wins MLS Player of the Week vote over Donovan, Robson 23 Jul 2012Calen Carr, who scored both goals as the Dynamo beat Sporting Kansas City 2-1 last Wednesday, then helped set up Macoumba Kandji’s opening goal in a 3-0 win over Montreal Saturday, got the nod.
Meet the men behind the scenes for the Montreal Impact — why Braz and Pozzi’s roles are vital 22 Jul 2012Adam Braz and Daniel Pozzi are charged with the smooth functioning of many of the off-pitch activities for the Montreal Impact, an area of jurisdiction that touches on virtually all other areas of team operations.
Ricketts continues to have Jekyll-and-Hyde performances for the Impact 22 Jul 2012And, like we have seen so often this year, you take the good with the bad when it comes to Ricketts’ play. But, are the highlight-reel saves covering for the fact that he’s been making too many fundamental errors to continue as a No. 1 keeper in MLS?
Amarikwa makes TFC debut and scores against Liverpool 22 Jul 2012"It lets all the players, especially the Academy players, realize they're not that far away from competing with some very very good players," Mariner said.
Toronto FC gets Hassli, while Whitecaps stockpile high draft picks 21 Jul 2012Martin Rennie’s continuing renovations of the Vancouver Whitecaps saw him make another blockbuster move on Friday.
Fans who paid for Liverpool-TFC friendly should have expected skeleton lineups 20 Jul 2012“Unfortunately due to FIFA regulations surrounding mandatory vacation dates post-international tournaments, Liverpool’s squad in Toronto will not feature internationals Steven Gerrard, Glen Johnson, Martin Kelly, Jordan Henderson, Stewart Downing, Andy Carroll, Pepe Reina and Fabio Borini, who all took part in last month’s UEFA European Championship,” read a statement today from TFC.
Galaxy scores two late goals to spoil Whitecaps’ effort 19 Jul 2012A late meltdown cost the Vancouver Whitecaps a win Wednesday night, as the Los Angeles Galaxy scored twice in the final 10 minutes to salvage an unlikely draw.
