Canadians Michael Luk and Matt Lam had to settle for a stalemate after the first leg of their Hong Kong FA Cup semifinal.

The other shoe has fallen when it comes to the Vancouver Whitecaps’ backline. As soon as centre back Carlyle Mitchell’s loan to FC Edmonton became official on Monday, Whitecaps’ supporters were waiting for news on a new defender who would be joining the team. They got the answer today when the ‘Caps announced that Adam Clement, selected 31st overall in …

Twenty-five members of the North American Soccer Reporters voted for a Player of the Week. Twenty-three of the first-place votes went to players who represent the three Canadian MLS franchises.

But now Lam is a full member of the first team, and can play in second leg of Kitchee’s Hong Kong FA Cup tie against Biu Chun Rangers. Kitchee holds a 2-1 lead after the first leg, but go on the road to Kowloon for the second leg.

D.C. United will be forced to begin the MLS season without its Canadian star.

The Canadian women's team now has another Olympic rematch on its schedule.

Last year, in Nashville at the CONCACAF Olympic qualifying tournament, the Canadian team beat the Americans, 2-0. Centre back Doneil Henry scored in that game, and midfielder Samuel Piette played 90 minutes.

A youthful Impact side, with Evan Bush in goal, drew a Philadelphia Union team that had far more MLS experience on its side. The final score — 0-0.

Now that midfielder Joao Plata is gone, at least Toronto FC’s front office won’t have to worry about being one step behind the Ecuadorean.

But all three Canadian teams were active, stockpiling prospects — including Jamaican Ashton Bennett, who also carries Canadian residency. He will get the chance to try his luck at Toronto FC.