The 11’s Top 11 stories of 2012 24 Dec 2012 So we went under the website’s hood and looked at the analytics. And, we were able to rank our 11 most-read stories of the year. Now, we present them in order.
Are the losses of Canadian W-League teams the unintended consequences of CSA’s NWSL subsidy? 21 Dec 2012 Sometimes, ideas that begin with the best intentions have unintended negative consequences. As the United States Soccer Federation announced the formation of the NWSL, the new tier-one pro league for that country, the Canadian Soccer Association chimed in with the news that it would fund the salaries of 16 players.
Women’s World Cup 2015 logo unveiled 14 Dec 2012 “The emblem of a competition is an important step on the road to the first game,” said FIFA President Sepp Blatter in a message that was recorded for the launch event.
Sinclair wins Lou Marsh 10 Dec 2012 Christine Sinclair has won the Lou Marsh Award as Canada’s top athlete of 2012.
Henry, D’Angelo win Canadian U-20 player honours 10 Dec 2012 Toronto FC’s Doneil Henry won a close vote over Fortuna Dusseldorf’s Samuel Piette and claimed the title of Canada 2012 male U-20 player of the year.
Former Aviators coach Helland is the lone woman named to WWC committee 7 Dec 2012 And, in Janine Helland, not only are the women’s national teams of years past recognized, but also the Edmonton Aviators.
Whitecaps’ decision to drop W-League program comes at a bad time for Canadian Soccer 7 Dec 2012 Not only is the Vancouver Whitecaps’ announcement that it won’t field a W-League team in 2013 disappointing for women’s soccer followers, it comes at a very uncomfortable time for the Canadian Soccer Association.
Herdman: Tough times ahead for women’s soccer in Canada 4 Dec 2012 But women’s national-team coach John Herdman isn’t so sure. Instead or rosy prognostications about women’s soccer in Canada, he said it’s time for us to lower our expectations, as time has come for the program to take a few lumps.
Sinclair and Herdman not on the FIFA awards shortlist: Let the punishment continue 29 Nov 2012 But, in FIFA’s eyes — they are both controversial figures. And if there is one thing we have learned about FIFA, black sheep rarely get recognized.
Marinaro, Pugh named to USL Hall of Fame 19 Nov 2012 Ottawa Fury President John Pugh was selected as a Builder in the USL Women’s Hall of Fame category. And, the best indoor player this country has ever produced, Hector Marinaro, was selected for his goal-filled career in the MISL, a league that is now owned by the USL.