Canada scores again in draw with Moldova, while RBC ad burned into brains of supporters 27 May 2014I always check the opposing nation’s official site first; it can often give you some leads on whether or not the game will be broadcast in that country. And, lo and behold, the Moldovan Football Federation had this message for all to see — that the Canada-Moldova game would be webcast live via UStream, through the MFF site. I Tweeted it out and was surprised by the amount of retweets, especially by my followers in the West. Like, what time do you people get up?
De Guzman says that when he’s replaced by a young Canadian, it will be a sign of national-team progress 26 May 2014“I would rather have a young Canadian take my spot,” de Guzman said Monday on a conference call with the media. “It’s the goal of having a better national team.”
A goal! A goal! Canada scored a goal! 23 May 2014In case you’ve forgotten what a goal is — and how could we blame you — that’s when the whole of the ball crosses the opponent’s goal line, in between the goalposts and under the crossbar.
Aird’s Canadian repatriation the highlight of the U-20 roster 12 May 2014And one name jumps right out at the Canadian soccer supporter. Fraser Aird.
Impact’s Bernier has high regard for FCE coach Miller 7 May 2014“I know Colin from the national team,” Bernier said Tuesday after he and his Montreal Impact teammates finished their training session at a blustery Clarke Stadium. “I know how he expects his team to play.”
Fixture clash: Floro looking to add two MLS players to Canada’s roster for May friendlies 1 May 2014Floro said Thursday that going with an entirely European-based lineup for an upcoming camp in Austria — with friendlies against Bulgaria (May 23) and Moldova (May 27) — would leave the team short in two positions.
Looking at the glass half-full: Assessing Canada’s 3-2 U17WWC loss to Venezuela 27 Mar 2014And, while it’s difficult to go out the U-17 Women’s World Cup, at least it’s better to lose 3-2 — and show some real positive offensive glimpses — than go out to one of those oh-so-Canadian 1-0 or 2-0 defeats, where the commentators will say that we showed great heart but couldn’t create many chances.
Jones’s late defensive heroics help Canada reach U17 WC quarter-finals 23 Mar 2014But, instead of folding, the Canadian side showed some resolve. Yes, the Canadians had to defend deep. It was the nature of being down to 10 players. But, there were some wonderful defensive performances. And the Canadian side held on for a 2-1 win.
The return of Drew Beckie 17 Mar 2014enough to get picked in the second round of the 2013 SuperDraft. A year later, the Canadian reflects on a season of frustration and a new beginning in the nation’s capital...
Taking the pulse 17 Mar 2014Go east, young man. That’s what Canadian defender Dejan Jakovic chose to do. A veteran of Major League Soccer, Jakovic made the move across the Pacific Ocean to begin a new chapter in his career. What does Japan have in store for him?
