Herdman on Canada’s women’s team: I am looking for strikers 6 Jun 2013“If anyone in Canada has players up front, there’s definitely some shirts available,” Herdman said.
Herdman to begin reviewing the NWSL 16 in July; hopes for Canadian NWSL teams by 2015 6 Jun 2013“I expect some changes will be made, that’s par for the course,” said Herdman.
The Great Canadian Soccer Story: Christina Stalteri 5 Jun 2013It was at that moment that I felt like I had been winded. There are so few words to describe the gut-wrenching feeling I still have when I think back to that moment after Paul scored that goal.
As Canada defends against charges of racism, Quebec flouts turban policy 4 Jun 2013So, it’s hard for Canadians to be indignant about racism claims when our second-largest province makes a high-profile decision that makes headlines around the world.
Herdman “really disappointed” with Canadian women’s loss to the U.S. on home soil 3 Jun 2013"The last 30 minutes of the game really caused us a few problems. The U.S. finally got Morgan released and that was the game plan — to keep Morgan and Wambach quiet," said Herdman.
Toronto added to U-20 Women’s World Cup host-city list 2 Jun 2013The city was named one of four hosts for the 2014 tourney. The announcement was made at BMO Field ahead of Canada’s sold-out women’s match Sunday against the United States. The other host cities are Edmonton, Montreal and Moncton.
Quon explains her decision to swap her U.S. jersey for a Canadian one 1 Jun 2013“It was definitely a difficult decision as I was playing with the U.S. team – the youth teams – but after talking to my coaches, my family, at this time I feel like this is the right move to develop myself as a player and continue to improve,” said Quon. “John and the Canadian team, all the women are great players. They’re knowledgeable at soccer and that is what contributed to my decision.”
Canadian women enjoy celebrity status ahead of Sunday’s BMO Field showdown with U.S. 1 Jun 2013“We get reminded about it every time we bump into people in airports. People won’t leave it alone – it’s unreal,” said national coach John Herdman after a spirited practice in front of a few hundred fans on Thursday night.
Aird’s name on Gold Cup 35-man list: Process to make him Canada-eligible can begin 1 Jun 2013Before FIFA can officially be approached, the player in question must be invited to a camp or be named to the roster of the new national team. The invite from the national association must come BEFORE a petition can be made to FIFA.
Canadian national team: Edmonton game smashes the must-play-at-BMO Field stereotype 27 May 2013“It’s a long flight, especially coming out for a single game,” said Ledgerwood. “It’s a 12-hour flight and, as soon as you get off the plane, you step on the field. But, as national-team players we know the long travel comes with it. We’re willing to sacrifice the hours for the long flights to do it.”
