Plastic Pitch 6: A look back at the Women’s World Cup, Cyle Larin, Chaim Roserie, Jackson Cup and more! 15 Jul 2015 Now, the issue is finally out, with much of it dedicated to a look back to the biggest soccer tournament ever played on Canadian soil. As well, look for features on Cyle Larin, Chaim Roserie and a look at the history of the Jackson Cup.
Schmidt’s super show propels Canada to win — but it also serves as pre-World Cup warning 29 May 2015 The Sophie Schmidt show was good enough to beat England. She scored a fantastic goal from just outside the penalty area, had a free kick fly just inches over the bar, and had a good attempt off a short-corner set piece.
Marcina’s Soccer Bowl win caps off a great season for Canadians in NASL 16 Nov 2014 Now, Marcina can add “Soccer Bowl” to his coaching résumé. Two superb goals — a bicycle kick from Rafa Castillo and a great run and finish by Billy Forbes — gave the Scorpions a 2-1 win Saturday night in the NASL Championship game.
Desiree Scott is open to Notts County return after Women’s World Cup (PLASTIC PITCH preview) 24 Oct 2014 "But, after the World Cup, the options are open. But I did really enjoy it in England and, yes, I would go back."
Derby County’s Calgary partner is confident his team will move to the Premiership 21 May 2014 “I’ve been going to sleep and waking up with increasing levels of confidence,” Wilson said before getting on a plane. “It’s not corny, as someone who doesn’t observe one single faith, it’s not prayer. But I have a very good feeling about the game. We are going into the game with a high level of confidence. I’d rather be going in with a 6-2 aggregate win, which is how we beat Brighton, than coming in on a 2-1 score after extra time that you had to claw and scratch to win, like they did over Wigan. They are going to have the mindset that they’re happy to be there, while we feel that we have shown we deserve to be in the Premiership.”
The beIN debate II: Why blame the broadcaster and not the leagues? 26 Aug 2013 This is the thing. Your leagues — Serie A, La Liga and, yes, even the English Championship — they’re the hot girl who treated you like crap in high school but you kept trying to talk to her anyway. You’d fall over yourself to watch those games, even though those leagues sold their Canadian rights to a broadcaster that didn’t have a Canadian licence.
Occean’s rumoured move back to 2. Bundesliga follows an unfortunate Canadian tradition 1 Jul 2013 It is the archetype of the Canadian striker playing professionally in Europe.
England gets late goal to earn well-deserved win over the Canadian women 7 Apr 2013 It used to be that a match against the English was pretty well in the territory of “automatic win” for Canada. But the English beat the Canadians in the Cyprus Cup final and dominated Sunday’s friendly. That’s right — dominated.
Herdman still searching for young female players who fit his team’s changing philosophy 27 Mar 2013 But, despite what he’s seen from Buchanan and Lawrence, Herdman is concerned that there simply aren’t enough Canadian youngsters who will be technically able to keep up with the improving standards of play in the international game.
Damn Yankey! England beats Canada in Cyprus Cup final 13 Mar 2013 Yankey, who plays for Arsenal, gave England the 1-0 win over Canada in the final. The two sides will meet again for a friendly April 7 in Rotherham, England.