Intrinsically Canadian Power Rankings, MLS Week 3 20 Mar 2017It’s a given that Canadians love to head to Florida — OK, maybe a little less so since Donald Trump was elected president of the United States — and that has become evident in our weekly ranking of minutes played by Canadians in the North American pro soccer leagues.
A letter to new Canadian men’s team coach Octavio Zambrano 17 Mar 2017Now, this is the part where I can tell you what you’ve gotten yourself into. Think of me as the guy at the water cooler on your first day who pulls you aside and tells you how things really work around here.
Goodbye papa, please pray for me: Tigres fans honour Terry Jacks, as their team beats the Whitecaps 14 Mar 2017But, for most of the second half, the loud-as-hell trumpeter (or was it a trumpet section) in Monterrey’s famous “Volcano” stadium belted out “Seasons in the Sun.” Over and over. Maybe it was because Tigres were playing the Vancouver Whitecaps Tuesday night in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions League semifinal — and well, Terry Jacks is from Vancouver.
Intrinsically Canadian Power Rankings, MLS Week 2 13 Mar 2017Toronto FC created a bit of a stir this past weekend, when the Reds started no Canadians for Saturday’s road date in Philadelphia.
Canadian Championship ups the Can-con 9 Mar 2017But, starting this season, each team is required to start three Canadians for each tournament match.
Intrinsically Canadian Power Rankings, MLS Week 1 6 Mar 2017But, we are bringing back our look at what teams are giving Canadians the most minutes in MLS and, when they kick off, North America’s two division-two leagues. And, the big Canadian focus is on… Orlando City.
Whitecaps follow the Canadian tradition of CONCACAF Champions League success 2 Mar 2017You know what, America? Instead of wondering “how will we ever beat Mexican teams in the CCL?” focus on trying to be better than the Canadian teams, first. Walk before you run.
NHL’s renaissance means MLS won’t have same window of opportunity it had in 2016 23 Feb 2017Basically, we have a radically different sports landscape in Canada as MLS is set to open the 2017 season. Unlike last season, the sports media will have its eyes squarely set on the NHL.
NASL Commissioner’s response to MLS: USSF is the one who makes domestic-import rules 17 Feb 2017"The limitation on foreign players is a rule issued by U.S. Soccer, and one that we're subject to as a league. We view our new policy to consider Canadian players as domestic as a change that increases opportunities for all players."
Waiting game: Drew Beckie on why the time was right to join Jacksonville Armada 15 Feb 2017Meanwhile, he had a solid contract offer from the Jacksonville Armada. He received the offer just after the conclusion of the 2016 NASL season. The Armada’s brass knew he was going to try and get back to MLS, but Beckie also understood that the NASL side couldn’t wait too long for him to make a decision.