Calamitous Whitecaps throw away the Canadian Championship 29 Jun 2016Johnson went down injured after tripping over Ousted while in the act of shooting. In fact, not to overdramatize the whole thing, but it was reminiscent of another famous Cup-winning goal from another sport; Bobby Orr tripping over Glenn Hall while in the act of scoring a championship-deciding marker.
Daniel’s journey 28 Jun 2016Canadian striker looks to win a spot in a league that he’s grown to appreciate over the years
The turnaround 28 Jun 2016When he first arrived in Vancouver, Marco Bustos was a homesick teen. After a few months in the Whitecaps Residency, he was told by the club to get his act together. Now, years later, he is one of the Whitecaps’ brightest prospects...
Ouimette will achieve rare hat trick when he plays first game for the Jacksonville Armada 28 Jun 2016When Canadian defender Karl Ouimette steps onto the field as a member of the Jacksonville Armada, he’ll complete a rare feat. He will have played in MLS, NASL and USL all in the same season.
Canadian Rangers 28 Jun 2016Unlike NASL and MLS, the USL recognizes Canadian players as domestics on the rosters of their American teams. With a Canadian coach, Swope Park Rangers has become a home away from home for our soccer exports...
Double standards confuse Canadians 28 Jun 2016Yes, the Canadian clubs are mandated by the Canadian Soccer Association to have a high percentage of Canadian players. But, we’re also seeing a spike in Canadians signed by the American USL clubs. Swope Park Rangers have four. The Rochester Rhinos have three, as does Orlando City’s B side. You’ll find two Canadians on the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. A Canadian keeper — John Smits — is the everyday No. 1 for the Wilmington Hammerheads.
Plastic Pitch is BACK! Issue 9 out now! 28 Jun 2016Thank you for being patient. As we reorganized Plastic Pitch, you have shown us great support. And, now, the good news. The App is back live on Google Play, iTunes and Amazon. And issue 9 is out!
Whitecaps storm back, but Tornaghi’s save on MDJ was the turning point 8 Jun 2016Ottawa’s Marcel de Jong got behind the Vancouver defenders and got a clear sight of goal. ‘Caps keeper Paolo Tornaghi scrambled off his line and stopped de Jong’s attempt, point blank.
Young Canadians shine for TFC; young Canadians stumble for Whitecaps 2 Jun 2016Less than three minutes in, Jonny Steele got the Fury off to a dream start in front of its home fans, with a strike that found the top corner of the goal.
Overwhelmingly Canadian Power Rankings MLS Week 8/NASL Week 4/USL Week 5 25 Apr 2016At this time last year (MLS Week 8/NASL Week 4), 26 Canadians had seen the field for their MLS or NASL clubs. This year, 32 Canadians have played in MLS or NASL games so far this season.
