In the wake of the news that John Herdman will be the new coach of the men's national program, and that Octavio Zambrano is out, Canada Soccer has released the roster for the U-23 camp that begins Tuesday in Orlando.

Both Paul Stalteri and Amy Walsh believe that Canadian soccer players — be it boys or girls, men or women — need more chances to play professionally.

The third issue of PLASTIC PITCH, our national soccer magazine, is out as of right now.

It is home to the likes of Michael Cera, Rick Nash and Rohinton Mistry. It was where premier Bill Davis called home. It’s arguably the lacrosse capital of Canada. And, it’s Canada’s most important soccer city. Why is the suburb lovingly known as ‘Flowertown’ our home of footie?

It 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.

The most-capped player in the history of the men's national Canadian soccer program has called time on a glorious career.

Paul Stalteri, Canada’s all-time leader in national-team appearances, will have the chance to add another cap. Stalteri was called up Sunday by national-team coach Stephen Hart.

There’s no doubt about it. Canada’s soccer capital is... Brampton, Ont. Flowertown —the place that gave Canada Rick Nash, Scott Thompson from the Kids in the Hall, Michael Cera, Alan Thicke, Russell Peters, Rohinton Mistry and, ahem, this writer, is unquestionably the place to be if you want to raise a child who is going to be a soccer prodigy.