We notice more interest from our readers when we try to tackle a big topic over the course of several stories — and issue 10 of Plastic Pitch fits that bill. The MLS standings are always clogged, and 12 of 20 teams (60 per cent) make the playoffs. The No. 1 seed rarely goes on to win MLS Cup. Does …

The new issue, out today, features a vintage shot from the World Cup qualifier which saw Canada qualify for the 1986 World Cup. And what can you find inside the issue?

All you do is this: If you would spend $500 a ticket (yes, I know some tickets would be less, some would be more, but this is a good median figure), then go down and click off a box that corresponds to your region. Please don’t vote more than once. I have this poll policed, but technology is never 100 per cent efficient.

Issue 5 of Plastic Pitch, out now, represents our most pain-staking effort. This issue is a labour of love, of passion for the Canadian game — and asks questions about our Canadian identity within the game. It should easily become the most talked-about issue we’ve put out.

Issue 4 of Plastic Pitch is out today! What will you find inside?

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

The second issue of Plastic Pitch, out today, features a 16-page section on Canada's bid for the World Cup.

Late Thursday night, we got word from Apple and our developer, MAZ Digital, that the magazine is now live for iPhone and iPad. It's already available to Android users through Google Play and Amazon, so the rollout is now 100 per cent done.

OK, as the Kickstarter campaign went past the $10,000 mark today, it became official. We're committed to the Plastic Pitch e-magazine.

Thanks to Umbro's belief in the project, soccer supporters in Canada will have the chance to enjoy our new magazine, which will go in depth to feature stories you won't find anywhere else.