It’s our turn 25 Jun 2014 To CONCACAF, it doesn’t matter if it’s Canada who gets the job done, or another of the countries from North America, Central America and the Caribbean.
Commonwealth still brings back memories of 2002 25 Jun 2014 James Moorhouse, the technical director for USA Soccer, said Edmonton is special to his side. In 2002, the United States beat Kara Lang, Christine Sinclair and the Canadian team in the final of the U-19 Women’s World Championship, the forerunner to the Women’s World Cup. Commonwealth was packed as the home fans hoped for the upset.
Can Hayley Wickenheiser help Canadian soccer? 17 Mar 2014 John Herdman, the coach of the women’s national soccer team, wants to bring his squad and the hockey gold medalists together.
How we see the NWSL Final: Portland (Team Canada) vs. WNY Flash (Team USA) 25 Aug 2013 Meanwhile, even though Alex Morgan — who scored the U.S. winner in that Olympic semifinal — plays for Portland, the Timbers are clearly Canada’s team. Christine Sinclair didn’t score in the Timbers come-from-behind 3-2 extra-time semifinal win over FC Kansas City, but Canada’s all-time leading scorer netted eight times for Timbers this season.
Herdman on Canada’s women’s team: I am looking for strikers 6 Jun 2013 “If anyone in Canada has players up front, there’s definitely some shirts available,” Herdman said.
As Canada defends against charges of racism, Quebec flouts turban policy 4 Jun 2013 So, it’s hard for Canadians to be indignant about racism claims when our second-largest province makes a high-profile decision that makes headlines around the world.
Herdman “really disappointed” with Canadian women’s loss to the U.S. on home soil 3 Jun 2013 "The last 30 minutes of the game really caused us a few problems. The U.S. finally got Morgan released and that was the game plan — to keep Morgan and Wambach quiet," said Herdman.
Quon explains her decision to swap her U.S. jersey for a Canadian one 1 Jun 2013 “It was definitely a difficult decision as I was playing with the U.S. team – the youth teams – but after talking to my coaches, my family, at this time I feel like this is the right move to develop myself as a player and continue to improve,” said Quon. “John and the Canadian team, all the women are great players. They’re knowledgeable at soccer and that is what contributed to my decision.”
Quon’s stunning switch highlights Canada roster for June 2 BMO friendly 22 May 2013 The Canadian Soccer Association is now working with FIFA to ensure that Quon is eligible to play. Herdman said that a national coach needs to invite a player to camp before the FIFA process can begin.
The fine lines: Labour law, competitive balance, Canadians and MLS 24 Apr 2013 But here’s the irony. While Canadian players are considered “internationals” on the rosters of U.S. MLS teams, they are considered “domestics” on USL rosters.
