Category Archives: Canadian Soccer

Canada dumps short-handed Cuba

Losing four players before kickoff was just the beginning of a long day for Cuba, who suffered a 3-0 loss to Canada in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying on Friday night. Continue reading »

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DeRosario sidelined 10-12 weeks with MCL Sprain

The MLS playoff hopes for D.C. United and World Cup qualifying hopes for Canada both took a major hit on Thursday amid word that playmaker Dwayne DeRosario will miss 10-12 weeks with a sprained MCL. D.C. United announced the severity … Continue reading »

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Friday Kickoff: French FA suspends Nasri, Menez; Hoilett joins QPR and more

It will be at least three international matches before Samir Nasri represents France again. The Manchester City star was suspended there games, and French teammate Jeremey Menez was suspended one for their conduct at Euro 2012. Nasri was punished for … Continue reading »

Posted in Canadian Soccer, European Soccer | 15 Comments

USMNT settles for scoreless draw with Canada in final friendly before qualifying

By FRANCO PANIZO The U.S. men's national team may have been hoping to head into World Cup qualifying with a confidence-building win, but they instead finished their summer friendlies with a frustrating result. The United States was held to a … Continue reading »

Posted in Canadian Soccer, International Soccer, U.S. Men's National Team | 195 Comments

USA vs. Canada: Match Night Commentary

      The U.S. Men's National Team takes on Canada tonight in a match-up of CONCACAF rivals preparing to begin World Cup qualifying later this week. The Americans have dominated this series, having most recently posted a 2-0 victory over … Continue reading »

Posted in Canadian Soccer, CONCACAF, U.S. Men's National Team | 114 Comments

Studio 90: USMNT prepares for Canada

Posted in Canadian Soccer, U.S. Men's National Team | 8 Comments

TFC, Vancouver battle for Canadian championship, CCL berth

For the Vancouver Whitecaps and Toronto FC, the Voyageurs Cup is there for the taking at BMO Field Wednesday night.  The two clubs square off in the second leg of the Canadian championship final (8 p.m., Rogers Sportsnet), with one … Continue reading »

Posted in Canadian Soccer, MLS- Toronto FC, MLS- Vancouver Whitecaps | 16 Comments

Mid-Day Ticker: Norwich releases Whitbread, Canada unveils roster & more

  Zak Whitbread's career has hit a most unwelcome bump in the road. The American centerback was released by Norwich City on Thursday after another injury-plagued campaign. Whitbread, 28, made 21 appearances for Norwich as the club finished midtable in … Continue reading »

Posted in Americans Abroad, Canadian Soccer, European Soccer | 33 Comments

Thursday Kickoff: Hassli blast gives Whitecaps tie vs. TFC, United release Owen, and more

Eric Hassli didn't start Wednesday night's Canadian Championship Final first leg, but the French striker sure did finish it in style. Hassli came off the bench to deliver a jaw-dropping equalizer in second-half stoppage time to help the Vancouver Whitecaps … Continue reading »

Posted in Canadian Soccer, European Soccer, MLS- Toronto FC, MLS- Vancouver Whitecaps | 20 Comments

Whitecaps look to break Toronto FC’s run in Canadian championship final

Meeting in the finals of the Canadian championship is nothing new for Toronto FC and the Vancouver Whitecaps, who have tangled for the right to hoist the Voyageurs Cup in each of the last three years. Even though Toronto FC has … Continue reading »

Posted in Canadian Soccer, MLS- Toronto FC, MLS- Vancouver Whitecaps | 6 Comments