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CanMNT vs. Australia: Can Floro save Canadian soccer?

• Frank Doyle
• October 15, 2013

The future looks at least a little brighter for Canadian soccer with Benito Floro at the helm, but he’s not out to completely overhaul the program overnight. There is serious work to be done and that much could be evident Tuesday when Canada’s international squad faces off with Australia, a side that already has its...

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For Richer, for Poorer – the Oldest, Richest and Best Teams in the World

• Mike Schultz
• September 16, 2013

Forbes magazine has done a survey of the oldest, richest and most successful teams across different professional sports. Mike Schultz takes a look at what it takes to hit the big time. There’s a beautiful infographic by Column Five that shows precisely how all these legendary names stand in relation to each other. Circles of...

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PSV and Milan top a busy UEFA Champions League Slate

• Al Dannity
• August 20, 2013

Two of the most storied clubs in soccer clash tonight as PSV and AC Milan collide in Eindhoven for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League playoff. Al Dannity previews the game of the day and the other four match-ups. This is where you end up if you don’t take care of business in...

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De Santis fixes Impact defending with Adrian Lopez Rodriguez

• Frank Doyle
• July 26, 2013

Yes, Montreal Impact sporting director Nick De Santis has done it again. The club announced it signed Adrian Lopez Rodriguez, a Spanish center back on Friday, after getting midfielder Hernan Bernardello to sign on as a designated player earlier this week. The significance of these moves can’t be overstated. Montreal has been absolutely terrible at...

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Leiweke must set the Standard for Toronto FC’s DP Chase

• Al Dannity
• July 25, 2013

Tim Leiweke, the new boss at MLSE, has already made his presence felt with the Raptors and now his attentions seem to be firmly focussing on the Reds. Al Dannity says Leiweke must take a hands-on approach to turning the club around. When it comes to designated players (DP), Tim Leiweke knows more than pretty...

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Who is Montreal Impact's new man Hernan Bernardello?

• Al Dannity
• July 24, 2013

The Montreal Impact have signed Hernan Bernardello as their second designated player (DP) but who is the Argentinean and what does he bring to the table? Al Dannity gives his take. The first thing I thought when I heard Hernan Bernardello was Montreal’s second DP was “oh yeah, Nesta isn’t one.” The second, and first...

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Should slumping Montreal Impact fire coach Marco Schallibaum?

• Frank Doyle
• July 16, 2013

A major midseason skid may force the Montreal Impact to consider some major moves. Following a terrible 4-0 loss at the New York Red Bulls last Saturday, Impact team president Joey Saputo rescheduled a press conference that was originally set for Monday. Now, the presser will apparently go Wednesday. There is speculation that Saputo may...

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Darren O’Dea No Longer Toronto’s Luongo

• Al Dannity
• July 15, 2013

Losing your team captain mid-season is rarely a wise move but for Toronto FC and Darren O’Dea it was the smartest call possible. As a Soccer player there’s a lot to like about Darren O’Dea. He’s been impressive in spurts for Toronto FC, is at an age where he can still get better, and continues...

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Canada’s Likely Early Gold Cup Exit is for the Best

• Al Dannity
• July 12, 2013

Canada’s 2-0 loss to Mexico all but ended any hopes of making the quarter finals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Al Dannity says an early exit from the competition is probably not a bad result. In an ideal world I wouldn’t be writing this column. In that world last night’s 2-0 loss to Mexico in...

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Do or Die for Canada and Mexico in Gold Cup

• Al Dannity
• July 11, 2013

With both Canada and Mexico losing their opening group games, both sides badly need a win when they meet on Thursday. Draws are possible in Soccer but Al Dannity says this will be a case of two teams enter, one team leaves. Tonight’s two combatants each lost their opening games in the Gold Cup but...