Soccer Diego Forlan Could Change the Thinking at Toronto FC Al Dannity July 8, 2013 Things haven’t been good for Toronto FC fans throughout their Major League Soccer existence. Al Dannity says Diego Forlan could be the player to change everything. There are three Canadian teams in Major League Soccer. The youngest, Montreal Impact, are a lock to make the MLS Cup playoffs in only their second season. The Whitecaps,...
Soccer Montreal Impact coach Marco Schällibaum suspended vs. TFC Frank Doyle July 3, 2013 Montreal Impact head into tonight’s MLS match against the rival Toronto FC without their head coach Marco Schällibaum and assistant coach Philippe Eullaffroy. Schällibaum received a one-match suspension for stepping onto the player’s field in last weekend’s 4-3 home loss to Colorado. Eullaffroy was also handed a one-game ban for throwing a ball in the...
Soccer Friendly Schmendly, Canada and USA WNTs Battle Sunday Al Dannity May 31, 2013 The rematch Canadian Soccer fans have been waiting for since the summer is almost here. Al Dannity says the word ‘friendly’ would be better replaced by ‘challenge’ when Canada takes on the USA in Women’s Soccer at BMO Field. It should have been her night. Christine Sinclair tormented the USA defence with a hat-trick and...
Soccer MLS: Whitecaps coach Rennie denies Kenny Miller rumours Frank Doyle May 24, 2013 As far as Martin Rennie and Kenny Miller are concerned, there’s no way Vancouver Whitecaps designated player is leaving the team, despite persistent rumours that say otherwise. The British press has recently reported that Miller, who is making $1.13 million with Vancouver this season, may return to play with his former team Rangers FC. Apparently...
Soccer Road Game a Big Test for Whitecaps in Montreal Dale Perth May 15, 2013 Six games in 18 days: that’s the brutal schedule the Montreal Impact are dealing with at the moment. When it comes to the Amway Canadian Championship, though, the Impact seem to find another gear… especially at home. Montreal won the inaugural ACC five years ago, and have shown an ability to rebound from bad performances....
Soccer Tal Ben Haim Should Help Toronto FC's Back Line Dale Perth May 9, 2013 After giving up yet another second-half lead slip away, Toronto FC head coach Ryan Nelsen has reached out to a former teammate to firm up the Reds’ defence. Tal Ben Haim has been signed on loan until the end of June from Queens Park Rangers, where he made six appearances in 2013. While it’s not...
Soccer David Moyes Replaces Alex Ferguson as Manchester United Manager Al Dannity May 9, 2013 The news everyone was waiting for was confirmed on Thursday morning. Everton manager David Moyes will replace Alex Ferguson at Manchester United. Al Dannity says the pair have more in common than just being Scotsmen. For over a decade it’s been clear that whoever became the man to replace Alex Ferguson at Manchester United would...
Soccer Montreal Impact need a Miracle Win over Toronto FC Al Dannity May 1, 2013 With their hopes of reaching the Canadian Championship Final slim, Al Dannity says the Impact need to pull out all the stops to top Toronto FC. The great escape Barcelona have planned in the Camp Nou is bigger but only slightly less arduous than the task facing the Montreal Impact tonight. While the Impact only...
Soccer Schallibaum Scolds Montreal Impact Before Chicago Fire Date Frank Doyle April 26, 2013 After this week’s 2-0 loss to Toronto FC in Amway Canadian Championship play, the Montreal Impact could only look forward to Saturday’s home date with the Chicago Fire. That’s because there was literally nothing positive to take from that loss. The Impact, without striker Marco Di Vaio and veteran defender Alessandro Nesta, looked completely lost...
Soccer MLS Looking To Expand in N.Y. and Other Markets Dale Perth April 25, 2013 Emboldened by strong fan support in some of its major markets, Major League Soccer now wants to expand to 20 franchises. MLS commissioner Don Garber announced on Thursday that confirmation of the newest team will come in “four to six weeks.” Negotiations are ongoing with the city of New York, Garber told a press conference....