Soccer Montreal Impact open Canadian Championship at Toronto FC Al Dannity April 24, 2013 The Reds are making a drive for five but the Impact are riding high in the Major League Soccer (MLS) rankings. Who will take the advantage in tonight’s Canadian Championship Semi-Final first leg? Al Dannity gives his take. The Impact and Toronto FC sure do see a lot of each other. With five meetings this...
Soccer Whitecaps Rennie Focussed on Business End of MLS Season Al Dannity April 23, 2013 It’s been a mixed bag, to put it mildly, for the Whitecaps at the start of the Major League Soccer (MLS) season but is it all part of Martin Rennie’s master plan? Al Dannity says it could well be and that his approach to the Canadian Championship could speak volumes. It’s a nothing game with...
Soccer Impact Back at Home at Saputo Stadium vs. Columbus Crew Frank Doyle April 11, 2013 Montreal may face snowy Saputo debut on Saturday Fresh off a two-week break in the schedule, the Impact are back in Montreal to face the Columbus Crew in the club’s first game of the season at Saputo Stadium. As usual the Impact played two games at Olympic Stadium earlier this year and weather could be...
Soccer Whitecaps Veteran Miller Setting Example for Mattocks Al Dannity April 11, 2013 The Vancouver Whitecaps should have all their striking options available for Saturday’s visit of Real Salt Lake. Al Dannity says Kenny Miller, the 33 year old Scottish international, has veteran knowhow that Darren Mattocks can learn from. There’s no questioning his talent. Darren Mattocks has pace, fire, and skill that can bring the Whitecaps on...
Soccer Canada Women Lose 1-0 to England in Exhibition Al Dannity April 8, 2013 The Canadian women’s national team’s European tour ended in heart-breaking defeat. A stoppage time header was enough to steal the win for England against a battling Canadian team. Al Dannity looks back on the best of Sunday’s action. Having drawn 1-1 with France in the first game of their European tour, hopes were high in...
Soccer MLS Picks for Kicks: Ryan Nelsen Leads Toronto FC Reform Frank Doyle April 5, 2013 Argentine reinforcements en route To TFC Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither was Manchester United. That’s what Toronto FC supporters should remember as the Reds prepare for their fifth game of the MLS season. At this point last year it was painfully obvious that major changes were needed with this organization – from...
Soccer MLS Picks for Kicks: Toronto FC ready for LA Galaxy at BMO Field Frank Doyle March 28, 2013 MLS Betting Odds and Preview If Toronto FC is looking for a measuring stick for its solid start this season, the club needn’t look any further than this weekend’s date with the MLS reigning champion LA Galaxy. Los Angeles already looks primed to win its third consecutive title and Sports Interaction has the Galaxy as...
Soccer MLS Picks for Kicks: No Spark for Red Bulls Without Thierry Henry Frank Doyle March 22, 2013 Marco Di Vaio Paces Montreal Impact Attack The New York Red Bulls can’t catch a break right now. Heading into their fourth game of the season against the 3-0 Montreal Impact, New York will be without both of its designated players – Tim Cahill (International duty) and Thierry Henry (MCL sprain). New York was already...
Soccer West Ham To Be Confirmed for London’s Olympic Stadium Dale Perth March 21, 2013 After seven years of haggling, a news conference is planned for Friday to announce that West Ham United will sign a 99-year lease to use the Olympic Stadium in Stratford, London as their new home venue. The club, currently in 14th place in the Premier League, will move out of the 35,000-seat Boleyn Ground in...
Soccer MLS Picks for Kicks: New Life in Impact – Toronto FC Rivarly Frank Doyle March 15, 2013 MLS Rivalry Weekend, Betting Odds and MLS Breakaway Debut If the MLS is going to really take off, it needs weekends like this one to make a big impression. If nothing else, you can’t fault the league for trying. This weekend is dubbed Rivalry Weekend and features a slate of seven games Saturday and two...
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