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Whitecaps FC Becomes First Canadian Team in MLS Playoffs

• Dale Perth
• October 22, 2012

They had to get in via the back door, but what’s done is done. On Sunday, the Vancouver Whitecaps — courtesy of their rivals the Seattle Sounders — became the first club from Canada to qualify for Major League Soccer’s postseason parade since the league was founded in 1993. The way it occurred, however, made...

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TFC Set To Slash Ticket Prices

• Frank Doyle
• October 19, 2012

Stuck in last place in the MLS, Toronto FC had to do something to keep its already meager fan base.  On Thursday they announced a drastic cut in their season ticket prices. Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment boss Tom Anselmi told a select group of writers who cover TFC regularly that the team’s season ticket...

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Men’s Soccer Team Reeling After Fiasco in Honduras

• Dale Perth
• October 17, 2012

There’s a lot of soul-searching going on with the Canadian men’s soccer team in the wake of its humbling 8-1 loss to Honduras at the Estadio Olimpico in San Pedro Sula on Tuesday. What’s really painful is that the Canadian players never gave themselves a chance to get in the game. Anyone who saw the...

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Christine Sinclair Addresses FIFA Suspension

• Frank Doyle
• October 16, 2012

Canadian soccer star Christine Sinclair may not be happy with the suspension she was handed last week, but will accept the penalty. Canada’s captain held a conference call with media Tuesday to address her fine and suspension. Sinclair said that she appreciated the support that she has received and wants to put the incident behind...

World Cup

World Cup 2014 Qualifying: Canada vs. Honduras

• Frank Doyle
• October 15, 2012

Canada’s 2014 World Cup qualifying chances come down to Tuesday’s game in Honduras. If the Canadians can earn a draw, they will go through into the final qualifying stage. If they lose, their dream is over. Panama has already clinched top spot in Group C, leaving Canada and Honduras to battle for the final spot....

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World Cup Qualifying: Canada Ready for Cuba

• Frank Doyle
• October 11, 2012

Where Canada Stands Canada’s quest to reach the final round of World Cup qualifying for the first time since 1998 is about to get serious. The Canadians, tied with Honduras in second place in the group behind Panama, host Cuba Friday at BMO Field. The Canadians need points and goals as the Hondurans have a...

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Man City to be Booted From Champs League?

• Frank Doyle
• October 3, 2012

Borussia Dortmund’s chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke apparently isn’t familiar with the idea of letting sleeping dogs lie. Ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League match with Man City, he fired some major verbal shots at the reigning EPL champs. Watzke suggested during a press conference Tuesday that Manchester City should be banned from Champions League play due...

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Whitecaps Continue Playoff Push vs. Seattle

• Frank Doyle
• September 28, 2012

Down the Stretch The Vancouver Whitecaps still remain two points ahead of FC Dallas for the fifth and final playoff spot in the west, but their grasp on a playoff berth is slipping. The Whitecaps head into Saturday’s crucial home game riding a six-game winless streak that included five consecutive losses before last weekend’s draw....

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Whitecaps' Playoff Push Hinges on Goalkeeping

• Frank Doyle
• September 20, 2012

Knighton Expected to Get Third Start Vancouver’s 27-year-old undrafted keeper Brad Knighton is expected make his third consecutive start Sunday at BC Place Stadium as the Vancouver Whitecaps host the Colorado Rapids. Vancouver has yet to make the decision official, but Knighton has performed well in his last two starts – both losses. The Whitecaps...

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Questions Abound for Whitecaps Ahead of Dallas Game

• Al Dannity
• September 13, 2012

Who plays in goal? Is a win necessary? Can the Caps make the playoffs? These questions and more will be answered Saturday when the Vancouver Whitecaps take on FC Dallas in a make-or-break Major League Soccer (MLS) match-up. Al Dannity gives his take. Just don’t lose The Whitecaps lead Dallas by 5 points going into...