Soccer 2014 World Cup Qualifying: Canada vs. Panama Frank Doyle October 5, 2017 Canada Looks to Follow Big Win Canada’s national soccer team attempts to take another major step in its road to qualify for the 2014 World Cup Tuesday in Panama. After earning a 1-0 victory over Panama last week at Toronto’s BMO field, the Canadians are now halfway through this qualifying round and need four points from...
Soccer Week of Destiny for Canada’s Men’s Soccer Team Al Dannity September 6, 2012 This is the biggest week in Canadian Soccer this century. Home and home games against Panama could shape Canada’s World Cup 2014 destiny. Al Dannity looks ahead to these titanic tussles. Make it count in BMO Field The 22,000 seater BMO Field in Toronto is unlikely to sell out for the biggest game in living...
Soccer Losses, Suspension Add Up to Bad Skid for Whitecaps FC Dale Perth August 20, 2012 It’s been a worrying stretch for the Vancouver Whitecaps. In the space of seven days, the second-year Major League Soccer squad has gone from contender to hanging on to the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Just ask Scottish international forward Kenny Miller, who hasn’t even had a shot on net for his new...
Soccer Big Week Ahead for Whitecaps and Toronto FC Al Dannity August 13, 2012 Vancouver and the Reds have rather different ambitions for 2012 but the week ahead could be crucial for both in achieving their goals for the season. Al Dannity says the next six days could shape the year for both Canadian clubs in Major League Soccer (MLS). Caps Have Eyes on Third Vancouver looks certain to...
Olympics Bronze Medal-Winning Squad Praises Goalkeeper McLeod Dale Perth August 10, 2012 From last place in the 2011 World Cup to Olympic bronze: this Canadian women’s soccer team has travelled far in a short period of time, and its biggest test was its final one at the London Olympics. They passed the test in large part because their 5-foot-9 ‘keeper, Erin McLeod, had the game of her...
Soccer Centre Back O’Brien Adds Experience to Whitecaps Dale Perth August 2, 2012 They aren’t playing much these days, and the down time has given the Vancouver Whitecaps an opportunity to improve the front-line attack and their midfield. Now the Caps have upgraded their depth behind by signing centre back Andy O’Brien, formerly of Leeds United and Newcastle United. The 33-year-old was born in England but has dual...
Soccer Toronto FC Rallies to Beat Colorado Rapids 2-1 Al Dannity July 19, 2012 No Koevermans, no problem for Toronto FC. The Reds unlikely playoff push is back on track after a 2-1 win over the Colorado Rapids. Al Dannity looks back on a thrilling performance from Paul Mariner’s team. Do you believe in miracles? The Reds started out playing like they were in the Aron Winter days on...
Soccer Beckham and the Galaxy Take on the Whitecaps in BC Place Al Dannity July 18, 2012 The Vancouver Whitecaps take on the LA Galaxy tonight in a game with massive playoff implications for Major League Soccer (MLS). Al Dannity looks ahead to a huge game in BC Place. A quick reminder Despite their poor start to the season, the Galaxy are good. Really good. David Beckham made sure the world was...
Soccer Kenny Miller Adds to Whitecaps Scottish Flavor Al Dannity July 17, 2012 Martin Rennie has added two veteran Scottish internationals to the Whitecaps in recent weeks, with yesterday’s signing of Kenny Miller meaning Vancouver now has three designated players (DP). Al Dannity looks at the strategy behind Rennie’s acquisitions and what Miller will mean for the Caps’ playoff hopes. Life in those legs yet Martin Rennie clearly...
Soccer Toronto FC Loses Striker Koevermans for the Season Dale Perth July 17, 2012 Fate has dealt a cruel blow to Toronto’s Major League Soccer franchise just as the club appeared to be turning a corner. Toronto FC striker Danny Koevermans will be gone for several months after colliding with New England Revolution defender A.J. Soares in their game last Saturday. Koevermans will undergo surgery on his anterior cruciate...