Soccer Al Dannity Last Updated: September 6, 2012 Week of Destiny for Canada’s Men’s Soccer Team 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 Dale Perth Last Updated: August 20, 2012 Losses, Suspension Add Up to Bad Skid for Whitecaps FC 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 Al Dannity Last Updated: August 13, 2012 Big Week Ahead for Whitecaps and Toronto FC 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 Dale Perth Last Updated: August 10, 2012 Bronze Medal-Winning Squad Praises Goalkeeper McLeod 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 Dale Perth Last Updated: August 2, 2012 Centre Back O’Brien Adds Experience to Whitecaps 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 Al Dannity Last Updated: July 19, 2012 Toronto FC Rallies to Beat Colorado Rapids 2-1 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 Al Dannity Last Updated: July 18, 2012 Beckham and the Galaxy Take on the Whitecaps in BC Place 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 Al Dannity Last Updated: July 17, 2012 Kenny Miller Adds to Whitecaps Scottish Flavor 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 Dale Perth Last Updated: July 16, 2012 Toronto FC Loses Striker Koevermans for the Season 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...
Soccer Dale Perth Last Updated: July 11, 2012 Whitecaps Get DeMerit In First XI, but Team Prefers Wins The Whitecaps have seen their first player be voted into the All-Star squad. The fans have selected team captain Jay DeMerit as Vancouver’s first-ever representative in Major League Soccer’s First XI. The central defender has proven himself a worthy nominee on a side which currently leads the MLS with nine shutouts, ranks fourth in the...
Soccer Al Dannity Last Updated: July 9, 2012 Reds Return to Earth While Impact Get Big Road Win There were mixed fortunes for Canada’s Major League Soccer (MLS) teams on Sunday. Toronto FC’s unbeaten run came to an emphatic end in Philadelphia while Montreal recorded their first come from behind win in MLS play. Al Dannity looks back on all the action. Adu dominates for Union That was not pretty viewing for fans...
Soccer Al Dannity Last Updated: July 4, 2012 Soccer: Whitecaps Kick Off Gruelling Road Slog at Rapids Barry Robson is set to make his debut for the Vancouver Whitecaps on Wednesday night and Al Dannity says his arrival couldn’t come at a more important time. Robson can steady the ship Scottish international Barry Robson will bring a veteran presence to the Whitecaps roster as they embark on a 4-game road trip over...
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