Soccer Al Dannity Last Updated: June 28, 2012 Soccer: Toronto Spoil Party for Impact The Reds are finally awake and it only took half the season to make it happen. Al Dannity examines Toronto FC’s stunning 3-0 win over the Montreal Impact and looks ahead to the prospects for both of these Canadian teams this weekend in Major League Soccer (MLS). Play angry Paul Mariner has succeeded in getting...
Soccer Al Dannity Last Updated: June 21, 2012 Soccer: Toronto and Whitecaps Stung by Comebacks Toronto FC and the Vancouver Whitecaps both saw leads evaporate as potential wins turned to draws in Major League Soccer action on Wednesday. Al Dannity looks back at a night both clubs will rue for missed opportunities. So much for the boost Toronto FC could have really done with a win on Wednesday night. Not...
Soccer Al Dannity Last Updated: June 19, 2012 Soccer: Robson Adds Veteran Class to Whitecaps’ Roster Martin Rennie landed a major coup for the Vancouver Whitecaps by securing the services of Barry Robson. The Scottish international will likely have an immediate impact in midfield once he becomes eligible to play for Vancouver. Al Dannity looks at what Robson brings to the table for the Whitecaps. A late bloomer The difference between...
Soccer Al Dannity Last Updated: June 18, 2012 Soccer: Whitecaps Control Their MLS Destiny An impressive home stand has the Vancouver well placed to make a push for the playoffs in the second half of the Major League Soccer (MLS) season. Al Dannity looks at the prospects for the second year franchise and previews Wednesday night’s match-up with the New York Red Bulls. Sitting pretty The standings make for...
Soccer Al Dannity Last Updated: June 13, 2012 Soccer: Hart has Positive Outlook After Canada Draw with Honduras Canada Soccer coach Stephen Hart was in no mood for frowning despite Canada’s failure to beat Honduras on Tuesday night. Al Dannity says Hart has seen a change in attitude from his charges and that could mean a lot in the road games to come. Still in control With such an importance placed on home...
Soccer Al Dannity Last Updated: June 12, 2012 Soccer: Canada Looks to Seize Opportunity Against Honduras Having pulled off a rare win at Cuba, Canada’s hopes of reaching the next stage of World Cup qualification are alive and well. Tuesday’s home game against Honduras however could play a big role in deciding whether Stephen Hart’s team makes it to the final stage of CONCACAF qualifiers. Part one out of the way...
Soccer Al Dannity Last Updated: June 11, 2012 Soccer: Mattocks Makes a Statement for Whitecaps Jamaican rookie Darren Mattocks scored twice as the Vancouver Whitecaps overcame the Houston Dynamo. Al Dannity looks on an intriguing game and what it means for Vancouver going forward. It’s good to be back Darren Mattocks’ start in Major League Soccer (MLS) was delayed by a cooking accident but the Jamaican rookie has still set...
Soccer Dale Perth Last Updated: June 8, 2012 Soccer: Canada Beats Cuba In Opener of World Cup Qualifying It wasn’t an ideal situation, but Canada produced an ideal result. Olivier Occean’s goal in the 54th minute propelled Canada to a 1-0 win over Cuba in CONCACAF qualifying group C for World Cup 2014 in Brazil. Canada is not exactly a powerhouse on the international soccer scene. As of June 2012, the FIFA rankings...
Soccer Al Dannity Last Updated: May 24, 2012 Soccer: Toronto FC Win Fourth Straight Canadian Championship! They may be winless in Major League Soccer (MLS) but Toronto FC saved their season by claiming the Canadian Championship on Wednesday night. Al Dannity looks back at what could prove a turning point for the Reds and what might have been for the Whitecaps. Relief never tasted so good It’s been a season of...
Soccer Al Dannity Last Updated: May 23, 2012 Soccer: Toronto FC Fighting Internally Before Whitecaps Clash The comments by Dutch striker Danny Koevermans have spun Toronto FC into disarray ahead of their decisive Voyageurs Cup clash with the Vancouver Whitecaps tonight. Al Dannity previews an epic battle for the Amway Canadian Championship. Two ways this can go for Toronto Danny Koevermans dropped a pipe-bomb when he described Toronto FC, his own...
Soccer Al Dannity Last Updated: May 17, 2012 Soccer: Hassli Stunner Saves Whitecaps! It was about as dramatic a finish as could have been hoped for. Eric Hassli’s added time wonder goal ensured the Vancouver Whitecaps will go to Toronto with every chance of claiming the Voyageurs Cup. Al Dannity looks back on a thrilling first leg in the Amway Canadian Championship Final. Advantage Toronto Aron Winter promised...
Soccer Al Dannity Last Updated: May 14, 2012 Soccer: Whitecaps Prioritize Canadian Championship They have been to the well three times in the last three years and come up empty. Now the Vancouver Whitecaps have set lifting the Voyageurs Cup as their chief priority. Al Dannity looks ahead to their epic two-legged final with the team that has crushed their dreams for three seasons running. It’s the Whitecaps...
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