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...
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...
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