CANADA
Canada into the final of National League with 2-0 win over Panama
It’s been 23 years since the Canadian men’s national soccer team last won a trophy. But on Thursday night, they gave themselves the best opportunity to end that drought after winning the CONCACAF Nations League semi-final 2-0 over Panama. While both Canada and Panama suited up strong lineups, there was a significant amount of rust […]
Pro women’s soccer is coming to Canada in 2025
Canada has a brand-new professional sports league, and it’s one that has been demanded for a long time. Today, former Canadian international Diana Matheson, current Portland Thorns player and Canadian international Christine Sinclair, Thomas Gilbert and Nathalie Cook announced the creation of a professional women’s soccer league in Canada. It has been a long time […]
World Cup matchday 8: Canada eliminated, Morocco upset Belgium and more
I didn’t have a lot of expectations for Canada heading into the World Cup. I expected nothing and was still let down. *Sigh* But they did score a goal! That’s something! This hurts but I’ll explain later why you should be proud of our Canadian Men’s National Team. But as we have done here at the Area […]
World Cup Matchday 4: Canada Fall to Belgium, another upset and more
Well. now I know what it is like to have World Cup heartbreak. It isn’t a good feeling. Canada lost their opening match of the tournament to Belgium. Now if you would have told me that a few months ago, I would have been fine with it. I didn’t have many expectations heading into the game other […]
Team U.S.A Stays Perfect, Captures Gold Medal At World U17 Hockey Challenge
Team U.S.A was dominant from start to finish as they captured their sixth World U17 Hockey Challenge Gold Medal. The Americans went 7-0 through the tournament, finishing it off with a convincing 11-3 victory over Team Canada Red. The Gold was their first since 2017, when they also beat Team Canada Red in the finals. […]
Michael Misa: Exceptional Indeed
At 15 years old, Michael Misa is already dominating not just the OHL but also the World U17 Hockey Challenge. The Team Canada Red forward has three goals and five points through his first four games and, in the process, has shown why he was granted exceptional status in the OHL. Misa is one of […]
Argentina open Copa América with 2-0 win over Canada
A valiant defensive effort was not enough to keep the defending World Cup and Copa America champions from winning as Canada fell to Argentina 2-0 in the tournament’s opening match. It was new head coach Jesse Marsch’s third game in charge, and he has had a measure of success in getting players to adapt to […]
Is Canada up for the challenge at the Copa America?
For the first time ever, the Canadian men’s national team will be playing at the Copa America. Yes, Canada will play in the biggest international tournament in the Americas. The Copa America will take place in the United States from Thursday, June 20 to Sunday, July 14. Canada will open the tournament against defending champions […]
Canada men puts up valiant effort against France in friendly
It was very unlikely that Canada would beat France. But they drew against them, which is massive. What is even more impressive is that Canada played well. After the 4-0 defeat against the Netherlands on Thursday, Jesse Marsch and his team headed to Bordeaux to play against the French. France, of course, is the number […]
Marsch’s first foray as Canada men’s loss ends in 4-0 loss to the Netherlands
The Canadian Men’s National Team wanted a challenge. And for their demands, they got one. The FIFA 7th-ranked nation, the Netherlands, brought Canada to heel with a decisive 4-0 in Rotterdam. The match was the first big test for new head coach Jesse Marsch. It was an opportunity to try out his system of play, […]