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Around the soccer world: Women’s World Cup, Saudi Pro League and more
Photo Credit: @HarJournalist on Twitter Welcome to a new series here at the Area 51 Sports Network. You know we like to write about soccer here and we write about it a lot. (Well, mainly Nathan Durec and I.) Soccer is a sport that never stops. There is always something to talk about. From the […]
Canada open World Cup account with draw versus Nigeria
It was not the opening match the Canadian Women’s National Team wanted as they played to a nil-nil draw against Nigeria to start their 2023 FIFA World Cup campaign. Head coach Bev Priestman went with a tried-and-true lineup. Vanessa Gilles was the only player for Canada that had never played in a World Cup match […]
Canada out of Gold Cup in penalty thriller
While the game had talking points aplenty, only one thing mattered at the end: the score. After 120 minutes and a shootout, the Americans defeated a tenacious Canada 3-2 on penalties. John Herdman, having been outcoached during much of this tournament, found his form. He knew what to expect and lined up his boys accordingly. […]
Canada advance to Gold Cup knockouts with 4-2 win over Cuba
All the Canadian men’s national team had to do was win. That’s what they did. After two disappointing performances against Guadeloupe and Guatemala, the pressure was on. It is safe to say, they got the job done. Thanks to Guatemala beating Guadeloupe 3-2, Canada finishes second in the Gold Cup’s Group D. Quick thoughts The […]