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Canada face true World Cup test in 2-0 loss to Uruguay
In what felt like their first real test against a top 15 national side outside of CONCACAF in a long time, Canada did not win, but they also did not disappoint. The men lost to a strong and organized Uruguayan side 2-0, but there were more than a few positives to take from the match. […]
Canada defeat World Cup hosts 2-0 in preparation match
The Canadian men’s national soccer team finally got a taste of competition outside of CONCACAF for the first time in years. The host nation of the World Cup, Qatar, gave Les Rouges the first opportunity in a match that ended 2-0 for Canada. Starting XI and initial thoughts There was little in John Herdman’s picks […]
Zack Ostapchuk: There Is Nothing Like A Golden Goal
The summer of 2022 has been a good one if you are named Zack Ostapchuk. The Vancouver Giants captain played an important role in Team Canada’s World Junior Gold Medal win and is now set to make an impression at Ottawa Senators’ training camp. A player who is not short on confidence, Ostapchuk is ready […]
OPINION: Enjoying the World Juniors is Business as Usual
The 2022 World Juniors have been a hot topic for many reasons, but the situation with Hockey Canada should not deter any fans of the tournament.
Scott Ratzlaff is Golden at 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup
As if you didn’t have enough reasons to watch Canada’s team competing for the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, let me introduce you to Scott Ratzlaff, one of three goaltenders holding down the fort in Red Deer. Eligible for the 2023 NHL Draft, Ratzlaff just came off his first full season with the Western Hockey League’s Seattle […]
Five Canadians To Watch At The 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup
In any career or pursuit, there are always certain stepping stones to get to that dream mountaintop. A pillar where you can stand your ground. For many hockey players, one of those steps is the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. The eight-team tournament runs in Red Deer from July 31 to August 6 at the Peavy Mart […]
Canadian Soccer Business takes media rights and legal action against Mediapro
The media landscape for Canadian Soccer is going to change in a big way. On Thursday afternoon, both TSN’s Rick Westhead and The Atheltic’s Joshua Kloke dropped bombs on Canadian soccer fans. They both reported that the Canadian Soccer Business is taking back the broadcasting rights from Mediapro. Not only that, the CSB is taking Mediapro to court. This […]
Canadian star Jessie Fleming set for record breaking move to Portland Thorns
Jessie Fleming is reportedly on the move and it is a big one. She has been one of the best players in the world for both Chelsea and the Canadian Women’s National Team. But her time in West London is coming to an end. It was first reported by Tom Garry of The Telegraph that Fleming […]
Canada beats Australia 1-0 in final international match for Christine Sinclair
Every great story has an ending and for Christine Sinclair, that story with the Canadian Women’s National Team has concluded. The stage was set for Sinclair’s final game for Canada. It was in Vancouver which is very close to her hometown, Burnaby. BC Place was temporarily renamed Christine Sinclair Place for Tuesday, December 5, 2023. […]
Canada collapses against Jamaica
The Canada men’s national team had a chance to book their ticket to the 2024 COPA America. All they had to do was beat Jamaica in the second leg of their CONCACAF Nations League tie. Canada beat Jamaica 2-1 in Kingston on Saturday so they had the advantage. To sweeten the pot, they were at […]