Some important events are taking place over the next two weeks that could have a dramatic impact on the state of the game in Canada. Continue Reading…

While fans of Toronto FC lament their poor start to the season, they can take solace from the fact that their well-documented defensive woes are not uncommon in Major League Soccer.

Watch any MLS game and there is a good chance you will see goal scoring chances appear where little danger is evident. A decent ball into the box, and there is a good chance it will land at the feet of a striker.

Case in point – Real Salt Lake’s opening goal this weekend against the Colorado Rapids. Continue Reading…

In an effort to promote honesty and enforce fairness in the upcoming CSA elections, the Canadian Soccer Association – through its Nominations Committee – has required all candidates for the elections to sign what is called the “Candidate’s Fair Process Declaration.” Continue Reading…

Canada’s Men’s U23 team lost 3-1 to Mexico in the semi-finals of Concacaf Olympic qualifying this weekend. While our players battled gamely, they were simply outclassed by a very strong Mexican team. There is no shame in being beaten by a better team, and while our players failed in their ultimate goal of qualifying for the Olympics, they nevertheless did their country proud.

Plenty of people have since commented that this could be the dawn of a ‘new era’ for Canadian soccer – that we may have somehow ‘turned a corner’ and are primed to see a steady improvement in our results at the international level. Continue Reading…