So, it appears as though with all the football action going on over the past month – UEFA Euros, Copa America Centenario, & MLS – it has been a while since one of these went up.
Thus, this edition is a long one, covering all the content that went up over that time frame, and it includes a return to Canadian Soccer News with a piece based off an interview with Carl Robinson.
Waking the Red – WTR Mailbag: On the Value of Trophies
This version of the mailbag saw a slight tweak, using the preamble as a chance to editorialize about whatever happens to be going on at the moment. The topic, ahead of the second leg of the Voyageurs Cup semi-final in Montreal, was what benefit a side could derive from a trophy.
Conversation in the comment section largely revolved around what is needed from the various young players – Jordan Hamilton, Mo Babouli, Jay Chapman, etc. – in order for them to get more playing time.
MLSsoccer.com – No Bradley, no Altidore, but Giovinco back for TFC
Following a ten-day break between matches, Toronto FC may have been without two of their three designated players with the resumption of league play, but at least Sebastian Giovinco would be back in the fold.
Waking the Red – WTR Mailbag: On the Dividing of Schedules & Rhythm
In this edition of the mailbag, the topic of breaking a schedule down into sections and the importance of finding rhythm as a means of navigating a long season were the points of emphasis.
While in the comment section, conversation involved the possibility of conceding points in the name of keeping depth players fresh, so they can perform when called upon, and an unfulfilled question on why Canada struggles to develop players.
That is a very large question – the mailbag has a way of bringing them up – and one that will be gotten to in time.
MLSsoccer.com – Gio vs. Gio: TFC eager for superstar showdown
Ahead of Toronto's clash with Los Angeles, a team against whom they have struggled historically, the prospect of a Giovinco vs. Giovani dos Santos duel was too appealing to ignore – even though in the end the LA star, and Steven Gerrard, did not make the trip.
MLSsoccer.com – Toronto FC vs. LA Galaxy
The post-match reactions from TFC's 1-0 win over LA: Toronto guided to victory by some veteran nous in Benoit Cheyrou and Drew Moor, who scored the game's only goal; while LA lament the late concession.
MLSsoccer.com – Toronto FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps – Voyageurs Cup
The post-match reactions from TFC's 1-0 win over Vancouver in the opening leg of the Voyageurs Cup Final: Toronto wonder if, given the lineup disparity, the narrow margin of victory would hold up with the second leg in Vancouver; while the Whitecaps are frustrated with the deflected goal conceded.
Waking the Red – WTR Mailbag: On Being Hard to Beat & Finding Form at the Right Time
In this edition of the mailbag, Toronto's return to a solid defensive unit, and doing so at the perfect time, is the primary focus.
And in the comment section, myriad topics, including the absences of Damien Perquis and Mark Bloom, Herculez Gomez' ghost salary, MLS financial transparency, goalkeeping depth (a prescient issue), and the potential of summer transfer moves are all discussed.
Canadian Soccer News – On the Other Side: Carl Robinson on his time in Toronto and MLS Growth ahead of the Voyageurs Cup Final
In a long-intended return to the pages of Canadian Soccer News, an interview with Carl Robinson, head coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps, about his time with Toronto FC, with whom his new side would be clashing in the closer of the cup, and the growth in MLS since his arrival in 2007 were discussed.
Waking the Red – WTR Mailbag: On Frustration & Overcoming
In this edition of the mailbag, again, ahead of the Voyageurs Cup finale, the controversial last-minute penalty kick in Orlando is ignored, instead the focus is on how this TFC side, for all their frailties, is never out of a match – the concept of not losing, simply running out of time in a primary theme. An idea that was very much in play with the seconds ticking down later that night at BC Place.
In the comment section, once more the mysterious extended absences were discussed, as were the tendency towards slow starts from TFC and the state of refereeing in MLS.
MLSsoccer.com – As injuries mount, TFC reveal Altidore near return
With all the bad – Clint Irwin, Michael Bradley, and Will Johnson facing long injury lay-offs – there was some positive news emanating from the TFC ranks, as Jozy Altidore was nearing a return to full training of ahead of his return to the side.
MLSsoccer.com – Bono takes reins as TFC cope with Irwin's injury
That injury to Irwin has cast the club into an awkward position, without a true, experienced number two, they have only a pair of youngsters with minimal minutes. Both Alex Bono and Quillan Roberts are highly-touted, but are they ready to start?
MLSsoccer.com – Toronto FC vs. Seattle Sounders
Post-match reactions following the 1-1 draw between the two at BMO Field: a strong performance from a depleted TFC in their fifth match in fifteen days lacks finishing touch; while Jordan Morris' crucial strike helps build confidence for the floundering Sounders.
MLSsoccer.com – TFC's next big thing? Hamilton finds scoring touch
A feature on Jordan Hamilton, who has scored four goals in eight appearances over the past month or so on the back of some very solid performances after two seasons in the wilderness.
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Showing posts with label Canadian Soccer News. Show all posts
Wednesday, 6 July 2016
Tuesday, 10 November 2015
Beyond POV-FS – Cyle Larin Series at Canadian Soccer News and MLSsoccer.com
On the eve of his landslide Rookie of the Year Award recognition, here is a series of features on Cyle Larin that have gone up in various places over the past few months.
The one that began the project was a feature at MLSsoccer.com back in August ahead of Canada's two-legged affair with Belize.
In the process, plenty of additional stories emerged that could not be fit into that original post, which led to three more at Canadian Soccer News.
The first got into the unusual spelling of his first name, the next looked back over Canadian soccer lore for another prospect who so tantalized, and the final looked at what in his game has made his transition to the professional game so smooth.
Originally, the intent was to get this posted much closer to those pieces going up, but with a slight slump in his goal-production – they came just as he was battled a seven-match scoreless run, there was some anxiety that this overexposure was an issue.
Of course, such worry was very silly – supersitution abounds.Thankfully, Larin snapped out of that streak with a hat-trick in New York, simultaneous setting a new mark for rookie goal-scorers, finishing the season with a whopping 17 goals in 27 appearances.
Congratulations to the young Brampton-native; such an excellent way for Canada to kick off the group stage in CONCACAF Qualification.
Here are his first eleven goals:
And the rest: Record-clinching Hat-trick vs. The Red Bulls; a single vs. Montreal; and two more against NYC FC (first – second).
Many thanks to all who made themselves available for interview: Patricia Larin, Bobby Smryniotis, Jason deVos, Jonathan Osorio, and Jason Bent
The one that began the project was a feature at MLSsoccer.com back in August ahead of Canada's two-legged affair with Belize.
In the process, plenty of additional stories emerged that could not be fit into that original post, which led to three more at Canadian Soccer News.
The first got into the unusual spelling of his first name, the next looked back over Canadian soccer lore for another prospect who so tantalized, and the final looked at what in his game has made his transition to the professional game so smooth.
Originally, the intent was to get this posted much closer to those pieces going up, but with a slight slump in his goal-production – they came just as he was battled a seven-match scoreless run, there was some anxiety that this overexposure was an issue.
Of course, such worry was very silly – supersitution abounds.Thankfully, Larin snapped out of that streak with a hat-trick in New York, simultaneous setting a new mark for rookie goal-scorers, finishing the season with a whopping 17 goals in 27 appearances.
Congratulations to the young Brampton-native; such an excellent way for Canada to kick off the group stage in CONCACAF Qualification.
Here are his first eleven goals:
And the rest: Record-clinching Hat-trick vs. The Red Bulls; a single vs. Montreal; and two more against NYC FC (first – second).
Many thanks to all who made themselves available for interview: Patricia Larin, Bobby Smryniotis, Jason deVos, Jonathan Osorio, and Jason Bent
Friday, 5 June 2015
Beyond POV-FS – Canadian Content MLS Round 13 at Canadian Soccer News
The weekly review of the Canadian performances in MLS went up over at Canadian Soccer News earlier this week.
Round Thirteen proved to be a lucky one, as Will Johnson made his return to the Timbers, taking the top spot – Kofi Opare and Jonathan Osorio rounded out the top three.
Two further Canadians made their season debuts as well, Anthony Jackson-Hamel in Montreal and Jay Chapman in Toronto.
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Round Thirteen proved to be a lucky one, as Will Johnson made his return to the Timbers, taking the top spot – Kofi Opare and Jonathan Osorio rounded out the top three.
Two further Canadians made their season debuts as well, Anthony Jackson-Hamel in Montreal and Jay Chapman in Toronto.
Check it out
Friday, 29 May 2015
Beyond POV-FS – Canadian Content MLS Round 12 at Canadian Soccer News
The weekly review of the Canadian performances in MLS went up a tad late this week over at Canadian Soccer News.
The top three spots go to Kofi Opare, Jonathan Osorio, and Karl Ouimette.
Check it out – and CSN is looking for support, check that out too.
The top three spots go to Kofi Opare, Jonathan Osorio, and Karl Ouimette.
Check it out – and CSN is looking for support, check that out too.
Thursday, 21 May 2015
Beyond POV-FS – Canadian Content MLS Round 11 at Canadian Soccer News
The weekly round up of the weekend that was for the Canadians in MLS went up over at Canadian Soccer News yesterday.
The top three spots this round go to Cyle Larin, Kofi Opare, and Jonathan Osorio.
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The top three spots this round go to Cyle Larin, Kofi Opare, and Jonathan Osorio.
Check it out
Saturday, 16 May 2015
Beyond POV-FS – Canadian Content MLS Round 10 at Canadian Soccer News
The weekly review of the Canadian performances from the previous week in MLS went up earlier this week at Canadian Soccer News.
The top three spots went to Cyle Larin, Kofi Opare, and Tesho Akindele.
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The top three spots went to Cyle Larin, Kofi Opare, and Tesho Akindele.
Check it out
Friday, 8 May 2015
Beyond POV-FS – Canadian Content MLS Round 07 & 08 at Canadian Soccer News
After a brief hiatus, the weekly review of the Canadian performances in MLS went up over at Canadian Soccer News yesterday.
The top three spots for these two rounds go to Kofi Opare, Sam Adekugbe, and Karl Ouimette.
Check out how they, and everyone else, did.
The top three spots for these two rounds go to Kofi Opare, Sam Adekugbe, and Karl Ouimette.
Check out how they, and everyone else, did.
Thursday, 23 April 2015
Beyond POV-FS – Canadian Content MLS Round 07 at Canadian Soccer News
The weekly review of the Canadian performances from the latest round of MLS play is up over at Canadian Soccer News.
The top three spots this week go to a pair of Whitecaps – Russell Teibert and Sam Adekugbe sit in the first and third places, respectively – bookending Sporting KC's Marcel de Jong.
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The top three spots this week go to a pair of Whitecaps – Russell Teibert and Sam Adekugbe sit in the first and third places, respectively – bookending Sporting KC's Marcel de Jong.
Check it out
Wednesday, 15 April 2015
Beyond POV-FS – Canadian Content MLS Round 06 at Canadian Soccer News
The weekly review of the Canadian performances from the latest round of MLS is up over at Canadian Soccer News.
The top three spots went to Cyle Larin, Russell Teibert, and Patrice Bernier, while seven other Canadians saw the pitch for their respective sides.
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The top three spots went to Cyle Larin, Russell Teibert, and Patrice Bernier, while seven other Canadians saw the pitch for their respective sides.
Check it out
Friday, 10 April 2015
Beyond POV-FS – Canadian Content MLS Round 05 at Canadian Soccer News
The weekly round up of the Canadian performances from the recent MLS fixtures went up over at Canadian Soccer News earlier this week. The top three spots went to Russell Teibert, Tesho Akindele, and Ashtone Morgan.
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Check it out
Friday, 3 April 2015
Beyond POV-FS – Canadian Content MLS Round 04 at Canadian Soccer News
The usual weekly round-up for the fourth round of MLS play went up over at Canadian Soccer News on Tuesday, as nine Canadians saw action over the weekend.
The top three places go to Kofi Opare, Wandrille Lefevre, and Ashtone Morgan.
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The top three places go to Kofi Opare, Wandrille Lefevre, and Ashtone Morgan.
Check it out
Friday, 27 March 2015
Beyond POV-FS – MLS Canadian Content, Rounds 02 and 03 at Canadian Soccer News
Having forgotten to post a link here last week, reviews for the last two weeks have been up over at Canadian Soccer News, recapping the performances of the Canadians who took to the pitch in MLS each round.
Round two saw Sam Adekugbe, Tesho Akindele, and Steven Vitoria take the top three spots.
While round three featured Akindele again, Marcel De Jong, and Maxim Tissot in the medal positions.
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Round two saw Sam Adekugbe, Tesho Akindele, and Steven Vitoria take the top three spots.
While round three featured Akindele again, Marcel De Jong, and Maxim Tissot in the medal positions.
Check them out.
Wednesday, 11 March 2015
Beyond POV-FS – MLS Canadian Content, Round 01 at Canadian Soccer News
The first review of the Canadian performances in MLS this season went up over at Canadian Soccer News yesterday.
Pickings were rather slim, with only four candidates seeing the pitch throughout, while two of those players – Tesho Akindele and Steven Vitoria – have only the most tenuous of links to the National Team.
Top spot goes to Russell Teibert, who was lively in his hour-plus on the pitch; second spot to one of his opponents that match, Toronto's Jonathan Osorio.
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Pickings were rather slim, with only four candidates seeing the pitch throughout, while two of those players – Tesho Akindele and Steven Vitoria – have only the most tenuous of links to the National Team.
Top spot goes to Russell Teibert, who was lively in his hour-plus on the pitch; second spot to one of his opponents that match, Toronto's Jonathan Osorio.
Check it out
Tuesday, 9 December 2014
Beyond POV-FS – MLS Week in Review: 2014 MLS Cup Final at Canadian Soccer News
A full review of the MLS Cup Final between the Los Angeles Galaxy and the New England Revolution is up over at Canadian Soccer News.
Like most finals, it was a close-fought affair, rather than the run-and-gun encounter fans always hope for – at least the winner proved to be a moment of pure class – check it out.
Also, never got around to posting the link for the review of the second legs of the conference finals, which can be viewed here, if one is so inclined.
This endeavour, recapping every match played throughout the MLS season is a massive undertaking – the end of the season comes with a certain amount of relief. That said, thanks so much for following along, it has been a fun season and with two new clubs joining the league in 2015 it looks to be getting even better.
Like most finals, it was a close-fought affair, rather than the run-and-gun encounter fans always hope for – at least the winner proved to be a moment of pure class – check it out.
Also, never got around to posting the link for the review of the second legs of the conference finals, which can be viewed here, if one is so inclined.
This endeavour, recapping every match played throughout the MLS season is a massive undertaking – the end of the season comes with a certain amount of relief. That said, thanks so much for following along, it has been a fun season and with two new clubs joining the league in 2015 it looks to be getting even better.
Tuesday, 25 November 2014
Beyond POV-FS – MLS Week in Review – Playoffs: Conference Finals First Legs at Canadian Soccer News
The review of the first legs of the MLS Conference Finals is up over at Canadian Soccer News, covering all the action from the two weekend matches – check it out.
Tuesday, 18 November 2014
Beyond POV-FS – MLS Week in Review – Playoffs: Conference Semifinals Second Legs at Canadian Soccer News
With the MLS playoffs set to return this weekend, why not review how it is that the final four clubs got this far. The Week in Review, over at Canadian Soccer News, covers the second legs of the Conference Semifinals – check it out
Wednesday, 5 November 2014
Beyond POV-FS – MLS Week in Review: Playoff Edition – Knockout Round and Conference Semifinals, First Legs at Canadian Soccer News
The usual weekly MLS review went up at Canadian Soccer News yesterday, covering the Knockout Round and the First Legs of the Conference Semifinals of the 2014 MLS Cup Playoffs.
No separate Canadian Content post for the playoffs, as Tesho Akindele was the lone Canadian to see the pitch – he did score a goal though, which was something, helping Dallas to knock out Vancouver last Wednesday.
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No separate Canadian Content post for the playoffs, as Tesho Akindele was the lone Canadian to see the pitch – he did score a goal though, which was something, helping Dallas to knock out Vancouver last Wednesday.
Check it out
Wednesday, 29 October 2014
Beyond POV-FS – MLS Week in Review & Canadian Content for Round 33 at Canadian Soccer News
The usual weekly posts went up at Canadian Soccer News, covering the final round of the 2014 MLS regular season – phew!
The Week in Review recaps all the action from the round, while the Canadian Content digs a little deeper on the performances of the Canadians who saw the pitch.
Check them out – and enjoy the playoffs, which begin tonight, should be very interesting.
The Week in Review recaps all the action from the round, while the Canadian Content digs a little deeper on the performances of the Canadians who saw the pitch.
Check them out – and enjoy the playoffs, which begin tonight, should be very interesting.
Wednesday, 22 October 2014
Beyond POV-FS – MLS Week in Review and Canadian Content – Round 32 at Canadian Soccer News
The usual weekly posts for the penultimate round of the 2014 MLS season went up over at Canadian Soccer News.
The Week in Review recaps all the action for the previous weekend, while the extended Canadian Content review looks over the performances of the Canadians who saw the pitch this round – Patrice Bernier’s return to the Montreal starting lineup takes top spot.
Check them out
The Week in Review recaps all the action for the previous weekend, while the extended Canadian Content review looks over the performances of the Canadians who saw the pitch this round – Patrice Bernier’s return to the Montreal starting lineup takes top spot.
Check them out
Saturday, 18 October 2014
Beyond POV-FS – MLS Week in Review and Canadian Content – Round 31 at Canadian Soccer News
The usual weekly posts for Round 31 of the MLS season went up at Canadian Soccer News, albeit more than a little late – had one of those weeks, apologies.
The Week in Review covers all the action from around the week – there’s a special bonus feature this week if one reads all the to the end – while the extended Canadian Content highlights the performances of the Canadians who saw the pitch this round.
Check them out
The Week in Review covers all the action from around the week – there’s a special bonus feature this week if one reads all the to the end – while the extended Canadian Content highlights the performances of the Canadians who saw the pitch this round.
Check them out
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