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Hexit: How Canada’s Men’s National Team can overcome potential Hexagonal near-miss

Canada’s Men’s National Team took a tough hit this past week, with the cancellation of their 2 March friendlies due to the outbreak of COVID-19 potentially affecting their World Cup hopes. Here is how, and a look at what may be next for them.  14 points.  Some might recognize what it represents. It could be 4 victories and 2 draws in football, 7 wins in … Continue reading Hexit: How Canada’s Men’s National Team can overcome potential Hexagonal near-miss

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Interviews, Men's

Jonathan David ready to give his all to “second family” ahead of 2022 qualifying campaign.

Canada’s prized youngster has continued where he left off last season for Gent, banging in goals and helping lead them down the path to glory, as they try to both win the Jupiler Pro League and qualify for Europa League this season. As Canada looks to avenge demons of their national team’s past, David is one of those expected to lead the way as they … Continue reading Jonathan David ready to give his all to “second family” ahead of 2022 qualifying campaign.

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BTS, Canada Soccer, Columns, Men's

(Opinion) CONCACAF gonna CONCACAF: Everything Wrong With the new Qualifying Process

When it comes to FIFA, the governing body of international football, things are never boring. From dealing with corruption charges to ensuring that the many global competitions are well-ran, and everything in between, they always have a lot on their plate when it comes to running the World’s game. Within FIFA, there are many smaller governing bodies, as continental organizations are set up to run … Continue reading (Opinion) CONCACAF gonna CONCACAF: Everything Wrong With the new Qualifying Process

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BTS, Canada Soccer, Men's, Post-Game

Canada Soccer Post Match Review: Task Completed

Under the closed roof of BC Place, the Canadian Men’s National Team continued their romp through CONCACAF Nations League Qualifying, beating French Guyana handily to finish second in the qualifying stage, securing another qualification to the Gold Cup and a spot in the top division of the inaugural Nations League A in September. While the match was all over the place, Canada did what they … Continue reading Canada Soccer Post Match Review: Task Completed

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Interviews, Men's

Ballou Tabla: Canada’s Talented and Mysterious Winger Export

One of the biggest commitments that has come under John Herdman’s watch, Ballou Tabla turned heads and made a lot of Canadians happy when he committed to Canada for his national team football. A promising young prospect, he caught the attention of many when he made the move from Montreal Impact to Barcelona “B” at the young age of 18. A tricky winger who had … Continue reading Ballou Tabla: Canada’s Talented and Mysterious Winger Export

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Men's, Pre-Game

International Match Preview: Canada Soccer vs French Guiana (Big Things Beckon)

After getting through the first 3 matches with relative ease, Canada face their last opponent in this CONCACAF Nations League and Gold Cup qualifying stage, a plucky French Guiana outfit. Despite taking 9 points from those first three matches, there is still everything to play on this last matchday for as they chase a monumental qualification to the inaugural League A of the Nations League, … Continue reading International Match Preview: Canada Soccer vs French Guiana (Big Things Beckon)

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Columns, Men's

Rating Canada Soccer’s men National Team’s Squad by “Surprise Rating”

With the Canadian men’s national team convening in Vancouver for the last of their 4 Nations League and Gold Cup qualifiers, coach John Herdman has released his list of 23 players that will face French Guiana in that pivotal last match. Despite taking all 9 points from their first 3 matches, racking up an impressive +14 goal differential, this match remains a must-win as there is all to still play for this last matchday.

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