Each week Last Word SC scours the matches and news wire to bring you a roundup of Canadian Soccer news and quick hit analysis. In the coming weeks, you will see updates on your favorite national team players abroad, as well as news and notes from the developmental ranks within the system. Look for our continuing coverage as the Canadian Men begin a new cycle, and the Women continue their build up to World Cup 2015.
Benito Floro Selects Canadian Roster for Friendly Against Colombia:
The Canadian Men’s National team will be facing off against Columbia on October 14 in Harrison, New Jersey. Canadian manager Benito Floro named 22 players to the roster which will meet in Mexico on October 5 for a mini training session before heading back north to New Jersey. Seven players that have been called up are based in the MLS. Columbia is currently ranked 3rd in the FIFA World Rankings. The full Canadian roster can be found here: http://www.canadasoccer.com/canada-s-squad-set-for-colombia-clash-p156975
Canadian International Will Johnson Injured:
Last weekend Canadian International and Portland Timbers captain Will Johnson went down during a game against Toronto F.C. on September 27 at BMO Field. Johnson suffered a broken leg after a coming together with TFC player Mark Bloom. Johnson will be out for the remainder of the MLS season and will miss team Canada duty for the foreseeable future. The Toronto native was having a solid season for Portland playing in 29 matches and scoring six goals this season.
2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup – Turf Issues Continue:
The battle goes on between players and organizers regarding the pitch for next summer’s 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup being hosted in Canada. Players participating in the tournament next summer have threatened to sue both the Canadian Soccer Association and FIFA on the grounds of discrimination. The argument has a basis in the fact the FIFA men’s World Cup is required to be played on natural grass, while the women are relegated to play on artificial surfaces. With FIFA clearly having the funds at their disposal, part of the argument revolves around why FIFA will not pay to have the surfaces changed. With no resolution in sight this battle will no doubt continue right up until next years event. For further information on the issue check out the latest from CBC Online: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/world-cup-turf-concerns-prompt-lawsuit-from-women-s-soccer-coalition-1.2784446
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