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EDITORIAL – John Herdman, the current CanMNT head coach, was able to take the team to the FIFA World Cup (men’s) for the first time in 36 years last year. Herdman became head coach of the CanMNT in 2018 and was able to change the culture of the team and the country in the men’s […] READ MORE
The CanMNT skips practice as they are scheduled to face Panama on Sunday at BC Place in Vancouver, BC and on Saturday the players decided to forgo practicing due to a pay dispute with Canada Soccer. The CanMNT skips practice on Saturday DEVELOPING: Canada’s national men’s soccer team stayed off the pitch on Friday, refusing […] READ MORE
The USMNT is back in the World Cup! After an hour’s worth of introductions, performances, and speeches, the draw for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar is complete! Here’s how all the groups shaped up: The USMNT FIFA World Cup Draw – Overview The USMNT drew Iran, the winner of the Scotland/Wales/Ukraine playoff, and our […] READ MORE
ANALYSIS – Gabriel Torres was the reason why Panama finished Concacaf World Cup Qualifying strong. Panama was able to finish the game strong against the CanMNT. They were the better team in the first half and played well in the second half. Canada had quite a few chances in the second half but was unable […] READ MORE
PREVIEW – The confident CanMNT just qualified for just their second-ever FIFA World Cup appearance. The last time the CanMNT made the World Cup was in Mexico in 1986. The confident CanMNT team faces Panama That’s what I’m talking about! Congratulations to the Canada men’s national soccer team – taking us to the World Cup […] READ MORE
The hard part is over for the Ecuador national team after qualifying for the World Cup, something that the team hadn't done since 2014. READ MORE
TORONTO, ON – The CanMNT qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. This is the first time Canada Men’s National Team has qualified for the FIFA World Cup since 1986. They dominated the game from beginning to end against Jamaica. The CANMNT qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Three Keys to the Game Three […] READ MORE
PREVIEW – Jonathan Osorio is the player that is probably most familiar with BMO Field. The Brampton native has played for the CanMNT and Toronto FC since 2013. He is a Brampton native of Colombian ancestry, as both, his parents grew up in Colombia. Jonathan Osorio’s long history at BMO Field ⚽ March 30, 2013: […] READ MORE
ANALYSIS – On the verge of a historic birth in Qatar, the Canadian national team capitalized on El Salvador (Canada El Salvador) to complete a perfect window. Their 2-0 win wasn’t enough however to seal a spot this window, due to results elsewhere in CONCACAF. After the game was nearly called off just hours before […] READ MORE
SAN SALVADOR, EL SALVADOR – The game that almost didn’t happen. That phrase was grabbing all of the spotlights in the lead-up to Wednesday’s clash between Canada and El Salvador. A protest by the El Salvadorian players argued for the full payment of their bonuses and refused to hit the field until such. After a […] READ MORE
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