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Canadian Players Update (tweeted by the Footie Fool the week of 2009-11-16)

The Footie Fool 16 November @ 11:00 AM EST
  • If the Canadian Men's Team Plays a Match, and Nobody in Canada sees it, Does it Make a Sound? http://tinyurl.com/yz9kce2 #
  • Canada prepares in Skopje http://bit.ly/1SZrEb #
  • Johnson, Onstad & Hainault set to play key roles in MLS final four http://tinyurl.com/yckve6x #
  • Stephen Hart looking forward to Canada friendlies http://tinyurl.
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Some Canadian News You May Have Missed

A More Splendid Life 10 November @ 09:11 AM EST
Sort of a big week in the Canadian national scene with Stephen Hart slotted as the Real© Head Coach of the mens squad, but there were some other interesting stories this week.
Like:
  • The Toronto Junior Lynx have been rated the number one academy club for the Mid West Region, making Chicago Fire's academy team look like the feathery little pipsqueaks they are.
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To all who stayed, we salute you!

The Footie Fool 07 November @ 02:06 PM EST

With a couple of upcoming Friendlies (Macedonia on Nov 14 & Poland on Nov 18), and with a break in my Masters happening right now (oh, how convenient), I finally have chance to to write a proper blog post that isn't a summary of my Twitter stories.

Yeah a lot has happened lately. First Begovic, then Jacob Lensky (and thank you, Stephen Hart, for publicly expressing your disappointment).

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Canadian Players Update (tweeted by the Footie Fool the week of 2009-10-19)

The Footie Fool 19 October @ 12:00 PM EST
  • Thiery Henry to MLS Red Bulls? http://tinyurl.com/ygqkhlj #
  • O'Brian White for Canada? http://bit.ly/u9WdP #
  • Montreal Impact defeat Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 to win USL-1 title http://www.canadaeast.com/sports/article/827508 #
  • Tweet, blog or FB update with hastag #beatcancer & 1 cent gets donated to cancer research http://beatcancereverywhere.
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Canadian Corner: Putting the Gold Cup success in perspective

Soccer By Ives 16 July @ 12:24 PM EST

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By DUANE ROLLINS

Discerning Canadian soccer fans can be forgiven for being a tad bit ambivalent about the Canadian national team's success during the preliminary round of the Gold Cup.
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We've seen the movie before after all. A plucky Canuck team surprises the critics (and terrifies the bookies) by playing attractive, winning football at the CONCACAF championships.

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Canadian Corner: Putting the Gold Cup success in perspective

Soccer By Ives 16 July @ 12:24 PM EST

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By DUANE ROLLINS

Discerning Canadian soccer fans can be forgiven for being a tad bit ambivalent about the Canadian national team's success during the preliminary round of the Gold Cup.
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We've seen the movie before after all. A plucky Canuck team surprises the critics (and terrifies the bookies) by playing attractive, winning football at the CONCACAF championships.

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Maybe they were sitting out for something other than Yellow cards?

The Footie Fool 14 July @ 05:56 PM EST

A Sportnset story today about the injury situation among MNT players ahead of Saturday's quarter-final Gold Cup draw against Honduras has me feeling a bit on edge.

"Yes we do (have a lot of injuries)," (Stephen) Hart told Sportsnet.ca on Tuesday. "I am going to have to wait on the medical staff.

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MLS Talk Podcast #97: CONCACAF Gold Cup

Major League Soccer Talk 13 July @ 03:38 PM EST

The CONCACAF Gold Cup, our continental championship has been in full swing across the country in the last week. Adam Beasley from the Miami Herald joins us to discuss the competition, as well as Oguchi Onyewu's massive transfer to AC Milan in Serie A, and why Miami, a failed MLS and USL market always draws so well for internationals.

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All we are saying is give Hart the job

TFC Connected by Ben Van Weelden 11 July @ 02:57 PM EST
Last night, Canada wrapped up its group stage matches at the Gold Cup in Miami, Florida. A 2-2 draw against Costa Rica gave the Canucks top spot in Group A, after two previous victories over Jamaica and El Salvador.
Stephen Hart rested a number of our key players last night, including Julian De Guzman, Ali Gerba, Dejan Jakovic, Paul Stalteri, and Atiba Hutchinson. Click to continue reading...

Canada has quarterfinal date with the US or Hondouras

The Footie Fool 11 July @ 12:04 PM EST

The last time Canada went undefeated in Gold Cup group play was 2000. Just saying.

What a strange feeling going into a game knowing you have already secured a spot in the knockout. It's not something I am used to and I have to say it actually took a bit of an edge off watching it. Still, any time we get a result against Costa Rica it is good.

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CONCACAF Gold Cup 2009 Group A: Canada 1-0 El Salvador

The Flat Back Four 08 July @ 04:22 AM EST
Yahoo Sports reports,
Canada edges El Salvador 1-0

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP)—Ali Gerba scored for the second straight game and Canada strengthened its hold on Group A of the CONCACAF Gold Cup with a 1-0 win over El Salvador on Tuesday.

Defender Manuel Salazar headed the ball out of the penalty area, but it fell to the feet of Canada's Patrice Bernier, who fired toward goal, leaving Gerba to deflect the ball past goalkeeper Miguel Montes in the 32nd minute.

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CONCACAF Gold Cup 2009 Group A: Canada 1-0 El Salvador

The Flat Back Four 08 July @ 04:15 AM EST
Yahoo Sports reports,
Canada edges El Salvador 1-0

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP)—Ali Gerba scored for the second straight game and Canada strengthened its hold on Group A of the CONCACAF Gold Cup with a 1-0 win over El Salvador on Tuesday.

Defender Manuel Salazar headed the ball out of the penalty area, but it fell to the feet of Canada's Patrice Bernier, who fired toward goal, leaving Gerba to deflect the ball past goalkeeper Miguel Montes in the 32nd minute.

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Can we just remove that interim tag?

The Footie Fool 08 July @ 01:35 AM EST

For the past few days I have had that damn phrase "what if" running thru my head. What if Stephen Hart kept the reins after the 2007 Gold Cup? What if that whole Dale Mitchell thing was just a bad dream?

I cannot see how the CSA can deny the man the top job. With Canada's 1-0 win over El Salvador tonight, Hart has strung together 4 wins for the nats.

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VIDEO: It's Called Football - Julian de Guzman Edition

MLS Rumors 07 July @ 09:49 AM EST
Julian De Guzman and Canadian national coach Stephen Hart join the show.
De Guzman confirms the TFC offer, calling it lucrative and seems to be honestly considering it if not still leaning towards Europe.
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Stephen Hart post Jamaica press conference

The Footie Fool 04 July @ 11:03 AM EST

Here is some audio from Stephen Hart from the post Jamaica press conference. Some of the key points Hart makes:

  • He chose to start Sutton over Wagenaar in goal because he felt Sutton could handle the Jamiaca crosses and set pieces better. But he stressed both keepers were excellent in training.
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And boom goes the dynamite - Cauncks open GC with a win

The Footie Fool 04 July @ 09:39 AM EST

Ahhhh, revenge is tasty. Canada opens the 2009 Gold Cup with a 1-0 win over Jamaica. The CONCACAF goal scoring machine Ali Gerba was the man who inflicted the damage at the 75th minute after being beautifully set up by Mike Klukowski.

Overall, a decent game from the boys, but not a commanding performance.

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