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New CONCACAF-CONMEBOL agreement gives Canada games against top-tier opposition
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 27th, 2023
Canada is getting its wish to play more top-tier competition ahead of the 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup. CONCACAF, the confederation covering North and Central America and the Caribbean, and South America’s CONMEBOL have signed an agreement to “strengthen and develop” soccer in both regions. The deal includes men’s and women’s national team competitions and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defence will once again be looked upon to fill the net for CF Montreal
By Elias Grigoriadis, The Canadian Press on January 27th, 2023
MONTREAL – As the third week of CF Montreal’s training camp draws to an end, the Major League Soccer club’s turbulent off-season continues to draw attention away from the implementation of new head coach Hernan Losada’s tactical philosophy. The club confirmed Thursday morning that it had reached an agreement with the Philadelphia Union to send ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Italy prop Nemer who gave teammate banana is suspended
By The Associated Press on January 27th, 2023
ROME (AP) – Benetton and Italy prop Ivan Nemer was suspended until the end of the season on Friday after giving a rotten banana to a Black teammate. During a secret Santa exchange of gifts at a Benetton team dinner on Dec. 20, prop Cherif Traoré was presented with the rotten banana. Traoré, who migrated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caufield: surgery ‘best decision,’ but would be playing in Canadiens playoff push
By Tristan D’Amours, The Canadian Press on January 27th, 2023
MONTREAL – The decision to undergo right shoulder surgery was a calculated group decision, but not a very popular one for Cole Caufield. After talks with Canadiens management and his agent Pat Brisson, Caufield took the decision to go forward with a procedure that will be performed by Dr. Peter Millett on Wednesday. However, he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Expansion Vancouver FC to face provincial rival Pacific FC in 2023 CPL season opener
By The Canadian Press on January 27th, 2023
Expansion Vancouver FC will kick off life in the Canadian Premier League at provincial rival Pacific FC on April 14 at Starlight Stadium in Langford, B.C. The Friday night matchup serves as the opener to the league’s fifth season. The two B.C. teams share the same ownership in SixFive Sports & Entertainment, whose lead investors ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran Canadian goalkeeper Erin McLeod announces retirement from international game
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 27th, 2023
Veteran goalkeeper Erin McLeod, who survived a string of injuries to win 119 caps for Canada over a distinguished senior career that spanned more than two decades, has announced her retirement from international soccer. McLeod, who turns 40 on Feb. 26, plans to continue playing club football for at least one season. The Orlando Pride ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grey Cup hero Robbie Smith signs extension with Toronto Argonauts
By The Canadian Press on January 27th, 2023
TORONTO – Grey Cup hero Robbie Smith is staying put. The Canadian defensive lineman signed a contract extension with the Toronto Argonauts on Friday. Smith was slated to become a free agent next month. The 25-year-old from Brampton, Ont., played a pivotal role in Toronto’s 24-23 Grey Cup win over the Toronto Argonauts in November. ... Read More »
1 responseToronto FC lands a new No. 1 goalkeeper in U.S. international Sean Johnson
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 27th, 2023
Toronto FC landed its new goalkeeper Friday, signing U.S. international Sean Johnson through 2024. The free agent, who spent the last six seasons with New York City FC, was signed using targeted allocation money. The 33-year-old Johnson is a 13-year veteran of Major League Soccer. He played all 34 regular-season matches for NYCFC last year ... Read More »
1 responseToronto Maple Leafs star Matthews sidelined for at least three weeks with knee sprain
By The Canadian Press on January 27th, 2023
Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews will miss at least three weeks with a knee sprain, the team announced Friday. The 25-year-old centre has 25 goals and 53 points in 47 contests this season. Matthews missed two games earlier this month with an undisclosed injury and an illness. Last season’s Hart Trophy winner as NHL ... Read More »
1 responseArctic Winter Games a family affair for siblings Brooklyn and Jordan Wills
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on January 27th, 2023
The Arctic Winter Games are a family affair for siblings Brooklyn and Jordan Wills of Team Alberta North. Mother Ashleigh is a mission staff member for the team and father Cory previously competed and coached at the Games. Two of the teens’ aunts were also competitors and their grandmother is a mission staff member who ... Read More »
1 responseArgentina rallies for three late tries to defeat Canadian men at Sydney Sevens
By The Canadian Press on January 27th, 2023
SYDNEY, Australia – Canada’s men fell victim to a furious Argentina comeback on Friday, conceding three late tries to lose 24-19 at the HSBC Sydney Sevens. The game was the first for the South Americans since winning last weekend’s tournament in Hamilton, New Zealand, where they edged the host All Blacks 14-12 in the final ... Read More »
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