John Herdman’s voice was hoarse but he was in fine hugging form as he spotted friends in the wake of Canada’s 2-0 victory over the United States and pulled them in close. The English coach, who led Canada’s women to two Olympic bronze medals, continues to make his mark in Canadian colours. CBC | Sports News
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How Canada’s soccer upset of the U.S. really matters
Today’s edition of our newsletter explains the important takeaways from a historic victory by the Canadian men’s soccer team. Plus, the Zombie Montreal Expos march on, and the NBA/China controversy reaches Canadian shores. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canada’s soccer men’s statement win over U.S. offers real hope for the future
How big of a moment was the victory by the Canadian men’s soccer team over the U.S. in CONCACAF Nations League play? Big. This was a statement game, the final result giving hope to legions of long-suffering soccer supporters that there is genuine World Cup hope for the future. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian men’s soccer team ends 34-year winless run against U.S.
Alphonso Davies scored in the 63rd minute and substitute Lucas Cavallini added a stoppage-time goal to help Canada end a 34-year winless run against the U.S. with a 2-0 victory in CONCACAF Nations League play on Tuesday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Wives of UK soccer stars in Twitter spat over story leaks to tabloids
The wives of two of English soccer’s most high-profile players got embroiled in a spat on Twitter on Wednesday about the leaking of information to a tabloid newspaper. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Wives of UK soccer stars in Twitter spat over story leaks to tabloids
The wives of two of English soccer’s most high-profile players got embroiled in a spat on Twitter on Wednesday about the leaking of information to a tabloid newspaper. CBC | Sports News
Read More »‘Little People, Big World:’ Zach Roloff Pokes Fun At His Soccer Loss With Baby Jackson’s Cute, Dramatic Photo
Little People, Big World star Zach Roloff was not able to earn a medal at the recently held 2017 World Dwarf Games. Losing to Great Britain, Zach’s American soccer squad went home without any awards or medals. Now home and back in Roloff Farms, the LPBW star poked fun at his loss in the 2017WDG by posting baby Jackson’s cutest, ...
Read More »Canadian women’s soccer team touches down in Rio
With 10 days to go until the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Canada’s soccer women have touched down in Rio. They were one of the first Canadian teams to move into the Athletes’ Village. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian women’s soccer team leaves for Rio Olympics, ‘bloody excited to get there’
Canada, ranked 10th in the world, left on the heels of a 1-0 win over No. 12 China last Wednesday and a 1-0 loss to No. 3 France on Saturday. Herdman thought his players deserved a better fate against the French. CBC | Sports News
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