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Former Canadian international Diana Matheson joins returning assistants Andy Spence, Jen Herst and Neil Wood in the coaching ensemble for Canada’s Oct. 25 friendly against Spain in the absence of suspended women’s head coach Bev Priestman. CBC | Sports News
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21-year-old Kwasi Poku becomes the latest debutant for Jesse Marsch’s ambitious Canadian men’s soccer team
In Jesse Marsch’s short tenure as head coach, he had already anointed a handful of lucky debutants to the men’s senior team. In the final minutes of Canada’s 2-1 win over Panama, Marsch invited his latest: Kwasi Poku, a tall, 21-year-old fullback-turned-striker. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canada Soccer CEO Kevin Blue’s methodical approach paying early dividends ahead of 2026 men’s World Cup
On Tuesday, Kevin Blue, Canada Soccer’s CEO and general secretary, called the players on the men’s and women’s national teams “our biggest resource.” How to make the most of them sits at the top of his unenviable to-do list. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canada’s men’s soccer coach Jesse Marsch looks forward to 1st game on Canadian soil
After 10 games staged in Europe and the U.S., Canada coach Jesse Marsch is getting his first real taste of what lies ahead 20 months from now when the 2026 World Cup kicks off. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Soccer icon Christine Sinclair named co-owner of Northern Super League’s Vancouver Rise
Vancouver Rise FC says 41-year-old Canadian soccer legend Christine Sinclair will join majority owner Greg Kerfoot ahead of the Northern Super League’s first season, starting in April. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Christine Sinclair confirms she’ll retire from pro soccer after season with NWSL Thorns
Christine Sinclair, one of the founding players for the Portland Thorns in the National Women’s Soccer League, announced Friday she’s retiring from the game. She retired from the Canadian national team last year. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Northern Super League offers U Sports women’s soccer players a new lease on careers
As the details get worked through for a league that has not yet begun play or introduced any coaches or players, U Sports athletes can move forward with the knowledge that something will be there for them once their university careers are done. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian women’s soccer head coach Priestman receiving salary while suspended
Nearly two months after announcing an independent, external review into the Paris Olympics drone spying scandal, Canada Soccer, like everyone else, is waiting on its findings. And suspended women’s head coach Bev Priestman continues to get paid. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian Soccer Business points to ‘new, landmark offer’ made to Canada Soccer
While Canada Soccer says a new labour agreement with its players is contingent on a reworked deal with Canadian Soccer Business, CSB says it “proactively made a new, landmark offer” six weeks ago. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canada Soccer calls in Sam Adekugbe to replace injured defender Alistair Johnston
Vancouver Whitecaps defender Sam Adekugbe has replaced the injured Alistair Johnston ahead of Canada’s friendly with Mexico in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday. CBC | Sports News
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