3 Takeaways: Canada’s World Cup Begins With a Draw
The Canadian Men’s National Team (CanMNT) finished the 1986 World Cup in Mexico with zero points. Four years ago in Qatar, they came away empty-handed again. On Friday afternoon at Toronto Stadium, the team earned their first-ever World Cup point with a 1–1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Despite thunderstorm concerns, the sun was shining over the temporarily expanded venue for the inauguration ceremony and … Continue reading 3 Takeaways: Canada’s World Cup Begins With a Draw
Coffee with the Caps, Friday June 12
Good Friday morning Caps fans. I hope you all are having a lovely week and that you’re gearing up for the weekend ahead. This weekend will be heavy on World Cup viewing in our household. As I write this, we are just hours away from Canada kicking off their World Cup campaign in Toronto against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The unlucky run of injuries has dampened … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Friday June 12
World Cup Countdown: Why Canada’s 2026 Squad Is Built to Go Further
If we compare Canada’s 2026 World Cup squad, led by coach Jesse Marsch, with the squad that former coach John Herdman took to Qatar in 2022, we see an enormous improvement. Canadian fans should feel optimistic about their team’s chances of advancing from Group B — which is probably the weakest group in World Cup history — in a tournament in which even the eight … Continue reading World Cup Countdown: Why Canada’s 2026 Squad Is Built to Go Further
Coffee with the Caps, Monday June 8
Good Monday morning Caps fans. Hope you all are having a good start to your week and that you’re well rested after your weekend. World Cup fever has already left me forgetting that we have an entire MLS season left to play once the festivities have concluded. Reflecting on the first half of the season, star midfielder Sebastian Berhalter learned Friday that he will be … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Monday June 8
Crépeau Stars in a 1–1 Draw in Montreal
A tear rolled down goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau’s cheek as the sold-out crowd at Stade Saputo in Montreal, his hometown, sang “O Canada” on Friday night. The previous day, Jesse Marsch had announced him as the World Cup starter for the Canadian Men’s National Team (CanMNT), and his emotions showed the significance of the occasion. The CanMNT are getting deeper into the most important month in … Continue reading Crépeau Stars in a 1–1 Draw in Montreal
Depth Players Outshine the Stars in Canada’s Win
The Canadian Men’s National Team (CanMNT) defeated Uzbekistan 2–0 in torrential rain on Monday night at Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium. Edmonton is among the cities that best support the CanMNT, and 46,164 fans braved the weather to watch this friendly on the eve of the World Cup. Attendance at Commonwealth exceeded that of the famous “Iceteca” victory over Mexico by about 2,000 spectators. Injury concerns dominated … Continue reading Depth Players Outshine the Stars in Canada’s Win
Coffee with the Caps, Monday June 1
Good Monday morning Caps fans. Hope you all had a good weekend and that the week (and month) ahead treats you well. Canada is getting ready for the World Cup and Jesse Marsch announced his final roster that, barring injury, will be taking the field when the side opens against Bosnia and Herzegovina to begin their World Cup campaign later this month. I was sad … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Monday June 1
Coffee with the Caps, Friday May 29
Good Friday morning Caps fans. Hope you all are having a great week and that the weekend is beckoning ever closer. It is a bit quiet in Caps world these days, as attention shifts to the four players who will be headed to the World Cup and everyone else plans a vacation during their rest period. Off the pitch, there hasn’t been much news for … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Friday May 29
World Cup Countdown: Is It Millar Time?
Liam Millar, the starting left winger for Hull City, is going to the English Premier League. Hull defeated Middlesbrough 1–0 in the EFL Championship playoff final on May 23 to secure promotion to England’s top tier. Millar’s achievement must come as a surprise to many in online CONCACAF circles, where his abilities have often been described as closer to bush league than the Premier League. … Continue reading World Cup Countdown: Is It Millar Time?
Coffee with the Caps, Monday May 25
Good Monday morning Caps fans. Hope you all are well rested and gearing up for the week ahead. It was a perfect finale for the first half of the season. Even with ample rotation, the Caps put San Diego to the sword in a 4-2 win that checked all the boxes. Dominant Brian White performance (after a slow few weeks)? Check. Ralph Priso’s return to … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Monday May 25