Coffee with the Caps, Monday June 29
Good Monday morning Caps fans. Hope you all had a lovely weekend and that your workweek is kicking into gear. It was another historic night for Canada on Sunday, when Stephen Eustaquio scored the biggest goal in national team history to fire the Canadians through to the round of 16. It was a resolute display from South Africa but there was little doubt that Canada … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Monday June 29
3 Takeaways: Marsch’s Heroes Make the Round of 16
The first Round of 32 match in World Cup history pitted South Africa against the Canadian Men’s National Team (CanMNT) on Sunday afternoon at the world’s most expensive sports venue, SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Many Canadian fans travelled down to continue the remarkable wave of support that began at BMO Field, at BC Place, and in the marches through the streets of Toronto and … Continue reading 3 Takeaways: Marsch’s Heroes Make the Round of 16
Coffee with the Caps, Friday June 26
Good Friday morning Caps fans. Hope it’s been a good week and that you are closing in on a weekend break. It was a disappointing end to the group stage for Canada, who deserved at least a draw but was left empty handed against Switzerland. The 2-1 loss means that the Swiss top Group B, which gives them a potentially easier pathway after the round … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Friday June 26
Coffee with the Caps, Monday June 22
Good Monday morning Caps fans. Hope you are well rested and that your week is off to a good start. We reflected on Friday about how good the World Cup has been for Canada but not on how it has been good for Vancouver. BC Places wasn’t just Canada’s historic thrashing of Qatar. It has been praised as one of the better host sites for … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Monday June 22
3 Takeaways: Canada’s Historic Afternoon at BC Place
On Thursday afternoon, the Canadian Men’s National Team (CanMNT) played their first match at BC Place since a 6–0 win over Honduras at last summer’s Gold Cup. They treated the rowdy, red-clad crowd to another 6–0 blowout — this time against Qatar, reduced to nine men after two red cards, on the grandest stage in sport, the World Cup. Here are three takeaways from the … Continue reading 3 Takeaways: Canada’s Historic Afternoon at BC Place
Coffee with the Caps, Friday June 19
Good Friday morning Caps fans. Hope you all are having a great week and that you have big plans for your weekend ahead. It turns out Vancouver suits the Canadian Men’s National Team better than Toronto (I don’t make the rules). BC Place and the 50,000-plus who packed it bore witness to a dominant display on Thursday, with Canada booking their spot in the next … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Friday June 19
Match Preview: Canada Can Lead Group B
The next two World Cup Group B matches will be played on Thursday: Switzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina at 12:00 p.m. and Canada vs. Qatar at 3:00 p.m. (Pacific time). When the final whistle blows on the second match, the Canadian Men’s National Team (CanMNT) should be atop Group B. Cyle Larin’s tying goal in Toronto last Friday came as a relief because Bosnia had … Continue reading Match Preview: Canada Can Lead Group B
Coffee with the Caps, Monday June 15
Good Monday morning Caps fans. Hope you all had a lovely weekend and are gearing up for the week ahead. It has been a fun start to the World Cup on the pitch, with some dramatic late moments, absorbing matches, and electric energy in the stands. Canada probably wished their start was just a bit more fun. After a nervy start to their World Cup … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Monday June 15
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