Category: Voyageurs Cup

Eighty Six Forever, Match Preview, Voyageurs Cup

Match Preview: Whitecaps Searching for Ferryside Redemption

Wednesday night at Starlight Stadium in Langford, the Vancouver Whitecaps will take on Pacific FC in the Canadian Championship semi-finals. This matchup needs no introduction and already feels steeped in history despite the fact that these teams have only met once in their collective franchise histories. Perhaps it’s because there’s been so much crossover between these clubs in terms of players, coaches, and staff historically. … Continue reading Match Preview: Whitecaps Searching for Ferryside Redemption

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Eighty Six Forever, Match Preview, Voyageurs Cup

Match Preview: Whitecaps Travel to York United

Wednesday night in Toronto, the Vancouver Whitecaps will continue their Canadian Championship title defense against York United at the York Lions Stadium. While Vancouver comes into the match as massive favourites, they do have the unenviable history of not having secured a Canadian Championship win on the road, outside of penalties, in almost a decade. York emerged from the preliminary round of this competition with … Continue reading Match Preview: Whitecaps Travel to York United

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Between The Sticks, Canadian Premier League, League 1 BC, TSS Rovers, Voyageurs Cup

League 1 players among Steiner’s best XI of Canadian Championship openers

TORONTO, ON – The opening round of the Canadian Championship returned with a vengeance and presented some of the most compelling storylines and performances that the competition has ever seen. While the TSS Rover’s win over Valour FC steals the national headlines, and deservingly so, there were several studded performances in the preliminary round of the competition. With that, I’ve selected my best XI of … Continue reading League 1 players among Steiner’s best XI of Canadian Championship openers

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Canadian Premier League, Voyageurs Cup

Pacific FC Progress on Penalties

Emil Gazdav was the hero, saving the fourth Calgary penalty, and Gorges Mukubilwa buried Pacific FC’s fifth penalty to win 5-3 on penalties, setting up a home tie with TSS Rovers in the next round. On a wet and slippery night at Langford, an early injury to Manny Aparicio caused concern for Pacific, before conceding the first goal on 28 minutes as Myer Bevan continued … Continue reading Pacific FC Progress on Penalties

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Canadian Premier League, Voyageurs Cup

Pacific Prepares for Cavalry in the Canadian Championship

As the Canadian Championship returns for 2023, this great cup competition featuring sides from MLS, Canadian Premier League as well as League 1 sides is here to entertain us all once again. For Pacific FC, they come off a home win over newly formed Vancouver FC, a 1-0 home victory for the season opener at the Starlight Stadium. Finally, they had the chance to put … Continue reading Pacific Prepares for Cavalry in the Canadian Championship

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Between The Sticks, Canadian Premier League, Voyageurs Cup

It’s all about CCL: Noah Jensen, Forge FC avoid Canadian Championship upset

HAMILTON, ON – When Forge FC built their club five years ago, success was the focus of their plan. While the club has captured three of the four Canadian Premier League titles since the league’s beginning, they’re still looking to make history for Canada’s top division.  Despite wins against MLS sides in the competition, no CPL club has won the Canadian Championship, and none have … Continue reading It’s all about CCL: Noah Jensen, Forge FC avoid Canadian Championship upset

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Other Soccer Talk, Voyageurs Cup

Finishing in Style: The “Festival City” celebrates again as Quioto gives CF Montréal an 11th Voyageurs Cup

CF Montréal overcame Toronto FC thanks to a second half Romell Quioto goal to top their rivals in the 2021 Canadian Championship final on Sunday at Stade Saputo. Here’s our recap of the match, and the tournament. The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted sports all over the world, but while most tournaments have been able to resume with mostly regular schedules, the Canadian Championship still hasn’t … Continue reading Finishing in Style: The “Festival City” celebrates again as Quioto gives CF Montréal an 11th Voyageurs Cup

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