De Rosario scores again as York dominates Cavalry and wins 1st of 2022

TORONTO, ON – Osaze De Rosario doesn’t want to be thought of as the son of a Canadian soccer legend in Dwayne De Rosario, but if his current play is anything to go by, that comparison isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. De Rosario scored his second goal in as many games on Friday night at York Lions Stadium, as York United defeated Cavalry FC 2-0, … Continue reading De Rosario scores again as York dominates Cavalry and wins 1st of 2022

Ben SteinerApril 22, 2022April 22, 2022Leave a comment

Canadian Premier League

Familiar faces clash as York and Cavalry look for first wins

r dropping their home opener in a lacklustre fashion in a 1-0 loss to HFX Wanderers and following it with a disappointing draw in the snow against FC Edmonton, the situation looms perfectly for York to strike a win on Friday. Continue reading Familiar faces clash as York and Cavalry look for first wins

Ben SteinerApril 22, 2022March 13, 2023Leave a comment

Canadian Premier League, Other Soccer Talk

“We did a lot of good things”: Forge FC looks to Borges’ return to push them to first win

FC returns to Tim Hortons Field to host Cavalry FC on Saturday, looking to avoid a second straight loss to start the CPL season after dropping points to Pacific FC. Continue reading “We did a lot of good things”: Forge FC looks to Borges’ return to push them to first win

Ben SteinerApril 15, 2022April 15, 2022Leave a comment

Canadian Premier League, CANMNT

Mexico Again: Canada finds itself in familiar position after a mixed group stage performance at CONCACAF Men’s Olympic Qualifiers

Canada’s U23s face a familiar opponent, but is this years team different enough for a better outcome? Continue reading Mexico Again: Canada finds itself in familiar position after a mixed group stage performance at CONCACAF Men’s Olympic Qualifiers

Ben SteinerMarch 25, 2021March 13, 20231 Comment

MLS, Vancouver Whitecaps FC

A Playoff Boost: Adnan’s laser leads Whitecaps over Earthquakes

The Whitecaps playoff hopes got a big boost on Saturday night. Continue reading A Playoff Boost: Adnan’s laser leads Whitecaps over Earthquakes

Ben SteinerOctober 24, 2020March 13, 2023Leave a comment

MLS, TSS Rovers, Vancouver Whitecaps FC

A Little Better: Whitecaps improve, but are troubled again in Toronto

The Whitecaps were better, but were not good enough for Richie Laryea and Toronto FC, losing 1-0 in MLS action Friday night at BMO Field. Continue reading A Little Better: Whitecaps improve, but are troubled again in Toronto

Ben SteinerAugust 22, 2020March 13, 2023

Canadian Premier League, Pacific FC

On a Different Island: Pacific FC salvage draw late against York 9 via emphatic MacNaughton header

A great goal, a late goal, and a little bit of pushing and shoving. Is it a rivalry? Pacific FC grab a late draw against York 9. Continue reading On a Different Island: Pacific FC salvage draw late against York 9 via emphatic MacNaughton header

Ben SteinerAugust 19, 2020June 29, 2023Leave a comment

MLS, Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Something Old, Something New: Ranking past and current Vancouver Whitecaps kits

The Whitecaps unveiled their 2020 kits last Wednesday night, adding to their hefty collection of MLS strips. Here, Ben Steiner ranks them all, including the brand-new ‘wave’ kit. Nine seasons, 11 kits. The Vancouver Whitecaps have had more kits in their MLS history than they did wins last season. Wednesday, February 5th saw the club unveil their newest look, with their new secondary kit being … Continue reading Something Old, Something New: Ranking past and current Vancouver Whitecaps kits

Ben SteinerFebruary 11, 2020March 13, 2023Leave a comment

MLS, Other Soccer Talk

Middle Man: Canada’s Liam Fraser could take the reigns in Toronto’s midfield with Bradley injury

With Michael Bradley injured for an expected four months, it presents a chance to a young Canadian to make his mark on MLS, this time being Toronto FC’s homegrown Liam Fraser. Well, that was not the plan. Toronto FC opened preseason this week, only to find out that captain Michael Bradley was still nursing an injury which he had picked up in the MLS Cup … Continue reading Middle Man: Canada’s Liam Fraser could take the reigns in Toronto’s midfield with Bradley injury

Ben SteinerJanuary 22, 2020March 13, 2023Leave a comment

BTS, Canada Soccer, CANMNT, MLS, Vancouver Whitecaps FC

How Lucas Cavallini compares to the best-ever Vancouver Whitecaps strikers

The Whitecaps have not had an illustrious history when it comes to strikers, but where does Cavallini fit compare to past experiments? Continue reading How Lucas Cavallini compares to the best-ever Vancouver Whitecaps strikers

Ben SteinerDecember 17, 2019March 13, 20232 Comments

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