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CANMNT

How Canada Should Look to Maximize Their Talent This Gold Cup

After what has felt like an eternity spent waiting, the 2019 edition of the Gold Cup is finally about to kick off. For the 15th time in history, CONCACAF’s finest will battle it out, with one team being left standing, champions of North and Central America. For Canada, they are aiming to be that team for the second time in their history, after having triumphed … Continue reading How Canada Should Look to Maximize Their Talent This Gold Cup

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CANMNT

Everything to Know About the 2019 Gold Cup

Very soon Canada will get the ball rolling in Pasadena to kick-off the 2019 Gold Cup. To get you ready for the tournament, we’ve put together a guide which should answer any format questions one may have. We will also cover Canada’s path to this point as well as an overview of all participating countries. Qualifying For the 2019 Gold Cup, a completely different qualifying … Continue reading Everything to Know About the 2019 Gold Cup

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CANMNT

Wayback Wednesday: Scott Arfield Commits to Canada

Wayback Wednesday is a series where we take a look at past transactions for the Vancouver Whitecaps, taking a look at how the move worked out for both sides and the impact it had in the immediate future. With the MLS currently on a break for international play, in this edition we will take a look at something that impacted the Canadian Men’s National Team, … Continue reading Wayback Wednesday: Scott Arfield Commits to Canada

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CANMNT

Rating Canada’s Gold Cup Squad by “Surprise Rating”

With North America’s biggest and most important soccer tournament right around the corner, one-time champions Canada are preparing to face Martinique, Mexico and Cuba in their group as they attempt to lift the CONCACAF Gold Cup trophy for the first time in 19 years. This is a crucial tournament for Canada, as they have assembled one of the strongest teams this country has seen, at … Continue reading Rating Canada’s Gold Cup Squad by “Surprise Rating”

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CANMNT

Canada Soccer Post Match Review: Task Completed

Under the closed roof of BC Place, the Canadian Men’s National Team continued their romp through CONCACAF Nations League Qualifying, beating French Guyana handily to finish second in the qualifying stage, securing another qualification to the Gold Cup and a spot in the top division of the inaugural Nations League A in September. While the match was all over the place, Canada did what they … Continue reading Canada Soccer Post Match Review: Task Completed

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CANMNT

International Match Preview: Canada Soccer vs French Guiana (Big Things Beckon)

After getting through the first 3 matches with relative ease, Canada face their last opponent in this CONCACAF Nations League and Gold Cup qualifying stage, a plucky French Guiana outfit. Despite taking 9 points from those first three matches, there is still everything to play on this last matchday for as they chase a monumental qualification to the inaugural League A of the Nations League, … Continue reading International Match Preview: Canada Soccer vs French Guiana (Big Things Beckon)

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Rating Canada Soccer’s men National Team’s Squad by “Surprise Rating”

With the Canadian men’s national team convening in Vancouver for the last of their 4 Nations League and Gold Cup qualifiers, coach John Herdman has released his list of 23 players that will face French Guiana in that pivotal last match. Despite taking all 9 points from their first 3 matches, racking up an impressive +14 goal differential, this match remains a must-win as there is all to still play for this last matchday.

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Vancouver Whitecaps FC

What to Make of the Midfield Heading Into The Whitecaps 2019 Season?

Image from: Vancouver Whitecaps (whitecapsfc.com) (In this short 3 part series leading up to our predictions for the season, we look at the Caps changes to 3 key phases of the field: Defense, Midfield and Attack. Today, we continue with a look at the Midfield) Often touted as the most important position on a football pitch, midfielders are always relied on to provide solid performances, … Continue reading What to Make of the Midfield Heading Into The Whitecaps 2019 Season?

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