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Making 104 senior appearances for Canada over a 20-year span, Atiba Hutchinson embodied quiet professionalism and leadership. “He’s very humble but his influence is as strong as I’ve ever seen on men,” said former national team coach John Herdman. “For me it was just a privilege, because I’ve had the honour to work with people…
The sixth-ranked Canadian women will face World Cup champion Spain in an international friendly next month. Third-ranked Spain will host Canada on Oct. 25 at Estadio Francisco de la Hera in Almendralejo. The game will be the first for the Canadian women since the Paris Olympics, where they lost to Germany in a quarterfinal penalty…
Jesse Marsch issued Canada’s men’s soccer squad a challenge — get physical. The edict came after the Canadians surprised many at this summer’s Copa America tournament, making it through to the semifinals. As his players departed for their professional clubs, the head coach wanted them thinking about continued growth. “I challenged them to be more…
The fledgling Northern Super League gets an early feel for its appeal starting Thursday, with all six clubs now taking deposits for season tickets. The women’s pro soccer league, set to kick off next April, is offering fans a first crack at a season ticket if they put down $50 per seat. Seat selection priority,…
Canada and Mexico played to a scoreless draw Tuesday in a men’s soccer game that was an international friendly in name only. Mexico, ranked 17th in the world, played a physical game from the start, bundling over the 40th-ranked Canadians at will. But while there were far more fouls (41 in total with Mexico called…
While Canada Soccer says a new labour agreement with its players is contingent on a reworked deal with Canadian Soccer Business, CSB says it “proactively made a new, landmark offer” six weeks ago. Kevin Blue, Canada Soccer’s CEO and general secretary, said Monday the association has reached a “framework” for a long-awaited labour agreement with…
The Red River Exhibition Association is interested in dusting off the home plates at John Blumberg Sports Complex and redeveloping the park for multiple sports. The Ex has made a proposal to the City of Winnipeg to lease the rundown complex in the Rural Municipality of Headingley, a remnant from the years when the neighbouring municipality…
Canada Soccer has reached a “framework” for a long-awaited labour agreement with its men’s and women’s national teams. But the deal is contingent on a reworked deal with Canadian Soccer Business, whose investor group and board includes the Canadian Premier League owners. CSB looks after marketing and broadcast rights for both Canada Soccer and the…
Vancouver Whitecaps defender Sam Adekugbe has replaced the injured Alistair Johnston ahead of Canada’s friendly with Mexico in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday. Johnston left Saturday’s 2-1 win over the U.S. in Kansas City in the 23rd minute. He was replaced by Richie Laryea. “He said he felt a little bit of tightness in his hamstring,”…
Many players who were looking forward to the start of the winter season with their sports teams are left hanging after Le Club Dome closed its doors, leaving behind many memories they created in Kirkland in Montreal’s West Island. For people like Brian Williams, its original owner, the sports facility has been a “pillar” for the…
