Tag Archives: MLS

Whitecaps vs Red Bulls: ridiculous defending on corner

Posted on June 21, 2012 by

As I’ve mentioned before the best thing that Martin Rennie has done for this team is enable them to compete in tight games and not drop points due to senseless defending that leads to goals being conceded. So often last … Continue reading →

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(Updated) Hassli’s goal against Toronto: unstoppable

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

I was at the game tonight and actually had a great vantage point for Hassli’s (once again) stunning injury time equalizer against Toronto tonight in the Amway Canadian Championship thingy. My immediate reaction was exactly the same as my nine … Continue reading →

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Goal analysis: Toronto FC looking like last year’s Whitecaps

Posted on April 29, 2012 by

The biggest improvement that Martin Rennie has made is reducing totally unnecessary goals against. As a new franchise last year, the Caps did surprisingly well scoring but far too often in tight games were the ones to blink and give … Continue reading →

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D2 Survey: A new, professional, Canadian second division

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

If you played soccer in the late 80′s or watched the old CSL, there would be a few names you would associate with that era. I had the privilege to play with several of the players that are now considered … Continue reading →

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Whitecaps v Sporting Kansas City: player reviews

Posted on April 2, 2011 by

GK. Jay Nolly: Decent and hard to blame on any of the goals except the first as he overcomitted at the near post and gave too much goal for Bunbury to aim at. Made a meal of some easy stuff; … Continue reading →

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Thierry Henry meets the New York TV media

Posted on July 20, 2010 by

In fairness, it’s a morning talk show but really… “We like blowouts! What was the biggest lop-sided victory you ever had?” “David Beckham took off his clothes to make soccer famous in America. What are you prepared to do!” “You’ve … Continue reading →

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