Sports/Soccer (Page 16)

Soccer The Northern Super League will likely start rolling out player signing announcements next week but its full schedule isn’t expected until early next year, according to co-founder Diana Matheson. 6-team professional soccer loop scheduled to begin play in April across CanadaThe Canadian Press · Posted: Oct 18, 2024 2:18Continue Reading

Soccer A neighbourhood cafe in west Toronto has emerged as a hub for its growing community. However, the owners — united by a love of soccer — are doing more than just providing a caffeine fix; they’re fostering a culture of belonging through a passion for the sport. Business foundedContinue Reading

Soccer Desiree Scott, a hard-nosed defensive midfielder who won 187 caps for Canada, has announced her retirement at the end of the National Women’s Soccer League season. ‘I’m at peace with this decision,’ says Winnipeg nativeThe Canadian Press · Posted: Oct 17, 2024 12:46 PM EDT | Last Updated: 8Continue Reading

Soccer Former Canada soccer captain Christine Sinclair is headed to the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame. She is joined by four other athletes, three builder-coaches, one team, one pioneer, one media member and the winner of the W.A.C. Bennett Award in the 2025 induction class. Ex-NHL player Ferraro, former HNICContinue Reading

Soccer The National Women’s Soccer League expansion team in Boston apologized Wednesday for a “Too Many Balls” marketing campaign that drew a harsh reaction from the transgender community and others. Video on club’s website drew harsh reaction from transgender community, othersJimmy Golen · The Associated Press · Posted: Oct 16,Continue Reading

Soccer Former Canadian international Diana Matheson joins returning assistants Andy Spence, Jen Herst and Neil Wood in the coaching ensemble for Canada’s Oct. 25 friendly against Spain in the absence of suspended women’s head coach Bev Priestman. Will serve in support role in the absence of suspended head coach BevContinue Reading

Soccer·Analysis In Jesse Marsch’s short tenure as head coach, he had already anointed a handful of lucky debutants to the men’s senior team. In the final minutes of Canada’s 2-1 win over Panama, Marsch invited his latest: Kwasi Poku, a tall, 21-year-old fullback-turned-striker. CPL alum awarded 1st Canadian cap inContinue Reading

Soccer·Analysis On Tuesday, Kevin Blue, Canada Soccer’s CEO and general secretary, called the players on the men’s and women’s national teams “our biggest resource.” How to make the most of them sits at the top of his unenviable to-do list. Reworking Canadian Soccer Business contract a key challenge for organizationChrisContinue Reading

Soccer·Preview After 10 games staged in Europe and the U.S., Canada coach Jesse Marsch is getting his first real taste of what lies ahead 20 months from now when the 2026 World Cup kicks off. More than 22,200 tickets sold for Panama game in Toronto as of Monday morningNeil DavidsonContinue Reading