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  • CanMNT win, CanWNT tie. Neither impresses.

    So then, Soccer day in Canada was a bit of a let down yesterday wasn’t it? I’ll start briefly with the men’s side of things. First off, thanks to Gavin Day for bringing us a stream to watch in the first place, that more or less held up for the whole game, but also for…

  • WWC 2015: War Elephants are the best Elephants! Group C and D preview

    Thursday’s action started with Germany and Norway, I didn’t see much of it, but the result is definitely a surprise, 1-1, good for Norway and a very nice equaliser direct from a free kick. The Germans picked up another injury to a midfielder that they’ll be hoping isn’t serious, but will still have enough to…

  • Episode 91 – 15/06/11 #Sasic

    Episode 91 – 15/06/11 #Sasic

    The whole gang is here, causing mischief and mayhem while reviewing the DC United game, looking way ahead to NYCFC, and talk about the Women’s World Cup. In this episode, Mark invents a new hybrid profession, Kristin’s accurate pronunciation leads to a hilarious misunderstanding, Tony performs a plethora of voices and Duncan lets some of…

  • WWC 2015. Group A and B review and preview. Canada wins, just, and the Elephant graveyard.

    4 days down, everyone’s played once, time for a brief look at what’s happened so far before we get into the second round of games. I’ll do this group by group as the games come along over the next few days. Opening ceremonies. A bit dull really weren’t they? These things are often so earnest…

  • OVERHEARD AT BMO FIELD: Zizou, Za, Zoo

    Welcome back to another installment of “Overheard At BMO Field” your regular eavesdropping on those strange snippets of actual conversation we’ve all heard floating around TFC Land. From strange to wacky to rather unsettling, here are this week’s #OHatBMO   “Zidane could still come to MLS. No doubt. MVP for sure.”   “Even the worst…

  • MLS Wins and Losses: Week 13

    In the words of noted student of the game Gregory J Vanney, MLS is all about streaks and that’s the theme running right through this week’s results in another busy week for MLS that saw pretty much all the Eastern Conference playoff contenders shit the bed and Baldomero Toledo really get his game going for…

  • THE STARTING 11: Dwayne De Rosario Testimonial Gifts

    After a long, strangely quiet off-season where his future seemed unknown, MLS stalwart Dwayne De Rosario officially (this time it was for realsies) announced his retirement from the game. Proclaiming his contentment that he gets to retire from his hometown club – despite two mostly unfulfilling tenures with Toronto FC – De Ro accepted the…

  • The South Couch Report : Toronto Barca Canada v D.C. Juve China (mash-up edition)

    OMG So much delicious footie yesterday.  I passed out by the end of it.  I really couldn’t take any more.  With my adrenaline dumping, I figured this report could wait until tomorrow morning. Here’s what I remember : 3′ – off of a free kick, Buchanan gets two big attempts on the far left of…

  • After all the narratives, I’m ready to open wide for some soccer. Canada v China kicks off the Women’s World Cup.

    The World Cup is here, the world cup is here. Finally some football to talk about as you’ve probably had your fill already of all the narratives fit or unfit to print as a lot of media kicks into big event mode to cover a sport they barely pay attention to on a regular basis.…

  • Toronto FC vs DC United: TFC Face A Tough Test Against A Top Team

    What can kill a nice run of form and dampen supporter spirits?  Why a road game against the best team in the league missing multiple key players!  Whee!  It’s one of those “do we have to play this game now?”, kind of situations.  Normally I’d actually look forward to TFC taking on DC United (7pm…

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