VANCOUVER WHITECAPS FC & MLS NEWS
Whitecaps’ search for new ‘difference makers’ begins – SN
It’s the time of year that you don’t want to be on the outside looking in, but that’s just where Vancouver Whitecaps find themselves right now having missed the MLS playoffs for the first time since 2013.
AFTN’s Vancouver Whitecaps End Of Season Awards – 2016 (Part Two) – AFTN
We brought you Part One of our 2016 AFTN awards on Tuesday, covering the first dozen categories. Today we bring you the final 12 awards.
Four Whitecaps Players in Canada Squad to Face Korea – MLS Multiplex
David Edgar, Marco Bustos, Fraser Aird, and Marcel de Jong have been included in the Canada squad to play an international friendly against Korea Republic on November 11th in Cheonan.
MLS Playoffs: Previewing Sunday’s quadruple header – Soccer America
For the second Sunday in a row, MLS stages a playoff quadruple header spread over at least nine hours of programming time.
MLS Playoff Preview: FC Dallas in need of historic turnaround vs. Sounders – SBI
If FC Dallas is to rebound from a disastrous first leg to keep hopes of a treble alive, history will have to be made. If FC Dallas needs some sort of inspiration, looking back to last year will have to suffice.
Seattle Sounders in strange new territory ahead of crucial postseason match vs. FC Dallas – Sounders FC
The Seattle Sounders are used to staring down overwhelming odds in the postseason. They are perhaps not so used to having a foot in the next round after a first leg.
Rapids say high altitude “a huge factor” for LA: “No one likes coming here” – MLS
Home teams were king in every opening leg of the 2016 MLS Cup Playoffs, with the lower-seeded hosts outscoring the visitors by a combined seven goals to none last weekend.
Toronto FC bracing for hostile environment at Yankee Stadium – Toronto Star
Second leg of East semifinal against New York City FC is first time in these playoffs the Reds will play away from their fans.
Tosaint Ricketts finds happy home, key role with tightly-knit Toronto FC – MLS
Toronto FC’s “not-so-secret weapon” has made his presence known in a short time. After a protracted transfer, Canadian international Tosaint Ricketts finally joined the club on July 20, registering three goals in 11 regular-season appearances, each crucial.
Toronto FC’s Armando Cooper skilled in soccer’s dark arts – National Post
Like an annoying kid brother, Armando Cooper’s strength is baiting the opposition. Not only does the Toronto FC midfielder possess unmistakable quality, he prides himself on being an agitator.
NYCFC searches for answers at midfield – Empire of Soccer
It’s never good to lose your two attacking midfielders—even worse when it’s in the playoffs. New York City FC had to cope with that in the First Leg of the Eastern Conference Semifinal as Andrea Pirlo was sidelined with an injured calf muscle and Frank Lampard was limited to 30 minutes as he recovers from his own injury.
Crooks: Treatment Of Vieira In Wake Of NYCFC Loss Has Been Absurd – CBS NY
To suggest that Vieira was “overthinking” his arrangement for the match is an insult to Vieira and the coaching profession. Preparation is the quality that separates Vieira from many of his peers.
OK, so there was no players-only meeting. That doesn’t mean Vieira’s Toronto strategy was smart. – Hudson River Blue
Not only did NYCFC not play the kind of soccer that earned them a first-round bye and the second seed in the Eastern Conference— they didn’t even try to. Let’s face it, Patrick Vieira wasn’t playing to win; he was playing not to lose.
Forget Didier Drogba, Ignacio Piatti is Montreal’s impact player – Prost Amerika
Impact supporters might have been craving some Drogba, but they seemed to be more than satisfied with Nachos.
Montreal Impact’s Jeremy Gagnon-Lapare goes on trial at French club Rennes – MLS
Montreal Impact midfielder Jeremy Gagnon-Lapare will travel to France this week to begin a trial with French club Stade Rennais, the MLS club announced on Thursday.
MLS Moves: Morales says goodbye to RSL fans – Soccer America
Javier Morales, one of the most influential players in MLS history, says he is leaving Real Salt Lake after 10 seasons. The 36-year-old Argentine posted a note on Twitter in which he said it was difficult to say goodbye to RSL fans.
The downside of Landon Donovan’s LA Galaxy comeback – The Guardian
The star’s return to MLS is a great story but what does it say about the strength of the league that he has been able to slot back in so easily?
Real Salt Lake Re-Sign Jordan Allen and Luke Mulholland – MLS Multiplex
Real Salt Lake have reportedly re-signed homegrown player, Jordan Allen, and English midfielder, Luke Mulholland, while working on a deal with Justen Glad.
Sporting KC striker Dom Dwyer undergoes surgery on his right ankle – Kansas City Star
Sporting Kansas City striker Dom Dwyer opened the offseason with an operation. A week after his club was eliminated from the Western Conference playoffs, Dwyer underwent arthroscopic surgery Wednesday to clean up bone spurs in his right ankle. The surgery was considered minor, and Dwyer is expected to be fully healthy before for preseason camp in late January.
Another season marked by lengthy streaks leaves Revs searching for consistency – New England Revs
Not for the first time, “consistency” was a buzzword as the New England Revolution reflected on what went wrong during the 2016 campaign.
Team Veterans Justin Davis and Kevin Venegas to Become First Minnesota United Signings in MLS Era – Fifty-Five One
In the coming weeks, Minnesota United are expected to announce their first signings as an MLS team. Justin Davis and Kevin Venegas have been mainstays of Minnesota soccer and sources have confirmed that the two will make the jump with the team.
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BC SOCCER NEWS
Clan Blanked 3-0 by Western Washington in GNAC semis – SFU
Western Washington remained unbeaten in the five-year history of the GNAC Championships with a 3-0 win against No. 4 seed Simon Fraser on Thursday night at Terry Fox Field.
Jasmin Dhanda and Rachel Jones spark ‘Birds offence in playoff win over Bisons – UBC
The UBC Thunderbirds are moving on to the Canada West semifinals after earning a 2-0 win over Manitoba in the quarter-finals Thursday at Chase Office Field.
Season ends in Canada West playoffs for Vikes women’s soccer team – Saanich News
The Saskatchewan Huskies ended the UVic Vikes women’s soccer season in a 1-0 win in the Canada West quarterfinals on Thursday night in Langley.
Spartans Roxburgh named coach of the year – Langley Times
Graham Roxburgh can add another trophy to his collection after picking up his fourth Canada West coach of the year award.
ROXBURGH COACH OF THE YEAR, FOUR SPARTANS CANADA WEST ALL-STARS – TWU
After guiding Trinity Western’s women’s soccer team to its first ever undefeated regular season, Spartans coach Graham Roxburgh was named the Canada West Coach of the Year, while TWU also had four conference all-stars.
‘Dandy’ Dhanda and ‘Sure Footed’ Shergill crack Canada West First Team All-Star line-up – UBC
The ‘Blue and Gold’ offensive duo that carried the bulk of UBC’s goal scoring duties in 2016 were both awarded spots on the Canada West First Team All-Star line-up Thursday.
Levarsky, Corneil, Byrne and Davidson named Canada West soccer all-stars – UFV
Four University of the Fraser Valley soccer standouts have earned Canada West all-star recognition.
Fong, Mertens and Titouan Chopin named Canada West First Team All-Stars – UBC
Three members of the UBC men’s soccer team were rewarded for their stellar seasons on Thursday with spots on the Canada West First All-Star Team.
15 Game Unbeaten Streak Snapped By Western Washington – SFU
The SFU Clan men’s soccer team (13-1-2, 8-1-2) suffered their first loss of the season on Thursday night, falling on a goal from Western Washington (8-4-4, 5-3-3) forward Christian Rotter with just eight minutes remaining.
Whitecaps FC and BCIT Community Captains: Harleen Sohi – Whitecaps FC
Whitecaps FC and BCIT are proud to present the Community Captains scholarship program. Harleen Sohi is one of five deserving high school students who have been awarded a $1,000 RESP to put towards their post-secondary education, as well as a Whitecaps FC matchday experience and in-stadium recognition for their achievement.
Lakehill whallops Campbell River Cermaq – Campbell River Mirror
In Division One Vancouver Island Soccer League action, Campbell River Cermaq were home against Lakehill Maple Glass at the Robron Turf Field last Saturday.
Ill-prepared LMG falls to Vic West – Cowichan Valley Citizen
Reflecting on his team’s 5-2 loss to Vic West last Friday, Cowichan LMG head coach Glen Martin’s hindsight was clear. “The game was almost won or lost before it started,” he said.
Cowichan United stays unbeaten in VISL Div. 2 – Cowichan Valley Citizen
Cowichan United prevailed 5-1 over a strong Prospect Lake team last Saturday to keep a hold on first place in Div. 2 of the Vancouver Island Soccer League.
Comox Valley United edges Penelakut 4-3 in VISL Div. 3B soccer – Comox Valley Record
Comox Valley United edged Penelakut United 4-3 in a high-scoring Vancouver Island Soccer League Div. 3B tilt Oct. 29 on Penelakut Island.
Tickets now on sale for Canada Soccer Women’s National Team celebration match 4 February in Vancouver – CSA
Individual tickets to the Canada v Mexico Women’s National Team Bronze Medal celebration match on 4 February 2017 in Vancouver are now on sale to the public. Complete ticket information can be found at CanadaSoccer.com/Tickets.
MWSL PHOTOS: Van United Primas 0, Fraser Valley Action 2, October 30, 2016 – BC Soccer Web
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PHOTOS: GNAC Women’s Soccer: SFU 1 Concordia U. (Ore.) 0, October 20, 2016 – BC Soccer Web
Exclusive Photos for BC Soccer Web by Bill Currie.
BC Soccer Assoc. Releases their 2015-2016 Year in Review – BCSA
After another successful year of soccer in British Columbia, BC Soccer Assoc. is pleased to release their 2015-2016 Year in Review. The creation of the BC Soccer Club Charter Program, delivery of a FIFA Live Your Goals Festival, along with the numerous Grassroots Festivals across the province and Coach Education highlight some of the major successes this past year.
BC Soccer Assoc. Delivery of Coach Mandate – BCSA
IMPORTANT: If you are coaching in the ages U6-U12 you are required to complete the age appropriate course(s) even if you have a higher level of certification (ie. Soccer for Life, B pretest, C License, B License or A License). In order to enable our membership to deliver on the coaching mandate, BC Soccer Assoc. will be scheduling Learning Facilitator training sessions to assist organizations to have qualified individuals to deliver in-club coach certification courses to their coaches.
2016 BC Soccer Provincial Cup Photo Galleries – BC Soccer Web
Westhills Stadium & Goudy Park in Langford hosted the 2016 BC Soccer Adult Provincial Cup Finals. It was a thrilling weekend of soccer on Vancouver Island that saw seven champions crowned. Richmond FC & Surrey Pegasus qualified for the National Championships this Fall in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Both Coquitlam Metro-Ford Masters & Classics sides qualified for the Western Canadian Masters Championships in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In all, it was a clean sweep for teams from the VMSL & MWSL. Monique Lamoureux & Bill Currie from BC Soccer Web were on location that weekend, capturing the all the action.
Free Physiotherapy Clinical Trial for Achilles Pain at UBC – UBC Centre for Hip Health & Mobility
Do you have Achilles pain? Interested in free Physiotherapy? If yes, join our clinical trial to look at the effectiveness of intramuscular stimulation (IMS), a form of acupuncture therapy, in treating Achilles tendon pain.
The BC Soccer Web Guide to Empire Field – BC Soccer Web
Empire Fields and Plateau Sports Park is the lofty and formal name given to Vancouver’s newest addition to the soccer scene. Yet, anyone who’s ever kicked or carried both kinds of footballs around these parts knows the place by heart.
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CANADA SOCCER NEWS
Canada Soccer announces Men’s U-20 squad for Honduras – CSA
Canada Soccer have named their 18-player squad for a Men’s U-20 International Series against fellow CONCACAF member Honduras. The 10-day camp in USA and Honduras runs 6-15 November, with international matches against Honduras on 12 and 14 November 2016 in Tegucigalpa.
Haworth, Leutwiler get their first call for Canada – CSA
There will be two new faces with Canada Soccer’s Men’s National Team when camp opens on Monday. The debutants are goalkeeper Jayson Leutwiler of Shrewsbury Town and forward Carl Haworth of Ottawa Fury FC.
Calgary’s Smith named Canada West Women’s Soccer Player of the Year – Canada West
Veteran forward Jordan Smith is the 2016 Canada West Women’s Soccer Player of the Year, as announced Thursday ahead of the conference Select Six tournament in Langley, B.C.
MUN soccer players, coach score big Atlantic Canadian awards – CBC
After 10 wins on the pitch this season the Memorial University Sea-Hawks women’s soccer team took home three of the Atlantic University Sport’s major awards.
No. 1 Acadia faces defending champion UNB in AUS soccer playoff rematch – Local Xpress
Redemption will be on the minds of the Acadia Axemen heading into Friday’s semifinal of the Atlantic university men’s soccer semifinals.
2016 Inter-Provincial Cup: Ontario’s Vaughan Azzurri Preview – League1 Ontario
Vaughan Azzurri have had a banner year, winning a League1 Ontario double after beating Woodbridge in the L1 Cup and FC London in the 2016 League1 Ontario Men’s Championship Final. With a first leg in the home and away Inter-Provincial Cup beckoning on Saturday November 5 against Quebec champions CS Mont-Royal Outremont Griffons, can the Azzurri make it a triple crown season?
Getting her kicks with Canada – Guelph Mercury Tribune
“Putting the ball in the back of the net for my country was probably the best feeling I’ve ever had,” says Guelph’s Maya Ladhani.
Sabrina D’Angelo follows up bronze medal at Olympics with NWSL championship – Niagara Advance
Sabrina D’Angelo will fondly remember this year as sweet ’16 when she looks back on her career as a soccer goalkeeper.
Memphis soccer talent mostly Canadian – Daily Helmsman
The University of Memphis women’s soccer team is 14-3-1 on the year, thanks in large part to players who were recruited from Canada.
Impressive 2016 for Impact Academy Graduates – Mount Royal Soccer
Despite the headlines, 2016 was an impressive year for Québécois players. Break-out performances from neophytes and thrilling acts from established veterans encapsulated a truly astounding 2016 season for graduates of the academy. Below, Mount Royal Soccer examines some of the accomplishments that Québec players achieved over the last 11 months.
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WFC2, USL & NASL NEWS
Toronto’s Hundal, WFC2’s Chung Feature in Canada U20 Squad – USL
USL 20 Under 20 selections Shaan Hundal of Toronto FC II and Kadin Chung of Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 lead a group of eight players with USL experience named to the Canada U20 National Team that will play a pair of games in Honduras later this month as the side prepares for the 2017 CONCACAF U20 Championship early next year.
Okoli Voted 2016 USL Most Valuable Player – FC Cincinnati
Sean Okoli was voted the Most Valuable Player as announced by the United Soccer League today, capping a week of USL post-season awards.
Island native John Wolyniec named USL Coach of the Year – SI Live
The one-time Monsignor Farrell and Fordham University star not only guided the New York Red Bulls II to the United Soccer Leagues (USL) championship, but was named the USL 2016 Coach of the Year earlier this week.
NASL Playoff Preview: Cosmos face Rayo OKC, Indy hosts Eddies – SBI
November has arrived, and with the cold weather and holiday outfits comes NASL’s postseason. While it took to the final weekend the cement the matchups for The Championship’s head to head matchups, the semifinals look to be very intriguing. Home dominance takes on stingy defense in both Indianapolis and Long Island, where the home teams have been unbeatable in 2016.
Cosmos’ Juan Arango Named NASL Player of the Month – Empire of Soccer
On the eve of his team’s semifinal encounter with Rayo OKC, New York Cosmos midfielder Juan Arango has been named the NASL’s Player of the Month.
Brandon Allen Wins 2016 USL Rookie of the Year – Empire of Soccer
The awards keep rolling in for New York Red Bulls II as the team’s leading scorer Brandon Allen is named USL 2016 Rookie of the Year.
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WOMEN’S SOCCER NEWS
Westfield W-League Round 1 Preview – W-League
All the squad news for Round 1 of the Westfield W-League 2016/17 Season as Melbourne City begin their title defence.
Runners-up Shels and Champs Wexford battle again in WNL Senior Cup Final – Irish WNL
Wexford Youths WFC face Shelbourne Ladies in Sunday’s Continental Tyres FAI Women’s cup final.
FAWSL preparing for shift to winter season – The Equalizer
This will be the final summer fixture season for FAWSL, next September will be the beginning of a return to winter fixture schedule. However, all ten clubs will play each other once from February to May as players look to gain fitness and matches before the 2017 European Championships in the Netherlands.
VAVEL UK’s WSL 1 2016 Team of the Season – City feature heavily, but not exclusively – Vavel
Champions, Manchester City feature heavily in our best of the year.
2017 NWSL COLLEGE DRAFT TO BE HELD ON JAN. 12 AT NSCAA CONVENTION IN LOS ANGELES – NWSL
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) announced today the 2017 NWSL College Draft will be held on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017 at the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Convention in Los Angeles, Calif.
Gambia goalkeeper dies drowns attempting crossing to Europe – Inside World Soccer
The 19-year-old goalkeeper of Gambia’s national women’s football team has tragically drowned in the Mediterranean trying to reach Europe amidst the horror of the ongoing migrant crisis.
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WORLD SOCCER NEWS
English Premier League Preview: The North London Derby, and more – SBI
The North London Derby returns this weekend, with some serious implications at the top of the table between two title-aspiring teams.
‘Mean. Tough. Uncompromising.’ An Arsenal alum looks back on the North London derby – Washington Post
Before the North London derby in 1988, Lee Dixon, a veteran defender from Manchester who had recently signed with Arsenal, was viewed with a degree of suspicion by some of his teammates. Those Gunners, who had grown up with the rivalry with North London neighbor Tottenham, wondered whether the Northern lad Dixon understood how much their derby mattered.
Bundesliga match day 10 preview – Prost Amerika
European qualification, retirement of a German legend, birthday parties, and top table clashes in the latest Bundesliga preview.
Liga MX W2W4: Can Miguel Herrera, Tijuana seal perfect home record? – ESPN FC
With Mexico’s Hex debut against the U.S. men’s national team in Columbus, Ohio looming, Liga MX’s Week 16 will serve as a great preamble to the international break ahead. Juan Carlos Osorio’s recent Mexico roster had 11 of the 25 players called up from Liga MX and there’s a good chance of seeing several of the players who will appear in Jurgen Klinsmann’s upcoming squad too.
Man United loses at Fenerbahce in Europa League – Sportsnet
Manchester United’s attacking problems continued as it lost to Fenerbahce 2-1 in the Europa League on Thursday, leaving it at risk of a group-stage exit.
Falcao targeting minutes and goals – Ligue 1
Monaco captain Radamel Falcao is targeting building on his midweek Champions League double when Nancy visit the Stade Louis II on Saturday afternoon.
Scottish Premiership match previews – BBC Sport
Match previews for the weekend matches in the Scottish Premiership.
AFC Cup Final: Air Force Club v JSW Bengaluru FC preview – AFC
JSW Bengaluru FC coach Albert Roca has backed goalkeeper Lalthuammawia Ralte to rise to the occasion ahead of Saturday’s AFC Cup 2016 final with the 23-year-old custodian stepping up to replace suspended number one Amrinder Singh in goal against Iraq’s Air Force Club in the competition’s climax.
Goalkeeper and manager of U16 team fined and banned by AFC – BBC Sport
A North Korean goalkeeper has been fined and banned for a year for deliberately conceding a goal that helped his side get an easier cup tie. Jang Paek-ho was beaten by the opposition goalkeeper as North Korea lost 3-1 to Uzbekistan at the AFC Under-16 Championship in September.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino plans clean-up of transfer system – The Guardian
A clean-up of the transfer system and an end to the “hoarding” that makes it possible for a top club to have dozens of players out on loan are among the items on Gianni Infantino’s to-do list.
Harvard cancels remainder of Men’s soccer season amid scandal – SBI
In response to the recent scandals concerning sexually explicit reports on the Women’s soccer team, Harvard has officially ended the Men’s soccer team’s season.
Why the FA Cup is still a big deal for lower league teams – BBC
The chief executive of the lowest-ranked club in this season’s FA Cup says the competition should be given the credit it deserves.
Greek government gives green light for FIFA to run Greek federation – Yahoo Sports
The Greek government Thursday gave legal backing to world governing body FIFA to run the daily affairs of the country’s crisis-hit soccer federation.
Iran: Fifa fines country’s football federation over chants – BBC Sport
Iran have been fined by Fifa after fans were asked to sing religious chants and wear black at a World Cup qualifier played on a holy day in the country.
Poppy protests drag Ireland into FIFA’s sights over Easter Rising commemoration – Inside World Football
The poppy dispute between the English and Scottish federations and FIFA has rebounded on the Republic of Ireland who have had a disciplinary case opened against them over a logo worn in March to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the so-called Easter Rising against British rule.
Bayern Munich to wear kit made of Ocean Litter – BBC Sport
“That kit’s rubbish.” We’ve all made that observation at some point about another team’s questionable design, but Bayern Munich will actually wear a kit made from litter.
Football’s invisibles: the long and lonely road from calamitous injury – The Guardian
Danny Ings made encouraging noises in the immediate aftermath of his latest injury but he will know only too well the grind of recovery and rehabilitation.