[ehMax]

Want to chat more about one of my biggest passions, so here is the ehMac Canadian soccer thread! This thread is meant to be an on-topic thread for Canadian soccer enthusiasts and those interested in Canadian soccer developments.

[Edit] Off-topic comments, general outside commentary on the game or negative comments about soccer will be moderated heavily. (Feel free to start your own thread with your opinions and general commentary on soccer.)

Please keep this thread for talk on specific Canadian soccer details and events.

Thread is also not intended for heated trash-talk between rival clubs. (The occasional friendly gloat is fine )

Lots of big news and excitement going on (Despite Canada's mens team crashing out of Gold Cup)

 

[ehMax]

First off, have to post video of this goal from Vancouver Whitecaps Eric Hassli the other week against Seattle. One of the nicest goals in MLS history. I have a ton of respect for Hassli, my kind of player... big and tough with a real scorer's instinct.



Love how the he stops the crowd dead from jumping.

Good traveling support from Vancouver.

 

[ehMax]

Women's World Cup 2011 in Germany. Team Canada has great team

The FIFA Women's World Cup starts this weekend, and Canada has an amazing team that we should all be supporting!

Canada is playing hosts Germany this Sunday, June 26th at 12:00 PM EST on CBC

This is a big deal folks! 73,000 tickets have been sold for this opening match!

Canada came in first place for the World Cup qualifying tournament in 2010, winning all 5 games without conceding a single goal.

Since the tournament, they've posted a record of 10 wins, one draw and two losses so far in 2011.

Bandwagon jumpers are more than welcome! :clap:

Of note, Canada will be hosting the women's world cup in 2015.

 

[ehMax]

Here are this years groups for the World Cup:

Canada is in a tough group facing reigning World Champs, Germany. Sunday's game is a HUGE game.

Top 2 teams in the group advance.

 

[i-rui]

Canada had a dramatic tie against England the other day at the Under 17 World Cup

 

[Macfury]

Looking good for Canada right now--'bout even!

 

[ehMax]

Canada had a dramatic tie against England the other day at the Under 17 World Cup

+ YouTube Video

Beat me to it. Quite the goal from the Canadian keeper.

Real promise to see our younger teams doing well. Bodes well for our men's future to have some real good academies in Canada and development systems in place.

6 Players from Vancouver Whitecaps academy
8 Players from Toronto FC's academy
3 Players from Montreal Impact's academy.

Very exciting times.

 

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Not real directly Canadian related, but worth posting. Good game last night in Seattle with Seattle Sounders vs New York Red Bulls. 46,065 in attendance for a regular season evening weekday game!

Canadian content... Canadian keeper Greg Sutton made quite the bone-headed move to let in a goal.

Also, one of the funniest goal celebrations I've seen in awhile. Don Cherry's head would explode from all the goal celebrations and "show-boating" as he'd call it. Me... I love passionate and funny goal celebrations. Love it when players jump into the stands and celebrate with the fans.



Notice the first goal for New York against Casey Keller. Almost the EXACT same spot he was scored on from the Eric Hassli goal a week or so earlier. That corner is cursed for him.

 

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Vancouver Whitecaps beat Philadelphia this past Saturday in Vancouver. Another cracker of a goal, this time by Alain Rochat:

 

[ehMax]

Canada had a dramatic tie against England the other day at the Under 17 World Cup

A bit of perspective on this goal and tie against England in the U-17 World Cup.

The tie gave Canada it's first ever point in the tournament and ended a 13 game losing streak in this tournament going back to 1987. Canada has been out-scored in this tournament 45-3 until tying England.

So yeah, baby steps, but steps in the right direction nonetheless.

 

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Great showing by Canada women's team, but unfortunately, a 2-1 loss. Bodes well for making out of group stage. Hopefully, a rematch against Germany at some point.

 

[ehMax]

Highlights of match, with authentic German commentary.

What a wonder strike by Christine Sinclair. Watched the whole game last night on PVR. (I was at Family Rebellion the whole day yesterday). Canada played tremendously well and actually had the majority of possession. I'd love to have the rematch.

 

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Haven't been able to find video on Youtube, but Canadian goal scorer and captain, Christine Sinclair took a huge knock on the nose during the game, and broke her nose.

Very proud moment in Canadian sports history, she was tough as nails, refused to sit off the rest of game, and played the rest of game with a clearly broken nose.

Now unfortunately, she might miss the next crucial game against France

She was unable to practice today due to the extreme pain she was in while running. Their next game is Thursday, where if she does play, she might have a wear a face mask.

The Canadian team has decided they are going to rely on advice from doctor's before the game.

Hope Christine can find a way on the pitch. A really, really huge blow to Canada if she can't make it. She's tough as nails though.

 

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Just a reminder, off-topic comments and general outside commentary about soccer will be removed. I'm determined to have a thread that just discusses Canadian soccer details and events that doesn't contain jokes or simple observations about the game of soccer, it's rules, traditions etc... Even if that turns out to just be me talking. I know there's lots more footy fans in Canada.

Posterboy, I saw that desktop picture you had on your iPad!

 

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Tomorrow, Wednesday June 29th will be an all Canadian matchup.

Vancouver Whitecaps vs Toronto FC in Toronto at BMO field.
On TSN at 7:30.

Unfortunately right now for both teams, it's the battle for last place in MLS.

Here's what happened last time both teams met in MLS action for Whitecaps home opener:



Vancouver and Toronto play again on Saturday in Toronto for the final of the Nutrilite Canadian Championship at 12:30. This game is to make up for the final that was played on May 26th, but got rained out due to monsoon like rain and lightning. Unfortunately for Vancouver, they were winning 1-0 in that game, but it got cancelled, and the rules state that games have to be restarted and played again in their entirety.

The winner will be crowned Canadian Champions and will go on to represent Canada at the 2011-12 CONCACAF Champions League.

 

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Juventus FC vs Sporting CP in Toronto

Big friendly game coming to Toronto! Juventus FC vs Sporting CP

Tickets on sale at Ticketmaster.

Tickets are only on sale right now for inside sales, but if someone is interested, PM me and I'll get you a code.

 

[i-rui]

how much are tickets? last summer when man u played celtic ticket prices were insane.

 

[ehMax]

how much are tickets? last summer when man u played celtic ticket prices were insane.

Looks like $65 - $200 plus ticket-bastard fees.

 

[i-rui]

better than the skydome (it will never be the rogers centre as far as i'm concerned) pricing last year, but still too expensive for a friendly IMO..... if it was one of MY teams i might be willing to pay that though...

 

[ehMax]

Big day for Toronto FC.

First, they announced two HUGE signings. Toronto have signed German international midfielder Torsten Frings and Dutch international forward Danny Koevermans as Designated Players.

These signings should really help Toronto's fortunes.

They are eligible to play after July 15 when the International transfer window opens.

Also tonight, Toronto beat Vancouver 1-0. If they would of converted on their chances, it should of been 3-0