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Month: April 2019

Set pieces and substitutions: All the drama from CanPL Week 1

April 30, 2019 Dylan Matthias 0

Well, that was fun.

US Department of Defense Hula Hoop Challenge.

Hoopla: Week 1 in CanPL opening stage

April 25, 2019 Dylan Matthias 0

It’s finally here–week 1 in CanPL. Here’s a preview of the weekend ahead for Halifax and the other three teams involved.

Pacific FC secondary logo.

Pacific FC v. Halifax Wanderers

April 24, 2019 Dylan Matthias 0

Pacific FC host the first-ever game for the Halifax Wanderers. And hey, it’s Pacific’s first-ever game, too. Welcome to CanPL. Join me from 7:30pm to […]

The inaugural Canadian Premier League season preview

April 22, 2019 Dylan Matthias 4

The Canadian Premier League seasons starts this weekend. Here’s what you need to know–every team, nearly every player, and predictions aplenty.

Inverted pyramid architecture from Eastern Europe.

Invert the Pyramid: FC Edmonton and formational foundations

April 22, 2019 Dylan Matthias 2

FC Edmonton will be trying new things with new players… and a few old vets. Dive into the next generation in the season preview.

Taste the Soup: Wanderers are CONCACAF North

April 22, 2019 Dylan Matthias 0

Wanderer’s Ground may be festive, but on the pitch, Halifax will be hard to beat. Stephen Hart has built a balanced, gritty squad as capable of frustrating opponents as dictating a game.

A variety of Jim Brennans.

Brennanball: York9 FC and the Canadian midfield whisperer

April 22, 2019 Dylan Matthias 0

Jim Brennan is famous for his time in England. Will he lead York 9 the same way he played? Or is something else at play given York’s trio of star midfielders?

Diego Forlan for Uruguay.

Big Fish: Winnipeg Valour FC’s ambitious plans

April 22, 2019 Dylan Matthias 1

Rumour had it Diego Forlan might land in Winnipeg. Not so, and Valour still have some questions in attack. Can Rob Gale answer them with a back three?

Issey's boat.

#hippychivas: Plaudits for Pacific home cooking, but whither the roster?

April 22, 2019 Dylan Matthias 0

Pacific FC have an identity, but the plan to implement it might be coming up against the realities of recruitment and injuries. Can Pacific overachieve with a young, makeshift roster?

Spruce Meadows show jumping--new home of CanPL side Cavalry FC.

Promoted: Cavalry FC make the jump

April 22, 2019 Dylan Matthias 0

Calgary Foothills have had an upgrade. Now playing out of historic Spruce Meadows, and supplemented by some veteran talent, Cavalry FC could challenge in CanPL.

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