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2020 Preview

Preview 2020: Valorous in Defeat Edition

August 9, 2020 Dylan Matthias 0

Players are fleeing Valour and their replacements are marginal internationals and journeymen from old Canadian youth teams. 2020 might provide a reprieve–but only that–from desperation.

Preview 2020: Everybody’s Second Team Edition

August 8, 2020 Dylan Matthias 0

Rushed into existence for myriad reasons, Ottleti have zero chance on PEI but will likely give Canuck teenagers real minutes, and that’s even better.

Preview 2020: Rally Rabbit Edition

August 7, 2020 Dylan Matthias 0

Edmonton will always trust in the academy. On PEI, there might actually be some kids ready to take the next step, bolstered by an improved midfield.

Preview 2020: Charging Back Edition

August 7, 2020 Dylan Matthias 0

No team has better understanding, and in tournament play, that can make up for some deficits. Cavalry need someone to score, though.

Simon Adjei lying face-down on the ground after missing agaisnt Pacific.

2020 Preview: York 9 to 902

August 6, 2020 Dylan Matthias 0

York9 have bet hard on 21st Club’s scouting, and border restrictions mean they’re desperately short on strikers who can score.

2020 Preview: Forging a Caveat Edition

August 6, 2020 Dylan Matthias 0

Forge are still favourites even in a tournament setting, largely down to the coaching of Bobby Smyrniotis.

2020 Preview: Stewie Edition

August 5, 2020 Dylan Matthias 0

Pacific fans will get it, if any of them are reading. When I did this piece last year, I was not keen on Pacific. More […]

2020 Preview: Wandering Edition

August 4, 2020 Dylan Matthias 0

2020 was likely to be a rebuilding year for Wanderers, but the short tournament and lots of university depth means they’ll at least see what they have.

2020 CanPL “Season” Preview: Potato Edition

August 3, 2020 Dylan Matthias 1

Let’s be honest, anybody who has any idea exactly how soccer is going to work now or in the immediate future is lying to you.

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