Preview 2020: Valorous in Defeat Edition
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.
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Preview 2020: Everybody’s Second Team Edition
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
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
No team has better understanding, and in tournament play, that can make up for some deficits. Cavalry need someone to score, though.
2020 Preview: York 9 to 902
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
Forge are still favourites even in a tournament setting, largely down to the coaching of Bobby Smyrniotis.
2020 Preview: Stewie Edition
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
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.
Questions for each CanPL team ahead of pre-season
Unless you’re in Ottawa, the 2020 Canadian Premier League offseason is more or less complete. Let’s look at where each teams stands and ask what needs to come out pre-season.
What Have I Missed?: The February Offseason Update
Mostly, I try to sleep through February. But this is a brave new world: soccer in Canada. Transfer drama! (At least, transfer drama if you count Marco Bustos to Pacific, which I do.)