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Tristan Borges with the North Star Shield at Spruce Meadows in 2019.

No More Novak: Forge 2021 Preview

June 24, 2021 Dylan Matthias 0

Forge are Forge, but without Novak, who will score that big, scrambly goal in the big game? It’s all on Mo Babouli now, it’s fundamentals all the way.

Fall Back and Regroup: Cavalry 2021 Preview

June 22, 2021 Dylan Matthias 0

At the beginning of a new charge forward, Tommy Wheeldon Jr. has tweaked the strategy, honed the tactics and the timing. And it still may not be enough.

Surfing the Hype Wave: Pacific 2021 Preview

June 22, 2021 Dylan Matthias 0

Pacific are a rapid-firing, all-attacking juggernaut and everyone knows it. Just mind that weak spot at the back….

Wandering to Winnipeg: Wanderers 2021 Preview

June 21, 2021 Dylan Matthias 0

Wanderers will be back in Halifax at some point this fall, which should give this team the boost of energy it needs to overcome the travel and challenge for the league title.

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.

Tristan Borges with the North Star Shield at Spruce Meadows in 2019.

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.

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