Set pieces and substitutions: All the drama from CanPL Week 1
Well, that was fun.
Month: April 2019
Hoopla: Week 1 in CanPL opening stage
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 v. Halifax Wanderers
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
The Canadian Premier League seasons starts this weekend. Here’s what you need to know–every team, nearly every player, and predictions aplenty.
Invert the Pyramid: FC Edmonton and formational foundations
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
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.
Brennanball: York9 FC and the Canadian midfield whisperer
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?
Big Fish: Winnipeg Valour FC’s ambitious plans
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?
#hippychivas: Plaudits for Pacific home cooking, but whither the roster?
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?
Promoted: Cavalry FC make the jump
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.