It is an extremely widely used practice to use a drone to film your *own* training sessions.
This is an uninformed, and frankly embarrassing, attempt to further stir up controversy.
YOU CANNOT MAKE THIS UP!
On Canada Soccer's web site, the job posting from January is still up for "Performance Analyst, Women's National Team" ()
Since it'll be down soon, guess what "characteristics and background" are in the job posting? Amazing.
I’m not going to share the clip of those Rangers “fans” racially abusing Kyogo Furuhashi b/c you don’t need to see it to know what happened, but it makes me sick. We must continue to
#StopAsianHate
at every chance & work together beyond club lines to drive racism out of football.
If you feel so inclined, now would be a great time to inquire if your local club has enough defibrillators and if they need donations to purchase new/extra ones.
Gueye refused to play for PSG in jerseys w/🏳️🌈 numbers, but happily wore kits w/ betting & alcohol sponsors before. This isn’t about his beliefs, it’s bigotry.
Equating this to “individual freedoms” suggests that the “freedoms” of some are more important than the rights of others.
We are with you brother
@IGanaGueye
. We fight for equality YES, but also we fight for every individual to exercise their 𝑭𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒐𝒎 and 𝑯𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝑹𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔. ✊🏿
#Equality
It’s truly astounding that we have two absolutely world class national soccer teams in this country right now- a reality that felt incredibly distant not all that long ago.
Get on board now, whatever is coming next is going to be so special.
🇨🇦🇨🇦
#CanMNT
#CanWNT
#CanXNT
Seeing lots of "who?" replies.
For those who don't know, Laryea is a regular
#CanMNT
starter, a steady defender & very versatile (RB/LB/Wing-back/Wing). He has pace to burn, very good ability on the ball, & can get *stuck* in. Would be a great signing &
#NFFC
fans will love him.
Nottingham Forest are looking to sign Canadian international Ritchie Laryea. He is a highly rated 26 year old full back playing in the MLS for Toronto.
@NFFC
getting January business done early
#nffc
Alistair Johnston was made to play for Celtic. He has looked like he has been there all his life- performing phenomenally and representing the club so well when he does media, which is becoming more and more of a regular occurrence.
He’s captain material without a doubt.🍀
I’m seeing lots of Wrexham ownership discourse over the last few days & I have to say - I’d much rather clubs achieve success w/ financial backing from owners who made their money being silly little guys than by ones who made theirs thru human rights abuses + enviro destruction.
Janine Beckie is just so good at being an analyst and a tv personality.
I’m really enjoying the dynamic her and Tosaint Ricketts have developed on the TSN panel. They know the game inside out and they’re *so* fun.
Celtic’s recruitment evolution under Ange Postecoglou is so, so exciting to me.
They are consistently going into “markets” that are obvious blind spots for European clubs and are continually finding quality players to strengthen the squad with…go figure!
👋 Hi there,
@CelticFC
fans!
🤨 Curious about Oh Hyeon-gyu?
👀 Here's what he did in September alone last season!
🙌 Hands up if you're excited to see him in a
#CelticFC
🍀 kit!
#KLeague
|
#K
리그 | #오현규
For everyone who has recently become aware of William Akio for other reasons, here is an example of the type of player he truly is. A genuine
#CanPL
star:
I have a lot of thoughts & feelings about the match today, but one of my favourite things was seeing St.Johnstone fans light up on here when David Wotherspoon entered the match. Especially so when he put Hakimi on toast w/ the “Spoony Chop”.
#CanMNT
🍁
Bringing in Kamal Miller, Djordje Mihailovic, Mason Toye, Alistair Johnston, + depth over the last year for the price of a beer at BMO while also keeping an emphasis on developing Canadian youth & utilizing the CPL to get these young players experience on loan.
It’s great stuff!
I am convinced that the CanMNT’s centre-back development issues could be solved by Canada Soccer paying more attention to the prairies and harnessing the power of all the giant farm boys.
I am very happy that Kuhn has scored a brace, but I am DELIGHTED to see him find Kyogo with this kind of pass.
This is exactly how Celtic should be looking to get Kyogo loose in transition - especially in Europe. Beautiful stuff.
We’ve got Alistair Johnston transfer links, we’ve got Ismaël Koné transfer rumours, we’ve got Jonathan Osorio speculation, now where are the stories about Kamal Miller?
#CanMNT
🍁
#WorldCupQatar2022
What is a young referee supposed to think seeing something like this rant?
What about its impact on young players?
W/this kind of perpetuated negative culture towards refs, it’s no wonder there is such an issue recruiting & retaining them at all levels.
Respect first. Always.
If you bring people into your for-profit organization to do work, they should be paid.
Full stop.
No excuses for Watford, a Premier League club, to not be paying wages here.
Évelyne Viens consistently not getting called up by the
#CanWNT
/
#CanXNT
is going to make me lose my mind.
4 goals today! 15 in all competitions this season!
Video from
@WsoccerCa
🍁
“I wish the CPL starts pushing more so we can grow more Canadian players.”
We need more BUY IN to local footy & into the CPL.
More CPL clubs need to invest in the domestic game at lower levels, too. That means more scouting+eliminating pay to tryout situations.
Open the gates.
"I'm proud of the boys... to get here, a top four team at Copa America is a very good achievement. We still have one game to go and we're gonna push for third place."
Stephen Eustáquio after Canada's semifinal loss to Argentina.
#CA2024
How aren’t Alistair Johnston and Kamal Miller being linked with moves to bigger leagues?
They have both been in phenomenal form, but AJ in particular has been incendiary. He has thrived in numerous positions & roles in 21/22 & is 100% ready for a bigger challenge.
#CFMTL
#CanMNT
The people getting swept up in the debate about Phonzie being better than Pulisic are forgetting one important thing: Tajon Buchanan is also better than Pulisic.
It’s refreshing to see Marsch talk about what so many in grassroots & semi-pro have been banging on about forever.
The talent & potential has always been there, the opportunities have not.
🇨🇦 Pro clubs need to be able to invest in domestic scouting to get eyes on these talents.
Looking back at Richie Laryea's 2021 season ahead of his move to
#NFFC
, some impressive improvements & things to note in the positionally versatile right-back's game stood out despite the dismal season that his club
#TFCLive
had:
(Thread)
No, that’s far too young. I’m sure he’s a talented kid, but I don’t see how this is a good idea for his long term development (and for his safety and well-being, for that matter!).
What if the
#CanMNT
just mixed this into the kit rotation for the World Cup. It has all sorts of historical significance and winning vibes, and Nike already has the template…
@Stevenson014T
But the point is the NWSL (?) has very little following. The NCAA Tournament dominates the whole month of March. Most Houston sports fans don’t know Dash exists unfortunately
With some of the talk around CPL players drawing attention from MLS sides, I thought I’d take a quick look at a player that looks to be on the move to
#TFClive
now - Lukas MacNaughton.
Hey
@VancityReynolds
, there’s a massive David vs Goliath cup game coming up right in your own backyard next month. Our fan-owned team vs a top flight side.
Come check it out! I’ll buy you a beer and I promise not to ask you *any* Green Lantern related questions.
It’s pretty remarkable to see CanMNT players at some of the biggest clubs in the world these days. Bayern Munich, Porto, Celtic, Inter, Preston North End…the rise is undeniable.
“They came here, they wanted to sit back and not want to play.”
Brendan Aaronson telling
#USMNT
@RodolfoLanderos
his thoughts about Canada’s approach tonight in Nashville.
How can you not love this Edmonton team? Despite their lack of results on the field, they’re the story of the season for me.
So much credit has to be paid to the players & coaches there.
Well done to everyone keeping this team running. The team & it’s story are great for the CPL.
I showed this clip to my U14/U15 boys at training last night and now they're all obsessed with perfecting the Spoony Chop!
@Spoony_10
, you're making waves in Winnipeg!
Know your history, folks!
History was made today for the men, but the first ever goal Canada scored at a World Cup was a Helen Stoumbos OLIMPICO in 1995.
They absolutely didn’t. MLS has been pretty stacked against Canadian development from the onset.
Canadians *still* aren’t considered domestic players outside of Canada.
You’re out of your element, Donny.
I know many 🇨🇦soccer people are in a tricky position w/ what they can say about the CPL players’ demonstration.
I’m not.
This isn’t a “both sides” issue. If you care about the future of the CPL & of soccer in 🇨🇦, you’ll support the players union.
It’s essential.
#RecognizePFACan
I have never been as confident about a fanbase falling in love with a player as I am about
#CelticFC
supporters taking to Alistair.
This will be a great move for all involved.
🇨🇦🍀
#CanMNT
Celtic have reached verbal agreement with Montreal to sign Alistair Johnston on permanent deal, now waiting for final details. ⚪️🟢🇨🇦
#CelticFC
Johnston’s contract will be discussed in order to get the deal done and sealed.
I’ve lost loved ones to suicide as well & nothing prepares you for the unrelenting grief it brings.
*Nothing* makes sense.
I can’t imagine having the eyes of a nation on you while navigating that.
May he have the love, support, and space he needs to continue his path forward.
Sophie Schmidt just wrapped up a season where she was named MVP of the Houston Dash.
What’s her offseason plan? Competing in an Ironman, apparently!
What a badass.
#CanWNT
/
#CanXNT
🍁
I cannot adequately express how much admiration I have for
@DylonPowley1
. Not only is he a top notch goalkeeper, but he also continues to do things off of the pitch to make the league, and the Canadian game as a whole, much better.
He is an absolute credit to the CPL. 👏👏
I cannot stress enough how important it is to support the smaller outlets bringing you footy coverage here in Canada.
CanSoc would be lost in the wilderness w/out the work of alternative media growing the game on their behalf.
Please don’t take these sites & writers for granted.
Herdman got this one wrong today, I don’t think there’s two ways about it.
It was always going to be a massive ask to get a result here, but he misread what was needed to nullify Croatia’s threats.
#CanMNT
🍁
DEVELOPING: Canada’s national men’s soccer team stayed off the pitch on Friday, refusing to train for Sunday’s World Cup warmup against Panama because of a dispute over player compensation.
Story from
@rwesthead
:
I’ve really been impressed w/ Daizen Maeda’s movement & how he attacks goal off the ball to finish team movements & create chances.
Watch the stutter step in his run here & how it creates space + uncertainty in the defenders (watch the ball-side CBs head). Great stuff.
#CelticFC
I forgot to share this! I’m very pleased with this one, and I learned a ton. I have now completed all of the
@ThePFSA
’s level 1 courses.
I have another certificate on the way that I am very excited to share! 👀
I’ll have to run the numbers on this, but to me, perhaps controversially, it seems like Jonathan David playing out of his mind before the World Cup is good and I like it.
I’d just like to thank
@Oldfirmfacts1
for talking about how the pride of 🇨🇦 football, Christine Sinclair, is the *actual* all-time leading goal scorer in international football and for giving credit to all of the women ahead of the men’s leading goal scorer on the tally sheet. 👏
Genuinely had to go take a moment after that one. Absolutely immense performance from Canada. I’m trying to not get swept up in hyperbole, but given the stakes, that may be one of the biggest moments this team has ever had.
This gives me lots of hope, but the key is: money.
There are endless talented people in L1+USports who could scout 🇨🇦 talent for CPL clubs - but that takes $ & ownership+STRUCTURAL buy-in.
+ it takes training. Other FAs offer Talent ID + analysis courses. CanSoc needs to start.
"It is unacceptable that a player like Moise Bombito is not discovered until he is 23 years old: I've coached some of the best CBs in the world... and his talent level is in that category"
#CanMNT
head coach Jesse Marsch on talent scouting in Canada 🇨🇦
Firstly, all of my support to Khelif. She doesn't deserve any of this.
2nd, Carlini got rocked b/c she left herself more wide open than the Prairies. I'd recommend focusing on not pointing your chin into a different area code during a fight & not on pathetic conspiracy theories.
“It’s not a lack of skill, it’s opportunity”.
This is EXACTLY it.
CPL teams need to pay closer attention to these League1 boys making noise. Underestimate and undervalue them to your own detriment.
Once again - there's talent to be mined there in League 1 Canada. It's not a lack of skill, it's opportunity
CS Saint-Laurent's magical upset tonight shows that these guys can play and just need the platforms to show it
And Québec, man. So much talent there. Need a
#CanPL
team
@reptracker
@Joeythemoon87
No, he wasn’t. Fans were frustrated with the way the club went about transfers, not necessarily with him. They wanted a permanent, 1b option striker signed rather than a last minute loan with no option to buy. Idah’s club situation wasn’t exactly encouraging with that in mind.
Just a bit of personal news-
I am beyond excited & proud to say that I am joining
@BonivitalSC
as Club Coordinator & Academy coach.
I am thrilled to be a part of a club w/ such an exciting & progressive vision for the future of soccer in Winnipeg.
I can’t wait to get started.
Please get some women’s football. There is so much available that people WILL watch.
We had to watch the NWSL playoffs on TWITCH last night if we wanted to watch it in English!
If you truly want to be the home for soccer in Canada, it has to be for *everyone*, not just men.