Build-up to Gold Cup 2009: Blog - Quiet confidence in Canada camp July 3, 2009 @ 02:42:47 For the players, it's about putting some pride back in the shirt. [Read More]
Build-up to Gold Cup 2009: Video - Tournament Preview July 2, 2009 @ 11:52:04
Laurence McKenna and Max Bell preview the tournament and discuss some key figures on the Canadian team. Filmed from our starting point for the journey in Winnipeg, MB. [Read More]
Build-up to Gold Cup 2009: Canada crush Guatemala July 1, 2009 @ 02:53:51 Ali Gerba leads charge in 3-0 romp over Guatemala [Read More]
Build–up to Gold Cup 2009: Keeper news from the Canadian camp June 26, 2009 @ 16:32:37 Reasons behind major absences revealed
With only a few days remaining before Canada’s final preparation match for the 2009 Gold Cup, the reasons behind major absences from the Canadian squad are beginning to be revealed. The most notable developments surround two of Canada’s potential first-choice keepers. [Read More]
Canadian Striker Signs With Toronto FC June 23, 2009 @ 13:06:31 Fresh off of raising the Voyageur's Cup for the first time in their history, Toronto FC has made another big move. The signing of Canadian striker Ali Gerba's was officially announced earlier today. Rumors have it that Ali Gerba has signed a three year deal worth $900,000.
Born in Cameroon, Ali Gerba has 23 caps for Canada and an impressive 11 goals, good enough for 6th on Canada's top goalscorers list. And its not just for country that Gerba has displayed a lethal finish, in 24 appearances for MK Dons last year the big man tallied up 10 goals. Despite the accomplishments, Ali Gerba has failed to stick with any club. Now he'll throw his weight around BMO Field. [Read More]
Vs Cup Champions 2009 June 21, 2009 @ 13:47:38 One club's name will soon be engraved on the Voyageur's Cup in honour of the 22 men who have played the most vital roles to achieve the greatest success in the 2009 Nutrilite Canadian Championship.
Toronto Football Club Nutrilite Canadian Champions 2009
Jim Brennan-Captain, Nana Attakora-Gyan, Chad Barrett, Sam Cronin, Dwayne de Rosario, Danny Dichio, Stefan Frei, Nick Garcia, Amado Guevara, Kevin Harmse, Fuad Ibrahim, Rohan Ricketts, Carl Robinson, Adrian Serioux, Greg Sutton, Marco Velez, Pablo Vitti, Marvell Wynne, Mo Johnston-Managing Director, Chris Cummins-Head Coach, Nick Dasovic-1st Assistant, Carmelo Lobue- Athletic Therapist
*Johann Smith also played in the Voyageur's Cup, substituting in for Jim Brennan in the 84th minute of the June 3rd match at Swangard Stadium.
Congratulations to the team, players and all of the staff from the ground floor up at Toronto FC for achieving this milestone victory. Congratulations to the fans & supporters of TFC, Vancouver Whitecaps, and Impact de Montreal, all of whom have done their part to make every aspect of this tournament a success. The CONCACAF Champions League awaits with all the trials, terror and joy that comes with international club football.
Acknowledgment must be made to defending United Soccer League 1st Division Champions Vancouver Whitecaps, who only lost out on the Canadian Championship to Toronto in the last match of the tournament, in a fixture in which they did not feature, by the narrowest measure of goal difference.
Both the 2008 & 2009 editions of the Voyageur's Cup have proven tough, competitive and unforgiving tournaments. Sporting qualities which carried forward into future years can only ensure the continued success and growth of this most entertaining of Canadian tournaments.
Coming up fast CONCACAF semi-annual federation championship, the GOLD CUP. Stay tuned. [Read More]
Survivor's Handbook in a Hostile Soccer Society We've all encountered Ignorant Loudmouth, and with soccer popularity growing in this country, we're sure to encounter him again. Next time, be prepared. [Read More]
