Canada National Team

Belgium
/ 563 days agoManchester City plots swoop for Canada star from Inter's grip
In light of Inter wingback Juan Cuadrado's successful left Achilles tendon surgery, the club is looking at Club Brugge's Tajon Buchanan as a replacement. The Nerazzurri made an official announcement stating that the procedure had been successful. This past week, it became clear that Cuadrado, a 35-year-old international for Colombia, would have to have surgery […]

Canada
/ 572 days agoPersonal tragedy makes ex-Canada coach regret World Cup trip
John Herdman has said that he ought to have resigned as coach of the Canadian national team before the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. In March of 2022, Herdman led Canada to their first World Cup qualification in 36 years. However, he experienced a personal tragedy about which few knew. The Canadian soccer coach does […]

Bayern Munich
/ 614 days agoReal Madrid 'confident' in potential Alphonso Davies deal
Real Madrid is increasingly confident of signing Alphonso Davies in the summer. The Spanish side was previously linked with a move for the Bayern Munich defender for much of the most recent transfer window. A deal, however, obviously never materialized. Nevertheless, Spanish reports suggest that Los Blancos will reignite their interest in Davies next summer. […]

Canada
/ 625 days agoRecord holder Christine Sinclair makes emotional Canada choice
Christine Sinclair, the world's most prolific international goalscorer and a beloved sporting icon in Canada has announced her international retirement. This decision marks the culmination of an extraordinary 24-year international career. During the past two decades, she has played a pivotal role in transforming the sport in her nation. The long-time Canucks captain has shared […]

Canada
/ 712 days agoCanada NT send 'cease and desist' letter to Federation sponsors
In the midst of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, emotions are running high among the men's side. As part of its continuing labor dispute with Canada Soccer, the Canadian men's soccer team issued cease and desist orders to the organization's sponsors. The squad claims that Canada Soccer is using the upcoming Women's World Cup […]

Canada National Team
/ 730 days agoGold Cup Quarter-Final: USA vs Canada preview
As expected, the USMNT finished top of Group A. Now it's time for the Gold Cup Quarter-Final. Anything can happen in the knockout rounds of international soccer tournaments. There is no room for error. That is something the US needs to keep in mind as they get set to take on a Canada team they […]

Canada
/ 737 days agoFIFA to give Canada Soccer a lifeline with $5 million loan
FIFA will give Canada Soccer a lifeline by granting a $5 million interest-free loan. Canadian Soccer has been enduring a difficult financial situation as it incurred a deficit of 6.3 million CAD in 2022. A deficit will come at the end of 2023. The Athletic has reported that Canada Soccer had applied for a $5 […]

Canada National Team
/ 751 days agoNations League Final features USA vs. Canada rivalry
Geography tends to play a big part in making a rivalry. However, it's not just location as the two teams need to be evenly matched. They also need to play meaningful games against each other. This year's Nations League Final features the US and Canada. It's a rivalry that has long had potential but has […]

Argentina
/ 821 days agoArgentina top latest FIFA World Rankings
Argentina have returned to the summit of the FIFA international rankings. Despite winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar in December, Lionel Messi's nation remained second behind rivals Brazil. However, the world's governing body of the sport bumped Argentina to the top spot in their latest update. It is the first time in six years […]

Canada National Team
/ 877 days agoCanada WNT to go on strike ahead of SheBelieves Cup
The Canada women's national team has announced a strike due to a general lack of financial support from Canada Soccer. Equal pay compared to their male counterparts is essentially the crux of the issue. The declaration comes less than a week before the SheBelieves Cup begins. Team captain Christine Sinclair discussed the decision with Canadian […]

Canada National Team
/ 920 days agoMan United linked with move for Canadian Jonathan David
Manchester United's search for a new striker is hardly a secret. The Red Devils are desperate for quality reinforcements up front following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo. Manager Erik ten Hag has even publicly stated the need. However, the coach also recently stated that any potential new player would need to fit his system. "We […]

Canada
/ 953 days agoCroatia send Canada out of the World Cup
Andrej Kramaric scored a fine brace as Croatia overturned an early deficit to eliminate Canada from the World Cup at the Khalifa International stadium on Sunday evening. Alphonso Davies gave the North American nation a dream start with a thumping header from Tajon Buchanan’s cross from the right wing with only 68 seconds played. Croatia […]

Canada
/ 961 days agoAlphonso Davies doubtful for Canada World Cup opener
Canada could be dealt a major blow for their World Cup group opener against Belgium on Wednesday as left wing back Alphonso Davies is set to miss the game through injury. It would be huge setback for the North American side when they take the field in what is deemed as the biggest game in […]

Canada National Team
/ 1330 days agoCanada's World Cup Qualification no longer a fantasy
Canada's World Cup qualification ahead of the 2022 World Cup is long overdue. At the halfway point in the CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying cycle, the Canadians sit at third, just one point behind the United States and Mexico. The last time Canada earned qualification to the World Cup, just one person on the nation's World […]

Canada National Team
/ 1431 days ago'One of the greatest': Canada's Sinclair rewarded with Olympic gold
Yokohama (Japan) (AFP) – Christine Sinclair, the all-time leading scorer in international football, enjoyed the crowning moment of her career Friday as Canada won Olympic gold for the first time. The 38-year-old Sinclair debuted for the national team as a teenager in 2000, and her 187 international goals are the most in the history of […]