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03-20-2009, 05:38 AM
Mornin'
No so many TFC news for now.
Chasing a soccer dream
Toronto FC's Gomez here from Gambia in hopes of being next Rio Ferdinand
By BILL LANKHOF (bill.lankhof@sunmedia.ca)
Dressed in its plastic winter bubble, Toronto's BMO Field practice facility echoes with players' voices; At midfield, coach John Carver stands with his arms crossed, legs splayed and, when a player falls clutching a shin and writhing in pain, yells: "Play On! Get up. You've got to be (bleep, bleep) tough!"
At the other end of the pitch, Emmanuel Gomez watches. And learns. Welcome to the pros, kid. No prisoners taken here.
He smiles. The 18-year-old from Gambia is chasing a dream -- and half the battle has been just getting here.
Read More (http://www.torontosun.com/sports/columnists/bill_lankhof/2009/03/20/8818031-sun.html)
MLS still growing despite recession
by Ben Rycroft (http://www.metronews.ca/vancouver/columnist/179696)
Wednesday’s press conference to announce Vancouver will join the MLS in 2011 came as no surprise to many. It’s a club with a rich history of developing talent and producing winners, and one that had the financial backing, as well as the political support, to make it happen.
And despite the pleas of a few loudmouthed, protectionist soccer pundits who believe it should remain an American league, the MLS made the right decision by expanding to Canada again.
Read More (http://www.metronews.ca/vancouver/sports/article/199897)
Nash brings MVP experience to MLS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
VANCOUVER -- The suggestion brought a chuckle from Steve Nash.
Now that he's a part owner of Vancouver's new Major League Soccer franchise, does the two-time NBA most valuable player have any interest in pulling on a jersey and playing for the team when it makes its debut in 2011?
"If I'm putting on a Whitecaps uniform in two years I'll be disappointed in the roster we have put together," Nash said Thursday from Phoenix. "Obviously I've had some dreams about it, but not really any thought.
Read More (http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/03/19/nash_mls/)
Seattle starts off with a win
The Associated Press
SEATTLE — For one night, the atmosphere had the feel of Germany and Argentina, La Liga and the English Premier League. The debut of Major League Soccer's newest expansion franchise was pure perfection.
Young Colombian Fredy Montero scored twice and assisted on another goal, and the Seattle Sounders FC looked like a seasoned juggernaut in their inaugural game with a convincing 3-0 win over the New York Red Bulls on Thursday night to begin the 14th season of MLS.
Read More (http://sports.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20090319.wsptseattle19/GSStory/GlobeSportsSoccer/home)
MLS nixes expansion to Ottawa
Daniel Girard
It appears Canada will not get a third Major League Soccer team.
At least not yet.
Just two days after the MLS announced Vancouver was getting a franchise beginning with the 2011 season, league officials have scheduled a news conference in Portland today where it's widely expected the city will be awarded a team.
The website of The Oregonian newspaper yesterday confirmed the deal, citing sources. The team would also begin play in 2011.
Awarding the league's 18th franchise to Portland is a blow to Ottawa, which along with St. Louis was one of four finalists for the two new MLS teams.
Read More (http://www.thestar.com/Sports/article/605333)
SUNSHINE (http://www.torontosun.com/sunshinegirl/)
COED (http://coedmagazine.com/category/girls/daily-snapshot-girls-2/)
No so many TFC news for now.
Chasing a soccer dream
Toronto FC's Gomez here from Gambia in hopes of being next Rio Ferdinand
By BILL LANKHOF (bill.lankhof@sunmedia.ca)
Dressed in its plastic winter bubble, Toronto's BMO Field practice facility echoes with players' voices; At midfield, coach John Carver stands with his arms crossed, legs splayed and, when a player falls clutching a shin and writhing in pain, yells: "Play On! Get up. You've got to be (bleep, bleep) tough!"
At the other end of the pitch, Emmanuel Gomez watches. And learns. Welcome to the pros, kid. No prisoners taken here.
He smiles. The 18-year-old from Gambia is chasing a dream -- and half the battle has been just getting here.
Read More (http://www.torontosun.com/sports/columnists/bill_lankhof/2009/03/20/8818031-sun.html)
MLS still growing despite recession
by Ben Rycroft (http://www.metronews.ca/vancouver/columnist/179696)
Wednesday’s press conference to announce Vancouver will join the MLS in 2011 came as no surprise to many. It’s a club with a rich history of developing talent and producing winners, and one that had the financial backing, as well as the political support, to make it happen.
And despite the pleas of a few loudmouthed, protectionist soccer pundits who believe it should remain an American league, the MLS made the right decision by expanding to Canada again.
Read More (http://www.metronews.ca/vancouver/sports/article/199897)
Nash brings MVP experience to MLS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
VANCOUVER -- The suggestion brought a chuckle from Steve Nash.
Now that he's a part owner of Vancouver's new Major League Soccer franchise, does the two-time NBA most valuable player have any interest in pulling on a jersey and playing for the team when it makes its debut in 2011?
"If I'm putting on a Whitecaps uniform in two years I'll be disappointed in the roster we have put together," Nash said Thursday from Phoenix. "Obviously I've had some dreams about it, but not really any thought.
Read More (http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/03/19/nash_mls/)
Seattle starts off with a win
The Associated Press
SEATTLE — For one night, the atmosphere had the feel of Germany and Argentina, La Liga and the English Premier League. The debut of Major League Soccer's newest expansion franchise was pure perfection.
Young Colombian Fredy Montero scored twice and assisted on another goal, and the Seattle Sounders FC looked like a seasoned juggernaut in their inaugural game with a convincing 3-0 win over the New York Red Bulls on Thursday night to begin the 14th season of MLS.
Read More (http://sports.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20090319.wsptseattle19/GSStory/GlobeSportsSoccer/home)
MLS nixes expansion to Ottawa
Daniel Girard
It appears Canada will not get a third Major League Soccer team.
At least not yet.
Just two days after the MLS announced Vancouver was getting a franchise beginning with the 2011 season, league officials have scheduled a news conference in Portland today where it's widely expected the city will be awarded a team.
The website of The Oregonian newspaper yesterday confirmed the deal, citing sources. The team would also begin play in 2011.
Awarding the league's 18th franchise to Portland is a blow to Ottawa, which along with St. Louis was one of four finalists for the two new MLS teams.
Read More (http://www.thestar.com/Sports/article/605333)
SUNSHINE (http://www.torontosun.com/sunshinegirl/)
COED (http://coedmagazine.com/category/girls/daily-snapshot-girls-2/)