Today's News,Tuesday,Feb.08

[denime]

Mornin'


TFC in Turkey-Day 10 (http://torontofc.neulion.com/tfc/console.jsp)


Gargan Getting His Groove Back (http://www.torontofc.ca/news/2011/02/gargan-getting-his-groove-back)


Live chat: Canada vs. Greece (http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/story/2011/02/07/spf-canada-greece.html)


Canadian women's soccer team threatens boycott (http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/story/2011/02/07/sp-csa-boycott.html)


Morace's departure was inevitable (http://www.cbc.ca/sports/blogs/nigelreed/2011/02/moraces-departure-was-inevitable.html)




SUNSHINE (http://www.torontosun.com/sunshinegirl/)

[Menelaos]

Good morning.

I am glad the women took a stand, they do deserve to be treated better.

[flatpicker]

Good morning... I'm sleepy...

Bonus points to the SSG for wearing a Vader t-shirt.

[Technorgasm]

The women currently get some $1,500 a month from Sport Canada.

Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/story/2011/02/07/sp-csa-boycott.html#ixzz1DNA3mNyl

and yet they are still ranked in the top 10 in the world. . ashotinishing.

I hope this ends qwell and the continued press exposure helps their cause. . . what a shocking story.

[Ageroo]

I have a feeling the women's story is going to end poorly......I would be surprised if the CSA caves on this matter....but I hope I am wrong and they can get it solved quickly.

[GBV]

MLS Experiences Growing Pains (from yesterday):

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/steve_davis/02/07/mls.growingpains/

[Alixir]

Good morning... I'm sleepy...

Bonus points to the SSG for wearing a Vader t-shirt.lol I was just thinking the same thing.

[Yohan]

Good morning... I'm sleepy...

Bonus points to the SSG for wearing a Vader t-shirt.
she's ok, but she deffo got +10 to hotness points for wearing that t shirt

[Jamaicanadian]

The women currently get some $1,500 a month from Sport Canada.

Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/story/2011/02/07/sp-csa-boycott.html#ixzz1DNA3mNyl

and yet they are still ranked in the top 10 in the world. . ashotinishing.

I hope this ends qwell and the continued press exposure helps their cause. . . what a shocking story.



Compare and contrast....US WNT players compensation---> : http://www.soccertimes.com/usteams/2006/women/jan04.htm


The contract, negotiated by the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team Players' Association, calls for the U.S. Soccer Federation to pay at least $1.28 million annually to players in a residency, Associated Pres reported. At least 14 of these 20 players would be guaranteed annual salaries of $70,000 with the six others assured of being paid at least $50,000.

Additionally, players would earn $1,000 bonuses (http://www.soccertimes.com/usteams/2006/women/jan04.htm#) for victories in all non-World Cup and non-Olympic games, AP reported. For the 2007 Women's World Cup and the 2008 Olympics, each player would get $10,000 for being on each qualifying tournament roster; $10,000 for making the 20-woman roster for each tournament, $50,000 for finishing first in each event, $20,000 for placing second and $10,000 for taking third place.




I may have to send my daughter away to live with family in FLA........

[Oldtimer]

The CSA should already have sacked themselves. Now we need to wait 4 years!

No significant corporate sponsorships.... funding through charging kids fees... = no real money for players and programs.

[[NBF]]

SSG: She's cute:) #21 is mouth-watering:drool:

USWNT: Goddamn thats not bad for a female footballer. I think it was the Jamaicans or Trinidians that boycotted in the World Cup 2006 and eventually got paid $12,000/game for each player.

[[NBF]]

The CSA should already have sacked themselves. Now we need to wait 4 years!

No significant corporate sponsorships.... funding through charging kids fees... = no real money for players and programs.

As long as we're not sponsored by Coca-Cola or Nutrilite. No to Molson as well.

[mastermixer]

TFC training camp summary on Ives site.

http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2011/02/mls-training-camp-preview-toronto-fc.html

[Fort York Redcoat]

It's unfortunate since the CSA could choose to keep Morace and the girls would play without any raise in pay.

[flatpicker]

Mornin'


TFC in Turkey-Day 10 (http://torontofc.neulion.com/tfc/console.jsp)



That was the first time I noticed Dwayne's new hair-do.
Let's hope the new look comes with a new perspective.

[Gazza]

That was the first time I noticed Dwayne's new hair-do.
Let's hope the new look comes with a new perspective.

I wonder how many goals it will take this year for him to get "fans" to stop taking pot shots at him and to refer back to him as the best, most important player to ever wear a tfc jersey.

Now having said that, his most unproductive season came with the Houston Dynamo sporting the same hair-do. Coincidence? I sure hope so.

[Alixir]

the CSA needs to step out of an open window.

[Darlofletch]

It's unfortunate since the CSA could choose to keep Morace and the girls would play without any raise in pay.

well yes, but to keep Morace, there's probably player payment issues that they'd have to address. At least I'd imagine that would be one of Morace's concerns

[rocker]

I wonder how many goals it will take this year for him to get "fans" to stop taking pot shots at him

depends on how many dumb things he says in public and how many cheques he signs after scoring goals. and depends on whether he's a team player or a freelancer as he was last year. and if he holds out, look out.

[Waggy]

GREAT for the Canadian Women. They gained so much respect from me today. I'd like to see the Mens team join in solidarity (god knows they have their own issues with the CSA), sadly with the 'leadership' of that team I doubt they get involved. Ah well. Hopefully the women on their own will be strong enough. Who knew they'd have more balls then every soccer person in this country?

[Waggy]

I wonder how many goals it will take this year for him to get "fans" to stop taking pot shots at him and to refer back to him as the best, most important player to ever wear a tfc jersey.

Now having said that, his most unproductive season came with the Houston Dynamo sporting the same hair-do. Coincidence? I sure hope so.

I for one will not stop taking pot shots at him if he scores goals (see pot shot above). I don't care if he scores 25 this year, I'll still criticize his character. He can stop me from taking pot shots by being a good teammate/member of the club, and showing through his actions that his goal isn't to score as many goals as he possibly can, but to help TFC win as many games as they possibly can. That's not necessarily the same thing

[TorCanSoc]

Another reason the CSA needs to be obliterated. Makes me feel for the men's team players that agonize over which country to play for. :hide:

Seriously.... what can we do as a collective?

[Oldtimer]

Seriously.... what can we do as a collective?

At this point? Wait 4 years until the current board members finish enjoying their free flights to and hospitality suites at the women's world cup.

Also, pressure them to fill the appointed positions with qualified soccer and business people.

[TFCRegina]

Another reason the CSA needs to be obliterated. Makes me feel for the men's team players that agonize over which country to play for. :hide:

Seriously.... what can we do as a collective?

Show up and support Canada anyway, because more money will be available to them...even if the CSA Board will be skimming off the top still.

[TFCRegina]

Canada-Greece Coverage

Larissa Fitting Base Camp for Canada
http://www.rednationonline.ca/Humble_Larissa_a_fitting_base_camp_for_Canadas_Mis sion_2014_february_8_11_article.shtml

Greece Scouting Report
http://www.rednationonline.ca/Canada_v_Greece_Scouting_Report_february_6_11_arti cle.shtml

Roster for Greece (there've been changes since - I direct you to the Canadian forum)
http://www.rednationonline.ca/Hart_names_roster_for_Greece_friendly_february_3_1 1_article.shtml

Interview with Pedro Pacheco
http://www.rednationonline.ca/Rednation_Speaks_with_Pedro_Pacheco_february_2_11_ feature.shtml

Interview with Tosaint Ricketts
http://www.rednationonline.ca/Speedster_Ricketts_Looking_To_Score_In_Greece_Janu ary_28_11_article.shtml

Milan Borjan Grateful for Opportunity with Canada
http://www.rednationonline.ca/Borjan_grateful_for_opportunity_Canada_presents_ja nuary_24_11_article.shtml

[keem-o-sabi]

I"m still going to make check signing motions at him everytime he misses a shot.

[Wull]

Another reason the CSA needs to be obliterated. Makes me feel for the men's team players that agonize over which country to play for. :hide:

Seriously.... what can we do as a collective?

Short of starting new local organizations and bypassing those in power, the only thing you really can do is keep on keeping on.

You can boycott anything that gives them funds or protest at games etc. but I don't think you can shift the fuckers in place with a hand grenade at the moment.

It sort of reminds me of Scottish football, run by dinosaurs who are more interested in self-preservation than modernizing and improving football in the country

[Whoop]

Compare and contrast....US WNT players compensation---> : http://www.soccertimes.com/usteams/2006/women/jan04.htm



I may have to send my daughter away to live with family in FLA........

If she shows promise I would.

If only to get more exposure to NCAA schools.

[Whoop]

The SSG reminds me of the Seinfeld episode where Jerry's gf looks good in some situations and horrid in others.

[TFCRegina]

Pre-Match Interviews - Youtube!
http://www.rednationonline.ca/Canada_vs_Greece_Pre_match_Interviews_february_8_1 1_article.shtml