Today’s News, Thursday , Oct.16

[denime]

Canada ties up Mexicans

Playing only for pride, Canada's men's soccer team played Mexico to a spirited 2-2 draw in World Cup qualifying in Edmonton last night.
Ali Gerba and Tomasz Radzinski scored for Canada while Matias Vuoso and Carlos Salcido scored for Mexico on a chilly night at Commonwealth Stadium.

Read more (http://www.thestar.com/Sports/article/518337)


Canada plays to a draw

EDMONTON — Wounded by controversy and playing only for pride, Canada's men's soccer team fought front-running Mexico to a spirited 2-2 draw in World Cup qualifying Wednesday. Ali Gerba and Tomasz Radzinski scored for Canada while Matias Vuoso and Carlos Salcido replied for Mexico on a chilly 8 C night at Commonwealth Stadium.
"The guys came out today to show we have pride in the Canadian jersey," said Gerba. "It's just unfortunate we couldn't make it to the next round of qualifying."

Read more (http://www.globesports.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081015.wspt_cansoc15/GSStory/GlobeSportsSoccer/home)



Barrett ready for former club
Toronto striker excited to play Chicago

Toronto FC striker Chad Barrett is looking forward to facing his former club Chicago Fire at BMO Field on Saturday. Barrett was traded from Chicago to Toronto in July and has since signed a four year contract extension with the Reds. "It's great to get a chance to play against my old coaches and some of my old friends," said Barrett.

read more (http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081015&content_id=195971&vkey=news_t280&fext=.jsp&team=t280)



Seven groups apply for MLS franchise

NEW YORK -- A group that includes two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash submitted a bid Wednesday for a Major League Soccer franchise in Vancouver, British Columbia, and the family of Liverpool co-owner George Gillett applied for a team in Montreal.
Seven cities bid for two expansion teams, which the MLS said will be selected by the end of March. Also applying were Atlanta; Miami; Ottawa; Portland, Ore.; and St. Louis.

Read more (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=582283&cc=5901)



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

[Oldtimer]

Almost unmentioned (I don't think it has been mentioned here) is that the Crew have won the league.


Crew proud of Shield, but want more

Columbus looking for deep playoff run to validate regular season success


"I think the Supporters' Shield goes up every time," he said. "I don't know what D.C. United or some of the other teams do. In LA we won the Supporters' Shield when I was there as well and I don't know if any team puts anything up for the Supporters' Shield.
"Obviously, the Supporters' Shield means something now, too, with qualification for the CONCACAF Champions League. But I really believe teams should banner the Supporters' Shield."
It's been argued that winning the Supporters' Shield is insignificant except to the team that wins it each season. If that's the case, the Crew will gladly accept the honor.
http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081013&content_id=195733&vkey=news_coc&fext=.jsp&team=t102

[denime]

Midfielder calls for overhaul of Canadian soccer program


National team midfielder Julian de Guzman is calling for a complete overhaul of the Canada’s soccer structure.

In an exclusive interview with the Free Press, the 27-year-old expressed his displeasure with the Canadian Soccer Association (CSA), saying: “It’s easy to point fingers, but I can’t see that Dale (Mitchell) is the the problem. It’s pretty clear what the problem is – the people who hired Dale....


We have to destroy and rebuild,” he says. “The CSA is at fault for this.” :canada:


Read more (http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/subscriber/columnists/top3/story/4238696p-4881987c.html)

[stretchthetruth]

Almost unmentioned (I don't think it has been mentioned here) is that the Crew have won the league.

http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081013&content_id=195733&vkey=news_coc&fext=.jsp&team=t102

they should definitely put banners up for the supporters shield - it means you've won the league! it should mean as much as the MLS cup, really.... IMO anyway...

[SilverSamurai]

Midfielder calls for overhaul of Canadian soccer program


National team midfielder Julian de Guzman is calling for a complete overhaul of the Canada’s soccer structure.

In an exclusive interview with the Free Press, the 27-year-old expressed his displeasure with the Canadian Soccer Association (CSA), saying: “It’s easy to point fingers, but I can’t see that Dale (Mitchell) is the the problem. It’s pretty clear what the problem is – the people who hired Dale....

:canada:


Read more (http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/subscriber/columnists/top3/story/4238696p-4881987c.html)
Time to blow up the CSA. JDG has spoken!

[James17930]

I agree with every statement in this thread so far.

[Oldtimer]

Barrett thrilled to be playing for Toronto

Trade still irks him, but he's found a new home in Toronto



http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/soccer/fire/chi-081015-chicago-fire-toronto-fc,0,7048299.story

[CoachGT]

Nice to hear these comments from JDG. I just hope somebody in the CSA is listening.

[Roogsy]

Fantastic! The chorus will grow I hope.

As for the Sunshine girl...very nice. I like'em dirty. But shave the pitts hun!