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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson on soccer: Caps off to Canada]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2010/02/01/dobson_canada_caps/]]></link>
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<description><![CDATA[Contrary to rumours, first time players are not automatically capped.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:42:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson on soccer: Canada camp report]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2010/01/25/dobson_canada_camp/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Stephen Hart has a big job keeping everyone interested at training camp.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:44:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson on soccer: Questions looming]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2010/01/18/dobson_canada_questions/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Does Canada have enough young talent, and are more defections coming?]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:33:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Soccercentral live at the MLS SuperDraft]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2010/01/14/mls_superdraft_mls_soccercentral/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Soccercentral is on site in Philadelphia for the 2010 MLS SuperDraft.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:51:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson on MLS: SuperDraft suspense]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2010/01/12/toronto_fc_superdraft/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Dobson on MLS: SuperDraft suspense]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:03:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Was the fix in?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/12/13/dobson_macedonia_canada/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[It was the perfect recipe for possible chicanery when Macedonia and Canada squared off.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:40:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Stay where you belong]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/football/cfl/2009/11/27/dobson_argos_bmo/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[CFL]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[The Argos owners are making noise about playing at BMO Field but there's really no room for them.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:34:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Season in the books]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/11/23/dobson_season_in_the_books/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[With the spectacle that was the MLS Cup final behind us, we look at some league notes moving forward.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:15:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Red & White rust]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/11/14/dobson_canada_macedonia/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[The lopsided result in Macedonia was not unexpected considering the Canadian men's team has not played together since July.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:28:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Frustration lingers]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/11/13/dobson_canada_macedonia/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Frustration over failing to qualify for South Africa remains as Canada faces a pair of friendlies in Europe.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:39:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Canadian club]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/11/08/dobson_blog_canada/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[There are plenty of interesting storylines as our national team prepares for a pair of friendlies over the next couple of weeks.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:52:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Come and gone]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/10/27/dobson_tfc_cummins/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[TFC boss Mo Johnston had decided Chris Cummins fate a long time ago but time is running out for Johnston himself to improve TFC's fate.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:46:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Rotten to the core]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/10/25/dobson_tfc_rotten/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[It was TFC's worst performance in franchise history against the worst team in the league in the most important game.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:45:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Suspicion becomes reality]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/10/08/dobson_blog/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[What we suspected since Tuesday, became official Thursday. TFC midfielder Carl Robinson underwent surgery to repair a broken cheekbone and is done for the year.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:09:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: USL's worst nightmare]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/10/02/dobson_vancouver_montreal_mls/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Two of the USL's most successful clubs are building for future success, in another league.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:44:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Good as gone]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/09/25/cummins_blog_dobson/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Toronto FC will have Julian De Guzman and real grass in 2010, but what about a full-time coach?]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:16:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Hollywood ending]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/09/20/dobson_hollywood_ending/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Toronto FC's playoff dreams may be over following Saturday's loss to the Galaxy.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:09:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Turning his back]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/09/13/dobson_canada_bosnia/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[We've lost another player to another country. Goalkeeper Asmir Begovic showed up on the bench for Bosnia-Herzegovina in their World Cup Qualifiers last week.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:57:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Getting closer each day]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/09/07/dobson_de_guzman/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[The wheels are in motion. Julian de Guzman is in Toronto.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 09:41:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Not looking good]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/09/06/dobson_blog_tfc/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Toronto FC’s trip to Colorado had a bad feeling about it right from the beginning.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2009 12:25:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Real aftermath]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/08/08/real_madrid_bmo_field/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[All of the temporary installations made to accomodate Real Madrid in Toronto should actually become permanent within the next few years.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2009 15:32:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: TFC failing in crucial week]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/07/30/dobson_tfc_puero_rico/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[If this was supposed to be the kick start to the week that was going to make or break TFC's season, then the first crack has already appeared.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:21:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Ruinous routine]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/golf/2009/07/29/dobson_golf_blog/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Golf]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Too many PGA pros play the same tour dates every year, which is hurting events like the RBC Canadian Open.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:45:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: A turning point]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/07/26/dobson_tfc_columbus/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Saturday's loss in Columbus was a heartbreaker for TFC and may be a harbinger of the tough times ahead.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 13:45:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Picturesque pair]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/golf/2009/07/21/dobson_blog_open/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Golf]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[With our national championship on deck this week, thoughts begin to wander to Canadian Open golf courses.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:41:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: All the right moves]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/07/12/dobson_tfc_right_moves/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Head coach Chris Cummins made all the right lineup changes for TFC on Saturday night in San Jose.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 11:01:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: First class digs]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/06/29/dobson_saltlake_stadium/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Real Salt Lake's Rio Tinto Stadium is the best pitch in MLS. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:44:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Mile High frustrations]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/06/26/dobson_salt_lake/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[If anyone has seen Craig Forrest, tell him I'm looking for him.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:48:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Sound the trumpets]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/golf/2009/06/23/dobson_blog/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Golf]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[By virtue of being home to the world's top two ranked amateur players, the future of Canadian golf has never looked brighter.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:06:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Smiles and frowns]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/06/19/dobson_nutralite/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Toronto FC heads home after a stunning win that will leave a pair of clubs unhappy in Montreal.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:33:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Hard-luck Sutts]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/06/09/dobson_sutton_released_garcia/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Toronto FC goalkeeper Greg Sutton was a casualty of the business of sports, and here's hoping he lands on his feet soon.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:01:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Unhappy trails]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/06/03/dobson_unhappy_trails/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Toronto FC left Van City with its tail between its legs and now they need to step up in Montreal to save face for their franchise and league.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:37:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Canadian clubs beat up]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/06/01/dobson_nutrilite/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[It’s a pair of thin, beat up squads heading into a crucial game of the Nutrilite Canadian Championship here in Vancouver.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:56:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Heat too much for TFC]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/05/31/dobson_heat/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[We knew it would be hot. And we knew Houston would play well. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 12:49:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Italian's job]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/05/22/dobson_canadian_womens_training/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Carolina Morace's task of transforming the Canadian women's soccer team starts on Monday whent he U.S. arrive in Toronto.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 15:29:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Big week for TFC, Impact]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/05/10/tfc_impact/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[There are defining moments in a season, and Saturday’s 3-3 draw with D.C. United might turn out to be one for Toronto FC.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 12:48:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Rash decision?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/04/25/dobson_carver_decision/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[I know John Carver better than most, and Saturday's news sounds like a knee jerk reaction.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 21:15:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Impact back on radar]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/04/23/dobson_impact_back_on_radar/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Montreal is once again at the front of the line as a leading candidate for a MLS club.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:06:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Staying positive]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/04/14/tfc_carver_training/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Toronto FC coach John Carver can live with the lack of goals as long as his team continues to create and out-chance its opponents.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:04:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: A developing story]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/04/10/dobson_a_developing_story/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Toronto FC and Vancouver Whitecaps are developing Canadian soccer stars of the future.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:30:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Predictable firing]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/03/27/dobson_mitchell_firing/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[The Dale Mitchell era will be remembered for the Canadian men’s soccer team crashing and burning at World Cup qualifying.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:52:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Raising the roof]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/03/24/dobson_spring/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[The roof is coming off at BMO Field which means we are closing in on TFC's home opener.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:38:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Ottawa waiting by the phone]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/03/23/dobson_vancouver/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Despite all the optimism felt by the ownership and management team of the Vancouver Whitecaps, there's always a level of consternation when heading into new territory. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:31:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Vancouver was no-brainer]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/03/18/dobson_nobrainer/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[There are still people south of the border wondering how Vancouver managed to get the nod as the first 2011 MLS expansion franchise. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:13:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Mr. Mom]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/more/2009/03/16/dobson_grandi_retire/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[More Sports]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Even though he could still ski, good guy Thomas Grandi had his reasons for retiring.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Shaping up]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/03/10/dobson_charleston_tfc/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[If fitness is any sign of success, Toronto FC is well ahead of its MLS competitors.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:27:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Who else?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/03/05/dobson_expansion/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[It would be a stunner if Vancouver didn't get an expansion team but who will get the second bid?]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:19:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Filling a Serioux hole]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/02/24/dobson_filling_a_serioux_hole/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Amidst all the players coming and going at Toronto FC camp is one face that will certainly be a mainstay in defence.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:48:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: TFC close to signing Serioux]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/02/23/dobson_tfc/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[TFC ended the lull in player movement by picking up its centre back of choice.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Boys are back in town]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/02/17/dobson_boys_are_back/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[The Reds have marched into town for two days of training and things are slowly starting to take shape.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:20:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Schmooze or lose?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/golf/2009/02/11/dobson_blog_schmooze/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Golf]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem's plea for players to be more sponsor-friendly will most likely not make a difference.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:31:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Footy fodder]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/02/09/dobson_footy_fodder/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[The Galaxy put a hefty price tag on Beckham and more managers fall in England.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:27:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: New sense of optimism]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/02/02/dobson_new_sense_of_optimism/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[One thing was evident at media day for Toronto FC: the team has a sense of direction.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:23:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Selling Ottawa]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/01/27/dobson_selling_ottawa/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Eugene Melnyk makes a convincing case for MLS to come to the nation’s capital.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:09:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Expansion update]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/01/24/dobson_expansion_dero/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Major League Soccer needs to decide if it is brave enough to allow two more Canadian franchises.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:12:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: A super draft for TFC]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/01/15/dobson_super_draft_tfc/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[No trades from Mo Johnston but Toronto FC got all the players it wanted.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:31:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Meetings in Florida]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/01/13/dobson_stlouis/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Trader Mo is down at the combine in Florida with some big fish to dangle on the trade market.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:41:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Attention to detail]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/01/08/dobson_attention_to_detail/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[With one year under his belt in the MLS, John Carver is a lot more prepared to lead Toronto FC.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:05:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: New Year’s speculation]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/12/22/dobson_blog_speculation/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[I'm not sure what the rest of Toronto FC's off-season will hold, but I can say with absolute certainty their designated player will not be Julian DeGuzman.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:06:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Delivering DeRo]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/12/17/dobson_tfc_derosario/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[The radio silence surrounding the acquisition of Dwayne De Rosario has inquiring minds asking questions.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:26:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: A steal for TFC]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/12/12/dobson_a_steal_for_tfc/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[In landing Dwayne De Rosario, Toronto FC adds some much-needed playoff experience.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:47:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Ricketts made for T.O.]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/12/12/dobson_ricketts/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Rohan Ricketts may be English by birth, but he's Canadian in spirit.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:33:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: 'Tis the season]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/12/05/dobson_tfc_jersey/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Toronto FC unveiled new jerseys and new plans to a group of supporters in full festive voice.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:15:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Bad news for TFC]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/11/28/dobson_tfc_white/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Canadian O'Brian White has a torn ACL, meaning his chances of joining Toronto FC may be hurt as well.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:35:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Dropped the ball?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/11/24/dobson_mls_expansion/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[While the Vancouver and Ottawa bids “blew away” the MLS expansion committee, Montreal’s chances appear to have imploded.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:43:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Tough calls]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/11/13/dobson_tough_calls/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Prepare for the unexpected when Major League Soccer makes its expansion announcement.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Where to make an Impact?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/10/30/dobson_impact_blog/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[The Impact have a decision to make about where to play their Champions League game in February.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:12:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Ready for the whirlwind]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/10/21/dobson_tfc_offseason/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[TFC's season is almost over, and their offseason makeover is about to begin.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:06:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Too little, too late]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/10/16/dobson_canada/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[When there is nothing left to play for, Canada puts its best football forward.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:33:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: All eyes on Mitchell]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/10/08/dobson_all_eyes_on_mitchell/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Between Jim Brennan’s harsh words and injuries and suspensions to key players, Dale Mitchell has a lot to worry about these days.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:53:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Brennan quits Canada]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/10/07/dobson_canada/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[ TFC captain Jim Brennan says that he will not be wering the Red & White again soon... and possibly ever again.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:19:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: The dog days of soccer]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/10/02/dobson_tfc_soccer/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[With TFC's hopes of reaching a playoff seeming almost hopeless, the players and staff need to find new motivation.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:39:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Playoffs a pipe dream]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/09/21/dobson_playoffs_a_pipe_dream/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Toronto FC is struggling to take the next step as a franchise.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 12:46:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Designs on de Guzman?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/09/18/dobson_designated_player_tfc/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[The pursuit of a designated player may take Toronto FC to Spain, and a familiar face to Canadians.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:01:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Reality bites]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/09/07/dobson_badnews/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[We all had a bad feeling heading into the Canada-Honduras match in Montreal.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:19:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: First the turf, now the grass]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/09/05/dobson_canada_qualifier/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Canadian soccer venues are a perfect two-for-two when it comes to criticizing the surface the men's national team will play on.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:30:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Keeper quandary]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/09/01/dobson_keeper_quandary/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Canada's head coach Dale Mitchell has a dilemma and he knows it.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 11:58:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: A real shame]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/08/30/dobson_tfc_mls_help/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Toronto FC could lose nine players to international duty for next Saturday's home match and MLS doesn’t seem to care.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Green grass of home]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/08/20/dobson_grass_bmo/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Toronto FC have lost at least seven players due to the FieldTurf at BMO Field, but moves are being made to make sure it does not reach eight.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:36:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Bring it on]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/08/18/dobson_canada_soccer/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[A sellout is expected at BMO Field for Canada's qualifier vs. Jamaica Wednesday.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:26:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dobson: Football free loaders]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/08/13/dobson_blog_argos/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[The Argonauts missed the boat on BMO Field, and everyone associated with that fact needs to move on.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:15:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Battered but not beaten]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/08/10/dobson_battered_but_not_beaten/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Despite the injuries and Olympic call-ups, Toronto FC earns an improbable road win.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 10:25:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Carver opens up]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/08/05/dobson_carver_speaks/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[TFC head coach John Carver held court Tuesday, opening up on a number of issues.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:31:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: No pressure]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/08/01/dobson_no_pressure/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[TFC's newest striker is relishing the challenge of addressing the team’s biggest problem.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:50:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Major League screw up]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/07/25/dobson_mls_anthem/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[There were grimaces on the faces of the MLS suits after the anthem fiasco on Thursday night. The league meant well. But they botched it.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:31:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Good on Garber]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/07/23/dobson_good_on_garber/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[MLS continues to make all the right moves.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:25:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: A quantum leap]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/07/22/dobson_tfc_impact_fortunes/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[With MLS dignitaries in town for the all-star game, the Montreal Impact showcased why their city is an obvious choice for expansion.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:13:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: A test for the fans]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/07/18/dobson_fans/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[It looks like Canada may finally have home-field advantage for the upcoming World Cup qualifying games.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:40:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Anxious times]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/07/17/dobson_striker_in_need/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Desperation may be too strong a word, but one gets the sense that the lack of scoring by Toronto forwards is beginning to create a feeling of anxiety.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:12:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Into McBride's backyard]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/07/12/dobson_tfc_chicago/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Now is the time when the intensive training regimen of fitness guru Paul Winsper needs to pay off for Toronto FC.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 11:36:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Homecoming queens]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/07/09/dobson_homecomeing/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[It has been a long time since the Canadian Women's soccer team had a game on it's home soil but their following remains strong.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:57:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Expect a signing]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/07/03/dobson_tfc_dickov_huckerby/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[It is safe to assume that one of the Big 3 strikers linked to Toronto FC will sign a deal within the next two weeks.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:29:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Taking Ames at Glen Abbey]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/golf/2008/06/30/dobson_glenabbey/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Golf]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[There’s no odder feeling than hitting the links and having a famous pro holding the flagstick for you.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:51:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: The Beautiful Game]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/06/26/dobson_the_beautiful_game/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Unlike Gerry's predictions, the one thing that hasn't changed at Euro is attacking football reigns.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:17:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: What a finish!]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/06/20/dobson_turkey/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Just when you think it's safe to go to the fridge for a beer...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:09:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Handicapping the quarters]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/06/18/dobson_quarter_finals/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Now that the group stage has drawn to a conclusion, the Euros have taken on an entirely different complexion.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:32:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Going Dutch]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/06/17/dobson_going_dutch/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[I’m not sure if it’s right to do this but I’m changing my pick to win the European Championship.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:12:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Tough day to keep tabs]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/06/16/dobson_blog/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Coaches being tossed. Spectacular saves. Legendary drives. Hard for one set of eyes to see  it all.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:14:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Full of surprises]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/06/15/dobson_full_of_surprises/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Turkey and the Swiss went against the script Sunday … at least the script I wrote.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 17:53:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: What's next?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/06/13/dobson_whats_next/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[The group of death? Ha, this is the group of fun at Euro '08.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:18:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Familiar feeling]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/06/11/dobson_swiss_blog/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Canadian soccer fans should know how the Swiss felt.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:43:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: First impressions]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/06/10/dobson_first_impressions/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Now that every team has fired its opening salvo at Euro 2008, it's time to revise the predictions.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:49:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Germans reinforce 'favourite' tag]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/06/08/dobson_germans_reinforce_favourite_tag/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[The Germans showed fine form while Croatia left many second guessing.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 19:47:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: No surprises on Day 1]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/06/07/dobson_euro_no_surprises_on_day1/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[While the Czech Republic had to work a bit harder for their win than Portugal, both chalk up three points.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 20:37:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Club vs. Country]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/06/07/dobson_tfc_csa/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Toronto FC and the men's national team must work together for the greater good, which is a World Cup berth.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 13:43:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Picking a winner]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/06/06/dobson_blog_euro/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[For what it's worth, I'm calling Germany over Spain in the final of the Euro 2008.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:15:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: TFC pour it on]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/05/31/tfc_galaxy/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[The soggy conditions and artificial turf were just the start of the L.A. Galaxy's problems on Saturday.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 22:38:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: June is soccer month]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/05/30/dobson_june/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[If you like soccer, you'll love Sportsnet in June.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 17:04:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Best feet forward]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/05/29/dobson_best11/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[TFC head coach John Carver will tell you he will always play his best 11. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 15:23:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Revamping the Open]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/golf/2008/05/26/dobson_revamping_the_open/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Golf]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[It appears as though everyone except Tiger Woods is coming to the RBC Canadian Open this summer at Glen Abbey.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Maybe Amoebi?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/05/22/dobson_ameobi/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[TFC's unbeaten streak stands at six but management continues to look for ways to strengthen the roster.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 00:09:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Sorenstam approach]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/golf/2008/05/20/dobson_sorenstam_stance/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Golf]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Annika's retirement plans won’t change her approach to the 2008 season.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 18:01:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Huge strides]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/05/17/dobson_huge_strides/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[When a draw with the league's top team is a disappointing result, it tells you TFC has come a long way.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 21:01:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Betting on Becks]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/05/13/dobson_betting_on_becks/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[I'll go out on a limb here and say David Beckham will be in uniform with the Galaxy at BMO Field on May 31st. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 15:29:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Fun in the sun]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/golf/2008/05/12/dobson_juniorgolf/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Golf]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[So what are your kids doing this summer?]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 23:56:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: The comfort zone]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/04/29/the_comfort_zone/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[About the only thing worrying TFC coach John Carver these days is complacency.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:20:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Real road to the World Cup]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/04/18/real_road_to_the_world_cup/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[
There has been much rumour and speculation regarding our men's team heading into World Cup Qualification. Let me set the record straight for you. Some of this information has been announced, some of it has not. But this is what will happen.
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:08:49 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Close call for TFC]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/04/15/close_call_for_tfc/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[
If you were at Pearson airport Monday evening and saw Toronto FC players kiss the ground when they arrived, you'd have to forgive their joy at landing on terra firma. They had just been part of every air traveler's worst nightmare.
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:10:34 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Critical win]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/04/14/critical_win/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[
Some thoughts on Toronto's watershed victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy. 

It comes of course, at a critical time. Losing can become a habit. And with the shadow of last year's start looming large, another loss in game three this year could have turned a losing streak into a downward spiral that could have ruined season number two.

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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:28:40 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Golf apprentice]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/golf/2008/04/12/golf_apprentice/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Golf]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[
For a number of reasons, one of the golf industry's biggest challenges is to keep young people involved in the game. 
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<pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2008 12:24:19 EDT</pubDate>
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