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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston on Soccer: Power of observation]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2010/02/01/johnston_canada/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Thanks to the Internet there is much to be gleaned from Canada's first friendly of the year.
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:23:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston on soccer: Find our 'keepers]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2010/01/18/johnston_keepers/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Johnston on soccer: Find our 'keepers]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:42:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston on MLS: No more excuses]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2010/01/07/johnston_mls_usl_ussf/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Johnston on MLS: No more excuses]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:55:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: That's a wrap]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/12/28/johnston_mls_yearend/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[A new Canada coach, a visit to Toronto from Los Blancos and the Reds winning their first crown were some of the highlights of 2009.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 08:38:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Provisional rights]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/12/16/johnston_provisional/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[The immediate painting of the Argos as the enemy ended its plight to play in a public place.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:14:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Alphabet soup]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/12/07/johnston_blog_hart/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Johnston: Alphabet soup]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Reds rover]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/11/25/johnston_reds_rover/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Not one single Toronto FC player was called over by Philadelphia in the MLS expansion draft.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:27:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston on MLS: Unprotected in net]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/11/23/johnston_mls_cup_tfc/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[David Beckham's new 'do was a don't and we get you ready as MLS expansion draft lists are about to be submitted. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:29:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston on TFC: One word answer]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/11/18/johnston_tfc_coach/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Is Preki the man who will finally challenge the hierarchy within Toronto FC?]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:45:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Get together]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/11/10/johnston_get_together/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Joey Saputo needs to take his cues from Bob Lenarduzzi, who needs to understand why the breakaway league might be thin ice for the Impact.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:25:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Becks plays on]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/11/09/johnston_mls_playoffs/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[David Beckham's worst nightmare came true over the weekend: the Galaxy won.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:28:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Matchday 4 musings]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/champions_league/2009/11/05/johnston_musings/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Champions League]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Manchester has moved on without Ronaldo while Liverpool remains lovesick over Alonso.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:50:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston blog: TFC rumour mill]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/11/03/johnston_tfc_coach_rumours/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[With Tom Soehn not returning to DC, the TFC coaching rumours are in full flight.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:12:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: TFC harmony]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/10/27/johnston_tfc_harmony/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[In the span of one disappointing year a pair of Toronto FC coaches flew home in a hurry while the mastermind reaped its reward.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:16:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Karma police]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/10/25/johnston_karma/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Toronto FC’s playoff fortunes changed the day the team unceremoniously parted ways with its talisman striker, Danny Dichio.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:14:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Matchday 3 musings]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/10/21/johnston_matchday3_musings/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[An array of upsets on Matchday 3 reminded us all that there is no other competition like the Champions League on the planet.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:07:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: A Sound-ers philosophy]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/10/19/johnston_philosophy/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[The Seattle Sounders steamrolled MLS precedent by establishing itself as a top MLS club in its first year of existence.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:46:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: All overblown]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/10/07/johnston_tfc/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Bad luck is only to blame for an injury that may have ended the season for one of Toronto FC's favourte sons. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:08:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Scheduling conflict]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/10/05/johnston_scheduling_conflict/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[With WCQ winding down on the weekend, an MLS game with playoff implications kicks off at BMO minus a few key players.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:43:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Matchday 2 musings]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/champions_league/2009/09/30/johnston_matchday_musings/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Champions League]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[In Manchester, it was Ryan Giggs and in Milan, it was Ronaldinho who piqued my interest on Wednesday.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:21:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Bring on the subs]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/09/27/johnston_youth_tfc/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[With TFC all-but-eliminated from the playoffs it is time to see what the players languishing on the bench can do.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:11:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Matchday musings]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/champions_league/2009/09/18/johnston_matchday_musings_a/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Champions League]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Eduardo escaped suspension and scored the winning goal in Liege.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:54:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Matchday musings]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/09/17/johnston_matchday_musingsa/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Soccer in Europe took a dive itself by not banning one of its offenders and fantasy soccer is in fact, the opposite.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:24:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Yes we CanCon]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/09/17/johnston_canadian_tfc/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[After enduring the Lombardos, Pozniaks and Rosenlunds it would seem that Toronto FC now has a crop of Canadian players worthy of a recruitment flyer.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:32:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Life after Dichio]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/09/09/dichio_blog/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[The songs will carry on at BMO Field without Toronto FC icon Danny Dichio, but what tune will the club be singing on Saturday?]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:20:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Spanish royalty]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/08/06/johnston_madrid_practice/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Real Madrid was all business during the introductory press conference at BMO Field. And in front of 17k at training it was no different.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:47:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Booted off the Island]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/08/05/johnston_concacaf_obit/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Toronto FC learned in its two-game series with the Puerto Rico Islanders that league affiliation means nothing.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:36:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: TFC rookie impressive]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/07/30/johnston_tfc_gomez/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[The performance of one Toronto FC player in its Champions League loss to Puerto Rico saved the team from what should be an aftermath of criticism.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:08:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Middle of the road]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/07/27/johnston_middle_of_the_road/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[In the wake of a disappointing loss and on the eve of yet another important match, Toronto FC coach Chris Cummins provided an uncharacteristic assessment of his team.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:52:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Guilty pleasure]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/07/20/johnston_guilty_pleasure/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[When David Beckham is done saving soccer in America, who will be left to boo?]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:08:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: A confidence booster]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/07/01/johnston_gold_cup/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Guatemala may not be a top squad but the Canadian win may be worth more than its weight in Gold.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:02:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Tickled pink]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/06/25/johnston_tickled_pink/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[The only difference between the New York Red Bulls and the 2007 Toronto FC squad was the pink shirts.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:07:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Hart's army]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/06/22/johnston_harts_army/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[The healing for supporters of Canadian soccer began when Stephan Hart named his roster for the upcoming CONCACAF Gold Cup.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:47:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston blog: Lessons learned]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/06/18/johnston_tfc_lessons/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[A game that seemed like a formality to most quickly became a night to remember for all three of Canada's soccer clubs.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:37:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: C-Ron run]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/06/11/johnston_ronaldo_transfer/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[So if some of the appearance fee paid to Real Madrid was used to buy Ronaldo, does that mean he will play in Toronto?]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:42:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: A second opinion]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/06/07/johnston_opinion/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Galaxy coach Bruce Arena addresses the supporters' protest at Saturday's Toronto FC game.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 19:22:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: 'Lite letdown]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/06/03/johnston_lite_letdown/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[For all its planning and scheduling around winning the Nutrilite Canadian Championship, Toronto FC ended up back at square one.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:51:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: TFC provides Real fun]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/05/29/johnston_real/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[The opportunity to see Real Madrid play at BMO this August should be worth the (expensive) price of admission.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 15:35:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: One for the aged]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/05/23/johnston_one_for_the_aged/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[In a young man's game, Toronto FC continues to excel behind the play of its aging stars.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 23:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Handling the pressure]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/05/12/johnston_pressure/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Video evidence tells the story in Marvell Wynne's latest handball adventure and exorcising its Impact demons is the latest pressure-cooker TFC must deal with at BMO.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 17:42:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Large Frei]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/05/08/johnston_large_frei/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[The only downside of success for Toronto FC is the attention heaped on its most valuable players.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 13:28:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: TFC 'Lite]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/05/04/johnston_tfc_wed_preview/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Now that Toronto FC staked claim to top spot in the standings, does the Canadian Championship remain as important?]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 19:36:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Playoffs, or pride?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/04/29/johnston_playoffs_or_pride/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Toronto FC has made it known that playoffs are top priority in its third season. But the front-loaded summer schedule points to an ulterior motive.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:31:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Gone, but not forgotten]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/04/25/johnston_carver_gone/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Like a famous lyric to a great Canadian song, John Carver left Toronto FC before it became too much.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 21:42:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Answer in the initials]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/04/22/johnston_carver/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[The decision by (J)ohn (C)arver to leave his rudderless team in the hands of an assistant makes him either a madman or a martyr.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:57:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Choking victims]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/04/20/johnston_choking_victims/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Toronto FC is the rare case of a team that seems to choke on its own success.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:24:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Interim annoyance]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/04/17/johnston_interim_annoyance/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[The future of Canadian soccer is once again temporarily in the hands of a familiar face.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:47:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Serioux threat]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/04/12/johnston_throwins/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[In a game played almost entirely with the feet, Adrian Serioux is an example of just how important the hands can be.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 11:44:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston blog: Statement Game]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/04/09/johnston_statement_game/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Beating a wounded team is exactly what Toronto FC must do to restore faith after its ugly loss to Seattle.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 19:29:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Weather, or not?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/04/05/johnston_opener_blog/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Toronto FC and its five Canadians simply looked out of place playing on the cold and windy shores of Lake Ontario.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:13:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Subtle sub]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/03/28/subtle_sub/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[A well-timed substitution allowed Toronto FC to maintain its undefeated start to the season.]]></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/03/28/subtle_sub/]]></guid>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 21:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Cracking jokes]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/03/15/johnston_tfc_cracking_jokes/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[While cracks formed in the Toronto FC back line, the coach covered it up with one-liners.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 23:22:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Ode to the Impact]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/03/06/johnston_impact_ode/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Montreal should be applauded for extending the reach of Canadian soccer.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:55:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Foster plan]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/03/02/johnston_foster_plan/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[What do Manchester United and Toronto FC have in common? Confident back-ups.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:27:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: The ugly duckling]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/02/24/johnston_duckling/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[In four short months Toronto FC has transformed from seagull to swan.]]></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/02/24/johnston_duckling/]]></guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:50:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: The Office]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/02/19/johnston_the_office/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Getting the latest from in and around John Carver's headquarters at BMO Field.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:31:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: 4-4-who?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/02/06/johnston_carver_formation/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Will the formation used by John Carver in his first season work with the crowded and creative midfield he inherited this winter?]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:45:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Names, please]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/01/29/johnston_deguzman/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[If Julian De Guzman is sincere about changing the fortunes of Canadian soccer, he needs to start naming names.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:10:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Simple Beck-onomics]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/01/28/johnston_blog_beckham/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[The MLS will not allow David Beckham to pursue his personal agenda in Italy until he sees out what he started in America.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:17:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: We have a winner]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/01/22/johnston_we_have_a_winner/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Why would a Dwayne de Rosario want to play in a city of losers?]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:15:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Man with a plan]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/01/16/johnston_blog_mojo/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[The surprise of the MLS SuperDraft was Mo Johnston trading in his riverboat for a rowboat.]]></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/01/16/johnston_blog_mojo/]]></guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 01:26:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Right place, wrong time]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/01/10/johnston_blog_deguzman/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[It's a shame that Major League Soccer and the professional ambitions of Julian de Guzman are miles apart.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 18:35:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Curious case of De Rosario]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/01/07/johnston_derosario/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Is the precedent set by David Beckham keeping De Rosario from slipping on a Reds' jersey?]]></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/01/07/johnston_derosario/]]></guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:25:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: What we learned]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/12/29/johnston_what_we_learned/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[The south end of BMO Field was the stage for everything we need to know about Canadian soccer in the last year.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:36:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Tinfoil toques]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/12/20/johnston_derosario/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[The sub-zero temperatures in Toronto have some TFC supporters thinking conspiracy.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 23:02:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Stocking stuffer]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/12/12/johnston_stocking_stuffer/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Mo Johnston delivers TFC fans the ultimate Christmas gift in DeRo.]]></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/12/12/johnston_stocking_stuffer/]]></guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:04:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: 'First kick' sails wide]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/12/02/johnston_first_kick/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[In a league starved for any semblance of a rivalry, why is Toronto FC opening its third MLS season in Kansas City?]]></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/12/02/johnston_first_kick/]]></guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:32:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Drafting daft]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/11/26/expansion_blog/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Three MLS Expansion Drafts later and the whole process still makes little sense.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:35:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Can't blame Carver]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/11/21/johnston_carver_newcastle/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[John Carver is the manager of Toronto FC and that is where the relationship begins and ends.]]></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/11/21/johnston_carver_newcastle/]]></guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:13:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Done with Dale?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/11/14/johnston_done_with_dale/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Canada's final World Cup qualifier could very well be Dale Mitchell’s last game as national manager.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:46:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: TFC and the TSX]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/11/13/johnston_tfc_and_the_tsx/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Toronto FC appears to be impervious to the current economic downturn, but will it take advantage?]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Coach charisma]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/11/05/johnston_maradona/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Although it appears as something ripped from the headlines of TheOnion.com the appointment of Diego Maradona as Argentina's coach is no joke.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:17:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Senseless in Seattle]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/10/28/johnston_blog_seattle/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Has Seattle thrown down the gauntlet by signing a designated player in its first season? The answer may surprise you.]]></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/10/28/johnston_blog_seattle/]]></guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:37:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Lip service]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/10/26/johnston_tfc/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[It is wrong to say Toronto FC fell 'just shy' of a playoff berth. So let's talk about how they can fix it for next year.]]></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/10/26/johnston_tfc/]]></guid>
<pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 22:57:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Someone to lead]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/10/19/johnston_blog_tfc/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Toronto FC struggled to close out tight games in its second season, and that is why the playoffs will have to wait 'til next year.]]></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/10/19/johnston_blog_tfc/]]></guid>
<pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 21:18:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Lead by example]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/10/17/johnston_lead_by_example/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Canadian national team coach Dale Mitchell has been in the game of soccer long enough to know what needs to be done next.]]></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/10/17/johnston_lead_by_example/]]></guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:51:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Hideous & handsome]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/09/28/johnston_blog_tfc/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Like Leaf fans, TFC supporters now know how the country club lifestyle can hinder performance.]]></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/09/28/johnston_blog_tfc/]]></guid>
<pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:04:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Field of dreams]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/09/21/johnston_melnyk_blog/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Eugene Melnyk believes if he builds his soccer stadium the people of Ottawa will come.]]></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/09/21/johnston_melnyk_blog/]]></guid>
<pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:09:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Toothless, unlike the British]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/09/15/johnston_toothless_unline_the_british/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[In the area of protesting, Canadian soccer fans need to be more like their like English brothers.]]></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/09/15/johnston_toothless_unline_the_british/]]></guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:37:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Some reciprocity, please]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/09/06/johnston_tfc_reciprocity/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[When will the MLS start showing some respect to its model franchise from Toronto?]]></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/09/06/johnston_tfc_reciprocity/]]></guid>
<pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:25:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Confident bunch]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/09/04/johnston_confident_bunch/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[The performances of a few Canadian players in Europe this past week is great news for the team ahead of its World Cup Qualifier.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:05:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Social experiment]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/08/29/johnston_tfc_democracy/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Imagine if a yearly membership fee gave supporters a say in the day-to-day operations of Toronto FC. In England, that chaos is now a reality.]]></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/08/29/johnston_tfc_democracy/]]></guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:22:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Educating Edu]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/08/24/johnston_educating_edu/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Maurice Edu has been groomed for a career in Europe since Day 1 in Toronto.]]></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/08/24/johnston_educating_edu/]]></guid>
<pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 01:56:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Draw your own conclusion]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/08/21/johnston_draw_your_own_conclusion/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[If players are a reflection of their coach, then Dale Mitchell should lighten up.]]></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/08/21/johnston_draw_your_own_conclusion/]]></guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:29:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Johnston: Adieu to Edu, etc ...]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/08/17/johnston_adieu_to_edu/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Blink and you missed a handful of stories related to the past, present and future success of Toronto FC.]]></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/08/17/johnston_adieu_to_edu/]]></guid>
<pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:02:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: No lack of mettle here]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/08/13/johnston_blog/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Never mind the lack of medals in Beijing, have you seen our World Cup soccer team?]]></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/08/13/johnston_blog/]]></guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:28:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: 99 problems]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/08/08/johnston_cunningham/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Jeff Cunningham struggled to score that milestone goal in Toronto, and it ultimately led to his departure.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:11:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Sorry, Toth]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/08/05/johnston_toth_tfc/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[The content of this blog entry will break two rules I make a conscious effort not to break.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 22:15:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: McBride precedent]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/07/31/johnston_mcbride_precedent/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Should a top Canadian international want to wrap up his career with Toronto FC, will the MLS accommodate?]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:06:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Nash bridges Canadian soccer]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/07/25/johnston_nash_mlsowner/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Vancouver gained instant leverage and credibility towards landing a MLS franchise when Steve Nash hopped on board.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:46:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Getting into soccer specifics]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/07/24/johnston_getting_into_soccer_specifics/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[The idea of soccer-specific stadiums was front and centre as the media assembled to play on the oft-criticized FieldTurf.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:06:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: All-star gazing]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/07/22/johnston_asg/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[David Beckham makes an appearance at BMO and Landon Donovan does not turn down a request to help TFC score some goals.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:32:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Not a punch line]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/07/19/johnston_carver/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Toronto FC threw the kitchen sink at San Jose, and even it missed the net.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:39:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Dropped the ball]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/07/15/johnston_sutton/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[TFC defender Jim Brennan deserves the all-star spotlight, but the MLS dropped the ball on not naming another.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:28:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: An all-star snub]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/07/10/johnston_allstars_announced/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[It was an all-star Toronto love-in at BMO Field on Thursday, minus the semblance of anything TFC.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Carving up the refs]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/07/07/johnston_carver/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[TFC coach John Carver fires a few warning shots at the officiating crew in charge of Wednesday's crucial Canadian Championship match vs. the Whitecaps.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:24:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Swagger to stagger]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/07/03/johnston_stagger/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[In the span of 24 hours, Toronto FC lost a portion of an identity it worked so hard to establish this season.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:29:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Striking out]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/06/30/johnston_striker/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[It's time for the Toronto FC brain-trust to find the striker they have been searching for.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Fashion faux pas]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/06/26/johnston_tfc_training_edu/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[It is easy to figure out who is not performing for Toronto FC of late, just look at his uniform.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:50:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Oh dear, John]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/06/21/johnston_oh_dear_john/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[John Carver has always maintained he will be fair to those players who work hard, but on Saturday he took his conviction too far.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:56:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: TFC talisman]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/06/16/johnston_dichio/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Several things surrounding Toronto FC this season seem to defy logic, but none more than the play of Danny Dichio.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:07:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: (Great!) expectations]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/06/12/johnston_great_expectations/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Try to remember the last time Canadian men's soccer had the luxury of looking past an upcoming opponent.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:41:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Soccer D-Day in Canada]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/06/02/johnston_dday/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Two of Canada's best players staked their reputations on a strong performance against Brazil]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:26:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Always the McBrides-maid]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/05/29/johnston_mcbride_tfc/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Will Toronto FC ever reap the reward of an aging superstar coming home to finish out a career?]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 13:34:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Impact of a loss]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/05/26/johnston_impact_of_a_loss/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[TFC coach John Carver has always maintained he will never tinker with a winning side, which means some new faces might be on display in Montreal.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 11:57:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Anger management]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/05/19/johnston_carver/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Toronto FC plays with the passion of their coach, but John Carver may want to re-consider his touchline behaviour.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 23:21:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Two forward, one back?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/05/16/johnston_canada_brazil/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Two great Canadian soccer events on one day? How did this happen, and who will play?]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 12:50:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: A few bad apples]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/05/02/johnston_tfc_beer/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[Will a few double-fisting, train trashing TFC fans ruin it for everyone else?]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 20:49:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Massive difference]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/04/27/massive_difference/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[On Saturday Carl Robinson played, in my humble opinion, his best game as a member of Toronto FC. But judging from the Welsh midfielder's demeanor post-match, you’d think he just finished reading the complete works of Edmund Burke.
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:41:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: An EPL-ing idea]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/04/24/an_epling_idea/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[The idea of MLSE purchasing an EPL team can only be good for TFC.
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<guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/04/24/an_epling_idea/]]></guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:55:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Ahead of the curve]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/04/21/ahead_of_the_curve/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[
In their second season as a professional club, Toronto FC is ahead of the curve. Last season it took the Reds six games to register six points, this year the plateau was achieved in a meager four games.
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:30:57 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Instilling belief]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/04/17/instilling_belief/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[
The first thing you notice is the flags, then the Carlsberg umbrellas, and then the sound of a dozen or so labourers tightening the bolts so BMO Field stays intact as 20k supporters prepare to welcome home the team on Saturday.
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:31:41 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: They're gellin']]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2008/04/13/theyre_gellin/]]></link>
<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
<description><![CDATA[
After nearly two years of tinkering with Toronto FC, Mo Johnston might want to take Monday off and rest on his laurels for a moment.
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2008 21:24:27 EDT</pubDate>
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