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Left back problem for Canada
With Marcel de Jong out injured, who will Canadian coach Stephen Hart play at left back for the next round of World Cup qualifying matches?
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Bottjer on TFC: Kocic proving his worth
Throughout all of the turbulence for Toronto FC this year, one player has stood tall and delivered the goods: goalkeeper Milos Kocic.
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Bottjer on Ottawa: NASL's capital gains
John Pugh, owner of Ottawa's fledgling NASL franchise, is looking forward to 2014 when his team can make its debut in the nation's capital.
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Bottjer on Toronto FC: Morgan's education
Toronto FC defender Ashtone Morgan has been trying to remain balanced and pragmatic about the Reds' slump to the start of the MLS season.
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TFC should focus on playoffs
TFC should forget about the Canadian Championship or making it back to the Champions League, and simply focus on making the MLS playoffs.
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Bottjer on Canada: A promising future
Canada's Olympic failure was a disappointment. But if you look a little deeper, a promising picture of Canadian soccer comes into focus.
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Stepping up for Canada
Goalkeeper Michal Misiewicz and several other players have come up big for Canada at the CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying tournament.
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Bottjer on Canada: Olympic dreams
First it was the Canadian women who qualified for the Summer Olympics. Now the men's team will try to book its trip to London.
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Right back options
Star midfielder Atiba Hutchinson could be the answer to the Canadian national team's longstanding problem at the right back position.
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Bottjer on De Guzman: A resurgent force
One of the few bright spots in Canada's recent loss to Armenia was the resurgent play of Toronto FC midfielder Julian de Guzman.
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Bottjer on Canada: Injury conundrum
Canada's ideal starting 11 could match up well against other CONCACAF teams, but depth is still an issue for coach Stephen Hart.
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Bernier comes home
After nine years playing in Europe, Montreal Impact midfielder Patrice Bernier is happy to be back home where he will start his MLS career.
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Bottjer on Whitecaps: Teibert puts best foot forward
Big things are expected this season of the Whitecaps' Russell Teibert, who is considered one of the most promising young Canadian players.
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Bottjer on MLS: Q&A with Andre Hainault
Canadian defender Andre Hainault took the time to talk to sportsnet.ca about MLS, the Canadian national team and the Montreal Impact.
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De Jong excels in Germany
One player who will likely play a key role for Canada in the second round of World Cup qualifying this summer is Marcel de Jong.
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Europe & the promised land
Josh Simpson's wage dispute with Manisaspor is a sobering reminder that the lives of Canadian payers in Europe are not always about glamour.
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FC Edmonton gearing up again
FC Edmonton have actually been training for the entire off-season with an eye toward greater success in their second year in the NASL.
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10 key questions for 2012
If there is one person in Canadian soccer that has his work cut out for himself in 2012, it has to be national team coach Stephen Hart.
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Simeon Jackson finding his form
With two goals in his last two games for Norwich City, Canadian forward Simeon Jackson appears to be finding his feet in the Premiership.
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Canadian academies making impact
The most important story of 2011 in Canadian soccer was the rise to prominence of the academies of TFC, the Whitecaps and the Impact.
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Canada's Best 11 in 2011
Who were the best Canadian soccer players at each position over the past year? Sportsnet.ca offers its view. Let the arguments begin!
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Bottjer on soccer: Ricketts coming on strong
While a number of players impressed during Canada's recent World Cup qualifiers, one player who really stood was forward Tosaint Ricketts.
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Bottjer on soccer: De Rosario's CV
He's won MVP awards and the MLS Cup. But Dwayne De Rosario has yet to play in a World Cup for Canada.
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Absence of key players hurt Canada
Injuries to key players are one reason why Canada struggled against St. Kitts and Nevis in its recent World Cup qualifying matches.
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Canada has point to prove
After stumbling to a 0-0 draw against Puerto Rico, Canada needs to beat St. Kitts and Nevis to restore some pride.
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