Soccer Opinions Archive

- Molinaro on Champions League: Mind the gap
  
  John Molinaro
  - October 20, 2011
  While Alex Ferguson believes his Man United side is close to producing the quality of soccer seen at Barcelona, there is still a ways to go.
- Manchester derby turns 161; still as fierce
  
  Stephen Brunt
  - October 20, 2011
  On Sunday two of soccer's fiercest rivals meet in the 161st running of the Manchester derby, with the added incentive of best in England.
- Dobson: Canada cruises in St. Lucia
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - October 7, 2011
  Canada's 7-0 thumping of tiny St. Lucia was just what the doctor ordered.
- Dobson on WCQ: Defensive dilemma
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - October 6, 2011
  Canada prepares for its World Cup qualifier in St. Lucia minus several key players on the backline.
- Dobson on soccer: Adventurous trip
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - October 5, 2011
- Dobson on soccer: Juggling act
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - October 4, 2011
- Dobson on Canada: Three goals in mind
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - September 29, 2011
  Recent call-ups Morgan, Di Chiara may pose to contribute to Hart’s mission.
- Dobson on Canada: Show some heart
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - September 9, 2011
- Dobson on Canada: An awkward affair
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - September 3, 2011
- Dobson on soccer: Relishing the role
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - September 1, 2011
  Canada's new head coach of the women's soccer team was saying all the right things on Thursday.
- Dobson on Canada: Ready or not
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - August 29, 2011
- Dobson on Canada: The great equalizer
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - August 25, 2011
  Canada’s skill and chemistry should be enough against competition that rarely plays.
- Grange on soccer: Youth is served
  
  Michael Grange
  - August 9, 2011
  Real Madrid signing a seven-year-old allows a young prodigy to learn from the best when it counts.
- Dobson on WCQ: Project 2014 for Canada
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - August 4, 2011
- Dobson on Morace: (Not) a real shocker
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - July 22, 2011
  Carolina Morace’s decision to quit was unexpected but not a huge surprise either.
- Dobson on Canada NT: Plenty of work to do
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - June 15, 2011
  Canada's failure to advance at the Gold Cup exposes how much work the program really needs.
- Dobson on Gold Cup: Work in progress
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - June 12, 2011
- Dobson on Gold Cup: Hart's attack
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - June 8, 2011
- Dobson on Canada: Missing the action
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - June 2, 2011
- Dobson on soccer: Never a dull moment
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - May 30, 2011
- Dobson on MLS: Strange days in Vancouver
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - May 19, 2011
- Dobson on Whitecaps: Reality bites
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - May 16, 2011
- Dobson on NCC: Opportunity for Canadians
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - April 28, 2011
- Dobson on TFC: A facility is coming, finally
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - April 18, 2011
  Toronto FC has unveiled plans for its new training facility at Downsview Park in North Toronto.
- Dobson on Whitecaps: Cramping up
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - April 11, 2011
- Dobson on TFC: DeRo heads south
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - April 1, 2011
  After some minor complications, Dwayne De Rosario has been shipped to New York City.
- Dobson: Breaking down Canada’s win
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - March 29, 2011
- Dobson on Canada: What a trip!
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - March 28, 2011
- Dobson on soccer: As good as it gets
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - March 27, 2011
  Canada looks sharp and focused as the team trains at this top-notch, stunning facility in Turkey.
- Soccercentral reports live from Turkey
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - March 25, 2011
- Dobson on MLS: Glorious debut in Vancouver
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - March 19, 2011
  Who could have imagined a better debut for MLS soccer in Vancouver?
- Dobson on TFC: What about DeRo?
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - March 15, 2011
  Dwayne DeRosario will remain TFC captain but will he play on Saturday against Vancouver?
- Dobson on Whitecaps: Raising eyebrows
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - March 10, 2011
- Dobson on MLS: Hope springs eternal
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - March 7, 2011
  The promise of spring holds so much for Canadian soccer this year.
- Dobson on soccer: Mark the date
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - February 25, 2011
- Dobson on TFC: Final preps in Toronto
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - February 17, 2011
  De Ro & Co. had one final training session in Toronto before
- Dobson on MLS: Notes from TFC camp
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - February 15, 2011
  Feb. 15 was a great day for those of us suffering from withdrawal having not been able to witness a TFC training session yet this year.
- Dobson on Canada: Back in the day
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - February 13, 2011
  A quick refresher course on Canadian withdrawals from major soccer competitions.
- Dobson on CSA: Battle of the sexes
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - February 11, 2011
- Dobson on Canada: A glimpse of the future
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - February 3, 2011
- Dobson on Soccer Canada: A quick trip abroad
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - January 31, 2011
  Canada won't have much time to rpepare for the big showdown with Greece.
- Dobson on soccer: Flight plan
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - January 27, 2011
- Dobson on Canadian soccer: A few tidbits
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - January 25, 2011
  Some interesting stories emerged when Canada unveiled its new soccer kit.
- Dobson on TFC: Remember the name
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - January 13, 2011
  The newest member of TFC's story is very different from that your average draft pick.
- Dobson on MLS: Combine-ing notes
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - January 10, 2011
- Dobson on TFC: TFC's formidable troika
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - January 6, 2011
- Dobson on TFC: What a disaster
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - December 28, 2010
- Dobson on TFC: The Klinsmann vision
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - December 7, 2010
- Dobson on BPL: What a weekend
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - November 29, 2010
  There was plenty of drama (and goals in the Barclays Premier League this weekend.
- Dobson on MLS: MLS schedule to change
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - November 22, 2010
  Change is coming to the MLS schedule, but nobody knows when.
- Dobson on MLS: Reserve your enthusiasm
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - November 17, 2010
  MLS is re-introducing the Reserve League, with some changes, as well as placing an emphasis on clubs developing their own players. Both developments are good news.
- Dobson on TFC: Slow start for Klinsmann
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - November 12, 2010
- Dobson on TFC: The candidates
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - October 30, 2010
- Dobson on MLS: Will Cup be half-empty?
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - October 19, 2010
- Dobson on MLS: TFC castoffs on fire
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - October 7, 2010
  Ali Gerba is the latest in a long line of TFC castoffs to start filling the net with regularity since leaving Toronto.
- Johnston on TFC: So you think you can manage?
  
  Ryan Johnston
  - September 14, 2010
- Dobson on soccer: The right character
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - September 14, 2010
- Johnston on CMNT: Friendly finish
  
  Ryan Johnston
  - September 7, 2010
  Canada did well to defeat Honduras, a team just a few months removed form playing in the World Cup.
- Dobson on soccer: Friendly fire
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - September 6, 2010
  Canada's friendlies against Peru and Honduras have more meaning than you think.
- Dobson on soccer: Hart of the matter
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - September 5, 2010
- Johnston on CMNT: Prodigal soccer returns
  
  Ryan Johnston
  - September 2, 2010
  Officiating, Julian de Guzman and keeping Canadian soccer relevant are all at stake as the men's team returns home for two matches.
- Dobson on MLS: The De Rosario conundrum
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - August 31, 2010
- Johnston on TFC: Closer than they appear
  
  Ryan Johnston
  - August 29, 2010
  With two months to go in the MLS season, Toronto FC is suddenly forced to look in its rearview mirror.
- Johnston on TFC: Broken record
  
  Ryan Johnston
  - August 24, 2010
  Much of what was expected played out for Toronto FC in Panama – including the officiating.
- Dobson on Toronto FC: What a pity
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - August 24, 2010
  Toronto FC wasted a chance to earn a valuable away point by once again playing down to the level of their competition.
- Johnston on soccer: Un-Preki-dictable
  
  Ryan Johnston
  - August 18, 2010
  The strength of the current Toronto FC squad might be its unpredictability.
- Dobson on MLS: Red Bull review
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - August 12, 2010
  I just finished my first experience at Red Bull Arena and in one word: wow.
- Dobson on soccer: Friendly decisions?
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - August 8, 2010
- Johnston on soccer: Two weeks notice
  
  Ryan Johnston
  - August 7, 2010
  The week that was for Toronto FC should be applauded, but it is the next couple weeks that matter.
- Johnston on TFC: Measuring stick
  
  Ryan Johnston
  - August 4, 2010
- Johnston on MLS: Historic win awaits Reds
  
  Ryan Johnston
  - August 3, 2010
  Toronto FC has already conquered the scariest airport in the world; beating Motagua should be the easy part.
- Dobson on TFC: Heading south
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - August 2, 2010
  Not many things are working in Toronto FC's favour as they make the trip to Honduras.
- Dobson: TFC feeling the heat in KC
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - July 30, 2010
- Dobson: Player development starts with clubs
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - July 22, 2010
  Canada's professional teams must be source of player development in this country.
- Mista debuts, TFC lose to Bolton on penalties
  
  Ryan Johnston
  - July 21, 2010
  The man known only as Mista made his debut for Toronto FC in 4-3 penalty kick loss Wednesday against English Premier League club Bolton Wanderers.
- Johnston on soccer: Footy foul-up
  
  Ryan Johnston
  - July 17, 2010
  World class soccer clubs in a world class city, but what happened to the support?
- Johnston: A sitdown with Sir Alex
  
  Ryan Johnston
  - July 14, 2010
- Dobson on soccer: A better way
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - July 12, 2010
  Didn't you find it frustrating during the World Cup to hear all the complaints about why Canada wasn’t there?
- Johnston on MLS: Turning the corner
  
  Ryan Johnston
  - July 10, 2010
- Johnston on MLS: Heat is on for TFC
  
  Ryan Johnston
  - July 6, 2010
  It was not a case of heatstroke; Toronto FC can credit an unlikely source in helping to lure Mista to MLS.
- Johnston: What US loss means to Canada
  
  Ryan Johnston
  - June 27, 2010
- Gaspar on World Cup: South Africa is buzzing
  
  Dan Gaspar
  - June 14, 2010
  Portugal team member Dan Gaspar on all the vuvuzela talk and his squad's preparations for Ivory Coast.
- Gaspar on WC: 'We are national gladiators'
  
  Dan Gaspar
  - June 9, 2010
  Portugal team member Dan Gaspar writes on how teams must overcome injuries.
- Johnston on MLS: No tell-Teal signs
  
  Ryan Johnston
  - June 6, 2010
- Gaspar on World Cup: Ready for South Africa
  
  Dan Gaspar
  - June 4, 2010
  A behind-the-scenes look at Portugal's preparations for the 2010 World Cup.
- Johnston: Following the Beautiful Game
  
  Ryan Johnston
  - June 3, 2010
  A look at some of the best online analysis you will find for the 2010 World Cup.
- Johnston on soccer: The gambler wins
  
  Ryan Johnston
  - May 30, 2010
  A little luck combined with a lot of hard work helped Preki's gamble pay off in San Jose.
- Dobson on soccer: Heady days for TFC
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - May 30, 2010
  Another day and another win, this time on the road for high-flying Toronto FC.
- Dobson: Backwards at BMO
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - May 20, 2010
- Dobson: Rain, rain, go away
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - May 18, 2010
  The clouds have gathered over Vancouver ahead of the latest installment of the Nutrilite Canadian Championship.
- Johnston on Soccer: They're gellin'
  
  Ryan Johnston
  - May 16, 2010
  Amid aspersions cast by former players and coaches, Toronto FC are beginning to look like a team ahead of the curve under its new coach.
- Dobson: Timing is everything
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - May 13, 2010
  The Nutrilite Canadian Championship has seen some ill-fated, almost-comical timing this spring.
- Johnston on soccer: Scorer's apprentice
  
  Ryan Johnston
  - May 9, 2010
  When traded, Toronto FC striker Chad Barrett didn't seem like much compensation for MLS legend Brian McBride... until now.
- Johnston: Third wish granted
  
  Ryan Johnston
  - May 6, 2010
  The Canadian soccer genie granted its third - and presumably final - wish to the city of Montreal.
- Dobson on soccer: Canadian rivals
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - May 6, 2010
  The Toronto-Montreal rivalry is as good as it gets and now comes word the Impact are poised to join MLS.
- Dobson: Answering the call
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - April 30, 2010
- Johnston on TFC: Refs favour MLS?
  
  Ryan Johnston
  - April 29, 2010
  Were the Montreal Impact victims of biased offciating? Coach Marc Dos Santos thinks so.
- Johnston on TFC: Preki-nizable results
  
  Ryan Johnston
  - April 25, 2010
  TFC's new coach asked only that his players play for each other, and against Seattle they responded.
- Johnston: Crumbling down
  
  Ryan Johnston
  - April 18, 2010
  Preventable mistakes were once again the story as Toronto FC failed to pick up a point in Colorado.
- Johnston on TFC: Four-for-you
  
  Ryan Johnston
  - April 14, 2010
  In honour of TFC's fourth home opener, here are four items that will affect Thursday's outcome.

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