The system is wrong without a doubt. How can we expect to develop the best players when we are asking them to pay upwards of $3000 per year for the privilege of playing at the top level? When there were no snake oil salesmen in this country making a living off of the game, Canada was...
They were in all 3 games. Sure, if by in it you mean humping the ball up the park indiscriminately time and again, while at times looking like key stone cops defending, then yes, they were in every game. Let's look at the opposition.
El Salvador. A minnow in world football and an also ran...
Players are bigger, faster, stronger today. Having said that they are far less technically sound than 15-20 years ago. We are breeding athletes, not footballers.
What you and Michael do is truly inspirational. Was in LA all of last week on business, but I hope all went well this past Saturday. Looking forward to the recap post. Whenever I need a humbling lesson, I come to this thread.
PS. Then I remember you played football in the valley, and I feel...
All of the points many have raised above are valid, but I think Reedie hit the nail on the head. There is no longer any player loyalty, or identification in terms of club. Back in the day :rolleyes: you knew what you got. Firemen were the Philadelphia Flyers of the 70's....hard as rocks, kick...
First, turf is poo, and should never be played on, but having said that does anyone REALLY care??? Outside of a small cohort that would attend women's matches, does this really matter? If I'm not mistaken wasn't Canada the only country to bid to host this thing?? All due respect to the women...
Orwellian for sure...
Not really surprising given the sorts that run the show at BC Soccer. I'm curious how many on here will abide??? I know the VMSL sent out a similar message to referees. Hi Willy!!!!
As year 4 winds down, I think it's safe to say the Caps will be on the wrong side of the playoff line again. This "management" team is a farce. I cancelled my season tix after last year and am not regretting it one bit. Never mind the ridiculous decisions made by Robinson week after week. It's...