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It’s truly amazing to see a professional women’s soccer league in this country. What I’m impressed of so far other than the level of play and the big crowds is the production level of the telecast. This will very key in having Canadians and viewers abroad tune into this league. #NSL

Thé #CanMNT have a solid, competitive group in the Gold Cup. Should be able to push this group with some meaningful matches but games that’s they should win; hopefully all the games are in Vancouver. The group as follows includes - Canada 🇨🇦 – Honduras 🇭🇳 – El Salvador 🇸🇻 – Curaçao 🇨🇼

This is not good on all sides. Davies, Canada Soccer and Jesse Marsch. There is always a chance a player will get injured during international duty but the accusation Davies’ agent is making, shows malpractice. Don’t understand why the agent made this public, another mess in Canada Soccer. #CanMNT

My #CanMNT thoughts after Nations League. -Despite playing in a hostile environment vs Mexico, disappointed they didn’t win a trophy. -They still struggle to create and be clinical when a team gives them the ball. -Marsch needs to unlock how to best utilize Davies on this team.

Let’s call a spade a spade, the #USMNT are in a world of trouble. You don’t bring in Pochettino at that kind of money to look that bad. Luckily the World Cup isn’t until next year but you only got the players you have.

To be frank, after the Mexico loss, I didn’t care for the 3rd place game. However, anytime you can play well and beat the #USMNT on their soil; you have to give props to the team for responding. The #CanMNT can take a lot of learning lessons for preparing for 2026; which includes Marsch.

That is quality from Jonathan David. Just class #CanMNT

Hostile environment & a card happy referee, the second half will show what this team is made of. Canada has to find a way to free up David more into space. They have weapons on the bench to use at their disposal. The defensive fouls need to be reduced otherwise #CanMNT won’t finish with 11 men.

Mexico 🇲🇽 is going to be physical vs Canada 🇨🇦. The last friendly had 43 fouls and 6 yellow cards between them. #CanMNT need to have composure in a tough atmosphere and play their game. Bombito and Cornelius vs Gimenez and Jimenez will be the matchups that will be key for who goes to the final.

Panama has now beat the #USMNT in the Gold Cup, Copa America and now in Nations League. It’s clear to say that Panama has the USA’s number and it’s astonishing how the American fans and players are still shocked every time. Pochettino and #USMNT got humbled.

In the future, CONCACAF should refrain from the 2 for 1 games for Nations League. It always feels that the first game has a horrible atmosphere, because most fans start coming in near the end of the first game. The #USMNT and Panama deserve a better crowd than what they are getting.

When it rains, it pours. Tani Oluwaseyi was on a major scoring drought. Now he has two goals tonight. Perfect timing, having the Nations League semi final coming up next week. #CanMNT

Sam Adekugbe has his second goal in as many games for Vancouver. I value his play a lot not only at club level but on the national team. As long he is in form, it will re-ignite conversations to put Davies on the wing to bring him in at LB. #CanMNT

You have to feel for Alistair Johnston and Celtic. Hats off to them for their incredible performance but what a moment for Alphonso Davies. Continues to be surreal having two Canadians competing in such a grand stage; for two massive clubs. #CanMNT

Hockey and Basketball, head on head collision for the sporting eyeballs for Allstar weekend and Hockey is winning in terms of entertainment. The #4Nations  is showing the effort and passion the NBA players are missing…

What a valiant effort by Cavalry. This team went toe to toe with a Mexican giant in Pumas; basically in their pre-season. Cavalry showed they have grit and belong against the bigger teams in this region. Its a tough loss but they will be better for it. #CanPL | #ConcaChampions

Victor Loturi continues the theme for players part of the #CanMNT depth player pool. Along with Jayden Nelson & Theo Corbeanu, coming back home from Europe to get meaningful minutes to help their careers and increase their chances to get into Marsch’s radar. Like the move for all 3 of them.

Harsh words from De Zerbi, who was not to long ago very excited about Kone. Hopefully he will use this as motivation to become a better player. He will find a landing spot and when he does, having good consistent performances,will be the key for him to reach his potential #CanMNT

The recent emergence of Dieu-Merci Michel and Promise David all of a sudden makes the striker pool for the #CanMNT a deep one in the region. Hoping they are both called up soon to see how they fit with the national team

The recent form of Manchester City needs to be studied. I’ve never seen a team be so great and become so bad so quickly, in my years watching football. They look like a shadow of themselves.

Canada is in position that many players are having a fantastic 2024. If I had a vote, The Canada Soccer player of the Year would go to.. Jonathan David for the #CanMNT Vanessa Gilles for the #CanWNT

Spurs being up 2-0 early on Chelsea; wasn’t worried one bit. Not sure if it is my confidence in Chelsea coming back into the game or confidence that Tottenham would make the game wide open and would favour the Blues to storm back. Probably little from column A and a little from column B #CFC

The fact that a Canadian has scored over 100 goals for a football club as big as Lille in Ligue 1, is extraordinary. Jonathan David will go down as a club legend and the scary part for the opposition is he’s getting better. #CanMNT

Im delighted that the WNBA is coming to Toronto. Many people in the city and in Canada are excited as well. However the name Toronto Tempo, is left to be desired. Hopefully the name grows on me; 2026 can’t come soon enough.

Really excited what Olivia Smith will offer for the #CanWNT going forward. With more opportunities hopefully under new leadership, she will become a star in the national team setup.

Fantastic performance & win by Chelsea. Enzo Maresca has done a fantastic job Especially the fact this is a project that is still in its infancy stages. He says the Blues are not contenders but as the weeks go by and now level on points with Arsenal, their play states otherwise. #CFC

As Cam Thomas mentioned on the Draymond Green Podcast, I agree that James Harden had a greater impact on the NBA player than Steph Curry. However I do believe the Rockets with D’Antoni had a greater impact on how teams play than and the Warriors.

The Raptors City Edition Court looks so clean! They should consider using this court in the long term.

It’s fitting that the clear 4 best teams in CONCACAF are in the Nations League Finals. Right now, the team with the best form is the #CanMNT The #USMNT are looking more fluid in their attack. #Eltri will be having the home crowd advantage. Panama are a solid team that hope to spoil the party.

Canada moves on to the Nations League Final Four. Was able to hold on compared to last year but they showed they are a different team with a different mentality. #CanMNT took care of business and as of right now, are the number 1 seed for the CONCACAF Nations League Final Four.

Very solid first half by the #CanMNT. In huge spells, they were simply dominant. Jonathan David continues his excellent form finding the net and Shaffelburg follows suit. Canada needs not to let up in the second half. Continue the aggression and punish Suriname on their mistakes.