Tag: qualifying
about 2 years ago
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Costa Rica has been ‘evolving and growing’ in World Cup qualifying, Canada coach John Herdman warns

The Costa Ricans have been in five World Cups since 1990 and still could qualify this year.

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about 2 years ago
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Canadian men have learned to bend, but not break, on their World Cup path

The Canadian team “can balance it out, it can grind, it can defend, it can hit teams on the counter attack and on oth...

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about 2 years ago
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Canadian men win without Davies and Eustáquio, stay atop CONCACAF qualifying group

Canada controls pace early, and Borjan comes up with big saves latte.

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over 2 years ago
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The Canadians wanted Mexico to have to deal with Edmonton’s weather — but 20 centimetres of snow?

Winter arrives in time for World Cup qualifying match.

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over 2 years ago
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Canadian men make a mental note as they get their minds set on Mexico

Both teams have weapons, so their qualifying match “come back to mentality.” Herdman says. “There’ll be a hell of a f...

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over 2 years ago
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Canada’s Jonathan David is ready to slay some North American giants

David leads the Canadians with three goals in the latest stage of World Cup qualifying, and his team hopes he is just...

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over 2 years ago
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North Macedonia moves one step closer to World Cup berth with win over Iceland

The Macedonians finished second in their group to Germany, and will join 11 other nations chasing the last three Euro...

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over 2 years ago
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Canada doesn’t get points for beauty, but it does get maximum points against Costa Rica

Canadians overcome a disjointed first half to stay unbeaten in qualifying octagonal.

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over 2 years ago
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Canada leapfrogs Panama in World Cup qualifying after Alphonso Davies takes charge

The 20-year-old wills Canada to a win at home, creating chances and scoring the go-ahead goal.

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over 2 years ago
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Canada hopes to make up ground on familiar ground in World Cup qualifying

The Canadians can leapfrog Panama with a win at BMO Field on Wednesday night.

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over 2 years ago
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What will it take for Canada to qualify for its first men’s soccer World Cup since 1986? A look a...

Second round of qualifying begins Thursday night as Canada hosts Honduras at BMO Field before travelling to Nashville...

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almost 3 years ago
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Dwight Powell is an example of the ‘heart and soul’ Canadian men will bring to Olympic qualifying...

“And that’s a strength, a big strength,” head coach Nick Nurse says as team’s training camp opens.

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about 3 years ago
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Jevon Balfour has to wrestle with the politics of his sport just to get a shot at an Olympic shot

Balfour has been the Canadian champion at his weight for five years, but he’s being denied a chance to qualify for To...

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