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The View from the North: Silence speaking volumes in Toronto?
Sometimes the loudest thing to hear is the silence. That is especially the case, when it comes to the rumored Toronto expansion franchise in the NWSL. Despite lots of whispers from outside the city
Read More »The View from the North: Time to bring back the women’s Voyageurs Cup
Last week we talked about the potential for a pro soccer league to operate within Canada. Such a thought remains a pipe dream for now. Even the biggest proponents of women’s soccer in Canada
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The View from the North: Pro WoSo in Canada?
Recently, debate has started within Canadian soccer circles about the benefits of Canadian players being involved in the NWSL. On the surface, it seems absurd. Prior to the league’s launch many of the 16
Read More »The View from the North: Is the women’s game healthy in Canada?
This article originally ran on CanadianSoccerNews.com last Fall. Some minor edits have occurred to reflect changes since then, but the core message remains the same — and as relevant — as when it was
Read More »The View from the North: Turf and perception vs. reality
As the old saying goes, perception is greater than reality. So it is with the decision to play the 2015 World Cup on turf, rather than on a natural playing surface. The perception of
Read More »The View from the North: 2015 WWC…on plastic
The 2015 World Cup Final will be the first senior team championship game of either gender to be played on a surface other than grass. Although that announcement was somewhat buried, the embracing of
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The View from the North: Canada focused on long-term
Sometimes it’s important to remember what your final destination is when choosing the path to take. That was the message from coach John Herdman following Canada’s 1-0 loss to England in the final of
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The View from the North: Ashley Lawrence and the future of player development
If any of the longer serving members of the Canadian women’s national team have a complex about their age, they may want to stay away from talking to their newest and youngest teammate, Ashley
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The View from the North: Changing the culture
A great rivalry generally has to be two-sided. When one team constantly beats the other it’s hard for both sides to equally get up for the game. And, so it is when the United
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NWSL boasts Canadian players, but not teams
There is little doubt that having 16 full-time professional playing opportunities for members of the Canadian national team is in the best interest of Canadian women’s soccer. Prior to the Canadian Soccer Association’s involvement
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