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Peru-Honduras: A Mix Of Veterans And Youngsters
Steve Bottjer
writes at Red Nation
HART ANNOUNCES ROSTER FOR PERU AND HONDURAS MATCHES
Men’s Canadian National Team Head Coach Stephen Hart unveiled the roster for Canada’s upcoming friendlies in Canada against Peru and Honduras via a media conference call today.
Canada’s national roster features a mix of veterans and young players that are progressively making their way into the national program. Paul Stalteri is the most experienced player on the roster, having made 81 appearances for his country – one less than the national record held by Randy Samuel. Stalteri is also the oldest player on the roster, although he is only 32 years old. Centre back Adam Straith is the youngest player on the squad at just 19 years of age. Straith is one of several new young players that joined the national team this season. Also new to the national squad this season are centre back Nana Attakora (21 years), goalkeeper Haidar Al-Shaïbani (26) and midfielder Gianluca Zavarise (24).
“We are playing at home, which is always exciting and is something that the football public has been asking for. We’re looking forward to these two games and hopefully we will put on a good performance,” said Coach Hart.
Toronto Loses To Arabe Unido In CCL
John Molinaro
writes and broadcasts at CBC Sports
Toronto FC falters in Champions League
Toronto FC’s road woes continue.
Virtually unbeatable at home, TFC stumbled to a shocking 1-0 loss to Panamanian champions Arabe Unido Tuesday night in the CONCACAF Champions league.
With the win, Arabe Unido moves into a three-way tie with Toronto and Real Salt Lake for first place in Group A with three points each. Real Salt Lake, with a game in hand, visit winless Mexican outfit Cruz Azul on Wednesday.
The Challenge For De Guzman
Paul James
writes James on Soccer at GlobeSports
De Guzman not living up to status as designated player
In a sports era in which star status has replaced the class system of yesteryear, it is becoming more and more difficult to hack through the spin of soccer clubs, agents, players and even some kowtowing fans.
And all in the name of creating an unrealistic Utopia where criticism, directness, and honesty are all too often avoided to protect poor decisions, poor play, or just plain mistakes.
And why?
