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Reflections on Canada’s Group Stage Games at the FIFA World Cup

Canada opened its account in Qatar with a memorable performance against group favourites Belgium, a match marred by two costly errors, a missed penalty and a goal conceded in transition, denying John Herdman’s men a better fate, which most observers agreed they deserved. But in restrospect, that opening match may have left us all withContinue reading “Reflections on Canada’s Group Stage Games at the FIFA World Cup”

Canada at the FIFA World Cup

GAME 1: VS BELGIUM *From a purely tactical perspective, Canada’s opening match at the FIFA World Cup did not disappoint. Herdman’s squad started on the front foot and played positive, direct football from the outset. Belgium had difficulty breaking Canada’s effective high press, something even Kevin de Bruyne admitted to in post game remarks. *ThoughContinue reading “Canada at the FIFA World Cup”

Presidential Projections

It’s not often that members of the media have an opportunity to engage with an official in Canadian soccer, let alone the top official, but last Wednesday, November 9, I was allowed the opportunity by the National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada (NSCAC) to speak to Dr Nick Bontis, the President of Canada Soccer, whoContinue reading “Presidential Projections”

Managing the Media: The Path from Message Delivery to Mass Appeal

As a media consultant, I take great pride in the knowledge that my work will reach a number of media members who, firstly, take the time to respond to a communique’ and, secondly, take a genuine interest in the subject matter and seek out more information. To cite a recent example, in September I issuedContinue reading “Managing the Media: The Path from Message Delivery to Mass Appeal”

My Cover Story for Panoram Italia

I’m delighted to reveal that my article, featuring former members of Canada’s national men’s soccer teams sharing their thoughts on the current World Cup-bound squad, was selected as the cover story for the Fall 2022 issue of Panoram Italia, the nationally distributed, trilingual, lifestyle magazine. The playful cover photo features former Canada and long timeContinue reading “My Cover Story for Panoram Italia”

Proud to be Part of OneSoccer’s Commitment to the Game in Canada

It was a pleasure to have contributed play-by-play commentary on Canadian Premier League (CPL) and Canadian Championship matches for OneSoccer once again during the 2022 season.  The CPL continues to be an entertaining product and provides opportunities for Canadian players, coaches and officials to be showcased in a top domestic league. As evidenced by theContinue reading “Proud to be Part of OneSoccer’s Commitment to the Game in Canada”

A Celebration of Sport on Film

I was very honoured to have participated in one of the much-anticipated Toronto screenings during the 2022 edition of the Greek International Film Festival Tour of Canada earlier this month. The documentary film “King Otto”, produced and directed by Christopher Andre Marks, recounts the unlikely triumph of the Greek National Soccer Team at Euro 2004.Continue reading “A Celebration of Sport on Film”

A Conversation with Canadian Soccer Heroes

It was a privilege and an absolute thrill to host a recent online Webinar for the National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada (NSCAC) featuring special guests like former Canadian National Men’s Soccer Team players David Edgar and Issey Nakajima-Farran, along with former assistant coach Antonio Floro. During the 70-minute webinar, we reminisced about the three-yearContinue reading “A Conversation with Canadian Soccer Heroes”

CAFE: A Return to Hosting Live Events!

For over two years the pandemic restricted event promoters from staging live in-person events. As a result, event hosts or emcees like myself were not required or were limited to hosting only virtual events.  That has changed in the summer of 2022 as many established live events have resumed after a forced hiatus and newContinue reading “CAFE: A Return to Hosting Live Events!”