OSATv TouchLine With Daniel Mendez — Milltown FC Keeper

VAUGHAN, ON – Anthony Totera’s guest on this week’s TouchLine: Daniel Mendez – Goal-Keeper for the CSL’s newly-minted Milltown FC, on his road to the professional level via clubs in North York, Richmond Hill, Unionville-Milliken and Woodbridge, why he chose to become a goal-keeper, his memories playing in an international youth tournament final at Wembley more »

For Children In Sports, A Breaking Point

By JANE E. BRODYClick for New York Times article I’d be the last person to discourage children from playing sports. Indeed, I wish many more would move away from their computers, put down their iPods and cell phones and devote more time and energy to physical activities. But for many children and adolescents, the problem more »

Canada Concludes South American Trip With Draw Against Venezuela

Mérida, Venezuela — Canada’s men’s national team scored a last-minute goal to come away with a 1:1 draw against Venezuela. Substitute Gavin McCallum scored the tying goal in the 92nd minute at Estadio Olimpico Metropolitano de Mérida, a first for McCallum in his international debut. McCallum’s goal came on a header off an Issey Nakajima-Farran more »

The Soccer Hall of Fame’s 11th Class To Be Inducted June 5th

VAUGHAN, ON –  The Soccer Hall of Fame will induct its 11th class on the evening of Saturday June 5th, at the Liberty Grand in Toronto.  The 2010 induction class includes the following people and teams: Players Silvana Burtini – 38 goals for Canada Gordie Ion – Member of Canada’s first Men’s World Cup Team more »

Ontario Cup Kicks Off This May 29-30th Weekend

VAUGHAN, ON –  The 2010 outdoor season is upon us and leagues around the province have already kicked off. This May 29-30th weekend will see the Ontario Cup kick into gear as well. The Ontario Cup is the largest provincial sporting competition of its kind in Canada, with over 600 teams across the province entering more »

The Late Peter Zezel To Receive First-Ever “Brian Budd Award”

VAUGHAN, ON –  The Soccer Hall of Fame’s 2010 Class will be inducted on Saturday June 5th, marking the Hall’s 11th induction class. This year’s banquet will include the first-ever recipient of the Brian Budd Award intended to recognize those who have excelled both in soccer and in another endeavour but who might not otherwise more »

Canada Confirms Roster For Norway Match

Ontario represented byBonnick, Booth, Filigno, Julien, LangMarton, McCalla, McCarthy, Matheson, Moscato    OTTAWA, ON — Canada’s women’s national team has confirmed its roster for the upcoming international friendly match in Hamar, Norway. Coach Carolina Morace has selected 27 players that will travel with the team this 28 May in advance of the 3 June match. The more »

HEAT ALERT — Avoiding and Preventing Heat Related Injuries When Playing Soccer

Proper Hydration to AVOID AND PREVENT HEAT RELATED INJURIES WHEN PLAYING SOCCER There are some simple guidelines which have been prepared by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) when it comes to running activities in a hot and/or humid environment. The goal in participating in hot weather is to avoid fluid loss from the more »

Onstad Sets National Record For Goalkeepers

OTTAWA, ON — Canada’s Pat Onstad has established a new national record for appearances by a goalkeeper. The 23-year veteran has made his 57th appearance with the national team today, breaking the record he shared with former national goalkeeper Craig Forrest. Onstad set the record in Canada’s historic match against Argentina. Onstad was the starting more »

Canada Plays Historic Match Against Argentina

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Canada’s men’s national team lost to Argentina May 24th in an international friendly match in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The two-time FIFA World Cup champion dominated en route to a 5:0 victory in its send-off match before the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™. Maximiliano Rodríguez (twice), Ángel Di María, Carlos Tévez more »