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Jan 15, 2025 | 
cbc.ca | Neil Davidson
Soccer·NewToronto FC formally introduced Robin Fraser as its 15th head coach Wednesday, hoping the former TFC assistant coach can lead the club back to its former glory.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
cbc.ca | Neil Davidson
Soccer·NewAFC Toronto can look forward to a commanding presence in goal in the form of six-foot-one Sofia Manner. who arrives via transfer from the National Women's Soccer League champion Orlando Pride.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
cbc.ca | Neil Davidson
SoccerAFC Toronto has added experience to its backline in the form of veteran South Korean international Hong Hye-ji. The 28-year-old centre back has significant national team appearances including World CupsNeil Davidson · The Canadian Press · Posted: Jan 13, 2025 9:29 AM EST | Last Updated: 7 minutes agoSouth Korea's defender Hong Hye-Ji (left) pictured on July 30, 2023, joins the Northern Super League from South Korean powerhouse Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels WFC.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
cbc.ca | Neil Davidson
NewCanada Soccer has settled on former San Diego Wave coach Casey Stoney as the new coach of its women's team, according to multiple reports. The sixth-ranked Canadian women have been without a permanent coach since Bev Priestman was sent home during the Paris Olympics due to the drone-spying scandal.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
cbc.ca | Neil Davidson
RugbyThe Canadian women have been drawn in Pool B alongside Britain, Fiji and the U.S. at the HSBC SVNS Perth in Australia later this month. The Perth event, the third round of the seven-stop rugby sevens season, runs Jan. 24-26 at HBF Park.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
cbc.ca | Neil Davidson
Rugby·NewIt's a big year for the Canadian women's rugby team, with the World Cup set to kick off in August in England. Canada coach Kevin Rouet hopes it will be a historic one. Tournament runs from Aug. 22 to Sept. 27 at 8 venues; Canada ranked No. 2 in worldIt's a big year for the Canadian women's rugby team, with the World Cup set to kick off in August in England. Canada coach Kevin Rouet hopes it will be a historic one.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
cbc.ca | Neil Davidson
Soccer·NewA FIFA economic impact assessment estimates the 2026 FIFA World Cup will contribute up to $3.8 billion in "positive economic output" for Canada as a host nation. Assessment pegs cost for 13 matches to be staged in Canada at $1.9 billionNeil Davidson · The Canadian Press · Posted: Dec 10, 2024 12:21 PM EST | Last Updated: 4 minutes agoVancouver's BC Place, which will play host to World Cup games in 2026.
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
cbc.ca | Neil Davidson
Soccer·NewJohn Herdman's decision to step down as Toronto FC coach is an "unfortunate situation," says club captain Jonathan Osorio. Herdman resigned Nov.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
cbc.ca | Neil Davidson
Soccer·New With a multi-year, multimillion-dollar partnership announced Wednesday, Canadian Tire will support players as they settle into their new environments with "funding and resources." Canadian Tire offer 'funding and resources' for players settling into new environments Neil Davidson · The Canadian Press · Posted: Dec 04, 2024 2:34 PM EST | Last Updated: 5 minutes ago Vancouver Rise sporting director Stephanie Labbé participated in a NSL panel discussion on Wednesday, where a new...
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
cbc.ca | Neil Davidson
Soccer·NewNorthern Super League and team officials kick off two days of meetings Wednesday in Toronto. The Toronto gathering marks the first time that team owners, presidents and sporting directors have come together in advance of the April kickoff of the six-team circuit.
