Last Word On Soccer

Atletico Ottawa has confirmed the signing of Canadian Jean-Aniel Assi on loan from MLS side CF Montreal. Assi will be a familiar name to CPL fans as the forward spent last season on loan at Cavalry FC. According to CF Montreal’s press release, the club can recall Assi at any point during his loan. Additionally, Assi has signed a new contract with Montreal that has added an … [Read more...] about Atletico Ottawa sign CF Montreal prospect on loan

PREVIEW- The Canada Women’s National Team participates tomorrow in their first match of the SheBelieves Cup against the United States, but much of the attention surrounds the fierce tension between the team and its federation in Canada Soccer. With many of the Canadian players willing to play in the Cup after previously wanting to strike, many will look with curious eyes at how … [Read more...] about CanWNT SheBelieves Cup Preview: Spirited Amongst Tensions

Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, we do a proper 2023 Colorado Rapids season preview by asking XI questions that will define this year for the Burgundy Boys. Also, we’ve got some updates from preseason in Orlando. Matt’s seen the new secondary kit. We talk about it, to an extent. Holding The High Line Podcast: 2023 Colorado Rapids Season … [Read more...] about Holding The High Line Podcast: 2023 Colorado Rapids Season Preview

PREVIEW – The 2023 Toronto FC season is all about making the MLS Cup Playoffs. They have not made the MLS Cup playoffs and hosted an MLS playoff game since 2020. A big reason for that has been their defence, but there are also other factors in play. 2023 Toronto FC: Cautious Optimism After the Signing of Sean Johnson Players In: Hugo Mbongue, Tomas Romero, Victor Vazquez, Matt … [Read more...] about 2023 Toronto FC Season: Cautious Optimism

NEWS – At about mid-day today, the Canadian Women’s National Team dropped a bomb on Canadian soccer. In a joint statement by all the players, they outlined their frustration and dismay at Canada Soccer and their management of funding for the national team program. With cuts to training camps, and no home games in Canada before the Women’s World Cup, there is a lot of … [Read more...] about Canada Women’s National Team Controversy Unpacked