Sean Maslin

Three Hopes, One Fear: Japan at the 2018 World Cup

There was once a time when Japan qualifying for the World Cup wasn't exactly a given. Twenty years ago to…

7 years ago

Some quick thoughts on the World Cup draw

    For all of the talk leading into Friday's draw about who wasn’t in this year’s tournament (Chile, Italy,…

8 years ago

Gallery: Canada 2-Jamaica 0

Canada's boys of summer have struck again. After a promising campaign in the CONCACAF Gold Cup Canada's Men's National Team followed…

8 years ago

Gallery: Simon Fraser University 2- University of British Columbia 0

Pre-season matches are never easy in and of themselves. But pre-season road matches can even be more difficult. Whether it…

8 years ago

Editorial: On Wayne Rooney and ‘missed opportunities’

Wayne Rooney retired from international football this week. Lost amongst the clang and clatter of Neymar-gate, the Hudson River Derby,…

8 years ago

Newcastle United return to the Premier League with drama and uncertainty

Returning to the Premier League should bring joy and happiness to those that flock to St. James' Park. It is…

8 years ago

Finding meaning in the International Champions Cup

It is just a friendly. That is what I kept telling myself as I approached matchtime yesterday en route to…

8 years ago

2017 Gold Cup Semifinal Gallery: Jamaica 1-Mexico 0

Oh what a difference two years makes. Around this time in 2015 Jamaica were on the cusp of a shock…

8 years ago

International Champions Cup Gallery: Real Madrid versus Manchester United

There's nothing better than getting one up on your old boss. On Sunday in Santa Clara, California Jose Mourinho did…

8 years ago

Gallery double feature: Canada 0-Honduras 0 and Costa Rica 3- French Guiana 0

On Friday Group A if the FIFA CONCACAF Gold Cup was decided. And yes there was even a Florent Malouda…

8 years ago

Gallery: Canada 4- French Guiana 2

Alphonso Davies may have just earned his citizenship last month but he has already won over the hearts and minds…

8 years ago

The CONCACAF Cookbook: Carne Asada (Mexico)

You ever noticed how when you tell someone what you are making that dinner they give you that nod back…

8 years ago

Russia opens FIFA Confederations Cup with win over New Zealand

No one wants to do poorly at their job while the boss is watching. With the world and President Vladimir…

8 years ago

Is Cristiano Ronaldo underrated?

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to win his third FIFA Ballon D’Or. So why is this achievement going through with little…

9 years ago

Murray’s magic keeps Brighton neap top

When Glenn Murray came to Brighton and Hove Albion during the summer transfer window the hope was that he could…

9 years ago

Bob Bradley and the great unknown at Swansea City

An American manager has finally broken through in the English Premier League. After years of speculation, rumors, and a ton…

9 years ago

Hope, disappointment loom over Euro, Copa America weekend

This was supposed to be the weekend of soccer. With the European Championship kicking off and the Copa America Centenario…

9 years ago