Author: Thomas Hewitt
YORK LIONS STADIUM, TORONTO - The Halifax Wanderers often do something wrong when they're on the road, something fatal when there aren't over 6000 fans behind them. But on Sunday afternoon at York Lions Stadium, they put in a perfect performance, from top to bottom. A 2-0 win is gratification for hard work put in … Continue reading Morelli and Halifax Earn a Massive Victory Against York
It didn't take long for everything to be thrown out the window. Plans written off, hopes put down the drain. As Katie McCabe curled in a goal from the corner flag in just the fourth minute, the fastest goal of this World Cup, the wheels were falling off. But Canada couldn't lose hope. Immediately after … Continue reading Canada rebounds strongly against Ireland
The last time York United travelled to Winnipeg, the conditions were more than unideal with outright brutal heat and humidity. This time around, even without suppressing conditions, it was as if something was chaining York down, even though they won 2-1 over Valour FC. There were, to put it briefly, a few miscommunications and lapses … Continue reading York Takes the Win From Winnipeg, but it was Certainly a “Weird One”
The champions of Europe, England, came into the 2023 Women's World Cup as one of the favourites. Their stock was high, and even despite devastating injuries to star Beth Mead and captain Leah Williamson, the Lionesses were still perennial contenders. It only took one match for Sarina Wiegman's squad to leave that pack in the … Continue reading Lionesses Scrape Past Impressive Haiti
Canadians have become all too familiar with the sinking feeling of watching a football get hit from the spot, and whether the shot isn't well-placed or the goalkeeper guesses right, despair settles over every supporter watching. But these emotions are regularly triggered by the men's national team. Whether it was Alphonso Davies in Qatar or … Continue reading Canada Just Can’t Put it All Together in a Stalemate with Nigeria
It had been mere minutes before the kickoff of the opening game of the 2023 Women's World Cup in which an incredible opening ceremony was held, steeped in Māori culture, including a welcoming dance. The intent was peace and friendliness obviously, but once the match got underway, it was clear that the Football Ferns of … Continue reading Aotearoa New Zealand make history with an epic win to open the 2023 World Cup
Since the Summer of 2012, when the Canadian Women's National Team first truly broke into the international spotlight, claiming the bronze medal in London; they have been recognized as a global power in women's football. Ranked inside the top ten for the longest of times, Canada has come leaps and bounds since those matches in … Continue reading The Path to Glory: Who Are Canada’s World Cup Opponents?
YORK LIONS STADIUM, TORONTO - It was another case of steps in the right direction for York United on Friday night, in which they played out to a nil-nil draw with league-leaders Pacific FC. Despite being over halfway into the 2023 Canadian Premier League campaign, the Nine Stripes continue to make important strides. The fact … Continue reading York and Pacific exchange chances, but defences hold strong
YORK LIONS STADIUM, TORONTO - Backed by a boisterous Barton Battalion, Forge FC got back to big-time winning ways by destroying York United 4-0 on the road. A hat trick from the Canadian Premier League's all-time leading scorer, Terran Campbell, set them up for a big win. Tristan Borges added another that took a deflection … Continue reading Forge Picks York Apart in a Derby Demolition
There is truly never a dull moment in the world of York United. Since the season began, they've encountered incredible highs and lows, transferred players in and out, and experienced some serious schedule congestion (yet fought through it incredibly well). Sitting at second in the Canadian Premier League table - albeit only one point ahead … Continue reading The York United 2023 Mid-Season Recap Spectacular
