Author: Thomas Hewitt
There was never going to be an easy part of the latest run of matches for York United. Especially on Saturday afternoon, a 2-1 loss to Cavalry FC. Visiting the Calgarians for the first time this season, York worked hard and often looked like the better side, but couldn't finish off the match. Once a … Continue reading York United Miss Out On More Points But Impress Again
YORK LIONS STADIUM, TORONTO - York United overcame depletion, being down and drained, as well as a thin roster to dig deep and earn a 2-2 draw with the Halifax Wanderers on Wednesday evening. Well, maybe they didn't even have to demand plenty from themselves to get the result they did. This York team does … Continue reading Not Everything Went to Plan, but York Adapted and Escaped With a Point
Maybe thankfully for fans of the Canadian Men's National Team, the second edition of the Concacaf Nations League Finals is in the books. With the United States crowned champions again, running rampant over both Mexico and Canada, it is safe to say they are the ones who've reached a new plateau. But what about Canada? … Continue reading Canada in Las Vegas: 5 Thoughts on a Telling Trip to the Nations League Finals
Sunday afternoon's clash between York United and Pacific FC was stuck in a deadlock for the longest time. Both sides exchanged chances until Pacific finally found a breakthrough coutesy of a Sean Young header. Thus, York narrowly missed out on continuing their winning streak. Which is probably why Tass Mourdoukoutas was unhappy about the result. … Continue reading York surrenders streak; makes way for more Pacific dominance
YORK LIONS STADIUM, TORONTO - With the world weighing on his shoulders, Osaze De Rosario put a dry spell onto the rear-view mirror. Elated, he and his teammates rushed to the bench to celebrate what ended up as the winning goal for York United in a 2-1 victory over Atletico Ottawa. De Rosario finally looks … Continue reading Pride of York: De Rosario’s Late Winner Keeps the Streak Going
A muggy, hot day in Winnipeg with the potential of thunderstorms coming certainly made the circumstances strange in York's third match in the past week. The humidity and temperature had shortened some players' fuses and energy levels as the match came to its conclusion as a 1-1, well-fought draw. The ambition from both sides wasn't … Continue reading Brilliant De Brienne Has Valour and York Splitting the Points
Moments of magic should always come at times that deserve it. Occasions when there is truly something at stake, something that ignites an emotional drive to get it. We should've known something along these lines would happen: this rivalry has only once ended in a stalemate, which was the Canadian Premier League's premiere. For whatever … Continue reading Soumaoro Steps Up in The Biggest Moment to Win York The Derby
YORK LIONS STADIUM, TORONTO - It wasn't a pretty win for York United in any sense of the word. However, when push comes to shove, and it certainly did on Sunday evening's gritty 1-0 win for the Nine Stripes, they must take these wins. A slow start to the season plagued by injuries is quickly … Continue reading “A Great Professional Performance”: York Claws its Way to a Big Victory
YORK LIONS STADIUM, TORONTO - Aside from water breaks in the 25th and 70th minute, there was no liquid associated with Vaughn Azzuri on a scorching day in North Toronto. That is due to a dominant performance where the champions hardly broke a sweat. As they cruised to a 2-0 victory over city rivals Woodbridge … Continue reading Vaughn Azzuri Stays Red-Hot in Matching Temperatures
It was a week of regrouping and discussions amongst the York United camp. It had been a rough couple of weeks for the blue and green, not made easier by making the cross-Canada trek from Vancouver Island to Halifax to play the Wanderers. But a week in the Maritimes full of intense preparation put the … Continue reading York has a kitchen party in Halifax
