Category: Soccer

Brilliant De Brienne Has Valour and York Splitting the Points

Brilliant De Brienne Has Valour and York Splitting the Points

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

Soumaoro Steps Up in The Biggest Moment to Win York The Derby

Soumaoro Steps Up in The Biggest Moment to Win York The Derby

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

Forged Under Pressure: What Makes a CPL Rivalry?

Forged Under Pressure: What Makes a CPL Rivalry?

Kevin Anderson I have written a lot about "The Rivalry" for 13th Man Sports. The first unforced and meaningful rivalry in CPL history. The brawling, Spring and Fall-ing animosity that is Forge/Cavalry. But recently with two Ontario “rivalry” games back-to-back for Forge, some other teams have started to claim rivalry with the league’s most storied … Continue reading Forged Under Pressure: What Makes a CPL Rivalry?

“A Great Professional Performance”: York Claws its Way to a Big Victory

“A Great Professional Performance”: York Claws its Way to a Big Victory

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

Vaughn Azzuri Stays Red-Hot in Matching Temperatures

Vaughn Azzuri Stays Red-Hot in Matching Temperatures

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

Taking Initiative: All Winners Aren’t Always on the Pitch

Taking Initiative: All Winners Aren’t Always on the Pitch

Look. Being a fan of the most successful team in CanPL history is probably a blast. I can't say because I am here as an unbiased professional (Just kidding, it totally is). But there is so much more to the professional soccer community in Canada right now. So here is my attempt to to highlight … Continue reading Taking Initiative: All Winners Aren’t Always on the Pitch

Pacific Sends York to the basement in a Rout

Pacific Sends York to the basement in a Rout

There was obvious frustration in York United's camp following a 4-1 loss to Pacific FC on Vancouver Island. With the temperatures soaring over 20 degrees celcius at the stadium and a listless performance on the pitch, the boys in blue and green have nowhere to regroup and seemingly no direction in sight. Were there positives … Continue reading Pacific Sends York to the basement in a Rout

‘Caps conquer the Occasion, York Bows Out

‘Caps conquer the Occasion, York Bows Out

York United certainly won't make excuses for itself after a 4-1 loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps in a Canadian Championship quarterfinal, but if it had to, there would be options aplenty. While York was not as short-stringed as they were in this fixture last year, barely putting the puzzle pieces together just to field an … Continue reading ‘Caps conquer the Occasion, York Bows Out

Steel Your Nerves in the Hammer: Forge’s PK Curse is Broken

Steel Your Nerves in the Hammer: Forge’s PK Curse is Broken

Watching warm-ups before the game, both sides looked the same. Loose and confident. But the reality set in when you peeked a little closer, the picture came into focus. Ottawa has struggled to start the season. And seems to be getting worse. With draws against Wanderers and Valour followed up by a loss to an … Continue reading Steel Your Nerves in the Hammer: Forge’s PK Curse is Broken