Tag: CPL
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
Another season is upon which means another in-depth look at how biased the Match of the Week (MOTW) is for/against certain teams. The league's favourite team Forge, yet again leads the league in appearances with a grand total of nine. What is surprising is who comes in second place for most appearances. Both Halifax Wanderers … Continue reading Match of the Week Biases Yet Again
Redeeming yourself from a crucial mistake in sports can be difficult. Especially in the context of the early part of York United’s season. After three matches in just six days to a full week’s break, there was no way to instantly turn the chapter. So Molham Babouli, whose lapse in concentration sent York to their … Continue reading Mo Babouli: How has York’s star man performed this season?
