Beyond POV-FS – Know Your Enemy: Philadelphia Union – Meeting the Second at Waking the Red

    Preview of this weekend’s match between Toronto FC and Philadelphia Union at BMO Field on Saturday is up over at Waking the Red.

    Check it out.

Beyond POV-FS – MLS Week in Review and Extended Canadian Content at Canadian Soccer News

    The usual pair of posts went up at Canadian Soccer News early this week, reviewing the weekend that was in MLS and digging a little deeper into the Canadian performances contained therein.

    Check them out – MLS Week in Review and Extended CanCon.

POV-FS Out Loud – The Canadian National Team Squad on Anthony Totera’s Red Card

    Anthony was kind enough to have me back on the show last Friday to discuss the inexperienced squad called in for this evening’s friendly against Costa Rica in Edmonton.

    Check it out.

Beyond POV-FS – Know Your Enemy: New England Revolution Series at Waking the Red

    A pair of posts previewing Toronto FC’s upcoming match at Gillette Stadium against the New England Revolution on Saturday is up over at Waking the Red.

    Part One looks at their lineup and recent form; Part Two reviews game film for strengths and weaknesses.

POV-FS Mail It in Friday Video – Herbert Zimmerman & the Miracle of Berne

I’ve been reading up on my German fussball history of late – timely, given this weekend’s big all-German encounter in the UEFA Champions League Final - and so this week’s random video clip is a moment of lore from the Miracle of Berne, Germany’s first World Cup victory back in 1954 against Ferenc Puskas's Mighty Magyars; a goal call to be more precise.

Beyond POV-FS – MLS Week in Review and Extended Canadian Content at Canadian Soccer News

    The pair of weekly posts looking back at the past weekend in MLS went up earlier this week at Canadian Soccer News.

    The first, a general review of the matches and the second looking an in-depth look at the Canadian players who took to the pitch, with Kyle Porter and Will Johnson – the goal-scorers, earning special recognition.

    Check them out – Review and CanCon

Beyond POV-FS – Know Your Enemy: Columbus Crew at Waking the Red

    The first two installments of the Know Your Enemy preview series, focusing on Toronto FC’s upcoming opponent, Columbus Crew, who come to BMO Field on Saturday afternoon, are up over at Waking the Red.

    Part One looks at their lineup and form.

    Part Two goes over game film for strengths and weaknesses, pertaining to goals for and against, as well as a few points of interest.

Beyond POV-FS – MLS Week in Review – Round 11 and Canadian Content at Canadian Soccer News

    A pair of posts are up over at Canadian Soccer News, the weekly review of MLS action and the special, in depth, Canadian section; a particular long one this week.

    Check them out – Review and CanCon.

POV-FS Out Loud – Anthony Totera’s Red Card on NextSportStar.com

    I’ve been fortunate enough to be a guest on Mr. Totera’s show, Red Card, on the NextSportStar network twice over the past week or so, talking Toronto FC, Voyageurs Cup, Montreal Impact, and Canadians in MLS.

    The archived show from last Wednesday - May 1st - can be found here: live from Stade Saputo – completely unaware of what was about to unfold – to talk Voyageur’s Cup, Montreal’s priorities, and Canadians throughout the league.

    And yesterday - May 9th - here: attempting to dissect what ails TFC.

    Give them a listen and be sure to tune in live each week day at 7 pm when Anthony talks to the great and the good of the local, national, and wider soccer scenes.

    Get involved by calling the phone lines, toll free, at: 1(888)999-5880 and follow Anthony and the network on twitter for updates on upcoming guests.

    If I’m not mistaken tonight’s show will discuss grassroots soccer, don’t miss it.

POV-FS Mail It in Friday Video – Alexi Lalas on Fantasy Football League’s Phoenix from the Flames

    Reviving a lost feature – our dive into the glory that is YouTube for random clips from the footballing world.

    As I drifted off to sleep late last night, watching some old Fantasy Footbal League, I stumbled across this gem – Alexi Lalas recreating his goal against England from 9 June, 1993; the US went on to win the match 2-0.

   It was the USA Cup, a now-defunct invitational tournament hosted by the USSF (United States Soccer Federation).   

    The hair, the goatee, brings me back to USA'94; a pivotal moment in my football fandom. Enjoy.

Beyond POV-FS – MLS Canadian Content at Canadian Soccer News

    The second installment of a new weekly feature, recapping the weekend that was for the Canadians in MLS is up over Canadian Soccer News.

    Will Johnson, Nana Attakora, and Russell Teibert take top honours this week.

    Check it out.

Beyond POV-FS – Know Your Enemy: San Jose Earthquakes at Waking the Red

    A pair of posts previewing – alliteration, eh? – Toronto FC's match against the San Jose Earthquakes tonight at Buck Shaw Stadium are up over at Waking the Red.

    Check them out – Part One and Part Two.

Beyond POV-FS – MLS Week in Review – Round 10 at Canadian Soccer News

    Review of this weekend’s MLS action is up over at Canadian Soccer News.

    Check it out.

Beyond POV-FS – Know Your Enemy: Colorado Rapids – Parts One & Two

    Preview of this evening’s match between Toronto FC and Colorado Rapids at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park is up over at Waking the Red.

    Part One looks at their lineup and form, while Part Two goes over game-film in search of strengths and weaknesses.

    Check them out.