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Three Ways Major League Soccer and Toronto FC can Capitalize on their Recent Success to Improve the Performance of the United States and Canadian Men’s National Teams – Part 1

On Saturday, December 9th, in front of a packed crowd at BMO Field, Toronto FC defeated the Seattle Sounders 2-0 to win the 2017 MLS Cup.   Their win was decisive; they dominated the possession, defended well, controlled the rhythm of the game, created more scoring opportunities and capitalized on enough of them to ensure victory. [...]

By | December 18th, 2017|For Coaches, Matches|0 Comments

3 Reasons Why Italy Failed to Qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup; And What We Can Learn From Their Mistakes – Soccer Fitness Gols Video Blog #61: 11/26/2017

Hi Everyone, In this edition of the Soccer Fitness Gols Video Blog, I discuss the Italian Men's National Team's recent failure to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, following their 1-0 defeat in a 2-leg Play-Off with Sweden. All three of the reasons I've provided as to why I feel Italy failed to qualify [...]

By | November 25th, 2017|For Coaches, For Parents, Matches|0 Comments

Why Giovinco, Altidore and Co. Were WRONG – Soccer Fitness Gols Video Blog #60: 11/19/2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9ZxEWWRP-0&t=137s Hi Everyone, In this edition of the Soccer Fitness Gols Video Blog, I discuss the recent Major League Soccer (MLS) Eastern Conference Semi-Final 2nd Leg Play-Off match between Toronto FC and the New York Red Bulls, which took place on Sunday, November 5th. While Toronto escaped with a 2-1 aggregate victory and thus progressed [...]

By | November 19th, 2017|For Coaches, For Parents, Matches|0 Comments

3 Things Every National Team Needs to STOP Doing to Better Ensure Future World Cup Qualification:

In the past month, Italy (4-time FIFA World Cup champions) Chile (2016 Copa America champions) and the United States (2017 Gold Cup champions) all failed to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.  Each of these three National teams have had a history of regional and international success, and thus the failure of all three [...]

By | November 14th, 2017|For Coaches, For Parents, Matches|2 Comments

Even the BEST Teams Have a Bad Game, So What are YOU Worried About? Soccer Fitness Gols Video Blog #59: 11/12/2017

Hi Everyone, In this edition of the Soccer Fitness Gols Video Blog, I discuss the recent losses suffered by reigning La Liga and UEFA Champions League Champions, Real Madrid, in both their domestic league (to Girona) and Champions League (to Tottenham Hotspur). What is the lesson that can be learned from these rather surprising losses? [...]

By | November 12th, 2017|For Coaches, For Parents, Matches|0 Comments

Coaches – Like to Keep Possession and Press High Up the Pitch? Make Sure You Don't Make This Mistake! Soccer Fitness Gols Video Blog #58: 11/5/2017

Hi Everyone, In this edition of the Soccer Fitness Gols Video Blog, I discuss the recent UEFA Champions League group match between Italy's AS Roma and England's Chelsea. This was an entertaining match which - in  my opinion - Roma should have won due to their ability to keep possession deep into their opponent's half [...]

By | November 5th, 2017|For Coaches, For Parents, Matches|0 Comments

How Canadian College and University Soccer Is STILL Hurting Young Soccer Players – And What Can Be Done to Change It

It’s hard to believe, but I originally wrote a very similar article to the one you are about to read, exactly 2 years ago (in early November, 2015).  Much to my disappointment, since that time nothing has changed in the Ontario and Canadian inter-university soccer competitive schedules. The original article, which was published here on [...]

By | October 30th, 2017|Fitness, For Coaches, Injuries, Matches|0 Comments

How Canadian University Soccer is STILL Hurting Young Soccer Players – Soccer Fitness Gols Video Bog #57: 10/28/2017

Hi Everyone, In this edition of the Soccer Fitness Gols Video Blog, I discuss the congested schedule of the regular season and play-offs in Ontario and Canadian university soccer, and the inherent problems associated with making adult players consistently play more than 1 competitive, 90+ minute match per week. I hope you like it and [...]

By | October 28th, 2017|Fitness, For Coaches, Injuries, Matches|0 Comments

WHY Don't They Talk About Soccer on Canadian TV Networks?? Soccer Fitness Gols Video Blog #56: 10/13/2017

Hi Everyone, In this edition of the Soccer Fitness Gols Video Blog, I discuss the complete scarcity of soccer coverage on all mainstream Canadian television networks, especially TSN and Sportsnet, and why in my opinion, this lack of media attention to soccer in Canada is a problem that hampers the development of Canadian soccer players. [...]

By | October 12th, 2017|For Coaches, For Parents, Matches|2 Comments

Why Carlo Ancelotti Should NOT Have Been Fired by Bayern Munich – Soccer Fitness Gols Video Blog #55: 10/7/2017

Hi Everyone, In this edition of the Soccer Fitness Gols Video Blog, I discuss the recent firing of Bayern Munich manager Carlo Ancelotti, following the team's 3-0 defeat at the hand of Paris Saint-Germain in a UEFA Champions League group match last week. In my opinion, the decision to sack Ancelotti - a 3-time UEFA [...]

By | October 7th, 2017|For Coaches, Matches|0 Comments