• The Canadian Press

    Canada women down Jamaica 2-0 to take lead into second leg of Olympic qualifier

    KINGSTON, Jamaica — Goals by Nichelle Prince and Adriana Leon gave Olympic champion Canada a 2-0 win over Jamaica on Friday in the opening game of a two-legged Olympic qualifier. The Canadian women had the upper hand for most of the evening and had chances to add to the lead after Prince opened the scoring in the 18th minute. Leon made it 2-0 in stoppage time, celebrating her 100th cap by flicking in a Gabby Carle feed for her 30th career goal as Jamaica pressed for an equalizer. The clean sheet

  • The Canadian Press

    MATCHDAY: Struggling Man United visits Burnley in EPL; Barcelona hosts Celta Vigo

    A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Saturday: ENGLAND Erik ten Hag quickly needs to turn Manchester United's form around. Wednesday's loss against Bayern Munich in the Champions League was a third straight defeat for his team and its fourth already this season. United is back in Premier League action on Saturday when it travels to Burnley. Former Man City captain and now Burnley manager Vincent Kompany would love to get a statement win against United. Everton is also in need of a mo

  • The Canadian Press

    Toronto FC talks of need to stay professional as dismal MLS season nears an end

    As Toronto FC's Titanic-like 2023 season nears an end, the talk is of professionalism. Languishing in 15th and last place in the Eastern Conference and escaping the MLS basement only on goal difference from Colorado (minus-21 compared to the Rapids' minus-23 although Colorado has a game in hand), Toronto (4-15-10) is playing for pride and — in some cases — jobs. "We spoke (Thursday) about going out and being professional," said interim coach Terry Dunfield. "I think it's a fine balance," he adde