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Edmonton Journal
4 days ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Despite Trump-FIFA spat, slim chance Edmonton gets back into World Cup
Article content Article content More than a decade ago, the Canadian Soccer Association, now simply known as Canada Soccer, announced its intention to host the 2026 World Cup. And, Canadian officials were adamant about going alone and competing against potential bids from the United States and Canada. Article content 'It's a single bid. At this moment,' said Peter Montopoli, who was the Canadian Soccer Association's general secretary at the time. 'It's Canada. The Canadian Soccer Association that will be bidding and we will continue along that line.' Article content But something changed before the official bid books could be sent off to FIFA's headquarters in Switzerland. The governing body announced that it would swell the number of teams in the 2026 World Cup to 48, up from 36. And Canada simply didn't have enough international-class stadiums to host a 48-team tournament. So, the Canadians went with the 'if you can't beat 'em, join 'em' approach, and The United Bid was born. Article content Article content Ironically, when the bid was presented in Switzerland, Canadian soccer officials pushed forward wunderkind Edmonton's Alphonso Davies as its poster boy. And when he spoke, he didn't speak of a dream to play a World Cup game in Toronto or Vancouver. He talked about playing a World Cup match at Commonwealth Stadium. Article content 'When I was five years old, a country called Canada welcomed us in, and the boys on the football team made me feel at home,' Davies told the FIFA congress in Moscow in 2018, just hours before the vote on hosting duties for the 2026 World Cup were held. 'Today, I (am) 17 years old and I play for the men's national team and I'm a proud Canadian citizen. And my dream is to someday compete in the World Cup, maybe even in my hometown of Edmonton.' Article content In 2022, when Edmonton wasn't selected, Davies had this to say: 'It's a little bit disappointing, but, at the end of the day, I'm just grateful we can be in the running… It's a bummer, but we know we have a job to do.' Article content
Calgary Herald
4 days ago
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
Despite Trump-FIFA spat, slim chance Edmonton gets back into World Cup
Article content Article content More than a decade ago, the Canadian Soccer Association, now simply known as Canada Soccer, announced its intention to host the 2026 World Cup. And, Canadian officials were adamant about going alone and competing against potential bids from the United States and Canada. Article content 'It's a single bid. At this moment,' said Peter Montopoli, who was the Canadian Soccer Association's general secretary at the time. 'It's Canada. The Canadian Soccer Association that will be bidding and we will continue along that line.' Article content But something changed before the official bid books could be sent off to FIFA's headquarters in Switzerland. The governing body announced that it would swell the number of teams in the 2026 World Cup to 48, up from 36. And Canada simply didn't have enough international-class stadiums to host a 48-team tournament. So, the Canadians went with the 'if you can't beat 'em, join 'em' approach, and The United Bid was born. Article content Article content Ironically, when the bid was presented in Switzerland, Canadian soccer officials pushed forward wunderkind Edmonton's Alphonso Davies as its poster boy. And when he spoke, he didn't speak of a dream to play a World Cup game in Toronto or Vancouver. He talked about playing a World Cup match at Commonwealth Stadium. Article content 'When I was five years old, a country called Canada welcomed us in, and the boys on the football team made me feel at home,' Davies told the FIFA congress in Moscow in 2018, just hours before the vote on hosting duties for the 2026 World Cup were held. 'Today, I (am) 17 years old and I play for the men's national team and I'm a proud Canadian citizen. And my dream is to someday compete in the World Cup, maybe even in my hometown of Edmonton.' Article content In 2022, when Edmonton wasn't selected, Davies had this to say: 'It's a little bit disappointing, but, at the end of the day, I'm just grateful we can be in the running… It's a bummer, but we know we have a job to do.'
Edmonton Journal
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Canada Soccer preparing response to CONCACAF over disciplinary probe
Article content Canada Soccer says it is preparing its response to CONCACAF over an alleged incident involving suspended coach Jesse Marsch at Canada's 6-0 Gold Cup win over Honduras on Tuesday in Vancouver. CONCACAF said it has initiated disciplinary proceedings 'to investigate the Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) and its head coach, Jesse Marsch, for incidents that occurred during the 2025 Gold Cup match between Canada and Honduras on June 17, 2025.
Reuters
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Canada coach Jesse Marsch under investigation by CONCACAF
June 19 - The Canadian Soccer Association and head coach Jesse Marsch are under investigation by CONCACAF over claims of rules violations and the use of offensive language during Canada's 6-0 Gold Cup win over Honduras on Tuesday. Marsch wasn't even on the sidelines for the game since he was serving a two-game suspension for receiving a red card in Canada's third-place game of the Nations League finals against the United States in March. "The Disciplinary Committee will review all available evidence, including official reports detailing that the CSA and its head coach disregarded regulations applicable to suspended match officials and used offensive language toward CONCACAF match officials," CONCACAF said it a statement Thursday. Marsch claimed in March that Canada has long been treated with "disrespect" by CONCACAF match officials. Marsch, 51, is a native of Wisconsin, who played more than 300 games in MLS with D.C. United, the Chicago Fire and Chivas USA. He was a head coach with the Montreal Impact and New York Red Bulls before heading to Europe, where he has coached at Red Bull Salzburg (Austria), RB Leipzig (Germany) and Leeds United (England). --Field Level Media
Fox Sports
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Canada's Jesse Marsch under investigation for Gold Cup rules violations
Concacaf has opened a disciplinary investigation into Canada head coach Jesse Marsch following claims of rules violations and using offensive language during Tuesday's 6–0 win over Honduras at the Gold Cup. The probe comes as Marsch is already serving a two‑game suspension for misconduct during a Nations League match against the U.S. in March, where he was ejected and later fined after refusing to leave the touchline and berating officials. Concacaf's Disciplinary Committee said Wednesday it is reviewing evidence that the Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) and Marsch "disregarded regulations applicable to suspended match officials and used offensive language toward Concacaf match officials" during the Honduras game. Concacaf has cautioned both Marsch and Canada that further violations "could result in more severe sanctions." Check out the top moments from this match between Canada and Honduras Marsch was not present on the sideline at BC Place in Vancouver due to his continued suspension, watching the game from a suite at the stadium. Assistant coach Mauro Biello managed the team in the win. Despite Marsch not on the sideline, Canada produced a dominating performance despite missing stars like Alphonso Davies and Stephen Eustáquio. Niko Sigur opened the scoring in the 27th minute, and Tani Oluwaseyi made it 2–0 before halftime. Tajon Buchanan tallied a brace, while Promise David and Nathan Saliba – the latter scoring his first international goal – completed the rout. With the win, Canada sits atop Group B and will play Curaçao on June 21 in Houston. Their final group game against El Salvador follows on June 24. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Get more from Gold Cup Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
