By Aldwyn McGill USA won the FIFA Women’s World Cup after defeating Netherlands 2-0 at Lyon Stadium in France. The victory witnessed by a crowd of 57,000 also strengthened the US women’s position on pay equity with the US Soccer Association. The final was part of Sunday’s soccer treat that showcased three championship finals and […]
By Darnel Harris York9 FC took full advantage of good weather and dominant play to notch their first ever win in the Canadian Premier League with a 1 – 0 victory against Pacific FC, from Victoria, British Columbia. Pacific FC had early opportunities to control the game but wasted their chances. York9’s Luca Gasparotto defended […]
Germany faces Argentina for World Cup By Aldwyn McGill SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – With Germany waiting in the wings for Argentina, winner of yesterday’s semi-final match with Netherlands, I certainly hope that the technical staff of the these two semi-finalists have plenty of footage of Germany dismantling Brazil so we can watch a competitive final […]
Three giants humbled at FIFA By Aldwyn McGill MANAUS BRAZIL – The mighty have fallen at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Spain, Italy and England have been sent packing from the tournament after the group stage as the matchups get tougher and the games more meaningful. With 12 teams already assured of their spots in […]
World Cup: Although Brazil’s team has many black stars, the fans in the stands are whiter than Norway. Note from BW of Brazil: So by now everyone knows that the long anticipated 2014 World Cup in Brazil has begun with the host team opening with a convincing 3-1 victory over Croatia in the Itaquerão stadium […]