3 Takeaways as Canada Defeat Trinidad 2-0, Qualify for Copa America By: Adam Iannetta It wasn’t straightforward, but Canada got the job done. Trinidad and Tobago, ranked 96th in the world coming into the game, were supposed to be no match for a Canadian attack that featured the firepower of Alphonso Davies, Jonathan David, Cyle Larin, and Tajon Buchanan. But for many Trinidad players, it was the biggest game of their careers. They certainly showed that, frustrating the Canadians in the first half. Chances were limited and the Canadians couldn’t find their rhythm. That changed when Cycle Larin opened the […]

How Xabi Alonso and Simone Inzaghi are Changing the Perception of a Back 3 By Adam Iannetta When a coach utilizes a back 3, many believe that the team is setting up to be pragmatic and defensive. However, a back 3 is not just a formation that can be beneficial to teams that wish to sit in a low block and absorb pressure. Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen are undefeated and top of the Bundesliga, with a 10-point gap between themselves and juggernauts Bayern Munich. They have averaged 62.2% possession in the Bundesliga this season, more than any other German top-flight […]

How Do Canada’s MLS Team’s Stack Up Going Into The 2024 Season? By Adam Iannetta Toronto FC John Herdman is at the wheel and Richie Laryea is back, but apart from that, one struggles to find positivity surrounding TFC going into the 2024 season. With the Italian contingent taking up a large portion of the salary cap, TFC does not have much wiggle room. This resulted in an underwhelming offseason, where the Reds failed to add high-quality players. TFC lacks depth in many areas and remains without a goal-scoring striker. Toronto’s most notable signing was Deybi Flores, a defensive midfielder […]