nolando Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 On July 4th, someone edited his wikipedia page to state that he, "has recently retired." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Stalteri Normally I don't put much stock in such trivialities (preferring to better spend my quality time researching Canadians playing in the Singapore Cup or the Swedish second division) but this seems pretty likely to me since his name hasn't popped up at all since a May 24th article stating that he was fully fit and ready to play again. http://www.tsn.ca/soccer/story/?id=396743 Surely an intrepid journalist could get official confirmation or denial without much effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPjr Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 i've heard he has been trying to seek out opportunities with club sides in Europe but nothing all that great has come from it. Unlikely he is "officially" retired at this point but unless a good opportunity presents itself, he is equally unlikely to be on anyone's roster as the 2012/2013 season kicks off. However, if he stays fit and some club finds themselves with lots of injuries at right fullback, he'll likely get a few opportunities to provide some experienced cover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 Thanks for following up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkingatlamport Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Stalteri was with the Canadian team today. Looked like it was just moral support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Standard Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Was watching TFC train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tovan1 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 http://www.torontofc.ca/video/2012/09/10/darren-odea-september-10-2012 looks kinda like Paul Stalteri in the background talking to Mariner. What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deschamp86 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 http://instagram.com/p/PZtU6vkp4V/ Clothes seem to match the video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT5 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Saw this earlier today... http://www.teamradio.ca/soccer/paul-stalteri-set-to-decide-on-footballing-future/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcmurph Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I still remember him in Edmonton when we played Mexico in the WC qualifier 2010. Hit the woodwork, worked his ass off and was just great to watch. Here's hoping he can go out the way he wants to and hopefully that will be on a high note. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Is he really that stubborn? I'd love to see him in MLS but it's looking unlikely, maybe he can sign at Regensburg with JDG... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yohan Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Is he really that stubborn? I'd love to see him in MLS but it's looking unlikely, maybe he can sign at Regensburg with JDG... he's 35 and haven't played since June 2011. I remember his comments thumbing down at MLS. Best he just retire quietly because who'd really want to sign Stalteri at his age and injury issues of late? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPjr Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I spoke to Paul a bit on the weekend at an event in Vaughan. He looks to still be in great shape. I think that if he opts to continue playing, it needs to be in a good situation for him and his family. It would be nice for him to finish up his playing career on his terms, rather than because of injury. always was one of my fav MNT players because of his leadership and winning mentality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkingatlamport Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Paul has decided to call it quits. http://www.tsn.ca/soccer/story/?id=418594 http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/canadian-stalteri-to-announce-retirement/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcmurph Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I'll always remember him in the Mexico game in Edmonton. Very dominant performance. Best of luck in your future endeavors Paul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trillium Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Best of luck in your future endeavors Paul!, I hear Ottawa Fury are looking for a NASL Coach. Enjoyed meeting him up close in Merida when Canada played Venezuela. Was it really only in 2010 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Bob Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 If anyone anywhere has footage of the Edmonton Screwjob in 2004 where Stalteri threw the water bottle against Honduras, please please please please please post it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Greatly appreciated Paul's commitment to the Maple Leaf. I also appreciated his ability to adapt to positional changes: as a very young prospect he was a striker, then a mid, and finally found a pro niche as a RB/right wingback. Wouldn't achieved as much had he not shown that kind of versatility. At his best, a smart positional fullback with a good grasp of defending as a unit in a back four. Read the play well and could cover effectively for his CB. Perhaps a young guy like Ashtone Morgan could benefit from his savvy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 My favourite Stalteri moment was talking to his lovely wife at Swangard in 04 during WCQ. Not only did she have the time of day for us V's, but she was informed and thoughtful, and spoke of her husband as a man always appreciative of our support and willing to make the extra step to bring the fans closer to the players. She posted on her from time-to-time too, IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I'll remember the good times at Spurs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarnado1555362291 Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Interview with the one and only DIESEL http://www.rednationonline.ca/Interviews2012/RedNationInterviewSeriesPaulStalteri0413.aspx Paul Stalteri In this interview, RedNation and Paul discuss his recent retirement as a player, his exceptional career at the club and country levels, the current state of soccer in Canada, youth development in Germany and his current and future plans. A native of Toronto, Ontario, Paul Stalteri is one of the most distinguished Canadians ever to have pulled on pair of boots. He holds the all-time caps record (84 appearances) for the Canadian Men’s National Team and was part of the team that won the 2000 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Stalteri was twice named Canadian Player of the Year (2001 and 2004) and captained Canada on 30 occasions from 2007 to 2011. At the club level, Stalteri began his playing career in Canada with the Toronto Lynx in the former A-League before moving to Europe where he broke through at the highest levels of the game and played for German clubs Werder Bremen and Borussia Mönchengladbach and Tottenham and Fulham in the English Premiership. Stalteri was an integral part of the Werder Bremen side that recorded a memorable ‘double’ in 2003/2004 – winning both the Bundesliga Championship and Germany’s DFB Pokal Cup. He remains the only Canadian player to have earned a Bundesliga winner’s medal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingback6 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Others might have noted this as well, but thought was worth bringing up. Seems he has a fitness coach role with the CMNT for the Gold Cup camp. Glad to see he is still involved with the set up. If anyone knows about how to keep fit, it's certainly him. http://www.mlssoccer.com/goldcup/news/article/2013/06/25/gold-cup-canada-going-there-win-not-damage-limitation-says-interim-boss-coli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zem Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Stalteri was inducted into the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame today alongside Amy Walsh. Well deserved. http://www.canadasoccer.com/class-of-2017-stalteri-and-walsh-named-to-canada-soccer-hall-of-fame-p160812-preview-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Good for him, it's deserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Did any Canadian ever reach a higher high? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex D Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Radz possibly, but Diesel is a legend, no two ways about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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