The Ref

It is just a short term contract until Wiegman takes over in September. It will be a good experience for her, but I would be surprised if she remains an assistant after that.

Couldn't resist:

There is a tendency to become a better and effective player when under the direction of a qualified and good coach.
 

Our Podcast had the pure pleasure to interview Carol Anne. What a story, from being an Olympic speed skater to refereeing the Women's Olympic Gold Medal game. This FIFA referee represented Canada for years on the world stage. She was so engaging, funny and gave amazing insight into the referee world. This was truly one of if not the most enjoyable interview we've done. I can't recommend listening to Carol Anne enough, referee, player, coach, whatever your role in the game we can all learn from her.
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccer-snobs-episode-25-carol-anne-chenard/id1525769929?i=1000500147641
Spotify
 
Google
https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL3NvY2NlcnNub2JzZXBpc29kZTEvZmVlZC54bWw/episode/NGUzZGJlNmYtZTc2OC00NzYyLTkzMDAtYjFhM2UzZGJmNGJl?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwjA37yi1JztAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ

Thanks for the link.  I listened to Charmaine with pleasure.  It is nice there are people who remember and respect her.
 

I wish more people listened to the episode as she is a pioneer for the women's game in Canada.

Thanks for the link.  I listened to Charmaine with pleasure.  It is nice there are people who remember and respect her.
 

Hello,
Our podcast interviewed Canadian women's national team legend Charmaine Hooper. It was a really good interview she is very intriguing. We discussed her career and asked about why she left the national team. She got a bit emotional but she talks about it. I was shocked to learn she had a hard time getting tickets to the 2015 WC in Canada, that was crazy to us. Links to listen are below. I hope you enjoy it and listen in.
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccer-snobs-episode-17-canadian-soccer-legend-charmaine/id1525769929?i=1000496357482
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6QBYBFdFmPDf7UxTNMuImA
Google
https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL3NvY2NlcnNub2JzZXBpc29kZTEvZmVlZC54bWw/episode/ZjcyY2I4NDktNTYxNS00MjEwLWI3NTctNjlhZWZjOTMyMWMw?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwiY9Iy-ndfsAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ

Thank God! Thank you Reed for your Service. Don’t go away mad just go away, don’t let the door hit you on the way out.
 
 

Can we please get someone with a good track record or someone with a clear and great vision with a plan a please, an outsider please!!! Not another CSA board insider please. This tools are the worse, they are like herpes they just won’t go away

We already have a Preacher with Herdman.
 

South America Conmebol qualifications for Qatar start tomorrow October 8th with Uruguay vs Chile, Argentina vs Ecuador and Paraguay vs Perú.

Seen games where the result is really determined by the VAR.  The ref on the pitch doesn't have to make the tough decisions anymore.  Their experience in better themselves will suffer and stay status quo, even deteriorating.  Players need to vent at times, but they can't yell at the VAR.  It used to be that when the ball went into the net it was goal.  Now we have to wait.  The VAR is too far removed from the ambiance in the field close to the action, body languages, expressions, sweat, intensity and the rest of the game. 

She has totally lost her spunk.  No longer a standout.

This was the semi-final. Lyon will face Wolfsburg in the final in a few days.

Interesting read on the England job
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/aug/12/sarina-wiegman-emerges-as-favourite-to-be-next-england-manager

If Herdman qualifies us for Qatar and Canada we manage to actually qualify for the first time since 86 then Herdman will for sure keep his job. If we don't get there and or let's say we underperform again in the 2021 Gold Cup,  he will for sure get fired

WTF is with this obsession with the genitalia of the coach?  Why does no one want the best coach for the job?  Did the female referees make the WWC better or worse?  Me, I want the best coach for my son, my daughter, my National team.  Maybe I have a desire for a female coach for my daughter because she could use the role model, but for the national team I just want the best.  The women deserve the best.

Desiree Scott pulls out of the NWSL Challenge Cup for personal reasons.

No. 99.9% she is not. She has always been more into broadcasting and public relations. She has a very good on-camera presence and has been great in her roles with FIFA/CONCACAF.
and now she has a newborn too.
My top pics for #CanWNT coach:
1. Norio Sasaki
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norio_Sasaki
2. Silvia Neid
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silvia_Neid
3. Reynald Pedros
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reynald_Pedros
4. Jill Ellis (we probably can't afford her though!)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jill_Ellis

playing and coaching are two different worlds..success as player has nothing to do with coach

I made a thread about it but had no response. 

Why does the "Condense" tab no longer works??

I promise I wasn't trying to get you to fork over money to read that half-baked column. I forgot about the paywall.
He writes that the national women’s soccer team shouldn’t be so difficult to see on TV.
Summing it up:
"There’s a lot of mystery surrounding the issue of women’s soccer here. A lot of Canadians, men and women, would love to wear a Sinclair shirt, but try purchasing one. They don’t seem to exist. It’s the murky broadcast issue that sticks, mind you. Call it sneaky moves or call it just business, but it looks like women’s sports being marginalized over and over again."
 

The last time Canada beat the U.S. was at the 2001 Algarve Cup. Sinclair scored once, while Charmaine Hooper netted a brace. Karina LeBlanc was in goal and earned the clean sheet.   How do I miss you Charmaine!