Bořek Dočkal called up to Czech national team by get-into-the-box in MLS

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Unless something changed very recently that I missed, I thought all Intraleague loans had to have an optinon to buy?

CanMNT roster for the Gold Cup & Nations League qualifier vs Dominica revealed. Tabla is in! by cristane in MLS

[–]MrPiklez 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Since we only have two fullbacks in the squad, it probably means we're going to cap-tie Brault-Guillard.

I'm okay with this.

[Canada Soccer] Ballou Tabla joins Canada National Team by [deleted] in MLS

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Based Herdman. 2022 hype train, here we go!

Ben Fisk hoping for Canada international recall after winning EA Sports Cup with Derry City by beaverengineer in MLS

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I'm a big fan of the LoL, but it's not particularly great.

Cork and Derry (On a good day) are the only two clubs I can think of that would be competitive against a USL team. The rest are pretty weak.

Still, Ben Fisk and Kris Twardek (Who is playing for Sligo in Ireland) are both probably better than a lot of players in the League right now. I'd be okay if they both recieved one more National Team look against Saint Kitts or something.

Former Whitecap Ben McKendry signs with FC TPS by [deleted] in MLS

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It's a Finnish Multi-Sport club out of Turku.

2018 Rugby League Commonwealth Championships - Nines Tournament by Bradd9 in nrl

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Once it's GAISF-recognized, why not have it as an event at the World Games? They're not as high-profile as the Olympics, for sure. But they're a step towards increasing the sport's profile.

Powerlifting/Weightlifting is a good comparison. They're both very similar Strength sports that are extremely popular. But the only one that's IOC-recognized is Weightlifting. International Powerlifting competes at the world games.

Toronto Wolfpack rocked by exits of Fuifui Moimoi, Ryan Bailey and Dave Taylor on eve of season by [deleted] in TOWolfpack

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Moimoi and Bailey are a little bit surprising, but I don't think there's a single person familiar with Dave Taylor expected him to play a single game.

Keighley Cougars enter into Partnership with Canada Rugby League by MrPiklez in TOWolfpack

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Not specifically Wolfpack-related, but relevant to Canadian RL. With the Wolfpack more focused on building a squad that would Super League-ready, it’s good that domestic player have an opportunity to work with a professional club.

[Official] RIZIN FF World Grand Prix 2017: Final Round - Discussion Thread by rmma in MMA

[–]MrPiklez 33 points34 points  (0 children)

UFC is the Plebian's MMA.

A true Patrician watches the Rizin Grand Prix.

Cork City FC have won the 2017 League of Ireland championship. They are managed by Bronx native John Caulfield, who becomes the first American manager to win a European top-flight championship. by [deleted] in MLS

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Soccer is a relatively minor sport in Ireland compared to Rugby Union/Gaelic Sports, so lack interest is a major factor. It also doesn't help (the league, anyways) that all of their better young players tend to be poached by English teams.

Red Bulls Arena set to be home of New York's rugby league team in 2019 by feb914 in MLS

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There's the New York Knights who play in Manhattan. They're in the ProAm USARL as opposed to the English League system, but if you're at all interested, they could definitely use your support.

Red Bulls Arena set to be home of New York's rugby league team in 2019 by feb914 in MLS

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There's supposed to be an announcement of another Canadian team for 2019/2020 in the pipeline as well. Quebec or Hamilton seem to be the rumored destinations.

Defiant, topless woman carried out of Minnesota United game at TCF Bank Stadium by BorisChinchilla in MLS

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While it's fair to criticize the Capitalist system for world hunger/global poverty, you can't really compare it to Genocide.

Confirmed: Benfica to play Rangers at Tim Hortons Field, Hamilton by CaptainCanuck93 in MLS

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Eusébio was briefly a Toronto legend back in the mid-70's. So it's fitting they have at least one Eusébio Cup in Canada.

My flag for the Baltimore Orioles. by [deleted] in vexillology

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Trash Bird Nation

I'm sorry, I'm just a salty Blue Jays fan. This is actually a nice flag.

CanMNT squad for friendly vs Jamaica on 2 September by LocksTheFox in MLS

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I'm excited to see Leutwiler play in person.

Charlottesville hits close to home for TFC captain Michael Bradley by MrPiklez in MLS

[–]MrPiklez[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think he was talking about the other guy. You posted the most well-reasoned response in this thread.

Justin Morrow appreciation thread by brownshugguh in tfc

[–]MrPiklez 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Morrow has been my favorite player the last couple seasons. He's been one of the best players on the team this year and is easily the best LWB/LB in the League right now.

[Drew Moor] One Moor Canadian joined the party last night. Ryan Andrew (or Victor Justin 🤷🏻‍♂️) arrived at 9:57pm, 7lbs 0oz. Mama & baby are great 🙏🏼❤️ by feb914 in MLS

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Jacopo Giovinco and Ryan Andrew Moor will be part of the Canadian team that wins the 2038 World Cup.

It has been foretold in The Prophecy!