Paul James On Soccer

In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul offers his opinions on Toronto FC's 2-1 win in their CONCACAF Group Stage opener against Tauro FC, the differences in the soccer cultures in Central America and North America, the importance of Torsten Frings to Aron Winter's 3-4-3 system, the recent increase in playing time of TFC Academy graduates Matt Stinson, Ashtone Morgan and Doneil Henry, TFC's loss on the road to the Chicago Fire, former Toronto fullback Dan Gargan, Vancouver's defensive struggles in their loss to the Portland Timbers and the mounting pressure on Whitecaps Head Coach Tom Soehn. Paul also discusses a few of the players that he would like to see Stephen Hart select for Canada's upcoming World Cup qualifiers and where the Canadian Men's National Team should play their future home World Cup qualifiers.

In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul offers his opinions on Toronto FC's 1-0 win over Real Salt Lake, TFC keeper Milos Kocic, Torsten Frings as a centre back, the benefits of a 3-4-3 formation, Vancouver's 4-0 defeat at the hands of D.C. United, the hirings of Martin Rennie and Jesse Marsch as Head Coaches by the Vancouver Whitecaps and Montreal Impact, Tom Soehn and the challenges that Rennie and Marsch will face as they take the head coaching reins at the MLS level. Paul also offers his assessment of Canadian International Patrice Bernier and the value he could bring to one of the Canadian MLS clubs.

In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul offers his opinions on Toronto FC's qualification for the Group Stage of the 2011-2012 CONCACAF Champions League, Aron Winter's decision to start keeper Milos Kocic in the second leg Champions League match against Real Esteli, Toronto's chances of making it out of the Champions League Group stage, Toronto FC's 3-3 draw with D.C. United, Dwayne De Rosario's hat trick against TFC, Andy Iro's rough outing against D.C., Julian de Guzman's first goal for Toronto FC, the potential of the Canadian Soccer League, the importance of opening up the Canadian Championship tournament to more lower division clubs, the best career approach for young players in terms of going to college vs. heading to Europe and the Montreal Impact's new logo.

In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul provides his thoughts on Canada's World Cup Qualifying draw and the Canadian Men's National Team's chances to qualify for Brazil 2014, the hiring of Toronto FC consultant Jurgen Klinsmann as the Head Coach of the U.S. National Team, the Vancouver Whitecaps 4-0 loss to Landon Donovan and the Los Angeles Galaxy, Toronto FC's 2-2 draw on the road against Portland, the potential of a Torsten Frings-Julian de Guzman -Terry Dunfield midfield combination, Toronto's 2-1 victory in the opening of the 2011-2012 CONCACAF Champions League Preliminary Round, Aron Winter's lineup choices against Real Esteli, the proper match environment in which to develop very young Canadian soccer players and Oakville Soccer Club's Long Term Player Development Plans.

In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul takes no prisoners in providing his thoughts on the resignation of Carolina Morace, the manner in which the Canadian Soccer Association should go about making a crucial hiring to replace her and his general thoughts on being an impartial media analyst with strong, thoughtful, honest and informed opinions. Paul also discusses FC Dallas Head Coach Schellas Hyndman, Livestrong Sporting Park, Owen Hargreaves and Whitecaps midfielder Gershon Koffie. He also breaks down the performances of Toronto FC in their losses to FC Dallas and Sporting KC and the Vancouver Whitecaps 2-2 draw with the San Jose Earthquakes.

In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul provides further elaboration and commentary on his candid and thought provoking article, Politics rule in a weak Canadian Soccer Nation. He also breaks down Vancouver's signing of Designated Player Mustapha Jarju and their trade of Terry Dunfield. Paul also provides detailed commentary on the three trades that Toronto FC made this past week, as Aron Winter looks to continue his rebuild of TFC.

In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul offers his thoughts on Canada’s loss to Nigeria in their final match at the FIFA Women's World Cup, Carolina Morace, Even Pellerud, Toronto FC's losses on the road to the New York Red Bulls and Houston Dynamo, the return to fitness of Alan Gordon, Stefan Frei, Vancouver's losses to the Columbus Crew and the Colorado Rapids, Omar Salgado, Jordan Harvey and the Paul's picks for which players should start up front and in the midfield for Toronto FC when new Designated Players Torsten Frings and Danny Koevermanns are eligible to play on July 20th.

In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul offers his thoughts on Canada’s devastating loss to France and elimination from the FIFA Women's World Cup, Carolina Morace, Toronto FC's victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps in the final match of the 2011 Canadian Championship, Toronto's signing of Torsten Frings and Danny Koevermans as Designated Players, the trading of Dwayne De Rosario from the New York Red Bulls to D.C. United and the Canadian players that Paul would have most liked to have played with during his Hall of Fame playing career

In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul offers his thoughts on Canada’s U-17 Men’s Team and their positive performances at the FIFA U-17 World Cup, Canada's inspirational performance against Germany in their opening match of the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Canadian Superstar Christine Sinclair, the importance of Sinclair's spectacular free kick goal against Germany, Canada defensive midfielder Sophie Schmidt, the difference between coaching men and women,  Canada's next match against France, Toronto FC's 3-1 defeat to Real Salt Lake, rumours surrounding Rob Friend and Torsten Frings as possible acquisitions by TFC, the Vancouver Whitecaps 2-1 loss to Sporting Kansas City, the rumoured sale of Camilo during the summer transfer window and the two upcoming matches between Toronto FC and the Vancouver Whitecaps.

In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul offers his thoughts on the Canadian Men's National Team's early exit at the 2011 Gold Cup, Canada's draw against Panama in their final Group Stage Match, Vancouver's breakthrough win over the Philadelphia Union, Davide Chiumiento as central attacking player, Toronto's midweek draw against New England, TFC weekend loss to Seattle, the difference that Alan Gordon makes to the Toronto FC offense and Aron Winter's man management choices through the first half of the 2011 Major League Soccer campaign.

In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul offers his thoughts on Toronto FC's stunning comeback draw against the Los Angeles Galaxy, TFC striker Alan Gordon, TFC captain Maicon Santos, the Vancouver Whitecaps Cascadia Cup draw against the Sounders, why Eric Hassli should be the benchmark for MLS Designated Players, and the Canadian Men's National Team's group stage matches against the United States and Guadeloupe at the Gold Cup.

In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul offers his thoughts on the firing of Teitur Thordarson by the Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver's first matches played under new Head Coach Tom Soehn, Toronto FC's scoreless draw against Sporting Kansas City, the season-ending injury to TFC defender Adrian Cann, the Canadian Men's National Team's 2-2 draw against Ecuador and CMNT winger Josh Simpson

In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul offers his thoughts on the aborted second leg of the Nutrilite Canadian Championship between Toronto FC and the Vancouver Whitecaps, TFC's disastrous defeat at home to the Philadelphia Union, Vancouver's weekend draw against the New York Red Bulls, Whitecaps strikers Camilo and Eric Hassli, Toronto FC Head Coach Aron Winter and the midfield options that Canadian Men's National Team Head Coach Stephen Hart has at his disposal for the Gold Cup.

In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul offers his thoughts on the first leg of the Nutrilite Canadian Championship between Toronto FC and the Vancouver Whitecaps, TFC's draw on the road against the Colorado Rapids, Toronto recent release of three TFC Academy Players, Vancouver Head Coach Teitur Thordarson and the announced Gold Cup roster for the Canadian Men's National Team.

In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul offers his thoughts on Toronto's recent loss to FC Dallas and their weekend draw with the Chicago Fire, the Vancouver Whitecaps comeback draw against San Jose and their loss to New England on Saturday, the return of Jay DeMerit to the Whitecaps lineup, the two positions that TFC are in most need of a talent upgrade at, the scoring woes of Eric Hassli and Camilo and Aron Winter's response to a piece in the media that suggested that Nana Attakora had been benched due to his refusal to sign a new contract with TFC.

In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul offers his thoughts on the conclusion of the opening round in the 2011 Canadian Championship Tournament, Toronto FC's bounceback win over the Houston Dynamo, the Vancouver Whitecaps weekend draw with the Chicago Fire, the recent controversy regarding Dwayne De Rosario's availability for the 2011 Gold Cup, De Rosario's recent comments on Blackburn Rovers striker Junior Hoilett and the success that Simeon Jackson has enjoyed while helping Norwich City earn promotion to the English Premier League.

Paul offers his thoughts on the opening matches in the 2011 Canadian Championship Tournament, FC Edmonton, the effect of Dutch Head Coaches on the Canadian soccer landscape, Toronto FC's disasterous loss to the Seattle Sounders, the Vancouver Whitecaps weekend loss to the Columbus Crew, Whitecaps rookie Russell Teibert, Toronto FC designated player Julian de Guzman, TFC Captain Maicon Santos and why there are so few Canadians playing on the Canadian MLS teams.

In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul offers his thoughts on Toronto FC's recent bounce back draw against Columbus after a poor showing against D.C. United, the Vancouver Whitecaps weekend loss to FC Dallas, new TFC fullback Richard Eckersley, Eric Hassli's latest suspension, Terry Dunfield and the Canadian National Team, the management success of Real Salt Lake and whether or not it would be appropriate for a Canadian MLS team to sign Owen Hargreaves.

In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul offers his thoughts on Toronto FC's recent fixtures against the Los Angeles Galaxy and D.C. United, the Vancouver Whitecaps recent draw against Chivas USA, Terry Dunfield, Eric Hassli's return to the lineup from suspension, Whitecaps FC CEO Paul Barber, the Canadian Men's National Team's upcoming home match against Ecuador, Canada's preparations for the Gold Cup and how to generate a sellout for Canada's June 1st Gold Cup warm-up match at BMO Field in Toronto.

In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul offers his thoughts on Toronto FC's draw against San Jose, the Vancouver Whitecaps recent fixtures against New England and Houston, Sam Cronin, David Beckham, Chad Barrett, Real Salt Lake's qualification for the CONCACAF Champions League final, the Canadian Men's U-20 team's failure to qualify for the U-20 World Cup, the Montreal Impact's preparations for their move to Major League Soccer and Aron Winter's recent attempt to close the TFC dressing room off from the media.