Spratt on MLS: Reo-Coker key for Whitecaps
Coming off a disappointing playoff exit last season to eventual MLS champion Los Angeles Galaxy, the Vancouver Whitecaps are looking to make the leap from fringe challengers to legitimate contenders in...
View ArticleSpratt on Europa League: Luiz comes to Chelsea’s rescue
FC Basel played a smart match, defended fairly well, grabbed a late equalizer, and still it wasn’t enough to get by Chelsea, as the Blues won the first leg of their Europa League semifinal tie on...
View ArticleSpratt on Europa: Benfica and Chelsea march on
Benfica advanced to the final of the UEFA Europa League with a highly entertaining 3-1 win over Turkish side Fenerbahce on Thursday to go through 3-2 on aggregate. Facing a 1-0 deficit in their...
View ArticleSpratt on MLS: Impact’s defending much improved
Despite a disappointing loss to New York Red Bulls on Wednesday, the Montreal Impact appear to be on the right track, bound for a playoff berth in only their second season in Major League Soccer. After...
View ArticleSpratt on Europa: Chelsea’s triumph a consolation prize
Chelsea’s thrilling win over Benfica in Wednesday’s Europa League final was a nice moment for Blues supporters in a season where almost all has gone wrong. But it won’t heal the scars of a season...
View ArticleSpratt on Champions League: Numbers, history favour Bayern
Bayern Munich enters Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final at London’s Wembley Stadium looking to put the cap on one of the greatest seasons that modern football has ever seen. Their adversaries in...
View ArticleSpratt on Canada: Mixed grades for the Reds
Canada dropped a 1-0 decision to Costa Rica in a friendly in Edmonton on Tuesday night, but it was far from the most disheartening defeat they’ve had in recent times. The match was played on a non-FIFA...
View ArticleSpratt on MLS: Holdovers key to Impact’s success
The Montreal Impact are on a roll, and their offensive attack is playing a big role in their success. With their defensive line seemingly settled – Montreal boasts one of the league’s top central...
View ArticleSpratt on MLS: Whitecaps’ Miller shedding ‘bust’ label
Despite leaking goals at an alarming rate, the Vancouver Whitecaps find themselves in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race thanks to their offensive output. And if designated player Kenny...
View ArticleSpratt on soccer: Poor grades for Canada
It was mostly a new group of players, and mostly the same sinking feeling. That sums up Canada’s 1-0 loss to Martinique on Sunday in the opening match of the CONCACAF Gold Cup. With many of Canada’s...
View ArticleSpratt on Gold Cup: Few positives for young Canadians
Canada was eliminated from the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Sunday after drawing Panama 0-0 in Denver. After a shocking 1-0 opening-match loss to Martinique, the Reds made a better account of themselves on...
View ArticleSpratt on Europa League: Luiz comes to Chelsea’s rescue
FC Basel played a smart match, defended fairly well, grabbed a late equalizer, and still it wasn’t enough to get by Chelsea, as the Blues won the first leg of their Europa League semifinal tie on...
View ArticleSpratt on Europa: Benfica and Chelsea march on
Benfica advanced to the final of the UEFA Europa League with a highly entertaining 3-1 win over Turkish side Fenerbahce on Thursday to go through 3-2 on aggregate. Facing a 1-0 deficit in their...
View ArticleSpratt on MLS: Impact’s defending much improved
Despite a disappointing loss to New York Red Bulls on Wednesday, the Montreal Impact appear to be on the right track, bound for a playoff berth in only their second season in Major League Soccer. After...
View ArticleSpratt on Europa: Chelsea’s triumph a consolation prize
Chelsea’s thrilling win over Benfica in Wednesday’s Europa League final was a nice moment for Blues supporters in a season where almost all has gone wrong. But it won’t heal the scars of a season...
View ArticleSpratt on Champions League: Numbers, history favour Bayern
Bayern Munich enters Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final at London’s Wembley Stadium looking to put the cap on one of the greatest seasons that modern football has ever seen. Their adversaries in...
View ArticleSpratt on Canada: Mixed grades for the Reds
Canada dropped a 1-0 decision to Costa Rica in a friendly in Edmonton on Tuesday night, but it was far from the most disheartening defeat they’ve had in recent times. The match was played on a non-FIFA...
View ArticleSpratt on MLS: Holdovers key to Impact’s success
The Montreal Impact are on a roll, and their offensive attack is playing a big role in their success. With their defensive line seemingly settled – Montreal boasts one of the league’s top central...
View ArticleSpratt on MLS: Whitecaps’ Miller shedding ‘bust’ label
Despite leaking goals at an alarming rate, the Vancouver Whitecaps find themselves in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race thanks to their offensive output. And if designated player Kenny...
View ArticleSpratt on soccer: Poor grades for Canada
It was mostly a new group of players, and mostly the same sinking feeling. That sums up Canada’s 1-0 loss to Martinique on Sunday in the opening match of the CONCACAF Gold Cup. With many of Canada’s...
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