Derek Van Diest

LATEST STORIES BY DEREK VAN DIEST

Canada comeback falls short in France on road to FIFA Women's World Cup

Without regulars Kadeisha Buchanan, Janine Beckie, Desiree Scott, Shelina Zadorsky, Quinn, Nichelle Prince and Deanne Rose, Canada was edged 2-1 by France in an exhibition contest at the Stade Marie-Marvingt in Le Mans, France

April 11, 2023 Soccer

France's defender Elisa De Almeida (R) fights for the ball with Canada's forward Adriana Leon (L) during the women's international friendly football match between France and Canada at the Marie Marvingt Stadium, in Le Mans, northwestern France, on April 11, 2023.

Injuries piling up for Canada heading towards FIFA Women's World Cup

Star defender Kadeisha Buchanan is the latest member of the national team to go down, sustaining an injury prior to Canada gathering in France for an exhibition game

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April 10, 2023 Soccer

Canadas Kadeisha Buchanan (L) fights for the ball against Brazils Bia Zaneratto during the 2023 SheBelieves Cup women's soccer match between Canada and Brazil at Geodis Park in Nashville, Tennessee, on February 19, 2023.

Impressive win for Canada in Concacaf Nations League tournament

Canada returned to BMO Field on Tuesday and defeated Honduras 4-1 in a Concacaf Nations League contest

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March 29, 2023 Soccer

Canada forward Cyle Larin (17) celebrates his goal against Honduras with teammates during first half CONCACAF Nations League soccer action in Toronto on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

Canada look to raise bar heading towards 2026 FIFA World Cup

Saturday was the first game Canada played since an emotional 2-1 loss to Morocco in Doha, on Dec. 1.

March 26, 2023 Soccer

Canada coach John Herdman at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Road to 2026 FIFA World Cup commences in Curacao for Canada

Canada will play its first game since taking part at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar this past winter when they face Curacao in a Concacaf Nations League contest

March 25, 2023 Soccer

Alistair Johnston of Canada holds off Sofiane Boufal of Morocco during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group F match at Al Thumama Stadium on December 01, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.

Canadian men to gather for first time since FIFA World Cup appearance

Canada will travel to face Curacao on March 25, and return to BMO Field in Toronto to host Honduras on March 28

March 17, 2023 Soccer

Canada's Richie Laryea and Mark-Anthony Kaye look dejected after being eliminated from the World Cup. The team reunites to face Curacao on March 25. REUTERS

La Liga not thrilled by expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup

Two days before the 73rd FIFA Congress takes place in Kigali, Rwanda, the 2026 FIFA World Cup was expanded from 80 games to 104 with a change in the group stage

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March 15, 2023 Soccer

FIFA president Gianni Infantino and Rwanda's President Paul Kagame arrive at the reopening Nyamirambo Stadium which has changed its name to Pele Stadium, during the 73rd FIFA Congress Delegation Football Tournament in Kigali, Rwanda March 15, 2023.

VAN DIEST: Canada Soccer goes public with negotiations prior to players' testimony

Christine Sinclair, Janine Beckie, Sophie Schmidt and Quinn, testified before the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, chaired by Liberal MP Hedy Fry

March 10, 2023 Soccer

Canadian National Soccer Team players Sophie Schmidt, left Janine Beckie, Christine Sinclair, and Quinn, are greeted as they prepare to appear before the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage in Ottawa, studying safe sport in Canada, on Thursday, March 9, 2023.

Members of Canadian women's national team set to testify for government committee

On Thursday, national team members Sophie Schmidt, Janine Beckie, Quinn and Christine Sinclair, are scheduled to testify before the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage in Ottawa

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March 8, 2023 Soccer

Japan midfielder Yui Hasegawa (14) and Canada midfielder Christine Sinclair (12) fight for possession of the ball during the first half at Toyota Stadium on Feb 22, 2023, in Frisco, Texas

Charmaine Crooks named new Canada Soccer president

Olympian Charmaine Crooks has slid over into the Canada Soccer president’s seat, replacing Dr. Nick Bontis.

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March 1, 2023 Soccer

Charmaine Crooks speaks at a media conference for Vancouver Sun Harry Jerome Track Classic, on March 21, 2018. Crooks was name the new president of Canada Soccer on Wednesday.

Derek Van Diest

LATEST STORIES BY DEREK VAN DIEST

Canada comeback falls short in France on road to FIFA Women's World Cup

Injuries piling up for Canada heading towards FIFA Women's World Cup

Impressive win for Canada in Concacaf Nations League tournament

Canada look to raise bar heading towards 2026 FIFA World Cup

Road to 2026 FIFA World Cup commences in Curacao for Canada

Canadian men to gather for first time since FIFA World Cup appearance

La Liga not thrilled by expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup

VAN DIEST: Canada Soccer goes public with negotiations prior to players' testimony

Members of Canadian women's national team set to testify for government committee

Charmaine Crooks named new Canada Soccer president

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