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Colin Holden is editor/photographer for From The Sidelines #sports #soccer #sportsnews #soccernews #sportsevents #sportsphotography #soccerphotography www.ftsidelines.com
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Vancouver FC @vanfootballclub.bsky.social · Apr 1
We saved you a seat! 🪑

Secure your spot at the Langley Events Centre in 2025 link to ticket options here! 🎟️
🔗: vancouverfc.canpl.ca/vancouver-fo...

#VancouverFC #CanPL #GrowTheGame #ValleyisHome
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From The Sidelines @colinholden.bsky.social · Apr 1
Congratulations to all involved!
canadasocceren.bsky.social Canada Soccer @canadasocceren.bsky.social · Mar 31
First TELUS She CAN Coach event of the year from Edmonton was a massive success!

#SheCANCoach
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Canada Soccer @canadasocceren.bsky.social · Mar 29
Independent Disciplinary Committee Releases Decision on John Herdman.

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Independent Disciplinary Committee Releases Decision on John Herdman
In response to questions this evening, Canada Soccer has released the following statement:
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From The Sidelines @colinholden.bsky.social · Apr 1
We will at the game at BC Place in Vancouver on April 4 - photos and more to follow... Go Canada! @canadasocceren.bsky.social @canwnt.bsky.social
canwnt.bsky.social CANWNT @canwnt.bsky.social · Mar 27
The 23 players that will rep the Maple Leaf on home soil in B.C! 🍁

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From The Sidelines @colinholden.bsky.social · Apr 1
Cool!
nwslsoccer.com NWSL @nwslsoccer.com · Apr 1
19-year-old Chiamaka Okwuchukwu wastes no time making #NWSLHistory in her debut! 🇳🇬😤
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From The Sidelines @colinholden.bsky.social · Apr 1
Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 beat visiting Portland Timbers 2 on penalty kicks after a thrilling 1-1 tie in MLS NEXT Pro action at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby, BC on March 29 ... @whitecapsfc.bsky.social #vwfc2 @portlandtimbers.bsky.social @mlsnext.bsky.social @mls.bsky.social #soccer
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From The Sidelines @colinholden.bsky.social · Apr 1
Seattle Sounders FC have signed former Liverpool FC and Glasgow Rangers FC winger Ryan Kent... @mls.bsky.social #soundersfc #seatllesounders #ryankent #soccer #supportyourlocalteamFTS
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From The Sidelines @colinholden.bsky.social · Apr 1
Vancouver Football Club will play their opening home match of the 2025 Canadian Premier League season this Sunday, April 6 versus York United at Willoughby Park Stadium in Langley, BC... @cplsoccer.bsky.social @vanfootballclub.bsky.social @yorkunitedfc.bsky.social #soccer #supportyourlocalteamFTS
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From The Sidelines @colinholden.bsky.social · Apr 1
Young Liam MacKenzie #97 made his debut for the Vancouver Whitecaps vs Chicago Fire and was on the receiving end of this challenge by Chicago goalkeeper Chris Brady... @whitecapsfc.bsky.social @chicagofire.bsky.social @mls.bsky.social @bcplacestadium.bsky.social #soccer #supportyourlocalteamFTS
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From The Sidelines @colinholden.bsky.social · Apr 1
Vancouver Rise FC players just called up for Canada's Women's U17 National Team ... @vancouverrisefc.bsky.social @nsl.ca @canadasocceren.bsky.social #canwnt
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From The Sidelines @colinholden.bsky.social · Apr 1
Some of the signings by @vancouverrisefc.bsky.social ahead of the upcoming inaugural @nsl.ca season whick kicksoff April 16 at @bcplacestadium.bsky.social ... #soccer #soccerforall #supportyourlocalteamFTS
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From The Sidelines @colinholden.bsky.social · Jan 2
I'm sure that she is capable of achieving her goal too...
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From The Sidelines @colinholden.bsky.social · Jan 2
Best Sports Photos of 2024 ... www.bbc.com/sport/articl... #sports #sportsphotos #sportsphotography #sportsphotographer #sportsphotojournalist #bbc #bbcsports
Best sports photos of 2024: Photographers explain stories behind images
The world's second tallest man, a Taylor Swift kiss and Cristiano Ronaldo's tears - the best sports photos of 2024, in the words of the photographers who took them.
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Manuel Veth @manuelveth.bsky.social · Jan 2
Yes I reported this over Xmas. That deal is done. Just announcement missing.

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From The Sidelines @colinholden.bsky.social · Jan 2
Denver Group Secures NWSL Team www.sportico.com/business/tea... #soccer #womenssoccer @nwslsoccer.com @nwsl-pr.bsky.social @nsl.ca @thegistsports.bsky.social @sportico.bsky.social
Denver Group Secures NWSL Team at Record $110M Expansion Fee
Denver has secured the 16th NWSL franchise. The group, led by Robert Cohen, made the first payment on a $110 million expansion fee this week.
www.sportico.com
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From The Sidelines @colinholden.bsky.social · Jan 2
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Take On Deportivo Saprissa in CONCACAF Champions Cup Action Feb 27... www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #soccer #concacaf #concacafchampionscup @vancouverwhitecaps.bsky.social @majorleaguesoccer.bsky.social @bcplacestadium.bsky.social @cplsoccer.bsky.social
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From The Sidelines @colinholden.bsky.social · Dec 30
Mo Salah - Liverpool's Egyptian King... @lfcr.bsky.social @liverpoolecho.co.uk @theliverpoolway.bsky.social @spiritofshankly.bsky.social @lfc.liverpoolecho.co.uk #lfc #liverpoolfootballclub #mosalah @plnews.bsky.social @eplscores.bsky.social #scousers #YNWA #anfield #arneslot
lfcr.bsky.social Liverpool @lfcr.bsky.social · Dec 29
Incredible #PL numbers
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From The Sidelines @colinholden.bsky.social · Dec 30
Soccer - Keeping up with Canadians ... canadaroadto26.wordpress.com/2024/12/27/k... @canadasocceren.bsky.social #soccer #canmnt #canwnt
Keeping Up With The Canadians #153
We are looking at the players that have been in action for their clubs that could be part of the Canadian National Team picture going forward. Ayo Akinola – Wil There was no game for Wil this…
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From The Sidelines @colinholden.bsky.social · Dec 28
What a player!
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From The Sidelines @colinholden.bsky.social · Dec 28
Greg Gumbel Dies At 78 ... www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/... @washingtonpost.com #greggumbel #sports #sportsannouncer @cbssports.bsky.social
Longtime CBS play-by-play voice Greg Gumbel dies at 78
The longtime host and play-by-play announcer had missed this year’s NCAA tournament coverage because of “family health issues.” His family said he had cancer.
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From The Sidelines @colinholden.bsky.social · Dec 28
Atletico Ottawa New Coach ... northerntribune.ca/atletico-ott... @cplsoccer.bsky.social @atleticoottawa.bsky.social #headcoach #soccer @northerntribune.ca #soccer #canadianpremierleague
Report: Atletico Ottawa To Name Mejia As Head Coach - Northern Tribune
It looks like Atletico Ottawa’s next head coach will come in with Mexican top flight experience.
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From The Sidelines @colinholden.bsky.social · Dec 28
NHL Winter Classic In Chicago... www.chicagotribune.com/2024/12/27/n... #wrigleyfield @chicagotribune.com #chicago #hockey @chicagoblackhawks.bsky.social @stlouisblues.bsky.social #nhl #nationalhockeyleague #ballpark #icerink
NHL Winter Classic will use Wrigley Field rooftops and other Chicago Cubs traditions for the New Year’s Eve game
The Wrigley Field conversion from baseball ballpark to hockey rink is taking shape for the NHL Winter Classic between the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues.
www.chicagotribune.com
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From The Sidelines @colinholden.bsky.social · Dec 28
NCAA Stars Who Could Sign To Play In The NWSL ... girlssoccernetwork.com/9-ncaa-stars... #woso #womenssoccer #womeninsocc #soccer @nwslsoccer.com @nwsl-pr.bsky.social @nwslbot.bsky.social @nsl.ca @girlssoccernetwork.bsky.social
9 NCAA Stars that Could Sign in the NWSL
Now that we are in the offseason, fans and NWSL clubs should be on the lookout for the next wave of rookies. There’s an immense amount of talent that the
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From The Sidelines @colinholden.bsky.social · Dec 28
The Miami Manatees of the Canadian Football League (almost) ... thetouchdown.co.uk/miami-manate... #miamimanatees #cfl #canadianfootballleague @cfl.ca #football @cflfanuk.bsky.social
Miami Manatees: When South Florida almost had a CFL team - The Touchdown
Chris Lawton looks back at the time when the CFL dabbled with franchise locations south of the border - including the idea of the Miami Manatees:
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From The Sidelines @colinholden.bsky.social · Dec 28
Forge FC Triggers Jassem Koleilat's Option... northerntribune.ca/forge-fc-jas... @cplsoccer.bsky.social #soccer
Forge Triggers Koleilat Option For 2025 - Northern Tribune
Following a strong first season with Forge, the club activates Jassem Koleilat’s option for a second season.
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