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Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 3h

"I think it was a good performance, not a great performance," @canmntofficial.bsky.social head coach Jesse Marsch says following Canada's 0-0 draw with Colombia.

Look for my piece on @onesoccer.bsky.social tomorrow.

Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 4h

Replay made it feel even thinner. Close, close match.

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Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 4h

Oh, that’s a close call. Canada a toe away from going up 1-0 versus Colombia but it’s ruled offside. #CanMNT

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Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 13h

Colombia is in imperious form; Can head coach Jesse Marsch and @canmntofficial.bsky.social find a way to get a result following a disappointing loss to Australia?

My preview for @onesoccer.bsky.social on a very different challenge for the national team.

MATCH PREVIEW: CanMNT look to bounce back in ‘challenge we’re excited about’ vs. formidable Colombia

The CanMNT take on Colombia in New Jersey on Tuesday night (Watch on OneSoccer & TSN starting at 7PM ET / 4PM PT) as Jesse Marsch's side continue their march toward preparing for the 2026 World Cup.

onesoccer.ca

Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 15h

100 per cent. If anything, I think it suits Marsch’s tactics more to hit on the counter with speed. I do wonder if they’ll make some squad changes to have a little more pace.

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Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 17h

Congrats, Tom.

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Joshua Kloke @joshuakloke.bsky.social · 17h

Canada's October window is one of the final chances for players to earn World Cup roster spots.

And they could welcome a new dual national into the mix, changing the outlook with less than eight months to go.

What I'm hearing on #CANMNT's roster battles, at @theathleticfc.bsky.social

What I’m hearing: Inside Canada’s roster battles as World Cup approaches

The battle for places on Jesse Marsch's Canada World Cup squad is hotting up

www.nytimes.com

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Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 1d

A result against Colombia could be the espresso shot @canmntofficial.bsky.social needs following an anti-climactic loss in Montréal. But they'll need to be at their best to find their form against Colombia's possession-hungry system.

My latest preview for @onesoccer.bsky.social.

MATCH PREVIEW: CanMNT look to bounce back in ‘challenge we’re excited about’ vs. formidable Colombia

The CanMNT take on Colombia in New Jersey on Tuesday night (Watch on OneSoccer & TSN starting at 7PM ET / 4PM PT) as Jesse Marsch's side continue their march toward preparing for the 2026 World Cup.

onesoccer.ca

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Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 1d

A result against Colombia could be the espresso shot @canmntofficial.bsky.social needs following an anti-climactic loss in Montréal. But they'll need to be at their best to find their form against Colombia's possession-hungry system.

My latest preview for @onesoccer.bsky.social.

MATCH PREVIEW: CanMNT look to bounce back in ‘challenge we’re excited about’ vs. formidable Colombia

The CanMNT take on Colombia in New Jersey on Tuesday night (Watch on OneSoccer & TSN starting at 7PM ET / 4PM PT) as Jesse Marsch's side continue their march toward preparing for the 2026 World Cup.

onesoccer.ca

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Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 1d

Ça sent la Coupe.

TSN @tsnofficial.bsky.social · 1d

The Montreal Canadiens have locked down their reigning Calder Trophy winner on an eight-year contract extension!

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Jeff Veillette @jeffveillette.bsky.social · 2d

Truly atrocious piece, too. Screencapping so you don't have to give them the traffic.

Literally just an emotionless, robotic summary of the game sheet, with a note telling us that they couldn't even bother getting an editor to skim it

The race to the bottom is such garbage

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Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 2d

www.nytimes.com/athletic/667... San Siro: Why one of Europe’s most iconic stadiums is to be demolished and rebuilt

San Siro: Why one of Europe's most iconic stadiums is to be demolished and rebuilt

www.nytimes.com

Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 2d

Football writing to aspire to, courtesy of @jameshorncastle.bsky.social 👏

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Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 2d

That’s something I wrote about in training camp but it only reared its head in September.

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Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 2d

Huge match for Atlético Ottawa today as they continue their chase for the CPL Shield. The kids, and the club’s new attacking philosophy, have breathed new life into long-time goalkeeper Nathan Ingham, who continues to develop as a leader.

My piece for CanPL.ca.

How Nathan Ingham and Atlético Ottawa’s core set new standards for the club

www.canpl.ca

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Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 3d

New: Oh, yes, there were moments of promise for the @canmntofficial.bsky.social in Montréal.

The evening, however, ended in disappointment as Canada ran out of ideas against a low block. Given their real test is less than 10 months away, the time is now for them to figure out their challenges.

Promise, and frustration too, following CanMNT’s loss to Australia

onesoccer.ca

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Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 2d

Missed yesterday’s Valour-Wanderers contest? Everything you need to know below 👇

Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 3d

New: At times, it was sloppy. It involved suffering. But @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social did what they needed to do, securing a 3-0 win over Valour FC to keep their chase for third on the table alive.

My latest for CanPL.ca.

Wanderers earn 3-0 road win vs. frustrated Valour squad | MATCH ANALYSIS

www.canpl.ca

Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 3d

Oh, you got Rita, sorry 😅

Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 3d

More Joel Plaskett:

Park Avenue Sobriety Test
Down, Down, Down

Also, Rita McNeil:
She’s Called Nova Scotia

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Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 3d

I feel like the biggest thing is more is expected of them now. That, and the club having never won anything taking its toll.

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Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 3d

New: At times, it was sloppy. It involved suffering. But @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social did what they needed to do, securing a 3-0 win over Valour FC to keep their chase for third on the table alive.

My latest for CanPL.ca.

Wanderers earn 3-0 road win vs. frustrated Valour squad | MATCH ANALYSIS

www.canpl.ca

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Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 3d

Lorenzo Callegari left in the match by the good graces of referee Ben Hoskins. Valour still trail by one.

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Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 3d

And just like that @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social are on the board, with Alessandro Biello setting up Adam Pearlman. 1-0 lead over Valour. #CanPL

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Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks for reading!

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Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 3d

New: Oh, yes, there were moments of promise for the @canmntofficial.bsky.social in Montréal.

The evening, however, ended in disappointment as Canada ran out of ideas against a low block. Given their real test is less than 10 months away, the time is now for them to figure out their challenges.

Promise, and frustration too, following CanMNT’s loss to Australia

onesoccer.ca

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