Joshua Kloke
@joshuakloke.bsky.social
Staff writer @TheAthletic (⚽/🏒)• The Voyageurs: The Canadian Men's Soccer Team's Quest for the World Cup • Pizzaiolo-in-training
A blown third period lead in Washington.
Zero regulation wins in their last 10 games.
A team that hasn’t improved from last season.
The Maple Leafs need to change, and fast:
Zero regulation wins in their last 10 games.
A team that hasn’t improved from last season.
The Maple Leafs need to change, and fast:
The Maple Leafs need to change. What can they do?
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November 29, 2025 at 1:29 PM
A blown third period lead in Washington.
Zero regulation wins in their last 10 games.
A team that hasn’t improved from last season.
The Maple Leafs need to change, and fast:
Zero regulation wins in their last 10 games.
A team that hasn’t improved from last season.
The Maple Leafs need to change, and fast:
The Maple Leafs clearly need some kind of change. What can they do?
From Washington:
From Washington:
The Maple Leafs need to change. What can they do?
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November 29, 2025 at 3:49 AM
The Maple Leafs clearly need some kind of change. What can they do?
From Washington:
From Washington:
William Nylander won’t play tonight for the Maple Leafs due to illness.
November 28, 2025 at 7:47 PM
William Nylander won’t play tonight for the Maple Leafs due to illness.
One week from today, we will learn who is Canada's 2026 World Cup group.
Breaking down all the scenarios from next week's draw: Best possible group? Worst? Groups that will bring up past memories?
#CANMNT draw preview at @theathleticfc.bsky.social
Breaking down all the scenarios from next week's draw: Best possible group? Worst? Groups that will bring up past memories?
#CANMNT draw preview at @theathleticfc.bsky.social
Canada 2026 World Cup draw scenarios: Best, worst and most interesting groups
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November 28, 2025 at 1:23 PM
One week from today, we will learn who is Canada's 2026 World Cup group.
Breaking down all the scenarios from next week's draw: Best possible group? Worst? Groups that will bring up past memories?
#CANMNT draw preview at @theathleticfc.bsky.social
Breaking down all the scenarios from next week's draw: Best possible group? Worst? Groups that will bring up past memories?
#CANMNT draw preview at @theathleticfc.bsky.social
Could today bring more notable changes to the Maple Leafs lineup?
Is Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube ready to make more changes to the lineup?
Berube might look to continue scratching Maple Leafs players who have been regulars in the lineup to "put a little more fire in them."
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November 28, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Could today bring more notable changes to the Maple Leafs lineup?
Joseph Woll showed he is one of the few Maple Leafs who can steal games on his own.
Now, can he turn their tide of the Leafs season?
From Columbus:
Now, can he turn their tide of the Leafs season?
From Columbus:
Can Joseph Woll help the Maple Leafs turn their season around?
Woll was the deciding factor in earning 2 points to start the Leafs' longest trip of the season.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Joseph Woll showed he is one of the few Maple Leafs who can steal games on his own.
Now, can he turn their tide of the Leafs season?
From Columbus:
Now, can he turn their tide of the Leafs season?
From Columbus:
The Maple Leafs upcoming road trip could define their season:
Why the Maple Leafs' upcoming road trip could define their season
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November 25, 2025 at 1:58 PM
The Maple Leafs upcoming road trip could define their season:
Maple Leafs quarter season report cards: Grading the roster, coach and general manager during a difficult start, with @jonassiegel.bsky.social
Maple Leafs’ quarter-season report cards: Who gets top marks during a disappointing start?
Grading the team through the first quarter of the season to uncover what’s happened and how Toronto might recover.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Maple Leafs quarter season report cards: Grading the roster, coach and general manager during a difficult start, with @jonassiegel.bsky.social
Easton Cowan should stay in the top six, and more from last night's Maple Leafs overtime loss:
Maple Leafs observations: Easton Cowan deserves to stay in top 6
Cowan has been hungry for opportunities around the goal when he's needed to be.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Easton Cowan should stay in the top six, and more from last night's Maple Leafs overtime loss:
November Canada wrap: Everything I heard and saw through final games of 2025:
· What could happen on crowded left side?
· Who will #CANMNT play in final friendlies?
· Could Jesse Marsch re-sign?
· World Cup roster predictions
Packed one at @theathleticfc.bsky.social
· What could happen on crowded left side?
· Who will #CANMNT play in final friendlies?
· Could Jesse Marsch re-sign?
· World Cup roster predictions
Packed one at @theathleticfc.bsky.social
Canada's 2026 World Cup outlook: What I'm hearing, predicted roster after November
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November 20, 2025 at 1:59 PM
November Canada wrap: Everything I heard and saw through final games of 2025:
· What could happen on crowded left side?
· Who will #CANMNT play in final friendlies?
· Could Jesse Marsch re-sign?
· World Cup roster predictions
Packed one at @theathleticfc.bsky.social
· What could happen on crowded left side?
· Who will #CANMNT play in final friendlies?
· Could Jesse Marsch re-sign?
· World Cup roster predictions
Packed one at @theathleticfc.bsky.social
Canada finally break their goalless drought, but last night confirmed one thing: #CANMNT need better opponents in better environments before the World Cup.
Thoughts from the 2-0 win over Venezuela in Florida, for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
Thoughts from the 2-0 win over Venezuela in Florida, for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
Canada breaks goal drought, beats Venezuela in a lifeless environment
The choice of venue and opponent can be called into question, but Canada at the very least built some momentum heading into a World Cup year
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November 19, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Canada finally break their goalless drought, but last night confirmed one thing: #CANMNT need better opponents in better environments before the World Cup.
Thoughts from the 2-0 win over Venezuela in Florida, for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
Thoughts from the 2-0 win over Venezuela in Florida, for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
“They have to ride the wave.”
Wayne Gretzky met with Canada’s national team last night, and sees parallels between them and the 1987 Canada Cup team.
I went 1-on-1 with Gretzky on #CANMNT, the World Cup and his budding friendship with Jesse Marsch, at @theathleticfc.bsky.social
Wayne Gretzky met with Canada’s national team last night, and sees parallels between them and the 1987 Canada Cup team.
I went 1-on-1 with Gretzky on #CANMNT, the World Cup and his budding friendship with Jesse Marsch, at @theathleticfc.bsky.social
Wayne Gretzky on Canada's hopes and why the World Cup will transform the nation
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November 19, 2025 at 1:14 PM
“They have to ride the wave.”
Wayne Gretzky met with Canada’s national team last night, and sees parallels between them and the 1987 Canada Cup team.
I went 1-on-1 with Gretzky on #CANMNT, the World Cup and his budding friendship with Jesse Marsch, at @theathleticfc.bsky.social
Wayne Gretzky met with Canada’s national team last night, and sees parallels between them and the 1987 Canada Cup team.
I went 1-on-1 with Gretzky on #CANMNT, the World Cup and his budding friendship with Jesse Marsch, at @theathleticfc.bsky.social
Wayne Gretzky is in attendance for Canada's men's national team's friendly against Venezuela in Fort Lauderdale.
The NHL legend is expected to speak to #CANMNT and offer support before kickoff.
Details at @theathleticfc.bsky.social
The NHL legend is expected to speak to #CANMNT and offer support before kickoff.
Details at @theathleticfc.bsky.social
Wayne Gretzky shows at Canada friendly to give team talk
Canada has made a habit of bringing in some big names to address the men's national team in the run-up to the World Cup
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November 19, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Wayne Gretzky is in attendance for Canada's men's national team's friendly against Venezuela in Fort Lauderdale.
The NHL legend is expected to speak to #CANMNT and offer support before kickoff.
Details at @theathleticfc.bsky.social
The NHL legend is expected to speak to #CANMNT and offer support before kickoff.
Details at @theathleticfc.bsky.social
Jones will start tomorrow for #CANMNT
Alfie Jones will be eligible to play for Canada tomorrow, per Jesse Marsch. #CANMNT
November 17, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Jones will start tomorrow for #CANMNT
Alfie Jones will be eligible to play for Canada tomorrow, per Jesse Marsch. #CANMNT
November 17, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Alfie Jones will be eligible to play for Canada tomorrow, per Jesse Marsch. #CANMNT
Canada and Jonathan David are having trouble scoring. What will change before the World Cup?
A rare 1-on-1 with the #CANMNT and Juventus forward:
A rare 1-on-1 with the #CANMNT and Juventus forward:
Jonathan David 1-on-1: Calm amid his and Canada’s scoring woes, slow Juventus start
The goals have dried up for David for club and country, and Canada needs its star to start firing again with a World Cup looming
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November 17, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Canada and Jonathan David are having trouble scoring. What will change before the World Cup?
A rare 1-on-1 with the #CANMNT and Juventus forward:
A rare 1-on-1 with the #CANMNT and Juventus forward:
Breaking from Florida: Cyle Larin is out of #CANMNT camp and Jacob Shaffelburg is in.
Why the switch happened:
Why the switch happened:
Cyle Larin replaced by Jacob Shaffelburg in Canada camp for Venezuela friendly
Larin is second in Canada's all-time goalscoring charts with 30 goals in 87 games.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Breaking from Florida: Cyle Larin is out of #CANMNT camp and Jacob Shaffelburg is in.
Why the switch happened:
Why the switch happened:
Canada look like a team ready to defend the world’s best.
But they’re still searching for more goals with less than seven months to go before their World Cup begins.
A ton of takeaways from #CANMNT’s draw against Ecuador at @theathleticfc.bsky.social
But they’re still searching for more goals with less than seven months to go before their World Cup begins.
A ton of takeaways from #CANMNT’s draw against Ecuador at @theathleticfc.bsky.social
Canada scoring headache comes into focus after 0-0 Ecuador draw
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November 14, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Canada look like a team ready to defend the world’s best.
But they’re still searching for more goals with less than seven months to go before their World Cup begins.
A ton of takeaways from #CANMNT’s draw against Ecuador at @theathleticfc.bsky.social
But they’re still searching for more goals with less than seven months to go before their World Cup begins.
A ton of takeaways from #CANMNT’s draw against Ecuador at @theathleticfc.bsky.social
Joseph Woll stops 25 of 28 shots in his first full game for the Toronto Marlies, losing 3-2.
Woll is now expected to return to the Maple Leafs.
Woll is now expected to return to the Maple Leafs.
November 12, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Joseph Woll stops 25 of 28 shots in his first full game for the Toronto Marlies, losing 3-2.
Woll is now expected to return to the Maple Leafs.
Woll is now expected to return to the Maple Leafs.
Owen Goodman hired his own lawyer to fight for Canadian citizenship. He turned down a Nigeria call-up.
And now he's seen in #CANMNT as "the future for this nation."
Inside Goodman's path to Canada and the World Cup, with @mattwoosie.bsky.social at @theathleticfc.bsky.social
And now he's seen in #CANMNT as "the future for this nation."
Inside Goodman's path to Canada and the World Cup, with @mattwoosie.bsky.social at @theathleticfc.bsky.social
Owen Goodman's persistent path to Canadian citizenship makes him a World Cup wild card
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November 12, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Owen Goodman hired his own lawyer to fight for Canadian citizenship. He turned down a Nigeria call-up.
And now he's seen in #CANMNT as "the future for this nation."
Inside Goodman's path to Canada and the World Cup, with @mattwoosie.bsky.social at @theathleticfc.bsky.social
And now he's seen in #CANMNT as "the future for this nation."
Inside Goodman's path to Canada and the World Cup, with @mattwoosie.bsky.social at @theathleticfc.bsky.social
Alistair Johnston announces on Instagram that he underwent successful surgery today to repair his hamstring.
After multiple injuries, Johnston said he hopes that "this will be the first step in putting this injury behind me for good." Expects to return later this season. #CANMNT
After multiple injuries, Johnston said he hopes that "this will be the first step in putting this injury behind me for good." Expects to return later this season. #CANMNT
November 11, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Alistair Johnston announces on Instagram that he underwent successful surgery today to repair his hamstring.
After multiple injuries, Johnston said he hopes that "this will be the first step in putting this injury behind me for good." Expects to return later this season. #CANMNT
After multiple injuries, Johnston said he hopes that "this will be the first step in putting this injury behind me for good." Expects to return later this season. #CANMNT
A bicycle kick in a snowstorm? Welcome to the Canadian Premier League final, at @theathleticfc.bsky.social
In blizzard-like conditions, Atletico Ottawa secures first CPL championship
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November 10, 2025 at 3:24 AM
A bicycle kick in a snowstorm? Welcome to the Canadian Premier League final, at @theathleticfc.bsky.social
The Maple Leafs goaltending situation is growing more precarious by the day. From last night:
'We’ve all got to be better, including the goalie': Leafs' crease is in precarious position
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November 9, 2025 at 1:21 PM
The Maple Leafs goaltending situation is growing more precarious by the day. From last night:
Joseph Woll stopped all nine shots in the first period for the Marlies, including the first one off his mask, causing his mask to bounce off.
Not many signs of rust so far in Woll's first game since May 18.
Not many signs of rust so far in Woll's first game since May 18.
November 9, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Joseph Woll stopped all nine shots in the first period for the Marlies, including the first one off his mask, causing his mask to bounce off.
Not many signs of rust so far in Woll's first game since May 18.
Not many signs of rust so far in Woll's first game since May 18.
“You have a good game and it’s like really good. There’s 20 people who want to talk to you. And if you have a bad game, it’s radio silence. So you hear it almost more."
Former Maple Leafs prospect Fraser Minten returns to Toronto for the first time:
Former Maple Leafs prospect Fraser Minten returns to Toronto for the first time:
Fraser Minten on Maple Leafs exit, becoming a Bruins regular and dinner plans gone awry
Minten was part of a package for Brandon Carlo at the trade deadline. Months later, he's settled into a different life than expected.
www.nytimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:53 PM
“You have a good game and it’s like really good. There’s 20 people who want to talk to you. And if you have a bad game, it’s radio silence. So you hear it almost more."
Former Maple Leafs prospect Fraser Minten returns to Toronto for the first time:
Former Maple Leafs prospect Fraser Minten returns to Toronto for the first time: