It was one of the more quiet weekends of late for Canadians overseas as a handful failed to make an appearance this weekend, which is somewhat disconcerting as the summer nears and the 2013 Gold Cup. As always, tracking those who are in promotion and relegation battles is taking precedent, as only Atiba Hutchinson is in a position to be potentially lifting a cup come May.
In Germany
Another weekend where neither Olivier Occean or Marcel De Jong saw the pitch, and right now it’s looking like there’s a good chance De Jong’s Augsburg and McKenna’s FC Koln could face of in the promotion/relegation playoff.
However, McKenna’s FC Koln had a setback this weekend as they traveled to Kaiserslautern, who were a point behind them, and were soundly beaten 3-0 to drop behind their opponents into fourth place. Koln are now two points behind Kaiserslautern, but will not be facing any of the top sides in the 2.Bundesliga down the stretch and if they can regain their form from over the last few months, could secure that third spot.
In Turkey
As has been the theme all season long, Milan Borjan’s Sivasspor cannot get on get on a roll. After a good win last weekend, they had an opportunity to put themselves securely in the top half of the table. After leading 1-0 at half time against Eskisehirspor, Sivasspor could not fend off their opposition and were downed 2-1 in the end. The loss keeps Sivasspor in 11th place with their Turkish Cup match against Trabzonspor looming in a week and a half’s time.
Milan Borjan can't do much on either goal as Sivasspor lose an opportunity to move up the table in a 2-1 loss.
Here's how the rest of Canada's Internationals did Across the Pond:
Issey Nakajima-Farran – Alki (CPR – D1):
Sunday, April 7, played all 90 minutes in a 1-1 draw with Ethnikos Achna.
Mike Klukowski – APOEL (CPR – D1):
Saturday, April 6, played all 90 minutes in a 3-0 loss to Omonia Nicosia.
Simeon Jackson – Norwich City (ENG - D1):
Saturday, April 6, did not play in a 2-2 draw with Swansea City.
David Edgar – Burnley (ENG - D2):
Saturday, April 6, did not play in a 3-1 victory over Bristol City.
Iain Hume – Doncaster Rovers (ENG – D3):
Saturday, April 6, did not play in a 1-0 victory over Tranmere Rovers.
Marcus Haber – Stevenage (ENG – D3):
Saturday, April 6, subbed in at the 58th minute in a 0-0 draw with Portsmouth.
Haidar Al-Shaibani – Nimes (FRA - D2):
Friday, April 5, did not play in a 1-1 draw with Arles.
Olivier Occean – Eintracht Frankfurt (GER - D1):
Saturday, April 6, did not play in a 1-0 loss to Bayern Munich.
Marcel De Jong – FC Augsburg (GER - D1):
Saturday, April 6, did not play in a 4-2 loss to Borussia Dortmund.
Kevin McKenna – FC Koln (GER – B2):
Friday, April 5, played all 90 minutes in a 3-0 loss to Kaiserslautern.
Rob Friend – 1860 Munich (GER – B2):
Sunday, April 7, played 67 minutes in a 1-1 draw with Energie Cottbus.
Randy Edwini-Bonsu – Eintracht Braunschweiger (GER - D2):
Next match, Monday April 8 vs. Hertha BSC.
Julian De Guzman – Jahn Regensburg (GER – B2):
Saturday, April 6, played all 90 minutes in a 4-1 loss to FSV Frankfurt.
Adam Straith – Saarbrucken (GER - D3):
Saturday, April 6, played all 90 minutes in a 3-3 draw with Preussen Munster.
Tomer Chencinski – Maccabi Tel Aviv (ISR – D1):
Saturday, April 6, did not play in a 2-0 victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv.
Atiba Hutchinson – PSV Eindoven (NED - D1):
Saturday, April 6, played all 90 minutes in a 3-1 victory over Willem II.
Lars Hirschfeld – Valerenga (NOR – D1):
Friday, April 5, did not play in a 2-0 loss to Odd.
Tosaint Ricketts – Sandnes Ulf (NOR – D1):
Friday, April 7, played 87 minutes in a 1-1 draw with Haugesund.
Pedro Pacheco – Santa Clara (POR – D2):
Sunday, April 7, played in a 1-0 victory over Maritimo II.
Andre Hainault – Ross County (SCO – D1):
Satruday, April 6, subbed in at the 87th minute in a 4-2 loss to Hearts.
Stefan Cebara – NK Celje (SLV – D1):
Saturday, April 6, did not play in a 1-0 victory over Koper.
Milan Borjan – Sivasspor (TUR – D1):
Sunday, April 7, played all 90 minutes in a 2-1 loss to Eskisehirspor.
Lucas Cavallini – Juventud de las Piedras (URU – D1):
Sunday, April 7, played in a 1-0 victory over Fenix.
ACROSS THE BORDER
Dwayne De Rosario – DC United:
Friday, April 5, did not play in a 1-0 loss to Sporting Kansas City.
Kyle Porter – DC United:
Friday, April 5, did not play in a 1-0 loss to Sporting Kansas City.
Dejan Jakovic – DC United:
Friday, April 5, played all 90 minutes in a 1-0 loss to Sporting Kansas City.
Patrice Bernier – Montreal Impact:
Next match, Saturday April 13 vs. Columbus Crew.
Karl Ouimette – Montreal Impact:
Next match, Saturday April 13 vs. Columbus Crew.
Will Johnson – Portland Timbers:
Saturday, April 6, played all 90 minutes in a 2-0 victory over Houston Dynamo.
Ashtone Morgan – Toronto FC:
Saturday, April 6, subbed in at 90+ in a 2-2 draw with FC Dallas.
Terry Dunfield – Toronto FC:
Saturday, April 6, did not play in a 2-2 draw with FC Dallas.
Jonathan Osorior – Toronto FC:
Saturday, April 6, played 45 minutes in a 2-2 draw with FC Dallas.
Kyle Bekker – Toronto FC:
Saturday, April 6, did not play in a 2-2 draw with FC Dallas.
Russel Teibert – Vancouver Whitecaps:
Saturday, April 6, played 68 minutes in a 1-1 draw with San Jose Earthquakes.
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