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Paul James on Soccer Podcast Series: Episode 25
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In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul speaks at length about the Canadian Men's National Team's victory over Puerto Rico in World Cup qualifying, the importance of Atiba Hutchinson, David Edgar as a right back at the International level, the emergence of Tosaint Ricketts, a couple of controversial Tweets by Will Johnson, the challenges of being a coach in the Internet age and how Canada should prepare for the next round of World Cup Qualifying. Paul also discusses the Vancouver Whitecaps recent draw against the New York Red Bulls, TFC's huge win over the Columbus Crew, the improved play of Julian de Guzman and the potential of Ashtone Morgan.
Audio Interview:
Paul James, who is a member of the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame, has been involved in Canadian soccer as a player, television analyst, writer and coach. He has an MBA in Football Industries from the University of Liverpool in England and has been a featured soccer analyst for the Globe and Mail, The Score Television Network, CBC, Sportsnet and GolTV. As a player, James represented Canada 47 times at the senior level, competing in all of Canada's games at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics and 1986 FIFA World Cup Finals in Mexico. He coached the Canadian U20 men's team to CONCACAF Group title win in 2001, spent six seasons as the head coach of the York University women's team and was an assistant coach for the National U20 women's team which won the 2008 CONCACAF championship.
To send your questions to Paul, send an email to pauljames@rednationonline.ca.
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