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Paul James on Soccer Podcast Series: Episode 30
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In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul breaks down Canada's disappointing 0-0 draw with Puerto Rico in World Cup Qualifying, explains how he would have attacked a team playing ten men back, picks his Man of the Match for Canada against Puerto Rico and touts the merits of young forward Tosaint Ricketts. He also provides his analysis of the Vancouver Whitecaps recent two game win streak and their recent loss to Dallas, which meant that the club has gone winless on the road in their first season in the MLS. And ahead of Toronto's crucial CONCACAF Champions League fixture against FC Dallas, Paul provides his analysis of the Texan's performance against Vancouver, Toronto's very positive showing in a 1-1 road draw against Philadelphia and discusses the positive news that came last week in the form of Toronto FC breaking ground on a multimillion dollar Academy and Training Facility at Downsview Park in Toronto.
Lastly, Paul provides his thoughts on Montreal's decision to release a number of their core players in advance of their first season in MLS, explains the benefits of Hot Yoga for teams competing in the CONCACAF region and provides his thoughts on whether Vancouver's Jordan Harvey is a better fit as a midfielder or left back.
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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