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colinelmes.bsky.social @colinelmes.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

This is looking like Houston Hurricane vs Caps June 2 1979. 0-1

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ALWAYS WOLVES FAN TV @awftv.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

We are deeply saddened to hear that legendary Wolves goalkeeper Phil Parkes has passed away at the age of 79. Our thoughts are with Phil’s family, friends, former teammates and everyone at Wolves at this very sad time. Rest in peace, Phil. 💛🖤 #WWFC

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Football Heritage @footballheritage.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

New Article: The Caribous of Colorado This is one for all the NASL nostalgia merchants - a short read about the Caribous of Colorado and their famous kits. The NASL was a great era for eccentric football identities! Words: Chris Kelly Read here ⬇️ www.footballheritage.co.uk/the-caribous...

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colinelmes.bsky.social @colinelmes.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Justice. Our friends from the south have been proper shit. The worst of the host nations in the round of 16

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Gregor Young 🇨🇦 @gregoryoung.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

youtube.com/shorts/Jrm-g... A great, great day. Canada v Qatar. Video below from my story about it on Behind the Play here: gregors-newsletter-aefa0e.beehiiv.com/p/behind-the...

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Canada v Qatar World Cup game build up in Vancouver. An amazing day.

YouTube video by Gregor Young

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🍁🇨🇦Team Canada Forever🇨🇦🍁 @teamcanadaforever.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses Canada men’s soccer team after their 6-0 win against Qatar in Vancouver. What an inspiring message from an inspiring leader. 🥹 LETS GOOOO CANADA 🇨🇦 ALLEZ CANADA🇨🇦 🎥 Credit CANMNT_Official via 𝕏 ❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️ ❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🍁❤️

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The 70s Guy @stevenw888.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

7th May 1974, Led Zeppelin held a lavish launch party at the Four Seasons Hotel in New York to celebrate the founding of their own record label, Swan Song Records. All future releases would be on this label. The label would eventually be home to acts like Bad Company and Dave Edmunds. #LedZeppelin

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Gregor Young 🇨🇦 @gregoryoung.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

BTP #81 just came out. Contains this riff on a great slogan sent to me by @colinelmes.bsky.social. Also, the last bit of my conversation with Murray Mollard about his book: Winning Pitch; The Canadian Men’s Soccer Team at the World Cup and Beyond gregors-newsletter-aefa0e.beehiiv.com/p/behind-the...

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Gregor Young 🇨🇦 @gregoryoung.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

You know who doesn't worry about this? Barca, Real Madrid & almost all of the Bundesliga? Because they're supporter owned & don't need to worry about corporations & foreign sovereign funds deciding to re-allocate their billions if they go a year without making UCL. www.nytimes.com/athletic/720...

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What PIF pulling funding for LIV Golf would mean for Newcastle United and its Saudi ownership

Explaining what PIF's intention to pull its funding from LIV golf says of the group's ownership of Newcastle United

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colinelmes.bsky.social @colinelmes.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

If you can’t play football on this you can…

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colinelmes.bsky.social @colinelmes.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Field inspection at Swangard. Season 8 about to commence. After 7 seasons and over 80 matches of doing every job on Match Day I am finally passing the baton on. Soon I can show up 5 mins to kick off with my glass of champagne and spot prawn sandwiches 😂. It’s been a good run.

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colinelmes.bsky.social @colinelmes.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

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Chris Corrigan @chriscorrigan.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Our @tssrovers.bsky.social men have a MASSIVE match on Wednesday against Langley at Swangard. Anyone who wants to come, let me know. I’ve got free tickets and happy to make you my guest.

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Chris Corrigan @chriscorrigan.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Another of our USL @tssrovers.bsky.social finds a pro club calling. Mario Gerges helped us win our last Juba de Fuca Plate in 2019 and was known as our “Flare Keeper” for this iconic trophy celebration. Today he has signed a contract with FC Supra. Congrats Pharoah! #AlwaysARover

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colinelmes.bsky.social @colinelmes.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Had our 8th kick off event for @tssrovers.bsky.social tonight. Player introductions - speeches from staff on the season upon us. Quartets from players singing (new one) and an all around good vibe into the 2026 season.

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Chris Corrigan @chriscorrigan.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Justin Peña played 4 league games for @tssrovers.bsky.social last year and started in the Canadian Championship game against Valour. Then, he went overseas to return to his pro career in the Phillipines. Here's a lovely article about him and his brother: all-starmagazine.com/athlete/just...

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Side by Side: The Peña Brothers - ALL-STAR

Justin Peña (23) and Jax Peña (19) are brothers who are playing on the Philippine National Football Team. This is their story.

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Gregor Young 🇨🇦 @gregoryoung.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

If you’re not reading Jim Easton’s newsletter you are missing out. This is from the most recent one - The Death of Peculiarity. open.substack.com/pub/rethinkf...

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The Death of Peculiarity

The beautiful monoculture. On 1984, the corporate boardroom, and the "soft" totalitarianism of modern football.

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Chris Corrigan @chriscorrigan.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Anyone who wants to join us in the Swanguardians WhatsApp group let me know and we’ll add you in to the witty and incisive @tssrovers.bsky.social chat.

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Chris Corrigan @chriscorrigan.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Rainy Thursday night in Burnaby and we took six points off our cross town rivals. Women won 1-0 but it should have been more (“Half a pitch, we only need half a pitch”) and the men won 2-1 with goals from a pair of young guns. Forza @tssrovers.bsky.social

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AFTN @aftn.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

📹@tssrovers.bsky.social s head coach Brendan Teeling talks to AFTN after his side's 2-1 victory over Burnaby FC in the team's 2026 BCPL season opener. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAAz...

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TSS Rovers' Brendan Teeling on winning 2026 BCPL opener

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AFTN @aftn.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

The 2026 BCPL season is off to a winning start for TSS Rovers. Second half goals from Daniel Motalebian and Ronan Ward gave TSS the 2-1 victory over Burnaby FC. Ty White pulled one back in stoppage time for Burnaby.

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Chris Corrigan @chriscorrigan.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Here we go...four hours to kick off. Burnaby FC v TSS Rovers Short season, every game matters. It's a three month playoff to crown the league champions in the men's and women's divisions and to award the Juan De Fuca Plate to the top club overall. FORZA ROVERS! @tssrovers.bsky.social

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Gregor Young 🇨🇦 @gregoryoung.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

It gets worse. If you want a seat for the day Canada plays it shoots up to $115! This is the seat map for June 24. A bit cheaper in the blue section in behind but $115 to watch Canada play on a TV sitting in a stadium-type seat is outrageous.

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Gregor Young 🇨🇦 @gregoryoung.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Pre-game text exchange with @colinelmes.bsky.social Both those goals preventable. First one by Miller, second by Waterman.

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Chris Corrigan @chriscorrigan.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Our @tssrovers.bsky.social 2026 women’s squad lost got quietly released this week. Core of the team is the MWSL Premier champions side with three NCAA players and handful of USPORTS players and the return of club stalwart Kat Aitchison. www.tssfc.ca/rovers-women

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TSS Rovers League 1 | Supporter Owned Club | Women's Team

TSS Rovers League 1 is a supporter owned club that provides a high level competitive outlet for local players to grow in the game.

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Gregor Young 🇨🇦 @gregoryoung.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

What should be a period of fine tuning & reinforcing tactics is threatening to be a series of band-aids and adjustments for Jesse Marsch as the men's national team limps through a period of injuries and key players being in bad form. And more. gregors-newsletter-aefa0e.beehiiv.com/p/behind-the...

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BEHIND THE PLAY #78

More questions than answers for our men's team as we head into the 2026 World Cup

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Chris Corrigan @chriscorrigan.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Congrats to 2018 @tssrovers.bsky.social Dakota Chan who continues her pro career for Viamattera Miyazaki in the Japanese top flight. #AlwaysARover

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colinelmes.bsky.social @colinelmes.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

The Galas brothers became good friends of the Rovers right from that first season in USL PDL in 2017. It was clear we held the same values and beliefs and the connection was instant. Rest in Peace John. You will be missed. 🙏

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Chris Corrigan @chriscorrigan.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

“Clare Ye, wherever you may be! You score goals for Rovers FC…!” This one just keeps getting better, more clinical and unstoppable. Can’t wait to see her lead the line for @tssrovers.bsky.social in the BC Premier League this season.

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Chris Corrigan @chriscorrigan.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Watching the NWSL season opener tonight and remembering that 2018 @tssrovers.bsky.social season launch party when we had Julia Grosso, Jordyn Huitema, and Emma Regan on the team. This photo is packed with future talent. Can’t wait to see where players from our current team will be in 8 years.

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colinelmes.bsky.social @colinelmes.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Caps have literally been on a tear for the last several months going back into last season. They have one poor performance and people dumping on them all over. Lol. This is football btw

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Chris Corrigan @chriscorrigan.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

And now you must believe us…! We’ve gone and won the league!

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Chris Corrigan @chriscorrigan.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Bursting with pride for our @tssrovers.bsky.social women who won the Metro Women’s Soccer League last night. It’s our 15th year playing in that league and our first league win! Come see these women play in the BC Premier League starting April 2.

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Chris Corrigan @chriscorrigan.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

It was not to be today. Rovers women have one more match to secure a point and win the league ahead of playoffs in a couple of weeks.

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Chris Corrigan @chriscorrigan.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Speaking of the rebranding of League 1 Canada, this is the time of year when I'm trying to get folks interested in our upcoming TSS Rovers season and my conversations go like this: C: "Hey you should come and watch TSS Rovers with us this year" X: "Who's that?" C:"Our BC Premier League team..."

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Darren Russcher 🇨🇦 @grillermonsoon.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Some very interesting standards announced from Canada Soccer for grassroots programming. Notably : - U10/11 7v7, U12/13 9v9 - restarts from sideline for U10/11 are dribble in/kick ins - fluid roster movement, no hard selections canadasoccer.com/wp-content/u...

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colinelmes.bsky.social @colinelmes.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

National Registration System proposed in this new Can Soccer/CSME (formerly CSB) agreement. It’s a game changer if it is what I think it is

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colinelmes.bsky.social @colinelmes.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

There once was this 9 year old kid…. So happy for Kian Proctor. 3 seasons as a senior Rover and all the Academy and Jr Rover club work and now a full professional. With his debut for VFC vs Cruz Azul. Just the beginning is my guess

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colinelmes.bsky.social @colinelmes.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Known this guy for 43 years. He’s edged me in the race to 60 by a few months. Happy Birthday @gregoryoung.bsky.social

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Chris Corrigan @chriscorrigan.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

This guy is a @tssrovers.bsky.social Rover legend. Six goals in 42 matches between 2023-25. A huge presence whether on the backline at full back or up front where he scores for fun. And a sweet guy to boot. Quietly does the business and now he’s a pro. #AlwaysARover #ProRover

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AFTN @aftn.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Crazy to think Vancouver FC's season gets underway two weeks tomorrow! Still a few additions to be announced for their season roster but congratulations to @tssrovers.bsky.social and SFU standout Kian Procter. The LB/LW has deservedly signed his first pro deal with the Eagles. Great addition.

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Gordie Parenteau 🇨🇦🏳️‍🌈🪶🖖🏼 @glasscitygordie.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Mixed results for our @tssrovers.bsky.social teams. On the men's side, our U-21 team lost 6️⃣-3️⃣ away to VUFC U-21 at UBC on Saturday. On the women's side, the Premiers won 4️⃣-1️⃣ away to Fusion FC in the dense fog at Richmond High tonight.

TSS Rovers (in red) and Vancouver United (in navy blue) at Ken Woods Field at UBC with fog in the background on Saturday afternoon.

TSS Rovers Premier (in red) and Fusion FC Premier (in black) at Richmond High School amid a dense fog on Sunday evening.

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