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Paul James on Soccer Podcast Series: Episode 14
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In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul offers his thoughts on Canada’s U-17 Men’s Team and their positive performances at the FIFA U-17 World Cup, Canada's inspirational performance against Germany in their opening match of the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Canadian Superstar Christine Sinclair, the importance of Sinclair's spectacular free kick goal against Germany, Canada defensive midfielder Sophie Schmidt, the difference between coaching men and women, Canada's next match against France, Toronto FC's 3-1 defeat to Real Salt Lake, rumours surrounding Rob Friend and Torsten Frings as possible acquisitions by TFC, the Vancouver Whitecaps 2-1 loss to Sporting Kansas City, the rumoured sale of Camilo during the summer transfer window and the two upcoming matches between Toronto FC and the Vancouver Whitecaps.
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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