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Paul James on Soccer Podcast Series: Episode 28
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In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul discusses Canada's roster for the Canadian Men's National Team's next two World Cup qualifying matches against St. Lucia and Puerto Rico, highlights the importance of team harmony in any successful qualifying campaign and talks about the challenges Stephen Hart faces in managing playing time and egos at the International level. He also discusses some of Hart's recent comments on midfielder Terry Dunfield and breaks down TFC's recent draws against Pumas in the Champions League and New York in the MLS, praises the manner in which an undermanned Toronto squad rose to the challenge against a superior Mexican side in the Champions League and provides further commentary on TFC's chances against Dallas in their final group stage fixture. Lastly, Paul provides his thoughts on Vancouver's underwhelming performance in their loss to Portland, touts the tactical flexibility that a 4-3-3 system offers and expresses his excitement around the advent of BC Place as an MLS soccer venue.
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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