Red Nation Online: Interview Series

Lucas Cavallini: RedNation Interview Series

steveb@rednationonline.ca (Red Nation Online) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:37:00 EDT

In this interview, RedNation and Lucas discuss his current experiences playing with Club Nacional de Football in Montevideo, Uruguay, competing with Canada at the recent CONCACAF U-23 Olympic Qualifying tournament in the United States, his future aspirations as a professional footballer and living and competing in one of the biggest soccer hotbeds in South America.

Steven Sandor: RedNation Interview Series, 4/12

steveb@rednationonline.ca (Red Nation Online) — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 03:47:00 EDT

In this interview, RedNation and Steven discuss FC Edmonton�s offseason, preseason and upcoming second season in the North American Soccer League and his new book, Playing for Keeps.

Desiree Scott: RedNation Interview Series

steveb@rednationonline.ca (Red Nation Online) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:22:00 EDT

In this interview, RedNation and Desiree discuss Canada�s recent win over Brazil and upcoming match against Sweden, the 2012 Cyprus Women�s Cup, the 2012 London Summer Olympics, National Team Head Coach John Herdman, former National Team Head Coach Carolina Morace and her recent switch from playing out wide to a central holding midfielder role. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, 24 year old Desiree Scott is a key member of the Canadian Women�s National Team that has excelled recently under Head Coach John Herdman and qualified for the 2012 London Summer Olympics. Nicknamed �The Destroyer� for her effective and tenacious play as a central holding midfielder with Canada, Scott has been capped 23 times by Canadian National Team and is considered one of the rising stars in Canadian soccer.

Odaine D�mar: RedNation Interview Series

steveb@rednationonline.ca (Red Nation Online) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 01:01:00 EDT

In this interview, RedNation and Odaine discuss his recent announcement that he would like to play for Canada at the International level, his aspiration to play professionally in Europe and previous rumours that English side Queens Park Rangers were interested in signing him.

Josh Simpson: RedNation Interview Series

steveb@rednationonline.ca (Red Nation Online) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 03:30:00 EDT

In this interview, RedNation and Josh discuss his current campaign with Turkish club Manisaspor, life on and off the pitch in Turkey, his evolution as a player over the course of his career, his thoughts on Canada�s next round of World Cup qualifying against Honduras, Panama and Cuba, and the recent news that Villareal attacking midfielder Jonathan de Guzman is interested in playing for Canada at the International level.

Jim Brennan: RedNation Interview Series

steveb@rednationonline.ca (Red Nation Online) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:36:00 EDT

In this interview, RedNation and Jim discuss his playing career as a former Captain of Toronto FC, his current role as the Head Coach of the TFC Academy Junior team, the potential of the TFC Academy, Toronto FC Head Coach and Technical Director Aron Winter, TFC left back Ashtone Morgan, the current state of the Canadian Men�s National Team, Norwich City striker Simeon Jackson and the growth of soccer in Toronto and across Canada.

Randy Edwini-Bonsu: RedNation Interview Series

steveb@rednationonline.ca (Red Nation Online) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:37:00 EDT

In this interview, RedNation and Randy discuss his recent signing with Bundesliga 2 side Eintracht Braunschweig, his prolific goalscoring with Finnish Second Division team AC Oulu, his experiences with the Vancouver Whitecaps and the Whitecaps Residency Program and his thoughts on possible future call-ups by the Canadian Men�s National Team.

Tomer Chencinski: RedNation Interview Series

steveb@rednationonline.ca (Red Nation Online) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:16:00 EDT

In this interview, RedNation and Tomer discuss his recently completed breakthrough campaign with VPS in Finland, his future goals as a player on the rise in Europe, his previous experiences with his former club in Moldova and with his hometown side Toronto FC, his aspirations with respect to possibly playing for Canada at the International level and his current offseason training regimen now that he is back in Canada.

Patrice Bernier: RedNation Interview Series

steveb@rednationonline.ca (Red Nation Online) — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:48:00 EDT

In this interview, RedNation and Patrice discuss his current campaign with Danish side Lyngby, his current fitness following a pair of injuries that kept him off the pitch for a significant amount of time, Canada�s recent World Cup qualifying matches, the key factors related to being successful in the CONCACAF region and the qualities that Quebec native Olivier Occean brings to the Canadian National Team.

Steven Sandor: RedNation Interview Series

steveb@rednationonline.ca (Red Nation Online) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 02:24:00 EDT

In this interview, RedNation and Steven discuss FC Edmonton�s recently completed first season in the NASL, the possibility of Edmonton moving to the MLS some day, Edmonton�s recent announcement that eleven players will not be returning to the club in 2012, the Canadian impact players on the Alberta-based NASL team, including Shawn Saiko, Kyle Porter and Paul Hamilton, whether or not Canadian International David Monsalve will assume the number one keeper position next year, Edmonton�s success as a development platform for Canadian players and influence of Dutch Head Coaches at both Toronto FC and FC Edmonton.

Andrew Ornoch: RedNation Interview Series

steveb@rednationonline.ca (Red Nation Online) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:07:00 EDT

RedNation and Andrew discuss his current campaign with Telstar in Holland, the recent launch of Dutch Connections FC and its upcoming initiatives, the impact of having Dutch coaches at Toronto FC and FC Edmonton, the Canadian National Team�s current World Cup Qualifying campaign and up and coming Canadian striker Tosaint Ricketts.

Ashtone Morgan: RedNation Interview Series

steveb@rednationonline.ca (Red Nation Online) — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 23:46:00 EDT

RedNation and Ashtone discuss his thoughts on his first season in the MLS with Toronto FC, his evolution playing under Aron Winter and alongside TFC veterans like Torsten Frings, Julian de Guzman and Ryan Johnson and his recent public confirmation on committing his International future to Canada.

Simeon Jackson: RedNation Interview Series

steveb@rednationonline.ca (Red Nation Online) — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 21:39:00 EDT

In this interview, RedNation and Simeon discuss his thoughts on his first World Cup qualifying campaign with Canada, his first few weeks in the English Premier League with his club side, Norwich City, Blackburn Rovers Canadian striker Junior Hoillet, and proving himself again in the top tier of English football.

Paul Stalteri: RedNation Interview Series

steveb@rednationonline.ca (Red Nation Online) — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:16:00 EDT

In this interview, RedNation and Paul discuss his current fitness after recently undergoing arthroscopic surgery, his plans with respect to continuing his professional playing career, Canada�s upcoming World Cup Qualifiers, Canada�s recent performance at the 2011 Gold Cup and his thoughts on becoming Canada�s all-time caps leader.

Dejan Jakovic: RedNation Interview Series

steveb@rednationonline.ca (Red Nation Online) — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:28:00 EDT

In this interview, RedNation and Dejan discuss D.C. United�s 2011 campaign, Charlie Davies, Ben Olsen, Dwayne De Rosario, his evolution as a player over three years competing in Major League Soccer, the Canadian Men�s National Team and D.C. United�s upcoming match at home against Toronto FC.

Paul Dolan: RedNation Interview Series

steveb@rednationonline.ca (Red Nation Online) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 01:24:00 EDT

In this interview, RedNation and Paul discuss his thoughts on the Vancouver Whitecaps first half season in Major League Soccer, the recent trade of Terry Dunfield from the Whitecaps to Toronto FC, Vancouver rookie Russell Teibert, depth at the goalkeeper position for the Canadian Men�s National Team, Canada�s performance the 2011 Gold Cup, Canada U-17 keeper Maxime Crepeau, the challenges inherent in competing in the CONCACAF region, playing for Canada at 1986 World Cup and Umbro�s plans for the Canadian kit for Canada�s centenary year in 2012.

Milan Borjan: RedNation Interview Series

steveb@rednationonline.ca (Red Nation Online) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:08:00 EDT

In this interview, RedNation and Milan discuss his thoughts on his transfer to Sivasspor of the Turkish Super Lig, his ongoing development as a young keeper, the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup and the Canadian Men�s National Team.

Russell Teibert: RedNation Interview Series

steveb@rednationonline.ca (Red Nation Online) — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 01:44:00 EDT

In this interview, RedNation and Russell discuss his thoughts on his first half season in the MLS, the Vancouver Whitecaps Residency Program, his role under new Whitecaps Head Coach Tom Soehn, playing with Eric Hassli and Alain Rochat and the signing of his first professional contract.

Atiba Hutchinson: RedNation Interview Series

steveb@rednationonline.ca (Red Nation Online) — Mon, 30 May 2011 00:19:00 EDT

In this interview, RedNation and Atiba discuss his recently completed first season with PSV in the Dutch Eredevisie, his years as one of the top players in Danish Superliga, his thoughts on winning the 2010 Canadian Player of the Year Award, the Canadian Men�s National Team, Canada Head Coach Stephen Hart, the 2011 Gold Cup and the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers for Brazil 2014.

Nick Dasovic: RedNation Interview Series

steveb@rednationonline.ca (Red Nation Online) — Mon, 23 May 2011 20:43:00 EDT

In this interview, RedNation and Nick discuss his induction into the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame, his playing career for both club and country, how the environment has changed for Canadian soccer players since his playing days, his time as both an Assistant Coach and Head Coach with Toronto FC and his thoughts on the current state of soccer in Canada.

Andrew Hainault

steveb@rednationonline.ca (Red Nation Online) — Fri, 06 May 2011 01:17:00 EDT

RedNation and Andrew discuss his development over the last three years playing in the MLS, Houston�s strong start to the 2011 campaign, Houston Head Coach Dominic Kinnear, former Dynamo and Canadian National Team keeper Pat Onstad, the importance of home support at Canadian National Team matches in Canada, the Canadian National Team�s recent strong performances, the state of Canada�s back line and the next round of World Cup qualifying.

Shaun Saiko

steveb@rednationonline.ca (Red Nation Online) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 01:47:00 EDT

RedNation and Shaun discuss FC Edmonton�s inaugural season in the NASL, the team�s success early in the 2011 campaign, the club�s upcoming match against Toronto FC in the Nutrilite Canadian Championship tournament, his years with Middlesbrough and represented Canada with the U-23 National Team.

Even Pellerud

steveb@rednationonline.ca (Red Nation Online) — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 01:11:00 EDT

RedNation and Even discuss the Canadian Women�s National Team, his return to coaching with Trinidad & Tobago, the upcoming Women�s World Cup in Germany, his thoughts on the difference between coaching men and women, the rise of Major League Soccer in Canada and the important role that Whitecaps owner Greg Kerfoot plays in Canadian Soccer. RedNation Online is pleased to announce that Even will be writing a regular column for RNO, providing his expert viewpoint on events and happenings in Canadian soccer. Look for his first article in April 2011.

Simon Gatti

steveb@rednationonline.ca (Red Nation Online) — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 02:23:00 EDT

RedNation and Simon discuss Montreal�s preseason and preparations for their North American Soccer League season which kicks off on Saturday against Tampa Bay, his role with the Impact, Montreal�s preparations for their move to Major League Soccer in 2012, Impact striker Ali Gerba, rivalries between the Montreal Impact, Vancouver Whitecaps and Toronto FC, and the potential for professional soccer in Montreal.

Kara Lang

steveb@rednationonline.ca (Red Nation Online) — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 01:11:00 EDT

In this interview, RedNation and Kara discuss her exceptional playing career, competing with the Canadian Women�s National Team, Carolina Morace, the Vancouver Whitecaps, CSA Governance Reform and the implications of Canada hosting the 2015 World Cup.

Rhian Wilkinson

steveb@rednationonline.ca (Red Nation Online) — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:42:00 EDT

RedNation and Rhian discuss National Team Head Coach Carolina Morace, the upcoming World Cup in Germany, �Christine Sinclair, the team�s current training camp in Italy, her experiences playing professionally in Norway and her thoughts on why Canada enjoyed a very successful year in 2010.

Paul James Speaks with RedNation

steveb@rednationonline.ca (Red Nation Online) — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 23:09:00 EDT

In this thought provoking and candid interview, Red Nation and Paul discuss the current issues surrounding Carolina Morace and the Woman's Canadian National Team, Canadian Soccer Association Governance Reform, politics in Canadian soccer, Toronto FC's hiring of Head Coach Aron Winter, the Men's Canadian National Team and Paul's assessment of some of the young players who have broken into the Men's National Team over the last 24 months.

Patrice Bernier

steveb@rednationonline.ca (Red Nation Online) — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:43:00 EDT

Red Nation and Patrice discuss his club football career in Norway, Germany and Denmark, his past experiences with and current thoughts on the Canadian Men�s National Team, his thoughts on the Montreal Impact and their move to Major League Soccer in 2012 and his impression of the new National team kits recently released by the CSA and Umbro.

Chris Pozniak

steveb@rednationonline.ca (Red Nation Online) — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EDT

In this interview, Red Nation and Chris discuss playing in the Norwegian top flight with his current side FK Haugesund, his past experiences playing with Toronto FC, the pros and cons of being able to play multiple positions at the professional level, his thoughts on the Vancouver Whitecaps move to Major League Soccer and playing for the Men�s Canadian National Team.

Curtis Ushedo

steveb@rednationonline.ca (Red Nation Online) — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 17:36:00 EDT

In this interview, Red Nation and Curtis discuss the 2011 MLS Combine, his college soccer career at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and playing for the U-23 Canadian National Team.

Milan Borjan

steveb@rednationonline.ca (Red Nation Online) — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 23:19:00 EDT

In this interview, Red Nation and Milan discuss his decision to play for Canada at the International level, his current campaign with Rad Beograd of the Serbian SuperLiga, his experiences playing soccer in South America with Boca Juniors and River Plate, his strengths as a player and his future goals as a young goalkeeper.

Terry Dunfield

steveb@rednationonline.ca (Red Nation Online) — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 23:15:00 EDT

In this interview, Red Nation and Terry discuss the Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, the Canadian National Team and his football career playing in England.

Jason Bent

steveb@rednationonline.ca (Red Nation Online) — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 01:06:00 EDT

In this interview, Red Nation and Jason discuss the TFC Academy, recent Academy graduates Nicholas Lindsay and Doneil Henry, the importance of the return the MLS Reserve League, the hiring of German legend Jurgen Klinsmann as a consultant to Toronto FC and Jason's career as a player with the Colorado Rapids, Plymouth Argyle and the Men's Canadian National Team.

Paul James

steveb@rednationonline.ca (Red Nation Online) — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:53:00 EDT

In this interview, Red Nation and Paul discuss the current state of Toronto FC, TFC midfielder Julian de Guzman, Paul's thoughts on how Toronto should move forward in developing the framework for a winning team, the Vancouver Whitecaps, Stephen Hart and the Men's Canadian National Team and Carolina Morace and the Woman's Canadian National Team.

Tosaint Ricketts

steveb@rednationonline.ca (Red Nation Online) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:36:00 EDT

In this interview, Tosaint and Red Nation discuss his experiences playing professional football in Finland, his current role with MyPa, his experiences playing for Canada at the U20 World Cup in Canada, the city of Edmonton as a market for professional soccer and his aspirations at the International level.

Julian Uccello

steveb@rednationonline.ca (Red Nation Online) — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:32:00 EDT

In this interview, Julian and Red Nation discuss his experiences playing at various levels in Italy, his goal of becoming the first Canadian to play in a Serie match, his current club Crotone, his experiences playing with the AC Milan youth setup and his aspirations at the International level.