Canadian Soccer Needs A Kick

You have to applaud Peter Montopoli for bravery.

He is the man who has jumped into the conflagration that is the Canadian Soccer Association. Montopoli was named the association’s general secretary.

It’s supposed to be the most powerful position in soccer in this country. He’d better do something with it or soccer on a national level will disappear.

The tribulations of the CSA are documented. Its history is one of little accomplishment, especially with the men’s national program.The CSA is a running joke for inability to bring soccer communities together, lack of vision, nepotism and financial woes.

The CSA reached an all-time low with the Fred Nykamp affair. Nykamp was hired as CEO last May, leaving Basketball Canada’s top job. He was told in July he needed to be approved by the board of directors. A month later, it voted not to ratify his hiring.

The CSA was sued by Nykamp for $1.75 million and two months later, the sides settled out of court. We hope that was the low point.

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