Doug McLachlan 🇨🇦🇺🇦🍊
@dougmclachlan.bsky.social
Husband, Father, Lawyer, Edmonton Oilers, Canada Soccer, A little further left than you think.
@the-owen-w.bsky.social so we now have our playoff paths set:
November 20, 2025 at 4:25 PM
@the-owen-w.bsky.social so we now have our playoff paths set:
@the-owen-w.bsky.social What a finish.
November 18, 2025 at 9:52 PM
@the-owen-w.bsky.social What a finish.
@the-owen-w.bsky.social Scotland and Bosnia & Herzegovina are both up 1-0 at HT for a direct ticket to the World Cup as Denmark and Austria are both looking at European playoffs in March.
November 18, 2025 at 8:49 PM
@the-owen-w.bsky.social Scotland and Bosnia & Herzegovina are both up 1-0 at HT for a direct ticket to the World Cup as Denmark and Austria are both looking at European playoffs in March.
@the-owen-w.bsky.social OMG!!! That goal!
November 18, 2025 at 7:51 PM
@the-owen-w.bsky.social OMG!!! That goal!
@the-owen-w.bsky.social Iraq through to the Intercontinental Playoffs. One win away from the World Cup. Handball violation, confirmed by VAR, leads to an Iraqi PK winner in stoppage time. 2-1 winners (3-2 on aggregate). Wow.
November 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
@the-owen-w.bsky.social Iraq through to the Intercontinental Playoffs. One win away from the World Cup. Handball violation, confirmed by VAR, leads to an Iraqi PK winner in stoppage time. 2-1 winners (3-2 on aggregate). Wow.
BREAKING: Alfie Jones is taking his oath right now and will be eligible for the #CanMNT against Venezuela tomorrow.
“I’m really excited to add Alfie and appreciative of everyone’s work behind the scenes,” says Marsch.
Shouts out Sport Secretary Adam Van Koeverden.
“I’m really excited to add Alfie and appreciative of everyone’s work behind the scenes,” says Marsch.
Shouts out Sport Secretary Adam Van Koeverden.
November 17, 2025 at 8:40 PM
@the-owen-w.bsky.social Fucking yeah!
Canada Soccer is still hoping for a January #CanMNT camp and are awaiting how WC qualifying sorts out to find a potential opponent.
In 2025, Canada Soccer couldn’t afford it, but Marsch says “I think we’re sorted for finances.”
In 2025, Canada Soccer couldn’t afford it, but Marsch says “I think we’re sorted for finances.”
November 17, 2025 at 8:34 PM
@the-owen-w.bsky.social Fucking yeah!
@the-owen-w.bsky.social
What a day of football!
Ireland! Down twice, rally to win 3-2 at the death and are off to the playoffs!
Ukraine finally break through against Iceland (who vs almost anyone else I would have been rooting for) and secure the win to move on to the playoffs.
What a day of football!
Ireland! Down twice, rally to win 3-2 at the death and are off to the playoffs!
Ukraine finally break through against Iceland (who vs almost anyone else I would have been rooting for) and secure the win to move on to the playoffs.
November 16, 2025 at 10:03 PM
@the-owen-w.bsky.social
What a day of football!
Ireland! Down twice, rally to win 3-2 at the death and are off to the playoffs!
Ukraine finally break through against Iceland (who vs almost anyone else I would have been rooting for) and secure the win to move on to the playoffs.
What a day of football!
Ireland! Down twice, rally to win 3-2 at the death and are off to the playoffs!
Ukraine finally break through against Iceland (who vs almost anyone else I would have been rooting for) and secure the win to move on to the playoffs.
@the-owen-w.bsky.social Well I have time to kill while waiting for my flight home…so let’s figure this out.
Post-Copa (with some revelations since) I think we figure Jesse goes with:
1/?
Post-Copa (with some revelations since) I think we figure Jesse goes with:
1/?
November 15, 2025 at 12:02 AM
@the-owen-w.bsky.social Well I have time to kill while waiting for my flight home…so let’s figure this out.
Post-Copa (with some revelations since) I think we figure Jesse goes with:
1/?
Post-Copa (with some revelations since) I think we figure Jesse goes with:
1/?
@the-owen-w.bsky.social
Okay, here is how you get Ritchie into the starting XI (damn you Steven Caldwell 😉).
Is Zorhan Bassong really a WC roster player? Maybe Adekugbe heals up in time but I think Davies backed up by Laryea makes more sense to me.
Okay, here is how you get Ritchie into the starting XI (damn you Steven Caldwell 😉).
Is Zorhan Bassong really a WC roster player? Maybe Adekugbe heals up in time but I think Davies backed up by Laryea makes more sense to me.
November 14, 2025 at 4:57 AM
@the-owen-w.bsky.social
Okay, here is how you get Ritchie into the starting XI (damn you Steven Caldwell 😉).
Is Zorhan Bassong really a WC roster player? Maybe Adekugbe heals up in time but I think Davies backed up by Laryea makes more sense to me.
Okay, here is how you get Ritchie into the starting XI (damn you Steven Caldwell 😉).
Is Zorhan Bassong really a WC roster player? Maybe Adekugbe heals up in time but I think Davies backed up by Laryea makes more sense to me.
@the-owen-w.bsky.social Los Ticos in a world of hurt after losing to Haiti tonight. Wow.
November 14, 2025 at 4:13 AM
@the-owen-w.bsky.social Los Ticos in a world of hurt after losing to Haiti tonight. Wow.
@the-owen-w.bsky.social So no Cornelius either (recall he had a knock last match for Rangers).
Jesse Marsch's #CanMNT XI is in — with a few notables inbound.
St. Clair starts over Crépeau and Jonathan David pairs Oluwaseyi after Marsch's comments yesterday.
Waterman and Miller also at the back after Jones was unable to take his oath today.
📷 Canada Soccer
St. Clair starts over Crépeau and Jonathan David pairs Oluwaseyi after Marsch's comments yesterday.
Waterman and Miller also at the back after Jones was unable to take his oath today.
📷 Canada Soccer
November 13, 2025 at 11:43 PM
@the-owen-w.bsky.social So no Cornelius either (recall he had a knock last match for Rangers).
@alexgangueruzic.bsky.social @bensteiner00.bsky.social @joshuakloke.bsky.social
Anything to this rumour on the former bird-site regarding a change to Playoff Team seeding come the WC draw? Seems plausible, even preferable, as it “solves” the “Italy” problem but is it real?
x.com/fmeetsdata/s...
Anything to this rumour on the former bird-site regarding a change to Playoff Team seeding come the WC draw? Seems plausible, even preferable, as it “solves” the “Italy” problem but is it real?
x.com/fmeetsdata/s...
Football Meets Data on X: "🚨 BREAKING! 💥 We have strong indication that FIFA will CHANGE the seeding principle for teams that will qualify for WC 2026 via Play-offs! 🔙 At WC 2022 in Qatar, all PO teams were automatically placed into Pot 4, regardless of their FIFA pts. 🆕 But for WC 2026, FIFA is https://t.co/tcRsk9DOwK" / X
🚨 BREAKING! 💥 We have strong indication that FIFA will CHANGE the seeding principle for teams that will qualify for WC 2026 via Play-offs! 🔙 At WC 2022 in Qatar, all PO teams were automatically placed into Pot 4, regardless of their FIFA pts. 🆕 But for WC 2026, FIFA is https://t.co/tcRsk9DOwK
x.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:23 PM
@alexgangueruzic.bsky.social @bensteiner00.bsky.social @joshuakloke.bsky.social
Anything to this rumour on the former bird-site regarding a change to Playoff Team seeding come the WC draw? Seems plausible, even preferable, as it “solves” the “Italy” problem but is it real?
x.com/fmeetsdata/s...
Anything to this rumour on the former bird-site regarding a change to Playoff Team seeding come the WC draw? Seems plausible, even preferable, as it “solves” the “Italy” problem but is it real?
x.com/fmeetsdata/s...
@the-owen-w.bsky.social 🐻 attack in progress!
November 6, 2025 at 9:04 PM
@the-owen-w.bsky.social 🐻 attack in progress!
@the-owen-w.bsky.social My wife is half-Finnish so I think I have license to call this pretty good.
Footy Headlines has leaked what would be Canada’s primary kit for the 2026 FIFA World Cup 🇨🇦 What do you think? 👀 #CanMNT
📸 Footy Headlines
📸 Footy Headlines
November 6, 2025 at 4:20 AM
@the-owen-w.bsky.social My wife is half-Finnish so I think I have license to call this pretty good.
A major honour for Dayne St. Clair as the #CanMNT goalkeeper wins the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Award.
Meanwhile, Maxime Crépeau hasn't gotten any playoff minutes and has been resigned to the Portland Timbers bench.
In some ways, it's surprising there's a No. 1 battle.
Meanwhile, Maxime Crépeau hasn't gotten any playoff minutes and has been resigned to the Portland Timbers bench.
In some ways, it's surprising there's a No. 1 battle.
November 3, 2025 at 4:54 PM
@bensteiner00.bsky.social About 4 hours ago Dayne St Clair won another penalty shootout for the Loons.
Dayne St Clair getting on the referee for Roldan's spot, saves the PK and hangs his tongue out #MNUFC
October 28, 2025 at 5:38 AM
@bensteiner00.bsky.social About 4 hours ago Dayne St Clair won another penalty shootout for the Loons.
@thorbenson.bsky.social Didn’t you predict this a couple of weeks ago?
The Trump administration has ordered FBI employees to immediately search their workstations and digital media for any records pertaining to the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa, two law enforcement sources told CNN. https://cnn.it/4hyqdST
October 28, 2025 at 4:25 AM
@thorbenson.bsky.social Didn’t you predict this a couple of weeks ago?
@the-owen-w.bsky.social Good news on the #CanMNT backline? Really?
Alistair Johnston starts for Celtic vs. Sturm Graz in his return from his hamstring injury.
Fantastic news for the #CanMNT, as seeing him compete with Laryea and Sigur for starting fullback roles at the World Cup could be a focus in the November window.
Fantastic news for the #CanMNT, as seeing him compete with Laryea and Sigur for starting fullback roles at the World Cup could be a focus in the November window.
October 23, 2025 at 6:11 PM
@the-owen-w.bsky.social Good news on the #CanMNT backline? Really?
@lowetide.bsky.social Made me think of you, Al.
3 run home run! Earl Weaver used to say that baseball was pitching, defence, and the 3 run home run. Blue Jays 4 Mariners 3.
October 21, 2025 at 2:47 AM
@lowetide.bsky.social Made me think of you, Al.
@joshuakloke.bsky.social @bensteiner00.bsky.social November, March and the pre-World Cup send-off matches are the 6 remaining matches for the “A” squad before World Cup kick-off next June. Has there been any further discussion about a Camp Poutine in January?
October 17, 2025 at 2:35 PM
@joshuakloke.bsky.social @bensteiner00.bsky.social November, March and the pre-World Cup send-off matches are the 6 remaining matches for the “A” squad before World Cup kick-off next June. Has there been any further discussion about a Camp Poutine in January?
@the-owen-w.bsky.social @bob314.bsky.social @leftyatheist.bsky.social
0-0 against Colombia (who just crushed Mexico 4-0) on Saturday. I will happily take that result.
0-0 against Colombia (who just crushed Mexico 4-0) on Saturday. I will happily take that result.
Just need a lethal striker, that's all this side is missing. Jonathan David is great but he rarely can create his own chances... need someone who can beat defenders on their own and terrify the back line.
Should have been a 1-0 win for Canada regardless.
🇨🇦 #CANMNTvsCOLUMBIA 🇨🇦
Should have been a 1-0 win for Canada regardless.
🇨🇦 #CANMNTvsCOLUMBIA 🇨🇦
October 15, 2025 at 2:34 AM
@the-owen-w.bsky.social @bob314.bsky.social @leftyatheist.bsky.social
0-0 against Colombia (who just crushed Mexico 4-0) on Saturday. I will happily take that result.
0-0 against Colombia (who just crushed Mexico 4-0) on Saturday. I will happily take that result.
@leftyatheist.bsky.social @bob314.bsky.social @the-owen-w.bsky.social
Yes, FIFA is as corrupt as the IOC but stuff like this still gets me.
Yes, FIFA is as corrupt as the IOC but stuff like this still gets me.
With a population of 500,000, Cape Verde pull of an incredible run and qualify for their FIRST EVER World Cup as the second SMALLEST nation in the competitions history 🤩
We cant wait to watch them make their debut next summer 👏
We cant wait to watch them make their debut next summer 👏
October 14, 2025 at 3:14 AM
@leftyatheist.bsky.social @bob314.bsky.social @the-owen-w.bsky.social
Yes, FIFA is as corrupt as the IOC but stuff like this still gets me.
Yes, FIFA is as corrupt as the IOC but stuff like this still gets me.