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Saturday, October 5, 2024

{allcanada} Swiderski, Agyemang, Kahlina guide Charlotte past Montreal


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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Karol Swiderski had a first-half goal, Patrick Agyemang scored late, and Kristijan Kahlina earned his 11th clean sheet of the season as Charlotte FC blanked CF Montreal 2-0 in Major League Soccer action on Saturday night.

Swiderski found the net in the 34th minute, scoring unassisted to give Charlotte (13-11-9) a 1-0 lead through halftime. It was the sixth goal in nine appearances this season for Swiderski.

Agyemang didn't add the insurance goal until the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time. It was his ninth goal of the season after scoring once in 12 appearances last season as a rookie. Brandt Bronico notched his third assist this season.

Kahlina needed to make just one save in his shutout effort for Charlotte.

Jonathan Sirois stopped four shots in goal for Montreal (10-13-10).

Both clubs are off until Decision Day on Oct. 19. Montreal still has a chance to clinch a playoff spot and will host New York City FC to close out the regular season.

Charlotte, which has already earned a berth in the post-season, will travel to play D.C. United.

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Monday, September 30, 2024

{allcanada} Habs await injury update for Laine, Reinbacher


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The Montreal Canadiens expect to know more about the injuries to forward Patrik Laine and defenceman David Reinbacher and could provide an update on Monday or Tuesday, according to TSN's Kenzie Lalonde.

Laine, 26, left Saturday's preseason loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first period after having a knee-on-knee collision with Maple Leafs forward Cedric Pare.

The 6-foot-4 winger is entering his first season with Montreal after the team acquired him from the Columbus Blue Jackets for defenceman Jordan Harris and a draft pick on Aug. 19.

Laine only appeared in 18 games last season due to injuries and a stint in the NHL/NHLPA Players' Assistance Program.

Reinbacher, 19, left Saturday's game early in the first period with a lower-body injury and did not return to the contest.

The 6-foot-3 defenceman was drafted fifth overall by the Canadiens in the 2023 draft and appeared in 11 games with the AHL's Laval Rocket, recording two goals and five points.

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Sunday, September 29, 2024

{allcanada} Flames sign F Basha to three-year, entry-level contract


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CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed forward Andrew Basha to a three-year entry-level contract, the NHL club announced Sunday.

The deal has an average annual value of US$897,500 at the NHL level.

Basha had 30 goals and 55 assists in 63 games with the Western Hockey League's Medicine Hat Tigers last season.

The 18-year-old from Calgary added five points in five playoff games.

Basha was the Flames second-round pick (41st overall) at the 2024 NHL draft.

He skated in two pre-season games for Calgary, registering an assist, before returning to the Tigers.

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{allcanada} Whitecaps tie Timbers, clinch playoff berth


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VANCOUVER — It wasn't the way the Vancouver Whitecaps wanted to clinch a playoff spot.

The Whitecaps got an early goal from attacker Brian White but missed a couple of scoring chances late in the game to settle for a 1-1 draw with the Portland Timbers on Saturday night that assured them a spot in the Major League Soccer playoffs.

White opened the scoring in the third minute. Early in the second half he bounced a shot off the post. Midfielder Andres Cubas also hit a post in extra time.

"I think we're a little disappointed not to come away with three points," said White, who scored his 15th goal of the season, tying the career high he set last year. "We hit the post twice in the second half.

"We'll take the point, we'll move forward, but I think we're disappointed."

Portland's Jonathan Rodriguez tied the match in the 44th minute. The Timbers pressured Vancouver for much of the game.

Despite the result head coach Vannie Sartini was blunt in his assessment.

Sartini said "Portland is a big hype all around the league," and that some people believe the Timbers "can be a dark horse" come the playoffs.

"We killed them," said Sartini. "We destroyed them. I'm just (upset) that we didn't win."

The early goal might have made the Whitecaps overconfident.

"I'm frustrated because it should have been 3-0 for us," said Sartini. "We were … too soft. Subconsciously I think we thought it was going to be easier.

"We didn't go through with the killer instinct we should have."

Vancouver (13-9-8) sits seventh in the MLS Western Conference with 47 points. The Whitecaps' draw, combined with FC Dallas losing 3-1 to Orlando City SC and Austin FC drawing 2-2 with Real Salt Lake, clinched Vancouver a playoff berth for the second consecutive season and the third time in the last seven years.

Portland (12-10-9) holds the ninth and final playoff spot in the West with 45 points.

White's goal came before some of the 25,902 fans at BC Place Stadium had found their seats.

Midfielder Sebastian Berhalter sent a pass from the corner to the front of the net. Levonte Johnson let the ball pass in front of him to White, who beat Portland goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau, a former Whitecap.

A good play by midfielder Santiago Moreno and some bad Vancouver luck resulted in the Timbers tying the game near the end of the opening half.

Moreno threaded Rodriquez a pass through the Whitecaps' defence. Rodriquez took a left-footed shot from the side of the net that hit the foot of defender Bjorn Inge Utvik, deflecting the ball past the outstretched hand of goaltender Yohei Takaoka.

With their playoff spot secured, the Whitecaps hope to move up the standings and claim home-field advantage.

Vancouver sits just three points back of fourth-place Colorado and five points out of third place.

"It was always the goal to make the playoffs," said White. "More importantly, we want to be as high up in the standings as we can. There's more work to do."

Sartini would like to see his team finish in the top four, but thinks the conference is up for grabs.

"In the Western Conference, the seventh (place team) can win because there's not too much different between all the teams," he said. "We're going to fight to get in the top four. I think we are setting up ourselves nicely."

NOTES

It was a busy week for the Whitecaps who defeated Toronto FC Wednesday night to win their third consecutive Canadian Championship. Last Saturday Vancouver lost 4-2 to the Galaxy in Los Angeles. … Vancouver played without captain Ryan Gauld (strained knee) and wing back Ali Ahmed (quad injury). … The clubs split their previous two meetings this season with Vancouver winning 3-2 at home March 30 then losing 2-0 in Portland on June 22. … The Whitecaps play three of their remaining four games at home. They end the season on the road against Real Salt Lake on Oct. 19.

UP NEXT

The Whitecaps host the Seattle Sounders on Wednesday at BC Place Stadium.

Portland returns home to play Austin FC on Wednesday.

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