ChronicleA success for a fresh start

A logical victory for the Reds against weak opposition, thanks to doubles from Alphonso Davies (27th and 71st), the goal from a corner kick from Steven Vitoria (42nd) and Lucas Cavallini (th -85).

This success has done the greatest good to a group that has experienced major shocks in recent days. Scenes of rejoicing and communion with the supporters at the end of the game testified to the importance of this presentation.

After the strike initiated by the players against Panama, which demanded better working conditions, it is important to show the public that the green rectangle will once again lead the federation negotiations.

Because it must be said: in my eyes, this strike is an extremely negative sign, which I deeply regret.

At a time when Team Canada needs to take advantage of its qualification to build credibility on the world football stage, it’s hard for me to see the damage this type of initiative can cause.

First vis-à-vis the supporters. Some of them expressed their dissatisfaction on social networks, learned a few hours before the kick-off that the meeting against Panama would not take place eventually.

Furthermore, the moderate attendance at BC Place against Curaçao proves that we need to rise again to occupy the public responding to the qualification campaign.

In addition, press reviews in Europe and France, which often speak very little about Canada, did not hesitate to laugh at this sad stage of the national team.

This is why this success should serve as a turning point.

For players first. They must fully focus on the opportunity of a lifetime: playing in the World Cup after 36 years of losing at the highest level.

It also and above all should serve as a lesson to a federation that should support as much as possible the ambitions and liberation of these women and men who only want one thing: to best represent the colors of the country.