The problems are two fold – holding midfield (we need to get Inler from Undinese or else teams will push us around) and defense (Arsenal conceded too many goals last year).

I trust in Wenger, but we need to spend some money if we are to win trophies.

I agree that the CSA has been a bit of a mess with the game, but for some reason latelty things seem to have gotten a bit better. Not quite so much CSA whining to do these days as there was, say a year and a half ago when we were heading into the Gold Cup without Managers, Coaches, Technical Directors, etc.

As for the coaching, I have to say that so far I have been happy with Dale Mitchell. He is pretty well making the right picks as far as I am concerned and, most importantly, the players support him. He knows these players and the current string of CONCACAF players in the region, very well after having seen/coached many of them thru the U20 program. But the real test begins now.

Thanks for stopping by! And isn’t Nasri another kick ass signing for the Gunners!

We’ll see how Canada does, but given the lack of $$ to spend on a top coach and the mess at the CSA, I’m not too optimistic in the lead up to 2010.

It will be interesting to see if on Wednesday we can get generate the same atmosphere as a TFC game. I’ll be in my normal season-tickets seats behind the goal, so I’ll be able to say first hand.