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AGR's Analysis: The CanMNT gets final learning lesson of men's World Cup against Morocco
The CanMNT rounded off their 2022 World Cup journey against Morocco on Thursday. Here's what they'll look to learn from that one.
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Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic

November 2022

AGR's Analysis: The CanMNT learn valuable tactical lessons despite tough loss to Croatia
Despite their heartbreaking loss to Croatia at the men's World Cup, there was a lot to learn from a Canadian perspective. Here's a deeper look at what…
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Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic

April 2022

An unforgettable clincher, bad luck and some unsung performances: Reviewing a memorable end to World Cup qualifiers for the CanMNT
The CanMNT rounded off their 2022 World Cup qualifying cycle in style this past week, booking their ticket to Qatar. Here's my camp review from this…
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Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic
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March 2022

Day-After Thoughts from the CanMNT’s 1-0 loss to Panama to close out the Octo
The CanMNT ended off the Octo on Wednesday with a clash vs Panama. In our final 'Day-After thoughts' of this final round, I look back at what stood out…
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Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic
Some early thoughts from the CanWNT/CanXNT roster drop for the April window
The CanWNT/CanXNT are back (in Canada!) in just over 10 days, as they get set to continue the celebration tour over on the West Coast. Here are some…
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Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic
Day-After thoughts from the CanMNT’s dominant 4-0 win over Jamaica to clinch World Cup spot
The CanMNT is going to the 2022 World Cup after their 4-0 win over Jamaica on Sunday. In this, I look at my day-after thoughts from that one.
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Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic
Breathe it in - the CanMNT has qualified for the 2022 World Cup
After the CanMNT's historic qualification to the men's World Cup, here's an ode to the journey they've undergone to get to that point.
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Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic
Three things that the CanMNT should watch out for from new-look Jamaica side on Sunday
The CanMNT has a chance to book a spot in the World Cup with a win over Jamaica in Toronto on Sunday. Here's a look at what to expect from a new-look…
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Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic
Day-after thoughts from a rollercoaster of a 1-0 CanMNT loss to Costa Rica Thursday
The CanMNT's dream run through CONCACAF World Cup qualifying hit a bit of a roadblock vs Costa Rica on Thursday. Here's my day-after thoughts from that…
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Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic
A midfield deadlock, swift counter-attacks and a lot of 50/50s: Diving into what the CanMNT should expect tactically from Costa Rica ahead…
The CanMNT has a chance to officially book a ticket to Qatar this Thursday in Costa Rica. In this, I do an in-depth preview of that Les Rouges matchup…
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Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic
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Instant analysis on the CanMNT squad release for the March World Cup qualifying window
As expected, the CanMNT squad for the March World Cup qualifying window came out on Sunday. Here, I dive into some what immediately stood out from that…
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Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic
Who is Ismael Koné? A deep dive into the rapidly improving 19-year-old CF Montreal midfielder set to earn first CanMNT call-up this March…
With 19-year-old CF Montreal midfielder, Ismael Koné, looking set to earn his first CanMNT call-up this window, I dive into the youngsters strong start…
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Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic
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