Joshua Kloke

Inside Müller's move to Vancouver: Details behind the Bayern legend's shocker

A handshake in defeat 15 years ago, a jab at the unrelenting American heat and a desire, above all, to win.

The inside story of how the Vancouver Whitecaps pulled off the shocking signing of German and Bayern Munich legend Thomas Müller:

Sounds like Luc de Fougerolles is indeed heading to Dender in Belgium on loan.

Great opportunity to play first team football regularly and develop the know how he’ll need to fight for a #CANMNT starting spot at the World Cup.

On the Luc de Fougerolles loan rumours: Can’t say for sure but wouldn’t be surprised if the #CANMNT defender heads to Dender in Belgian Pro League.

Believe Dender (12th in the 16-team regular season last year) have previously shown interest and can offer playing time.

Checking in from holiday to confirm Ismaël Koné is going to Serie A’s Sassuolo.

Sounds like top Italian clubs were interested in a loan for the #CanMNT midfielder but Sassuolo wanted to buy Koné and give him a ton of games.

Focus is rebounding ahead of WC. Bet he can do it.

Mid-summer focus group question: Based off recent results, which style should I focus on from here until training camp?

Classic Neapolitan in the outdoor oven? Hybrid Chicago tavern/New Haven thin and crispy both indoor and outdoor? Or a chewy, Buffalo-style slab indoor?

Prospect Tyler Hopkins’ familiar comparable is a great sign for Maple Leafs’ future When Leafs fans first watch 2025 third-round draft pick Tyler Hopkins play, his game will likely remind them of another Leaf.

Meet Tyler Hopkins: the Maple Leafs recent draft pick has the tools to possibly make him a centre of the future.

And the Leafs need him to be just that:

Matias Maccelli eyes top-six role in a fresh start with the Maple Leafs

Can Matias Maccelli grab a top six spot with the Maple Leafs?

Maple Leafs development camp: Awards, observations and questions for Easton Cowan, more From two prospects dropping the gloves to standout performances, here's what stood out at 2025 Leafs development camp.

From yesterday, awards and observations from Maple Leafs development camp.

Which camp invites could earn contracts? How close do the Leafs top prospects look to the NHL?

And which prospect wanted to talk pizza, immediately becoming my new favourite?

Leafs development camp: Awards, observations and questions for Easton Cowan, more

Maple Leafs development camp awards and observations:

· Who stood out?
· Which camp invite could earn a contract?
· Whose development hasn't gone as hoped?

A meaty notebook on everything you need to know about the next wave of Leafs:

David set to join Juventus: What this means for Canada and the player

Jonathan David has his long-awaited move to one of Europe’s biggest clubs: the Canadian forward is heading to Juventus, pending medicals, @theathleticfc.bsky.social can confirm.

Details on the move and what comes next for David: #CANMNT

Maple Leafs addition Nicolas Roy says he’s ready for ‘pressure of the moment’ Centre coming from Vegas in Mitch Marner deal says he'll lean on his 'Stanley Cup experience' as he joins the Maple Leafs.

“The pressure of the moment, that’s really what I enjoy,”

When Nicolas Roy walks into the Maple Leafs dressing room, he can talk about an experience few members of the team have enjoyed: a Stanley Cup win.

What Roy means for the Leafs and where he fits:

Why Steven Lorentz returned to Maple Leafs: 'To wear the Leaf with pride'

“I take a lot of pride in being a Leafs fan and now a player.”

Steven Lorentz brings off-the-charts good vibes. And the local boy had no desire to play outside of Toronto.

Why Lorentz re-signed with the Maple Leafs:

Toronto FC mutually terminating Insigne, Bernadeschi contracts

Some early free agency news: BOTH Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi have departed Toronto FC by mutual agreement. #TFCLive

@tombogert.bsky.social first.

News and insight on a massive morning of change for TFC and MLSE at @theathleticfc.bsky.social

Will Canada learn from a total Gold Cup failure, or just keep talking a big game? Canada's been knocking on the door of a breakthrough, but it's going to take more than speaking it into existence, as the Gold Cup showed

Canada want to hang with the world's best teams. Their Gold Cup failure proved they're not ready to do that at next year's World Cup - yet.

#CANMNT's next year has to be about results and bring serious change, on and off the field. For @theathleticfc.bsky.social

Canada flops vs. Guatemala in PKs, out of Gold Cup in quarterfinals

Canada is out of the Gold Cup after a quarterfinal loss to Guatemala.

It’s a humbling and disappointing loss that suggests #CANMNT has a long road ahead to be ready for the World Cup.

Meet Leafs prospect Tinus Luc Koblar: 'There's nothing I like to lose at'

“What I absolutely love about him? That he is f*cking mean.”

The Maple Leafs want to change their DNA. Their second-round pick, Tinus Luc Koblar, is a step towards doing that.

Meet the ultra-competitive, nasty and skilled winger the Leafs are betting on:

What are the Maple Leafs getting in their 2025 NHL Draft picks? The Leafs kept all six of their picks on Day 2. Here's what the picks' coaches and GMs had to say.

What are the Maple Leafs getting in their 2025 draft class?

Size, nastiness and an edge all around.

In depth insight on the newest Leafs from the people who know them best, at @theathletic.bsky.social

Maple Leafs draft preview: Who could Toronto take with its first pick?

The Maple Leafs are scheduled to make six picks in today’s NHL Draft.

Who are they looking at? And what’s their new draft philosophy this year?

Leafs draft preview:

Leafs GM Brad Treliving anticipates pending UFA Mitch Marner will 'hit the market'

Brad Treliving confirmed the expected today: Leafs star Mitch Marner is going to test free agency on July 1.

Canada will play a friendly against Colombia, ranked 14th in the world, in October in New Jersey.

One of #CANMNT’s biggest tests since Jesse Marsch took over. Expect more South American friendly opponents in the near future, too.

As Europe comes calling, the secret of Nathan Saliba is getting out

“I don’t want to put a ceiling on myself.”

#CANMNT midfielder Nathan Saliba has been transferred from CF Montreal to Belgium's RSC Anderlecht.

The inside story of how Saliba became the next Canadian to move to Belgium in the hopes of conquering Europe: @theathleticfc.bsky.social

Looking back at the Maple Leafs' disastrous 2020 draft, 5 years later

The Maple Leafs drafted 12 players in 2020.

And five years later, they have not gotten a single NHL game out of their largest draft class in a generation.

What unfolded from a remarkably disappointing draft, how it hurt the team and what can be learned:

Canada handles 9-man El Salvador, tops Gold Cup group and eyes USMNT semifinal Jonathan David and Tajon Buchanan scored after two Salvadoran red cards, as Canada rebounded from a draw vs. Curaçao to win its group

After one of the ugliest first halves in recent Canada memory, #CANMNT’s quality shone through and they’re onto the Gold Cup quarterfinals.

How Canada topped El Salvador and what comes next, at @theathleticfc.bsky.social

Maple Leafs draft preview: Who could Toronto take with its first pick?

The NHL Draft is this weekend and the Maple Leafs will try to find the next Matthew Knies when their highest pick is late in the second round.

Who could they target? A deep dive into the Leafs options and what they're likely thinking, at @theathletic.bsky.social

Canada's Marsch cleared by Concacaf over alleged use of 'offensive language'

Just before 11 pm ET last night, Concacaf announced Canada head coach Jesse Marsch has been cleared of any wrongdoing in their investigation: #CANMNT

Ali Ahmed is out of the Gold Cup.

The Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder has left Canada camp after his ankle injury. No replacement is incoming. #CANMNT

Another Maple Leafs prospect heads out of the organization: Topi Niemelä signs a one-year deal with Sweden’s Malmo Redhawks.

The Leafs still retain his NHL rights but despite his high end hockey IQ, his season and size make it difficult to see him playing in Toronto.

Canada held by Curacao in frustrating Gold Cup group stage draw

A frustrating result for Canada in their 1-1 draw against Curaçao.

What went wrong, what went right and what comes next at @theathleticfc.bsky.social #CANMNT

Why Jesse Marsch is under Concacaf investigation and Canada’s response Concacaf announced Wednesday it has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Marsch and Canada Soccer.

From last night: New info on why Jesse Marsch is being investigated by Concacaf, Canada Soccer’s response and what could come next, at @theathleticfc.bsky.social #CANMNT

Whitecaps make offer for Canada, Fulham rising talent Luc De Fougerolles Luc De Fougerolles is eyeing first-team minutes to improve his World Cup stock. Might they come in MLS?

Luc De Fougerolles has emerged as one of Canada's up-and-coming talents. And with his contract expiring, interest in the centre-back is increasing.

The Vancouver Whitecaps have made an initial offer to De Fougerolles, @theathleticfc.bsky.social has learned. #CANMNT
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