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Behind the Play

Opinions, lessons and laughs from a life in the game

Written by

Gregor Young
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Previous BTP issues

Sep 28, 2026

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4 min read

BEHIND THE PLAY #90

The enigma that is Vancouver FC crowds

Gregor Young

Sep 21, 2026

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6 min read

BEHIND THE PLAY #89

The return of the Golazos!

Gregor Young

Sep 8, 2026

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5 min read

BEHIND THE PLAY #88

The shift in women’s football is very real and ongoing

Gregor Young

Aug 24, 2026

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5 min read

BEHIND THE PLAY #87

Ten years on from the summer of 2016

Gregor Young

Aug 4, 2026

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6 min read

BEHIND THE PLAY #86

Hello. It's been awhile

Gregor Young

Jun 22, 2026

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5 min read

BEHIND THE PLAY #85

Context matters. Texts do too. Lots of both in this one. Plenty of swearing too.

Gregor Young

Jun 18, 2026

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2 min read

BEHIND THE PLAY #84

The amazing world of FIFA coincidences

Gregor Young

Jun 8, 2026

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6 min read

BEHIND THE PLAY #83

And now it begins. A World Cup at home. What does it look like for Canada?

Gregor Young

May 19, 2026

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3 min read

BEHIND THE PLAY #82

Starts with a nod of appreciation to FIFA and ends with a dismissive headshake for them

Gregor Young

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