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Nigel Reed, the voice of Major League Soccer on CBC, pens his analysis on the play and players on Canada’s MLS team, Toronto FC

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Was honesty the best policy?
Sunday, April 26, 2009 Signa Butler
Slow progress for Toronto FC
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Signa Butler
Reds are playing for pride
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 Signa Butler
Barrett's one for the future
Friday, September 12, 2008 Signa Butler
Can Carlos Ruiz cut it in Canada?
Sunday, August 31, 2008 Signa Butler
Bidding adieu to Maurice Edu
Sunday, August 17, 2008 Dan Tavares
Red mist is no good for the Reds
Thursday, August 7, 2008 Signa Butler
Chad Barrett has chance to turn the tide for TFC
Thursday, July 31, 2008 John Molinaro
Star among the all-stars
Saturday, July 26, 2008 Dan Tavares
Canada Cup's a cracker
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Dan Tavares
'Respect'-able Reds must have more belief
Tuesday, July 1, 2008 Dan Tavares
Carver's choice: Fair or folly?
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 Signa Butler
It's fan-tastic to watch
Wednesday, June 18, 2008 Dan Tavares
Road rage a worrying TFC trend
Wednesday, June 11, 2008 Signa Butler
An Englishman's lament
Thursday, June 5, 2008 Signa Butler
Julius James bonds with a killer touch
Sunday, June 1, 2008 Dan Tavares
TFC Must Deal With Defeat
Sunday, May 25, 2008 Dan Tavares
Passion play could cost Carver
Sunday, May 18, 2008 Dan Tavares
Reds Primed for Table Toppers
Friday, May 16, 2008 Dan Tavares
A year's a long time in soccer
Friday, May 9, 2008 Dan Tavares
Reds' resilience draws applause
Friday, May 2, 2008 Dan Tavares
Toronto FC on the right track
Sunday, April 27, 2008 Signa Butler
TFC Gathers Momentum
Sunday, April 20, 2008 Dan Tavares
Promise and progress
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 Dan Tavares
The ego has landed for TFC
Friday, April 11, 2008 Dan Tavares
Oops – They Did It Again!
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 Dan Tavares
Will Laurent Robert sink or swim in Toronto?
Thursday, April 3, 2008 Dan Tavares
TFC pays the penalty for false start
Saturday, March 29, 2008 Dan Tavares
Early results vital for Toronto FC
Friday, March 28, 2008 Signa Butler
Red shirts, red card, red faces return
Saturday, March 22, 2008 Dan Tavares
James to miss TFC opener; Rosenlund signs on
Friday, March 21, 2008 Signa Butler
Injury blow for Toronto FC rookie Julius James
Thursday, March 20, 2008 John Molinaro
Carver's juggling jigsaw pieces
Monday, March 17, 2008 Signa Butler
No victory for Victor in TFC debut
Sunday, March 16, 2008 Signa Butler
Colombians on trial for Toronto FC
Saturday, March 15, 2008 Dan Tavares

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About the Author

Nigel Reed lends his extensive experience, passion and knowledge of the game of soccer to his role as play-by-play announcer for CBC’s Major League Soccer broadcasts.

Reed has more than 20 years experience covering soccer, most notably a five-year stint from 1999 to 2004 where he was a host and producer for the English Premier League for BBC. He also covered English Premier League giants Liverpool and Everton for BBC Radio and provided analysis for both BBC TV and the BBC website.

More recently, Reed served as play-by-play announcer for CBC’s coverage of the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup. He also hosts The Soccer Show for the Toronto sports radio station the Fan 590.

Recent Posts

Was honesty the best policy?
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Slow progress for Toronto FC
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Reds are playing for pride
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Barrett's one for the future
Friday, September 12, 2008
Can Carlos Ruiz cut it in Canada?
Sunday, August 31, 2008
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