Toronto FC welcome Canadian opposition to BMO Field for the first time when they face Vancouver Whitecaps on Canada Day in the Nutrilite Canadian Championship. The game is being broadcast live on CBC. Kick off is 4:00 p.m.

What's the opposite of the June Swoon Monsoon? The June Boon Typhoon? Whatever it is, the Crew have used it to erase any premature doubt and apprehension about this enjoyable season.

For the second consecutive year, FC Dallas pulled ahead of Chivas de Guadalajara, but much like their opening game in last summer's SuperLiga, once again, the Hoops were unable to finish the job.

Midfielder Ibbe Ibrahim scored the game-winning goal in the 87th minute to lead Toronto FC's reserves to a 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution reserves on Sunday morning on the Lower Practice Field at Gillette Stadium.

TFC Academy lost twice to Trois-Rivieres Attak in the Canadian Soccer League over the weekend. They were beaten 4-0 at Oshawa Civic Stadium Friday night, and then went down 3-0 at Lamport Stadium on Saturday.

After leading for most of the match thanks to a Juan Toja goal, FC Dallas surrendered two goals in the final eight minutes and fell 2-1 to Chivas de Guadalajara before 10,689 fans on Sunday evening at Pizza Hut Park.

FERNANDO TORRES, SPAIN. With the Spanish having so many standouts in their 1-0 win over Germany, it almost seems unfair to single out one man. Torres' superb finish was the difference between the two teams though, and he was unlucky not to add another goal when his header hit the post.

WHAT WE LEARNED SUNDAY

1. That there is some justice. Spain deserved to lift the trophy after entertaining us all for the past three weeks. They held their nerve and proved their big-game credentials emphatically.

2. That this German team needs a shakeup if it wants to challenge in the next World Cup. Michael Ballack is said to be considering international retirement and the defense needs a drastic overhaul.

WHAT WE WANT TO SEE NEXT

1. If Euro 2012 is going to be held in Poland and Ukraine, then there needs to be some positive action – and quickly. Guarantees and promises are no good. Unless the co-hosts (especially Ukraine) can show that political red tape and disorganization is not going to impact the event, then it should be relocated to a more appropriate venue.

2. For the suggestion to raise the number of teams in the tournament to 24 to be ratified. There are enough good teams in Europe to ensure that the quality would not be diluted too much and the fans would get to see up to 20 more games, depending on the new format.

FERNANDO TORRES, SPAIN. With the Spanish having so many standouts in their 1-0 win over Germany, it almost seems unfair to single out one man. Torres' superb finish was the difference between the two teams though, and he was unlucky not to add another goal when his header hit the post.

WHAT WE LEARNED SUNDAY

1. That there is some justice. Spain deserved to lift the trophy after entertaining us all for the past three weeks. They held their nerve and proved their big-game credentials emphatically.

2. That this German team needs a shakeup if it wants to challenge in the next World Cup. Michael Ballack is said to be considering international retirement and the defense needs a drastic overhaul.

WHAT WE WANT TO SEE NEXT

1. If Euro 2012 is going to be held in Poland and Ukraine, then there needs to be some positive action – and quickly. Guarantees and promises are no good. Unless the co-hosts (especially Ukraine) can show that political red tape and disorganization is not going to impact the event, then it should be relocated to a more appropriate venue.

2. For the suggestion to raise the number of teams in the tournament to 24 to be ratified. There are enough good teams in Europe to ensure that the quality would not be diluted too much and the fans would get to see up to 20 more games, depending on the new format.

FERNANDO TORRES, SPAIN. With the Spanish having so many standouts in their 1-0 win over Germany, it almost seems unfair to single out one man. Torres' superb finish was the difference between the two teams though, and he was unlucky not to add another goal when his header hit the post.

WHAT WE LEARNED SUNDAY

1. That there is some justice. Spain deserved to lift the trophy after entertaining us all for the past three weeks. They held their nerve and proved their big-game credentials emphatically.

2. That this German team needs a shakeup if it wants to challenge in the next World Cup. Michael Ballack is said to be considering international retirement and the defense needs a drastic overhaul.

WHAT WE WANT TO SEE NEXT

1. If Euro 2012 is going to be held in Poland and Ukraine, then there needs to be some positive action – and quickly. Guarantees and promises are no good. Unless the co-hosts (especially Ukraine) can show that political red tape and disorganization is not going to impact the event, then it should be relocated to a more appropriate venue.

2. For the suggestion to raise the number of teams in the tournament to 24 to be ratified. There are enough good teams in Europe to ensure that the quality would not be diluted too much and the fans would get to see up to 20 more games, depending on the new format.

FERNANDO TORRES, SPAIN. With the Spanish having so many standouts in their 1-0 win over Germany, it almost seems unfair to single out one man. Torres' superb finish was the difference between the two teams though, and he was unlucky not to add another goal when his header hit the post.

WHAT WE LEARNED SUNDAY

1. That there is some justice. Spain deserved to lift the trophy after entertaining us all for the past three weeks. They held their nerve and proved their big-game credentials emphatically.

2. That this German team needs a shakeup if it wants to challenge in the next World Cup. Michael Ballack is said to be considering international retirement and the defense needs a drastic overhaul.

WHAT WE WANT TO SEE NEXT

1. If Euro 2012 is going to be held in Poland and Ukraine, then there needs to be some positive action – and quickly. Guarantees and promises are no good. Unless the co-hosts (especially Ukraine) can show that political red tape and disorganization is not going to impact the event, then it should be relocated to a more appropriate venue.

2. For the suggestion to raise the number of teams in the tournament to 24 to be ratified. There are enough good teams in Europe to ensure that the quality would not be diluted too much and the fans would get to see up to 20 more games, depending on the new format.