Where to begin? It was earlier this year that I began to contemplate what a World Cup appearance would mean for Canadian soccer. New fans, more fans, main-stream exposure, and most importantly, money! I, along with the majority of Canadian soccer fans were allowed to dream. The dream is dead. The feeling is of frustration, but it’s also so familiar. I didn’t expect Canada to qualify for 2010, but if I’m honest there was a tiny, albeit flickering, glimmer of hope in my heart somewhere...