PLAYER’S DIARY: Frustrating to be sidelined by illness

With games coming every four or seven days in the Canadian Premier League (CPL), feeling unwell can really take you out of your stride.
Having a cold might not be that bad for the average person. You barely notice it throughout the day, but when you get on the field, it feels like you’re running on quicksand.
And, as a professional soccer player, you are on the field every day and need to perform at your best.
During the past two games, I have only been able to play for about 12 minutes co