Joshua Kloke

Staff Writer, Toronto

Joshua Kloke is a staff writer who has covered the Maple Leafs and Canadian soccer for The Athletic since 2016. Previously, he was a freelance writer for various publications, including Sports Illustrated.

Predicting Canada's 2024 Copa America squad: What Jesse Marsch is thinking ahead of making selections

After speaking with Marsch, this is how The Athletic sees Canada's Copa America squad shaping up

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What Maple Leafs players can expect playing for Craig Berube: 'He gets results'

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Inside Jesse Marsch's hiring as Canada men's coach, a move 12 years in the making

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Maple Leafs prospect Easton Cowan is an OHL MVP and champion. What does it mean for his future?

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Why Jesse Marsch's job with Canada is sponsored by MLS

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8 reasons why Toronto Maple Leafs fans should still be optimistic

It’s worth remembering there are reasons to be optimistic about what the Leafs are capable of next season and beyond.

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Jesse Marsch introduced as Canada men's head coach: What he said and what he meant

The American expressed high hopes for Canada's immediate future and a knowledge of the landscape he now partially oversees

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Canada to hire Jesse Marsch as head coach ahead of Copa America

The American, who formerly coached Leeds United and in the Red Bull system, will take over before Canada's pre-Copa America friendlies

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Brendan Shanahan staying put with Maple Leafs, but 'everything is on the table' with roster

Toronto Maple Leafs president, Brendan Shanahan isn't going anywhere but top brass hinted at potential major changes to the roster.

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Maple Leafs head coach candidates: Why Craig Berube, Bruce Boudreau are good fits for Toronto

For just the third time in nine years, the Toronto Maple Leafs need a new head coach. Here are 10 options to consider.

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How Maple Leafs fans feel about Shanahan and Keefe after another playoff collapse

Over 2,000 respondents chimed in about everything from Brendan Shanahan, Sheldon Keefe, the team's stars and the organization's future.

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Regardless of what's next for Mark Giordano, the NHL’s oldest player isn't ready to slow down

What the future holds for Giordano remains uncertain. He holds most of the cards and made it clear last season he doesn't want to slow down.

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Maple Leafs end-of-season fan survey: How do you feel about the current state of the team?

Here's your chance to let out your feelings about the team, whether you're beaming, angry or feeling hopeless.

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Mitch Marner wants to remain with the Maple Leafs: 'That's the goal'

During his end-of-season availability, Mitch Marner was clear: He wants to stay in Toronto long-term.

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The Maple Leafs’ 10 biggest offseason priorities: The front office, the core and more

Regardless of what changes are made and when they happen there is a long list of things to do, on and off the ice, this offseason.

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How the Maple Leafs let Game 7 slip away: 4 takeaways

The Maple Leafs held a lead for all of 81 seconds before giving it up and losing another Game 7 to the Bruins in overtime.

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How the Maple Leafs won again to force Game 7: 4 takeaways

William Nylander scored twice and the Maple Leafs won 2-1 in Game 6 to force a deciding game on Saturday night.

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Once lost in Toronto, Jake McCabe is Maple Leafs' steady hand

Through the Maple Leafs' series against the Bruins, McCabe has looked drastically improved — and far more comfortable — than a year ago.

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Maple Leafs goalie Joseph Woll's Game 5 win was a joyful Boston homecoming

Woll put together a 27-save effort in a 2-1 Leafs overtime win in the city he played in from 2016 to 2019 with Boston College.

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How the Maple Leafs won Game 5 and stayed alive: 4 takeaways

Matthew Knies scored in overtime to seal a 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins while Joseph Woll stopped 28-of-29 shots to force a Game 6.

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Joseph Woll has another opportunity to save the Maple Leafs' season

With their season on the line, Sheldon Keefe and the Toronto Maple Leafs have a decision to make in goal.

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How things went from bad to worse for the Maple Leafs in Game 4: 5 takeaways

The Maple Leafs had one of their worst playoff performances in recent memory and went down 3-1 in the series.

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William Nylander practices in full, finally speaks about mysterious absence

William Nylander could make his series debut in Game 4 on Saturday.

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Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies growing through the full playoff experience

Knies, in his second playoffs, is experiencing the drastic ups and downs of postseason hockey as he goes.

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As Copa America approaches, Canada still lacks a head coach – that could change soon

Canada is growing in ambition for its next head coach, in particular targeting former Carlo Ancelotti assistant Paul Clement

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