OT: 2018 Vancouver Whitecaps Thread

[clunk]

This makes me feel a LITTLE bit better... Hopefully they don't make the trade and we can get Parker re-signed.

 

[canadianmagpie]

This makes me feel a LITTLE bit better... Hopefully they don't make the trade and we can get Parker re-signed.

According to MLSsoccer.com, Parker's asked for a trade because the Caps aren't willing to meet his salary demands.

 

[SeawaterOnIce]

Here we go again...f***ing penny-pinching jackasses. Unbelivable how anyone could support the owners.

Another year where I'll probably not buy any tickets.

 

[Jyrki21]

Here we go again...****ing penny-pinching jackasses. Unbelivable how anyone could support the owners.

Another year where I'll probably not buy any tickets.

He turned down a pretty generous offer, based on the reports. I don’t think this is really penny-pinching, as it’s not clear he’s legitimately a top CB in the league.

 

[SeawaterOnIce]

He turned down a pretty generous offer, based on the reports. I don’t think this is really penny-pinching, as it’s not clear he’s legitimately a top CB in the league.

He is 24 and at least has potential to round out better than Waston on CB. It would have been a worthwhile gamble.

 

[clunk]

Yeah, this is not 'penny pinching' by the Caps... They offered him more than Waston makes to stay... Apparently he wants DP level salary.

It's likely just a tactic to get out of Vancouver. If the NYRB or NYCFC offered him the same deal, he'd likely scoop it up.

I've been very critical of ownership in the past, but this isn't their fault.

 

[canadianmagpie]

Apparently his significant other stays out east throughout the year, probably more personal that's driving it than financial.

 

[canadianmagpie]

Caps acquire a CB from Orlando, likely spells the end of Parker in Vancouver.

 

[Just A Bit Outside]

Parker wants $500k per year. f*** that. He's not worth that kind of money.

 

[canadianmagpie]

Apparently the Caps and Impact are linked with Arfield. Would be nice having another Canadian in the mix, but I would imagine unless he gets paid a bundle, he'll find a spot with a lower tier premiership team.

 

[canadianmagpie]

Tchani sold to the Fire for $150k in TAM. Clearing space up for Arfield?

 

[clunk]

Hopefully. Or Felipe in a Parker trade with NYRB. Don't think we got enough for Tchani, but it gives us cap relief as well, so it's not all bad.

 

[Kickpuncher]

So this seems like good news.

Whitecaps get Premier Leaguer Jordon Mutch on loan

 

[Kuzmenkshow]

Looks like the Parker trade is final.

Whitecaps land Martins in deal with Red Bulls - Article - TSN

 

[canadianmagpie]

Expected the Parker trade once we traded for Aja from Orlando.

Like the Mutch addition, would be awesome if we could get Arfield too. With those two in the midfield, the Caps would solidify the centre while also having the ability to pass the ball (lacking from the last few years) to the wing and up front.

 

[clunk]

Looks like we're probably going to a more possession based system with these signings. Perhaps 3 at the back?

Tired of the long ball system we've been forced to watch in Robinson's reign. Though, the only concern I have is having a good enough team without having 3 DPs to be able to match up with the better teams in the league... We'll see.

 

[canadianmagpie]

Looks like we're probably going to a more possession based system with these signings. Perhaps 3 at the back?

Tired of the long ball system we've been forced to watch in Robinson's reign. Though, the only concern I have is having a good enough team without having 3 DPs to be able to match up with the better teams in the league... We'll see.

I'm slightly concerned about the left side of the backline. I'm guessing it's Waston plus one of Aja/Henry/Maund as much as possible. However, Waston will be at the World Cup for a few weeks that will likely mean we're playing with two of the three. I'm a little concerned at that. Marcel de Jong outplayed Harvey last year and deserved more starts, but I still have some questions about him.

I imagine that despite Robinson saying that they'll consider playing three at the back, they'll start the year off in a 4-2-3-1.

Marinovic
Nerwinski - Waston - Henry/Aja/Maund - de Jong
Ghazal - Juarez
Techera - Reyna - Shea (though I'd rather see Davies)
Kamara

On bench: Rowe, Maund/Aja/Henry, Teibert/Felipe, Ibini, Mezquida, Davies, Blondell

Eventually Mutch will replace Juarez in the starting lineup and Davies should hopefully replace Shea in the starting lineup at some point during the year. Ideally, I think since the Caps have an abundance of wingers, Shea could be moved for some help in the backline.

 

[canadianmagpie]

With the injuries to Henry and Ghazal, I'm pretty much dead on with my guess. Maund is partnering Waston, Teibert comes in for the injured Ghazal but surprised to see Davies gets the start ahead of Shea.

Not sure who's on the bench yet, but I'm betting now that it's Rowe, Aja, Felipe, Ibini, Shea, Mezquida and Blondell. Though something tells me Hurtado has somehow made the bench.

 

[LeftCoast]

Ugh - just saw the injury report. Ghazal, Henry and Levis - all hamstring / quad strains.

 

[clunk]

Ghazal being injured really, really sucks. He's key in our midfield, especially with Tchani being traded.

Teibert starting is not something I wanted to see even semi regularly this season.

 

[canadianmagpie]

I'm alright with Tchani being gone, I always thought he was a bit of a lazy player. But that could have just been his natural stride.

It doesn't bode too well that I was able to nail the bench for the Whitecaps. Robinson is so predictable at times it's scary as a fan.

 

[clunk]

I'm alright with Tchani being gone, I always thought he was a bit of a lazy player. But that could have just been his natural stride.

It doesn't bode too well that I was able to nail the bench for the Whitecaps. Robinson is so predictable at times it's scary as a fan.

More just playstyle wise. I'd rather have another midfield 'destroyer' in the mould of Ghazal or Tchani to backup Ghazal than one footed Teibert.

He works hard, but he just doesn't have the skill and size to be an effective guy in that role.

 

[trellaine201]

Better team than last year? On paper.

More offense?

 

[canadianmagpie]

More just playstyle wise. I'd rather have another midfield 'destroyer' in the mould of Ghazal or Tchani to backup Ghazal than one footed Teibert.

He works hard, but he just doesn't have the skill and size to be an effective guy in that role.

I never really got that when I saw Tchani play.

I definitely think that Ghazal would have been in the starting lineup if not for the injury. Teibert's predictable in that you know he'll always go to his left foot.

I don't like Fisher's decisions as a ref. Thought he got a yellow out too early for Juarez and Taider completely embellished any contact by Waston who is now on a yellow too.

If I'm the Whitecaps, I'm telling Kamara to stay in the centre and just play consistently down the left hand side. Davies has the beating of Petrasso all day. Kamara shouldn't be on the wing.

The only criticism I have of Reyna, Davies and Techera is that they're trying to hold onto the ball too much to get a perfect shot. Would like to see quicker movement.

 

[clunk]

Well, it's a better product so far than last season... More possession oriented it seems, but the Caps are still having trouble it seems getting that final ball right.