OT: 2024 Soccer and Vancouver Whitecaps Thread

[Red]

Canada qualifies for Copa America in a do-or-die qualifier and will play the first game of the tournament vs. Messi and Argentina on June 20.

The organization is in financial shambles and the current manager is godawful. Really can't squander this generation of players and the World Cup '26 yet it feels like they're doing their best to do exactly that.

 

[Just A Bit Outside]

Canada qualifies for Copa America in a do-or-die qualifier and will play the first game of the tournament vs. Messi and Argentina on June 20.

The organization is in financial shambles and the current manager is godawful. Really can't squander this generation of players and the World Cup '26 yet it feels like they're doing their best to do exactly that.

It’s exactly what they are doing.

Pissing away all the good will of qualifying for the WC and putting in a half decent showing.

Instead of building on it, things are going backwards.

 

[VanJack]

Canada makes the Copa America tournament. Their reward are group stage games against Argentina, Chile and Peru.

Chile and Peru are rated in the 40's in the FIFFA rankings, so Canada could be competitive, As for Argentina, you can probably forget about it. But at least all games will be played on U.S. soil.

 

[nucksflailtogether]

it could’ve been a LOT worse, but could’ve been a lot better too. I though alphy looked very dangerous which is good. The top shelf snipe was nice too.

 

[NoShowWilly]

i wish the organization was not in shambles because win or lose it is pretty f***ing sweet to play against those three teams. Canada never got these games up until the last 2 years.

 

[Red]

Caps lose their first game of the season, 2-1-1 so far. Gauld and Cubas are the backbone of the team and it really showed tonight with Cubas on international duty.

It is really nice to see the stadium more full this season, even if it's from all the season tickets for the Messi game. Atmosphere is so much better.

 

[canadianmagpie]

Caps lose their first game of the season, 2-1-1 so far. Gauld and Cubas are the backbone of the team and it really showed tonight with Cubas on international duty.

It is really nice to see the stadium more full this season, even if it's from all the season tickets for the Messi game. Atmosphere is so much better.

Was on a flight for the first half but (unfortunately) saw the second. I know that Schopf isn't a fan favourite but I think he's heads and shoulders above Berhalter. Ahmed was a danger on the break though there's some seasoning that is needed with his chances. I think I've found my new whipping boy in Raposo now that Teibert has retired. He's a defensive liability, especially when he was moved to the right side and he does the Teibert pass on many occasions (i.e. when they have a great chance to move the ball forward, he turns around and passes back to the defense).

 

[Bubbles]

Canada makes the Copa America tournament. Their reward are group stage games against Argentina, Chile and Peru.

Chile and Peru are rated in the 40's in the FIFFA rankings, so Canada could be competitive, As for Argentina, you can probably forget about it. But at least all games will be played on U.S. soil.

You do know that FIFA rankings mean absolutely nothing. Chile and Peru are much better than they are considered in the rankings.

 

[SeawaterOnIce]

You do know that FIFA rankings mean absolutely nothing. Chile and Peru are much better than they are considered in the rankings.

Our squad has some rather good players but man, these guys are totally clueless in the final third. The backline is also shit and was getting exposed once Trinidad and Tobego mounted pressure going forward.

Peru and Chile are good quality sides that will certainly generate chances in attack and we simply don't have the guys to defend against these.

Mauro Biello better be set on employing a high press attacking style in the tournament...

 

[Burke's Evil Spirit]

Incredible quote by Vanni

 

[VanJack]

From the looks of things early on, if nothing else this Caps team will be entertaining.....and not just because Vanni Sartini is back.....They're scoring a lot but giving up a lot of goals.

But with a 3-1-1 record, they look they might be the real deal. Could make going to Caps games at B.C. Place fun again.

 

[Petey O]

Fafa Picault is immense.

 

[Just A Bit Outside]

Was at the game.

Boys played fantastic.

TFCs back line was horrendous though.

 

[VanJack]

Was at the game.

Boys played fantastic.

TFCs back line was horrendous though.

Didn't realize until I read the story that 'home' for John Herdman is actually Vancouver. His family lives here, and his son plays soccer locally.

Probably wishes he was coaching the Caps instead of Toronto FC right now.

 

[Jyrki21]

Didn't realize until I read the story that 'home' for John Herdman is actually Vancouver. His family lives here, and his son plays soccer locally.

Not just locally, but right in the Whitecaps system… there was talk of them putting him in the 18 yesterday!

 

[Red]

CMNT has booked and qualified for a string of very high-profile games coming up.

vs. Netherlands June 6 (ranked 7th - friendly)
vs. France June 9 (ranked 2nd - friendly)
vs. Argentina June 20 (ranked 1st - Copa)
vs. Peru June 25 (ranked 32nd - Copa)
vs. Chile June 29 (ranked 42nd - Copa)
vs. Mexico Sept 10 (ranked 14th - friendly)

CMNT is currently ranked 49th. This is the most significant string of games I can remember in terms of quality of opponent outside of the World Cup. I'm not hopeful in terms of results lol but it's very important for our prep for WC '26 and the future.

Team desperately needs a competent manager to be hired before Copa but the new General Secretary/CEO is doing the right things so far.

 

[Just A Bit Outside]

CMNT has booked and qualified for a string of very high-profile games coming up.

vs. Netherlands June 6 (ranked 7th - friendly)
vs. France June 9 (ranked 2nd - friendly)
vs. Argentina June 20 (ranked 1st - Copa)
vs. Peru June 25 (ranked 32nd - Copa)
vs. Chile June 29 (ranked 42nd - Copa)
vs. Mexico Sept 10 (ranked 14th - friendly)

CMNT is currently ranked 49th. This is the most significant string of games I can remember in terms of quality of opponent outside of the World Cup. I'm not hopeful in terms of results lol but it's very important for our prep for WC '26 and the future.

Team desperately needs a competent manager to be hired before Copa but the new General Secretary/CEO is doing the right things so far.

That is some fantastic competition.

But my word. They are going to get murdered; especially by the first 3 opponents.

 

[SeawaterOnIce]

That is some fantastic competition.

But my word. They are going to get murdered; especially by the first 3 opponents.

Netherlands, France and Argentina will blow us out like how Croatia did. Our backline will get shredded.

Peru plays fantastic defensive football. That will be a boring game.

Chile is in a down cycle.

Mexico is a toss up.

 

[Frostage]

Netherlands, France and Argentina will blow us out like how Croatia did. Our backline will get shredded.

Peru plays fantastic defensive football. That will be a boring game.

Chile is in a down cycle.

Mexico is a toss up.

I agree and think they probably lose to Mexico too, but this is a good thing.

And I was surprised when they outplayed Belgium at the World Cup.

 

[Red]

Whitecaps with another win yesterday over Seattle. Now 1st in the Western conference. Gauld and Cubas the engines of the team again.

Need to pickup some players in the summer transfer window to take advantage of the strong start and make a real push into playoff success for once.

 

[VanJack]

I leave it to fans who follow the Caps and MLS closer than I do, but clearly something is happening with this squad.....I don't think they won three road games last year until the season was half done.

I know they're at the top of the table in the Western Conference right now, but what do they need to add to this roster in order to stay there?

 

[lollygag19]

Either a DP midfielder to fill the space between gauld and cubas or a DP striker/winger would put us as contenders.

 

[Bures Elbow]

I would say in order of priority:

- Solid box to box midfielder
- Standout defender, who can lead the backline
- Winger/striker who can lessen the burden of creativity on Gauld

 

[NoShowWilly]

CMNT has booked and qualified for a string of very high-profile games coming up.

vs. Netherlands June 6 (ranked 7th - friendly)
vs. France June 9 (ranked 2nd - friendly)
vs. Argentina June 20 (ranked 1st - Copa)
vs. Peru June 25 (ranked 32nd - Copa)
vs. Chile June 29 (ranked 42nd - Copa)
vs. Mexico Sept 10 (ranked 14th - friendly)

CMNT is currently ranked 49th. This is the most significant string of games I can remember in terms of quality of opponent outside of the World Cup. I'm not hopeful in terms of results lol but it's very important for our prep for WC '26 and the future.

Team desperately needs a competent manager to be hired before Copa but the new General Secretary/CEO is doing the right things so far.

i don't care if we get rocked. that is a f***ing awesome set of games over the summer.

 

[Just A Bit Outside]

Napoli apparently interested in Jonathan David.