Canadian Soccer Part II

[Dr Pepper]

Why would he want to return to MLS?

He just got a golden ticket to one of the most prestigious leagues on the planet, I'd say he's set in Munich for the forseeable future.

Well, after this season, as previously reported. He'll finish the season in Vancouver and then report to Germany to continue developing his career.

Depending on how he fares in Germany, is there a chance he would forgo his ties to Canada and join the German men's national team if asked?

Not sure if it's possible now given that he's played at least briefly for the Canadian men's team.

 

[Tuggy]

Why would he want to return to MLS?

He just got a golden ticket to one of the most prestigious leagues on the planet, I'd say he's set in Munich for the forseeable future.

Well, after this season, as previously reported. He'll finish the season in Vancouver and then report to Germany to continue developing his career.

Depending on how he fares in Germany, is there a chance he would forgo his ties to Canada and join the German men's national team if asked?

Not sure if it's possible now given that he's played at least briefly for the Canadian men's team.

He's already cap-tied to Canada.

 

[Dr Pepper]

Ah, alright.

Well, hopefully the men's program gets its' **** together over the next year or two and we can watch Davies in Qatar.

 

[Tom ServoMST3K]

So what is the plan, I assume they will loan him back to Vancouver?

He can't play in Germany until he's 18 anyways.

 

[Tom ServoMST3K]

 

[SteadyFreddie]

This is very exciting for Canadian soccer!

 

[robertmac43]

I like the length of the contract. Shows a good degree of commitment from Bayern

 

[BKIslandersFan]

This is very exciting for Canadian soccer!

I don't see how, he's probably never going to see the pitch as first team squad member. He will be loaned out to small European club and bounce around.

 

[SteadyFreddie]

I don't see how, he's probably never going to see the pitch as first team squad member. He will be loaned out to small European club and bounce around.

Well yeah obviously lol, he's only 17 years old.

 

[robertmac43]

I don't see how, he's probably never going to see the pitch as first team squad member. He will be loaned out to small European club and bounce around.

It's still a major step forward and sign to Canadians that they can go places with soccer . Plus he is only 17 and has many years ahead of him at top end development programs. Whether he plays for Bayern or not does not matter to me: what matters is he will be an unreal addition to the CMNT.

 

[Satan]

 

[Hadoop]

Davies was insane last night. Best performance in MLS by a Canadian in a long time and he's only 17. This kid is something special.

 

[Cassano]

I don't see how, he's probably never going to see the pitch as first team squad member. He will be loaned out to small European club and bounce around.

He'll be better than Pulisic.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

He'll be better than Pulisic.

Why compare him to Pulisic?

Let the kid get out of MLS and into a good league before we start comparing him to Pulisic. At Davies age, Pulisic was a very good squad player on a last 8 UCL team. Davies probably won't even be starting out at Bayern. He'll most likely go out on loan.

 

[Luigi Habs]

I think many people here haven’t seen Davies play to say that he’ll never make it to the first team with Bayern.

Davies is one of the best 17 yrs old prospect in the world. If he was from a more traditional soccer nation he’d be hyped to no end. This kid is legit. He’ll be a regular starter with Bayern at 20 yrs of age. You can quote me on that.

 

[Cassano]

Why compare him to Pulisic?

Let the kid get out of MLS and into a good league before we start comparing him to Pulisic. At Davies age, Pulisic was a very good squad player on a last 8 UCL team. Davies probably won't even be starting out at Bayern. He'll most likely go out on loan.

Time will tell.

I doubt Davies makes it as regular so soon, but let's see how he performs by January. Bayern may not have much of a choice if they keep relying on injury prone wingers in Robbery and Coman.

Pulisic at the same age wouldn't have been bought by Bayern as well.

 

[Ghetty Green]

Time will tell.

I doubt Davies makes it as regular so soon, but let's see how he performs by January. Bayern may not have much of a choice if they keep relying on injury prone wingers in Robbery and Coman.

Pulisic at the same age wouldn't have been bought by Bayern as well.

According to the article in the province he has been promised he will not be loaned out or not on the first team

 

[Tom ServoMST3K]

So, that transfer might have had Davies playing with some confidence, huh?

2G 2A in a 4-3 Vancouver win.

 

[robertmac43]

That last game Davies looked like he could do anything he wanted. Excited to see him come to Toronto for the Canadian Championships

 

[Savi]

I can't find anything about him in this topic, but forward Jonathan David is having a very good start to his career in Belgium. Just 18 years old, Gent signed him in January from Ottawa Gloucester Hornets. Last week he scored on his debut in the Belgian League, saving a point for Gent in the 95th minute down a goal. And last night he scored the GWG in Gent's Europa League qualifying game against Jagiellonia in Poland.

 

[Savi]

He scored again tonight. Great debut with a goal in each of his first three games.

edit: just added another so thats now 4 goals in 3 games

 

[Savi]

Another game, another goal 5 goals in 4 straight games now

Actually the crazy thing is he got subbed on in every one of his games. He's yet to make the starting line-up. He basically has 5 goals in 65 minutes which is quite ridiculous.

 

[robertmac43]

Keep these updates coming!

 

[robertmac43]

So just wanting to start some discussion here cause I miss the National team.

Of you create a starting 11 right now, who makes your team an what formation are you using?

 

[Basement Cat]

So just wanting to start some discussion here cause I miss the National team.

Of you create a starting 11 right now, who makes your team an what formation are you using?

Good question. I am a USMNT/MLS guy who has always had an admiration for Canada. I hope that they can finally put it together and at least make the Hex this time around.

The huge weakness that sticks out for me is GK and the entire backline. It is subpar for CONCACAF qualifying even. Howver, the midfield and attack have some exciting young options and vets who can still hack it at this level of qualifying: Davies, Larin, Osorio, Kaye, Hutchinson, and Arfield.