Canadian Soccer Part III

[robertmac43]

In other Canada news. JD scored on his Lille debut in preseason.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

How close is Tyler Pasher to making the Canadian National Team?

That guy is really fast and dribbles well enough. Not the best finisher, but when you are as fast as he is, you’ll get so many scoring chances.

 

[robertmac43]

How close is Tyler Pasher to making the Canadian National Team?

That guy is really fast and dribbles well enough. Not the best finisher, but when you are as fast as he is, you’ll get so many scoring chances.

I think his ship has sailed with the national team unfortunately. He's already 26 and has not been in the mix since he was 21. We also have more quality up front than we ever have and there are some youth players that I would want in the team before Pasher. Was definitely rooting for him in the early going, he's from a small town in my area; but I don't think he is in Herdman's plans.

 

[gary69]

Canada get Surinam as the 2nd seed in their group. Not familiar with the strengths of teams, but aren't they one of the better ones from that 2nd pot.

 

[robertmac43]

Full draw here:


Shouldn't have problems getting through this group, even if some of the big boys from Europe cannot come over.

 

[gary69]

If Canada makes it through the 3rd round, they'll face Honduras. David Suazo who was on of the hosts, looked fit enough to still run 100 m under 11 seconds.

 

[robertmac43]

If Canada makes it through the 3rd round, they'll face Honduras. David Suazo who was on of the hosts, looked fit enough to still run 100 m under 11 seconds.

Hopefully by then travel will be a little easier and more of the boys abroad can come.

Regardless, I'm excited for the possibility of 20 Canada games over the next year and a bit. Just don't let us down this time boys!

 

[robertmac43]

Our first game is October 8th against Bermuda:

Concacaf Qualifiers Draw sets path to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

 

[Pouchkine]

Where?

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

I think his ship has sailed with the national team unfortunately. He's already 26 and has not been in the mix since he was 21. We also have more quality up front than we ever have and there are some youth players that I would want in the team before Pasher. Was definitely rooting for him in the early going, he's from a small town in my area; but I don't think he is in Herdman's plans.

That makes sense. Canada has a lot of attacking depth. Pasher is leading USL in goals. I think he has 8 or 9 goals already. I suspect he'll be playing in a better league next season. I wouldn't rule him out though. The way he plays, I feel like his speed will be able to create chances at higher levels.

 

[Blender]

Full draw here:


Shouldn't have problems getting through this group, even if some of the big boys from Europe cannot come over.

No excuse to not get past that group...

 

[BKIslandersFan]

Sweet, Fox Sports 2 airing Canadian premier League in US.

 

[robertmac43]

That makes sense. Canada has a lot of attacking depth. Pasher is leading USL in goals. I think he has 8 or 9 goals already. I suspect he'll be playing in a better league next season. I wouldn't rule him out though. The way he plays, I feel like his speed will be able to create chances at higher levels.

Oh wow didn't realize he was producing at that rate. The one thing he has going for himself is he is in good form and already in North America. There has been talk that not all of our European players will be able to report with the 20/21 season coming so rapidly and with current Canadian travel restrictions.

 

[robertmac43]

Sweet, Fox Sports 2 airing Canadian premier League in US.

That's awesome to hear but also pretty random. I would be curious to see how many eyes are on the game arm.

 

[BKIslandersFan]

That's awesome to hear but also pretty random. I would be curious to see how many eyes are on the game arm.

Probably around 4 digits, if that lol.

Way too many sports going on right now.

 

[koyvoo]

 

[robertmac43]

One of my favourite football photos. What a game, what a lad!

 

[gary69]

Cyle Larin scored for Besiktas in the CL qualifier, but they are out after a defeat against PAOK anyway.

 

[robertmac43]

Another clean sheet!

 

[BKIslandersFan]

Cyle Larin scored for Besiktas in the CL qualifier, but they are out after a defeat against PAOK anyway.

How is he doing?

 

[PanniniClaus]

How is he doing?

When the Turkish league was wrapping up Larin was a reserve forward - not many looks. He got the start today so I guess we will see where he is in the pecking order when the new Turkish season kicks off.

 

[robertmac43]

CPL Update:
Forge FC top of the table with 11.
Cavalry with back to back losses.
FCED first team eliminated.

Everyone other ED are still very much fighting for a top 4 and a place in the second round!

 

[sabremike]

CPL Update:
Forge FC top of the table with 11.
Cavalry with back to back losses.
FCED first team eliminated.

Everyone other ED are still very much fighting for a top 4 and a place in the second round!

I don't think we've even clinched a spot in the next round with a single match left which is nuts. Also I still can't understand how the Eddies are a CPL punching bag despite having a near decade head start on the rest of the league.

 

[robertmac43]

I don't think we've even clinched a spot in the next round with a single match left which is nuts. Also I still can't understand how the Eddies are a CPL punching bag despite having a near decade head start on the rest of the league.

It's wild that there is a chance one of us or Cavalry miss out on top 4. It's not likely but with the way the games have gone thus far it's well in the realm of possibilities.

Might be time for a new voice with the Eddies. Paulus has been there for a long time!

 

[robertmac43]

Second round started this afternooon, the seating is:
1) Cavalry
2) Wanderers
3) Forge
4) Pacific

Forge are currently down 1-0 to Wanderers in the first game of the second round.