Canadian Soccer Part IIII: WCQ Edition
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robertmac43
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I'll be in Panama for the final game. Costa Rica would be nice but I don't want to miss the final home game!Hell yeah. Costa Rica looks nice in March too.
robertmac43
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Wee Baby Seamus
Yo, Goober, where's the meat?
I am less grumpy about Tomori now because I do actually think he'll make England's WC squad. There was a moment where I was scared he'd get just the one England cap.
robertmac43
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Southgate doesn't watch Serie A. The FA won't pay for his RAI subscription. Once Tomori makes the move to england, he'll start to earn caps.
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You guys are all welcome to stay in Edmonton and watch the best hockey team in Canada
You mean the one that just lost to Winnipeg 5-2?
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TBH I'm not sure on that one. I think being outside is a want for the team going forward. Wouldn't be surprised if that plays a role in the decision.
Between the perfect 10 diving form and the opportune camera angle, that moment will live on in Canadian lore forever.
I was picked up out of my seat and forced to crowd surf, so i missed it live.
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Lol same. Complete blur after that goal went in. I took part in the biggest group hug of my life!
From Herdman's post game interview, sounds like travel is his main concern when choosing a venue. Toronto/Hamilton/Ottawa look like frontrunners. Not sure if they can make it work at BMO. Maybe the CSA will see the momentum we have with this team and loosen the purse strings.
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How is it possible to have part real grass, part turf stadium?
All I know is that BMO at least looks alot more like grass.
I'm kinda bummed that Vancouver probably won't get the January match at BC place, but I understand the decision.
Daniel Jebbison property of Sheffield is one to look out for, 18 year old CB. Currently playing for England U19.
I'm surprised at least one of the big three within Portugal (Benfica, Porto, Sporting) haven't snatched him up yet, they see him weekly.
Scandale du Jour
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Hoping we have a good January window and I can be confident enough to do a week in CR and then fly back to Toronto for the Jamaica match with us qualifying in one of those.
Yup its 100% travel. 2 extra hours both ways between Honduras and El Salvador in addition to the CONCACAF shenaningans (leaving them on the tarmac etc). CSA charter plane isn't retrofitted to let players sleep at this point so Herdman is really focused on keeping the flights out of that time range.
Hamilton would be my optimal choice. Small stadium which lets us move tickets to V's/Forge/TFC groups and reduce availablity for away support,
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Jebbison is a CF unfortunately... We have little in the pipeline even at CB even at youth level.
We will see some duals commit once eustaquio gets his big move. Its a business and when the fence sitters see what the exposure of playing for the CMNT, for a former fence sitter can do they will jump.
This movement all starts with Davies, he single handily as a social media darling, world class human, and footballer has increased the stature of our program in an unprecedented way.
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The CSA can't be that stupid to hold a game in Hamilton in an outdoor stadium. None of the players (including Canadians) want to play in -20C weather. Why not just play in Vancouver, where they will sellout the place within 48 hours, and make more money.
If they absolutely ahve to play an outdoor game in January, why not BMO Field in Toronto, where the atmosphere is 100 times better?
If they absolutely ahve to play an outdoor game in January, why not BMO Field in Toronto, where the atmosphere is 100 times better?
Pavel Buchnevich
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CONCACAF refs are just that bad. I don’t think they are corrupt.
Pavel Buchnevich
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I’ve read that he doesn’t speak Spanish that well, but his father is a big Mexico fan. USA has bad that problem with a few players before.
I watched his game for Mexico sub-20 against USA sub-20 yesterday. He was the best Mexican player. Quick CAM with good dribbling skills. They had a few American kids as well, which is always strange to watch. I think Mexico needs a player like this, so it’d be big if Canada can bring him into their team.
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It sounds like Herdman has a lot of influence in this respect. Which also means he has the ear of the players. I'm not sure what the viable options are, but whatever the players agree upon, is fine by me.
