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OT: 2024 Soccer and Vancouver Whitecaps Thread
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Everyone was wondering if there was a shot at a USA-Canada final. Now they’re getting the next two in that Animaniacs song instead. 
Whitecaps went down early but came back to win. They appear to be much more mentally strong than in previous years. A good sign.
Whelp, the perfect start to the season is over now. Decent effort though
I… what game is this about?
Unsurprisingly, their B-team isn’t as good as a more full-strength MLS side. They still played decently and carried most of the first half, but any team missing 7 of 11 starters is going to suffer. I was kind of surprised to see a number of people in the media/podcast world picking them to win.
I… what game is this about?
Unsurprisingly, their B-team isn’t as good as a more full-strength MLS side. They still played decently and carried most of the first half, but any team missing 7 of 11 starters is going to suffer. I was kind of surprised to see a number of people in the media/podcast world picking them to win.
I live in China and am late to the game updates.
It was this I was referring to… I guess you meant they came back to tie it in the first half?
Anyway, Canada beats the US to win the third place game at CONCACAF Nations Cup, so good on them I guess.
That Mexico game was a real disappointment, but bouncing back with a fairly solid win over the U.S. reflects well on the program.
And Jesse Marsch was red-carded for running down the pitch berating the officials for what he felt were missed penalty calls in the box. You've got to love the man's passion. And clearly, beating his home-country on their turf, is a sweet result for him.
Hopefully Canada can move up once against from its current FIFFA ranking of 31st.
And Jesse Marsch was red-carded for running down the pitch berating the officials for what he felt were missed penalty calls in the box. You've got to love the man's passion. And clearly, beating his home-country on their turf, is a sweet result for him.
Hopefully Canada can move up once against from its current FIFFA ranking of 31st.
The Mexico result was disappointing but I really didn't find much to fault in the actual performance. Bad bounce for the early goal and then a free kick to make it 2-0, but in between I felt like we carried most of the play. Should have had a penalty to even the score at 1-1.
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Over the past 6-8 months, Ahmed has shown his value and versatility for the National Team.
I certainly hope he gets starters minutes in Vancouver... If he can't he should be making the move to Europe.
I am liking the Caps team but always cheer the Canadian content first and foremost.
I certainly hope he gets starters minutes in Vancouver... If he can't he should be making the move to Europe.
I am liking the Caps team but always cheer the Canadian content first and foremost.
The interesting thing to me, is that Jesse Marsch and Canadian National Soccer officials are now targeting players with dual citizenship. They are players who were either born in Canada; or were born to Canadian parents.
And they really seem to have been able to attract some top-drawer young talent. Suddenly, playing for Canada is the 'in thing' to do. They're building a lot of depth in their roster, which will be important heading into a World Cup year.
And they really seem to have been able to attract some top-drawer young talent. Suddenly, playing for Canada is the 'in thing' to do. They're building a lot of depth in their roster, which will be important heading into a World Cup year.
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It is something that many managers tried to do over the years but to limited effect. It all changed when we managed to get Junior Hoilett and Scott Arfield around the same time. Eustaquio was not far behind.
We swung and missed on Owen Hargreaves and Jonathan DeGuzman.. It would take years before John Herdman would do what he does best and that is sell something... The timing was excellent as Hoilett and Arfield gave us some legitimacy, meanwhile, a stable of younger players were coming through.
We still missed on players and probably always will miss on some. Tomori, Begovic, Bono etc... all choosing England, Bosnia & H and Morocco over us.
Of course we had the world cup qualy run and then guaranteed entry into the 2026 event.... that should have been more than enough to continue to build but the CSA and the players clashed and that tango nearly undid everything..
Kevin Blue was in a bad spot last spring.. Momentum was lost and we had no Manager and no money for a Manager. getting Jesse Marsch was an absolute godsend and with the Copa success, Jesse has added a number of dual nationals to the fold.. Promise, Jebbison, Santi Lopez and Sigur signed up.
He still has a few more targets and then we will need to sustain this post WC. He is closely tracking Luca Koloesho, Justin Smith and Owen Goodman.
He very quickly sorted out who he needed on his back 4. That back 4 was on the field this window. Now he is hunting depth everywhere. What a time to be alive.. I am rolling into my 50's now, began watching in 1985 and I don't know if I have missed a televised match since then.
Mango's Murica finishing 4th is just bliss 
There was a certain karma to the USA finishing behind the three nations Trump has threatened. 
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He'll be a fantastic player for the VWFC going forward but I just don't see him being desired by many top European clubs. He really struggles to distribute the ball on attack. Waits too long to make the pass and struggles to lob a pass into the air. As a LB/MF, his biggest weakness is his inability to win aerial duels.
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Bayern Munich is threatening to sue the Canadian Soccer Federation for their treatment of Alphonso Davies. They claim he was 'forced' to play in the CONCACAF game against the U.S. when they knew he was injured.
It's a ridiculous charge of course--but they may be taking the lead from Davies agent, who is obviously bitterly disappointed that his client will miss a lot of action and potentially cost him a lot of money.
Actually I look at this controversy somewhat more positively. When was the last time an international club like the storied Bayern Munich franchise or any international side for that matter, even cared about a Canadian being injured playing for his country?
I regard it as a positive sign that Canadian players are rapidly becoming essential players for their prestigious club teams in Europe and the UK.
It's a ridiculous charge of course--but they may be taking the lead from Davies agent, who is obviously bitterly disappointed that his client will miss a lot of action and potentially cost him a lot of money.
Actually I look at this controversy somewhat more positively. When was the last time an international club like the storied Bayern Munich franchise or any international side for that matter, even cared about a Canadian being injured playing for his country?
I regard it as a positive sign that Canadian players are rapidly becoming essential players for their prestigious club teams in Europe and the UK.
I find it annoying that the Whitecaps post the score on their highlights page. Why not just give the date and who they are playing.
Boggles my mind that MLS/TSN decided not to show the TFC/Caps game this week. Sure, CF Montreal is a Canadian team, but why not show the game that features 2 Canadian teams? These things are decided months in advance. It feels like MLS and Apple are trying to punish us into spending $30 bucks a month just to watch our team play 2 or 3 games.
Thanks but no thanks.
Thanks but no thanks.
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