Canada Soccer Part VII: Copa America Semifinal Edition

[robertmac43]

Pretty good for a player who two years ago was set to play Canadian university soccer

Shows the power of the CPL. Having a league that keeps doors open and develops you in a professional environment is huge for the program.

In the past, he would have been left behind.

 

[PanniniClaus]

I think it has to be exciting for Chiellini to learn from Doneil Henry at LAFC...

 

[robertmac43]

Ready for when Herdman moves on

 

[PanniniClaus]

Larin to Forrest seems to be happening which is pretty exciting...

 

[Tuggy]

Larin to Forrest seems to be happening which is pretty exciting...

Great news!

 

[al secord]

I can see him thriving as a mid to lower table premiere league number 9

 

[robertmac43]

I really hope Larin works out @ Forest. Would hate to see him struggle for minutes heading into Qatar.

 

[1865]

Forest play with two up front in effect. Brennan Johnson will be on the right and we just spent £17m on Awoniyi so if and when Larin signs he may still struggle for minutes.

 

[Savant]

Forest play with two up front in effect. Brennan Johnson will be on the right and we just spent £17m on Awoniyi so if and when Larin signs he may still struggle for minutes.

I think Larin plays on the left now?

 

[PanniniClaus]

I think Larin plays on the left now?

Larin can play anywhere across the line and i though Johnson was similar so i could see all three fitting in against all but the big 4 or 5 in the prem.

 

[1865]

I think Larin plays on the left now?

He won't start over Awoniyi, not to begin with anyway. He'd very much have to win that shirt.

 

[Savant]

He won't start over Awoniyi, not to begin with anyway. He'd very much have to win that shirt.

Looks like he is going to Club Brugge anyway

 

[Savi]

Looks like he is going to Club Brugge anyway

It's already official. Came out of nowhere for me.
Didn't think he was anything special when I watched him a couple of years ago at Zulte Waregem, so he must have really progressed a lot at Besiktas then.

 

[Tuggy]

 

[robertmac43]

I like this move much more than Larin going to Forest. Good minutes, CL football, can play with Tajon! Just amazing to see!

 

[PanniniClaus]

I like this move much more than Larin going to Forest. Good minutes, CL football, can play with Tajon! Just amazing to see!

3 year deal, Champions League, guaranteed playing time in a very attacking system...love it. If he has a big year, Brugge can sell on for a tidy profit.

 

[Tuggy]

 

[robertmac43]

Canada has confirmed they will play Paraguay in a friendly in Europe this September.

Solid opponent, they punch higher than their world ranking suggests.

 

[Tuggy]

Paraguay is decent...we'll see who else

 

[al secord]

Paraguay is decent...we'll see who else

Are the states still top 15? Lol

 

[Tuggy]

 

[al secord]

Not exactly top 15, but I'll gladly take 'em

 

[Pink Mist]

Not exactly top 15, but I'll gladly take 'em

Uruguay is currently ranked 13th. FIFA rankings are bs but technically a top 15 team

 

[al secord]

Uruguay is currently ranked 13th. FIFA rankings are bs but technically a top 15 team

I did not know that. Thanks.

 

[robertmac43]

Uruguay is a great match to have. I like the Qatar one as well. They play an attacking brand of football and have shown over the last year that they can push solid teams.

Should be some good preparation for the real deal in November.