Canada Soccer Part VII: Copa America Semifinal Edition

[PanniniClaus]

I just hope Cavalini and Piette are left off. And although Henry may be called up by default leave him as far on the field please, just when we face physicality. Seeing JMR make the trip wouldn't hurt.

Cavalini is replaceable but Herdman is loyal.. Piette has been in the mix for nearly every team although i don't really know what he can bring at this level.. Liam Fraser is probably a better bet at this point... 26 player roster though will make it easier to fit everyone in..

 

[robertmac43]

I would be surprised if Piette is left at home come Qatar. As @PanniniClaus said he has been a staple for this program over the past couple of years. I get the sense he is well-liked amongst the players and staff, and is an excellent example for some of the younger players.

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[JunglePete]

Cavalini is replaceable but Herdman is loyal.. Piette has been in the mix for nearly every team although i don't really know what he can bring at this level.. Liam Fraser is probably a better bet at this point... 26 player roster though will make it easier to fit everyone in..

Absolutely. Was just wishful thinking on my end.


Both are nonfactor though who won't be around in 2026, they will make nothing more than cameos. Fraser is miles better for sure, he just made a not-so-good decision for his short term career by going to Belgium Div.2


I wish Herdman drops the whole symbolic gestures and do what's best for the NT but we never know. Change of heart, injuries can change the whole narrative

 

[Tuggy]

It was rumored before, but now official



Japan is a good friendly and warmup.

Ultimately I would have liked for them to have gotten a European friendly...oh well.

 

[robertmac43]

Japan is a footballing nation I have admired for some time now. Looking forward to that one, should be a good prep game!

 

[wingman75]

Is it safe to assume all three pre-WC games will only be on OneSoccer? I haven't seen any broadcast info. Thx

 

[Tuggy]

Is it safe to assume all three pre-WC games will only be on OneSoccer? I haven't seen any broadcast info. Thx

That's my understanding.

Maybe Sportsnet or TSN picks them up, but haven't heard anything as of right now.

 

[John Price]

 

[robertmac43]

Going to tune into this one. Need to see him score!

 

[robertmac43]

Another wild weekend in the CPL. Forge edge out Calgary in a close game with multiple red cards. With a win in their game in hand, they take top place in the league.

Atleti and PFC play out a draw today. Pacific has a game in hand on Valour who is sitting in 4th.

 

[al secord]

Going to tune into this one. Need to see him score!

He scored. That's a huge plus. Did anyone watch the game? How did he do otherwise?

 

[robertmac43]

He scored. That's a huge plus. Did anyone watch the game? How did he do otherwise?

I tuned in for about 35 minutes of the game. He looked good overall in that time. The level of the Belgian League is a good fit for him.

 

[JianYang]

That's my understanding.

Maybe Sportsnet or TSN picks them up, but haven't heard anything as of right now.

It makes sense for tsn to pick them up since they have the world cup rights, I believe?

 

[robertmac43]

Reasons we don't have new kits coming. and some reactions from players;

 

[robertmac43]

 

[al secord]

That's great news. Respect to the work Herdman and company have put in.

 

[robertmac43]

Here we go! Telling he is willing to come back after how terrible the June window went for Canada

 

[Pink Mist]

Here we go! Telling he is willing to come back after how terrible the June window went for Canada

after June, I thought there was no chance in hell he'd want to return to the circus of the CSA

 

[Tuggy]

LFG!

 

[robertmac43]

Joel Waterman getting a call-up is fantastic. From U-sports to the CPL, to MLS, and now ap potential WC spot.

 

[Joufreau]

Waterman getting the call is so good to see. No way Henry or Cornelius should be there ahead of him.

Gotta think there are many young Canadians looking at Waterman and thinking to themselves, that could be me.

 

[Moncherry]

Substitute Cavallini for Hutchinson and that should pretty much be Canada's World Cup squad.

 

[al secord]

Joel Waterman getting a call-up is fantastic. From U-sports to the CPL, to MLS, and now ap potential WC spot.

I'll cancel my Tom Holmes black jersey order

 

[robertmac43]

Gotta think there are many young Canadians looking at Waterman and thinking to themselves, that could be me.

It makes me extra happy that the CPL was created. Gives these U-sports athletes a chance to get pro exposure an build up that way

 

[JunglePete]

One thing that sort of worries me is the possible fitness level in 6 weeks. Our NT consists of 4 important Toronto FC players, their last game is on October 9.

Montreal has at least 4 players, possibly 5 and they probably will play One, maybe two, extra games starting Oct. 15. If they get canned the 1st round, that will leave 8 players inactive for more than a month which is a lot until a friendly the 17th.

Are there any plans to add nonFifa date international games? I say we should add 2 dates and select nothing but those 8 Mtl + TFC players (and more like Pantemis, ZBG, Nelson) along with other inactive players with their team with maybe some CPL local players to come play just to maintain some fitness.



By comparison Premier League teams play until November 12