Canada Soccer Part VII: Copa America Semifinal Edition

[Joufreau]

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

Absolutely!

I hadn't really paid much attention to the CPL before this year but I've been to probably half a dozen or so Atletico Ottawa games this year. Great atmosphere and the football is actually pretty good especially considering how old the league is

 

[Tuggy]

Men’s national team waiting for Canada Soccer’s response to offer, sources say - TSN.ca

The men’s national soccer team, which doesn’t have a contract agreement just two months before the World Cup begins in Qatar, is waiting for Canada Soccer to respond to an offer made nearly a month ago, two sources familiar with the matter told TSN.


Representatives for the players proposed on Aug. 25 that the men’s and women’s national teams share equally in an 80 per cent stake of the $10 million (U.S.) prize money Canada Soccer is to receive for the men’s team qualifying for this year’s World Cup, the sources said.

It really sucks this is still hanging over the team...

 

[robertmac43]

Brutal... Hopefully, they can solve it shortly!

 

[crobro]

Even third world countries pay their national soccer r team players but Canada thinks 100 a game is still the notm

 

[robertmac43]

Oso not traveling with the team and will stay in Toronto to focus on his recovery. Hoping so bad that he is healthy for the World Cup.

 

[Joufreau]

Have a question about watching the upcoming CMNT friendlies. Will Fubo TV be streaming those games? I don't see it in the upcoming programing. Or do I have sign up for One Soccer (again...)?

 

[al secord]

Onesoccer is offered on Fubo TV I believe.

 

[al secord]

Oso not traveling with the team and will stay in Toronto to focus on his recovery. Hoping so bad that he is healthy for the World Cup.

Hopefully he gets the treatment he needs to be 100% by November. I agree with JDG that he could fit really well beside Eustaquio in a 4 4 2 or 3 4 3. Especially with the uncertainty surrounding Hutchinson, and Kone being so green.

 

[robertmac43]

Hopefully he gets the treatment he needs to be 100% by November. I agree with JDG that he could fit really well beside Eustaquio in a 4 4 2 or 3 4 3. Especially with the uncertainty surrounding Hutchinson, and Kone being so green.

He's also a great player against the press and as a sub later in games.

His impact during the qualifying process is often understated. Had some massive, massive moments for this team.

 

[al secord]

He's also a great player against the press and as a sub later in games.

His impact during the qualifying process is often understated. Had some massive, massive moments for this team.

I believe he would thrive on the big stage. Drag the boys by the scruff of the neck. He's fearless. He turned me into a believer.

 

[Joufreau]

Onesoccer is offered on Fubo TV I believe.

It is, yes. Usually you can see upcoming events a few days ahead. I could not see the upcoming friendlies when I posted but they have since been added. All is well

 

[al secord]

It is, yes. Usually you can see upcoming events a few days ahead. I could not see the upcoming friendlies when I posted but they have since been added. All is well

I'm still trying to get used to the Fubo scheduling format. It's way too hodgepodge.

 

[Joufreau]

I'm still trying to get used to the Fubo scheduling format. It's way too hodgepodge.

You and me both brotha.

 

[Scandale du Jour]

I'm still trying to get used to the Fubo scheduling format. It's way too hodgepodge.

It is a very shitty app, indeed.

Having to "record" a game to be able to watch it later is soooooooooooooo 2010.

 

[Tuggy]

Let's go!

 

[al secord]

I was going to watch AT work, but then I thought, why not take the afternoon off? It's not like I was going to be productive anyway.

 

[Joufreau]

I'm going to watch after work so I can have a beverage while watching the game. Gonna have to stay off the internet for a few hours

 

[robertmac43]

Looking forward to this one. Qatar is a fascinating team, they play some exciting football.

 

[Tuggy]

Outside of Buchanan missing, this is pretty much what I expect to see for the first WC match.

 

[robertmac43]

I doubt Piette is starting to come to the WC, he is likely an off-the-bench presence.

Looks like we will be playing a 4-4-2 that could shift into a 3-5-2 if needed

 

[PanniniClaus]

Outside of Buchanan missing, this is pretty much what I expect to see for the first WC match.

Let's go!!Is it a 4-4-2?

I doubt Piette is starting to come to the WC, he is likely an off-the-bench presence.

Looks like we will be playing a 4-4-2 that could shift into a 3-5-2 if needed

k - that's what i was thinking.

I watched Belgium and Croatia yesterday. Both were in good form..

 

[Tuggy]

I doubt Piette is starting to come to the WC, he is likely an off-the-bench presence.

Looks like we will be playing a 4-4-2 that could shift into a 3-5-2 if needed

Hopefully not. The thought of Piette playing in the WC scares me

 

[robertmac43]

Hopefully not. The thought of Piette playing in the WC scares me

If we are up with 10 minutes left, sure, he can come on for someone more attack-minded to see out the game. Other than that, not much use in him at this point.

That being said I get why he will be there. A major leader in the camp and the team relly rallies around his personality.

 

[al secord]

Ya if Piette is starting against Belgium, I don't think there will be enough alcohol to see me through it.

 

[robertmac43]