Canada Soccer Part VII: Copa America Semifinal Edition

[robertmac43]

Watford are willing to play youth which is great. I think it's agreat move for Kone and it sounds like if things are not working immediately with Watford they will loan him out and let him get minutes before coming back into the fold.

 

[robertmac43]

Young player of the year in the CPL last year staying put with Montreal. Massive for him.

 

[robertmac43]

 

[Scandale du Jour]

Montreal's new model seem to be paying off. It will be hard for the fans to accept all the departures, especially older fans who have Expos PTSD.

 

[robertmac43]

You absolutely love to see it!

 

[bluesfan94]

Does anyone think Ghana should be the worst team on here?

Looking at their recent results, kinda. They lost to Comoros, Sudan, South Africa, among others, in the last two years and drew with South Africa, Ethiopia, CAR, among others. Can you name a single player on any of those 5 national teams without googling? In 2022, prior to the World Cup, their wins were against Madagascar, a friendly against Nicaragua, and a pre-World Cup friendly against Switzerland that doesn't really count. They beat Nicaragua 1-0.

They barely got out of their qualifying group in a group that included South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Ethopia. They then only got past Nigeria on penalties.

When you don't win many games, your FIFA ranking isn't gonna be great.

 

[Savant]

Looking at their recent results, kinda. They lost to Comoros, Sudan, South Africa, among others, in the last two years and drew with South Africa, Ethiopia, CAR, among others. Can you name a single player on any of those 5 national teams without googling? In 2022, prior to the World Cup, their wins were against Madagascar, a friendly against Nicaragua, and a pre-World Cup friendly against Switzerland that doesn't really count. They beat Nicaragua 1-0.

They barely got out of their qualifying group in a group that included South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Ethopia. They then only got past Nigeria on penalties.

When you don't win many games, your FIFA ranking isn't gonna be great.

There is no metric that Ghana should be under Qatar. Period.

 

[bluesfan94]

There is no metric that Ghana should be under Qatar. Period.

Qatar 2-1 Ghana - International Friendlies International Friendly - Football - Sports Mole

Full coverage of Qatar vs Ghana game on Tuesday 23rd of August at 16:30 including match guide, data analysis, probability analysis, standings, previous meetings and form guide.

www.sportsmole.co.uk

Lol.

Like I said, if you want a better FIFA ranking, win some games. Qatar has won games recently, Ghana hasn't.

 

[BMann]

Watford are willing to play youth which is great. I think it's agreat move for Kone and it sounds like if things are not working immediately with Watford they will loan him out and let him get minutes before coming back into the fold.

We don't have that great a record with youth.

 

[Pink Mist]

You absolutely love to see it!

Apparently a Tim Horton's franchise opened in Watford a few weeks ago. Maybe that had some influence in Koné picking Watford over other European clubs. And they also have a moose on their club badge - a natural fit for a canadian

Tim Hortons opening date confirmed

 

[Savant]

Qatar 2-1 Ghana - International Friendlies International Friendly - Football - Sports Mole

Full coverage of Qatar vs Ghana game on Tuesday 23rd of August at 16:30 including match guide, data analysis, probability analysis, standings, previous meetings and form guide.

www.sportsmole.co.uk

Lol.

Like I said, if you want a better FIFA ranking, win some games. Qatar has won games recently, Ghana hasn't.

But I thought head to head didn’t matter?

 

[bluesfan94]

But I thought head to head didn’t matter?

Obviously it doesn't, otherwise it would be a metric where Ghana is behind Qatar.

The good thing is that we've gotten to the point where you've ruled out every single metric and rankings come down to Savant and Savant only.

But I'll leave it there. The Canadians don't need to see you make a fool of yourself all over again.

 

[red devil]

 

[robertmac43]

This graphic is super cool

 

[Scandale du Jour]

Great news. Hopefully more pro teams follow the Whitecaps' lead. We need a structure similar to Europe, not another badly founded league that will collapse after 2 seasons.

 

[Pink Mist]

 

[robertmac43]

The Tajon news is amazing. Having that whole front 3 at big European clubs will be something to get excited about!

 

[bluesfan94]

The Tajon news is amazing. Having that whole front 3 at big European clubs will be something to get excited about!

I'm excited for him, too. It's fun when college players get big opportunities. Turner is the same thing from the American side.

 

[robertmac43]

Would feel strange to have this in the US, but would be nice from an access perspective.

 

[bluesfan94]

Would feel strange to have this in the US, but would be nice from an access perspective.

It's happened before and it was weird then. I would much rather go to South America with the team myself.

 

[robertmac43]

It's happened before and it was weird then. I would much rather go to South America with the team myself.

Yeah i guess the travel part could be fun!

 

[Basement Cat]

I hope it's here again - it was a blast going to matches last time. There are a lot folks from all these countries here anyways, so the atmosphere is still genuine and good.

 

[bluesfan94]

Yeah i guess the travel part could be fun!

Oh, I didn't mean myself hahaha. I meant I'd rather the team have the experience of adversity.

 

[robertmac43]

Oh, I didn't mean myself hahaha. I meant I'd rather the team have the experience of adversity.

Rumours were Ecuador and Bolivia joint bid at one point. The altitude of Bolivia would check the adversity box off!

 

[robertmac43]

Look at how much the team and Canada Soccer world love this guy in the comment sections.