Canada Soccer Part VII: Copa America Semifinal Edition

[robertmac43]

Interesting for Herdman, feels like a lateral/downward move if real....

 

[Pink Mist]

For the sake of Herdman's career, I hope its clickbait. It wouldnt even be a lateral move for him, it would be a step down

 

[Pink Mist]

Another curious aspect to this, is that in the spring/summer his son switched from playing for Canada's u-20 team to play for New Zealand's u-20 team. So he realistically could coach his son at the 2026 WC

 

[HajdukSplit]

He did great for Canadian soccer, but I would not be that mad if he went. With our recent progress and our young team, I am sure we can hire a very good coach.

Perhaps Ancelotti comes in the Summer

I have no skin in the game but I feel if Canada wants to make further progress they will need an upgrade at manager. He did a good job getting Canada competitive and into a WC but he was badly exposed there, despite being in a tough group. Came off as a typical lower league English coach

 

[Pink Mist]

I have no skin in the game but I feel if Canada wants to make further progress they will need an upgrade at manager. He did a good job getting Canada competitive and into a WC but he was badly exposed there, despite being in a tough group. Came off as a typical lower league English coach

Now would also be the best time to get a new hire. Gold Cup, potential Copa America, another Gold Cup, and then hosting the World Cup.

I can see it being enticing for a manager as long as the CSA doesnt expose their incompetence

 

[robertmac43]

Another curious aspect to this, is that in the spring/summer his son switched from playing for Canada's u-20 team to play for New Zealand's u-20 team. So he realistically could coach his son at the 2026 WC

Yeah, the family ties will always be hard to beat.

I'm happy to see him stay and will love the guy no matter what he does. If he leaves, we will be fine as well. This program has progressed, the players are better, and who can argue with the next 4 summers of tournaments? Lots for a new manager to be excited about.

 

[Tuggy]

I'm fine either way aswell.

I certainly wasn't a fan of some of his decisions/tactics in Qatar.

As long as the new hire is a good one of course...

 

[PanniniClaus]

I just find this hard to believe...

 

[Pink Mist]

Looks like Herdman turned down NZ

 

[Satan]

king

 

[robertmac43]

Now pay the man and lets get this show on the road.

 

[Uncle Rotter]

 

[Pink Mist]

this clown needs to learn how to vet his sources

 

[robertmac43]

this clown needs to learn how to vet his sources

Yeah terrible look form him....

 

[robertmac43]

Solid move here:

 

[Tuggy]

Another appearance for his new club and another game winner for Larin.

Quite the start

 

[robertmac43]

 

[Tuggy]

 

[robertmac43]

Some solid chances for our youth team to get some important minutes.

 

[red devil]

 

[robertmac43]

Proud of the Womens teams for taking a stand. It's a crucial year for them and they deserve all they are asking for.

 

[red devil]

Canada Soccer goes from bad to worse on how they are handling the women's team.

 

[ZDH]

Hahaha this is some serious drama now.

Where's my popcorn?

 

[ForumNamePending]

Maybe someone who is more attuned to this stuff can help me out... In 2021 the Women won Olympic gold. It was a big deal and generated a ton of positive attention for Canadian soccer. The following year the men qualified for and played in their first WC in 36 years. Once again it was a big deal and generated a ton of positive attention for Canadian soccer. You would think the folks running the show would have been able to spin these successes into millions of dollars in new revenue, but instead they need to slash the budget?!?! Is the organization really that incompenent and/or corrupt?

 

[red devil]

The last thing Canada Soccer would want is to be called for public hearings and get questioned on where the money is going