Canada Soccer Part VII: Copa America Semifinal Edition

[Wee Baby Seamus]

Feeling happy to be at a movie tonight rather than at BMO, tbh.

movie rocked

 

[Pink Mist]

f*** that was brutal to watch live, good idea that you guys didn't take up @robertmac43 's offer

 

[robertmac43]

Biello proved today that he is not fit for the stage.... Need to get on finding a new manager asap.

We are taking steps in the wrong direction after so much good.

 

[Fogelhund]

That's a part of the reason.

This program was used to make a select few individuals rich through shady business dealings. Now the association is pretty much bankrupt. They cannot afford to host friendlies nor can they really invest in their program. They probably cannot even invest in a subpar manager at this point.

Good ol crony corruption.

It's really only going to go downhill.

This is the main problem right here. With the contract Canadian Soccer made with “Soccer Business”, all profits go to private individuals who own “Soccer Business”.

Yes, Canadian Soccer is basically bankrupt, no money for friendlies, practise, hirings… nothing. Sadly, Canadian Soccer will see dark days until this contract runs out.

There really needs to be a proper investigation Into this, as it’s probable that there is extensive corruption and profiteering, at the expense of the sport’s future in Canada.

When we can’t afford to play games, practise enough, or make proper staff hirings, we really shouldn’t expected success.

 

[Tuggy]

Horrible result.

Still have a playoff for the Copa.

2024 Copa América qualifying play-offs - Wikipedia

Obviously would have been much better to win last night and qualify directly but Canada drew Trinidad and Tobago in the playoff. Honduras/Costa Rica in the other.

One game playoff that takes place March 23, 2024 in Texas (happening the same time as the Nations League SF/F in Texas aswell).

 

[Satan]

stinky

 

[robertmac43]

One game playoff that takes place March 23, 2024 in Texas (happening the same time as the Nations League SF/F in Texas aswell).

Going to be strange not playing for the SF/F.....

 

[robertmac43]

Adding salt to the wound right here...

 

[robertmac43]

Yikes -

 

[SeawaterOnIce]

Yikes -

Whoa this is actually good news as it would force them to play a set of games in that window.

This nation has not seen a friendly on Canadian soil since 2017! We know there's zero funds right now to even arrange friendly matchups on domestic territory. So you are probably only really looking at 2 matchups in that window instead of 4. Even if they were to host friendlies...who would they have played against? Curacao? Bahrain? Barbados?

Take the guaranteed matchups (4) for that period. This squad needs all the games it can get.

 

[Tuggy]

Whoa this is actually good news as it would force them to play a set of games in that window.

This nation has not seen a friendly on Canadian soil since 2017! We know there's zero funds right now to even arrange friendly matchups on domestic territory. So you are probably only really looking at 2 matchups in that window instead of 4. Even if they were to host friendlies...who would they have played against? Curacao? Bahrain? Barbados?

Take the guaranteed matchups (4) for that period. This squad needs all the games it can get.

Agreed.

They have no choice but to play

 

[robertmac43]

Whoa this is actually good news as it would force them to play a set of games in that window.

This nation has not seen a friendly on Canadian soil since 2017! We know there's zero funds right now to even arrange friendly matchups on domestic territory. So you are probably only really looking at 2 matchups in that window instead of 4. Even if they were to host friendlies...who would they have played against? Curacao? Bahrain? Barbados?

Take the guaranteed matchups (4) for that period. This squad needs all the games it can get.

The guarantee of games is nice, although I worry about having to go and play 2 away games on terrible fields across CONCACAF. Injuries are up, it's random chaotic football.

I'd much rather go play Japan or some other middle to upper tier countries.

 

[robertmac43]

Great news for the CPL and York. They finally get what looks like a stable owner.

 

[robertmac43]

 

[Tuggy]

Copa America draw about to happen on TSN3.

 

[Tuggy]

If Canada win the playoff...

 

[robertmac43]

A date with Messi on the other side of this? Please go and win in Texas this March.

I would give everything to see that guy play live. Missed Argentina last year in Qatar.

 

[Tuggy]

A date with Messi on the other side of this? Please go and win in Texas this March.

I would give everything to see that guy play live. Missed Argentina last year in Qatar.

It would be the opening match of the tournament aswell.

Would be fun to play some new teams.

 

[robertmac43]

It would be the opening match of the tournament aswell.

Would be fun to play some new teams.

The new teams part of it is huge. 3 competitive matches is also an amazing add to the schedule. Things have felt anti-climatic since the qualifying cycle and trip to Qatar.

 

[luiginb]

A date with Messi on the other side of this? Please go and win in Texas this March.

I would give everything to see that guy play live. Missed Argentina last year in Qatar.

Saw him play about 10 times, he's worth the price of admission alone.

 

[robertmac43]

Saw him play about 10 times, he's worth the price of admission alone.

Fingers crossed we win against T&T. In a one-off 90 minute game anything can happen.

 

[robertmac43]

Interesting read, one of those moments where it shows there is a lot going on behind the scenes in these peoples lives.

https://www.cbc.ca/sports/podcasts/players-own-voice/john-herdman-world-cup-shouldn-t-have-went-1.7055347

 

[al secord]

Interesting read, one of those moments where it shows there is a lot going on behind the scenes in these peoples lives.

https://www.cbc.ca/sports/podcasts/players-own-voice/john-herdman-world-cup-shouldn-t-have-went-1.7055347

The highest of highs to the lowest of lows. I feel for the man.

Saying the players pivoted from "we" to "me" in June of '22 was pretty sobering too.

 

[PanniniClaus]

The highest of highs to the lowest of lows. I feel for the man.

Saying the players pivoted from "we" to "me" in June of '22 was pretty sobering too.

I think most of us here were feeling that we to me... It took some of the joy out of the journey and then the WC itself... that hangover still hasn't subsided.

 

[robertmac43]

Massive news for Woobens.

Looking forward to seeing where this guy moves!