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That may be it, not a big enough tournament for a ball to be official.  Looking at this, I see the CPL does use Derbystar, which is what VFC expected to play with at Spruce Groves. https://northerntribune.ca/canadian-premier-league-match-ball-2024-2025/

Wouldn't it be up to the CSA to provide the balls for the Voyageurs Cup? It's their tournament. It's not run by the CPL

Good pick-up Zach. Surprised the CPL does not have an official ball, what is that all about?

He's not playing as a striker for Columbus, so it is not really a valid expectation.  I suppose some felt he was striker material at TFC, I am not sure. He plays behind Cucho Hernández who has 29 goals and 10 assists in 50 MLS league appearances. And beside Christian Ramírez who is fairly prolific in MLS scores once every 3-4 games. I don't think anyone should expect goal output from JRR, which is why I emphasised his linking play. 

They beat Djurgarden away tonight with a stoppage time goal, 0-1,  Derek had a header on a late corner barely saved and another put it in. Wild celebrations, the team has real spirit. https://x.com/Malmo_FF/status/1783578566166225304 They have won 5/5 and are leaders once again.

Are you saying there's a reason Thomas Tuchel and Jurgen Klopp didn't return our calls?

I don't know where you got the idea that I want to do "whatever" with Davies. I'm of the school that wants him to play left back. You bring up the World Cup and I think that's where Herdman went against his players' strength. He gave in to the players' desire to play pressing football. He said as much in his post game pressers. And that's what did them in. It's what will do in Mrasch. We don't have the quality back line to play Marsch's style. Mid fielders and forwards are this team's strengths. You play Marsch's all out attack/pressing and you expose the back line.  

Exactly!  As much as I don't like it, Jesse seems like a reasonable hire.

i think I compare him to Nelson. And Jayden wasn't hyped up as much as he was, but you were able to see the glimpses of talent on the ball when he was given his limited minutes at TFC. With JMR (I understand it's early) but it still feels like he's still that 15yo playing with men. Im not trying to right him off, or downplay his efforts. It's just how I feel from what I've seen...but again it's early.

I'm with you, if these are truly the names they are gunning for then I fear they are going for a PR over a soccer decision