analyst Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 After the first seven weeks of play, the leaders in Division A and B respectively are Metro Ford Wolves and Surrey United. Metro Ford has a small lead over Inter thanks to the play of former Whitecap Andrew Veer and newcomers Emilio Bottiglieri and Russell Huggon, both of who played professionally in Scotland. Inter have been strengthened recently with the signing of Whitecap player Tino Cucca. Surrey has a small lead over Sapperton Rovers. Surrey which was a Division champ last year got stronger this year through the acquisition of former CSL star and perennial VMSL all-star Steve Miller. Sapperton misses Bottiglieri (now with Metro Ford) and Rob Sing (in Italy), but are trying to compensate through Colin Phillips (who played briefly in Germany) and young Paul Raposo. Columbus Clan, with several former Whitecaps and young star Stefan Leslie, are a close third. Only a few current Whitecap players will be playing in the VMSL this winter, because the Caps management is discouraging its players from playing competitive soccer in the off-season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footy Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 quote:the Caps management is discouraging its players from playing competitive soccer in the off-season. Now my undsertanding was that there was no option of playing in VMSL if you are a current Whitecap. I sure hope Lenarduzzi was not BS ing when he made his comment on the subject on team1040 radio this month stating that no Whitecaps would be playing in the VMSL because of fedback from people why they dont come to watch the Whitecaps because "I can see these guys for free" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 I think it's as much part of an effort to raise the professionalism of the Whitecaps as it is to preserve the ticket buying motivationt. Until Bob Lilley arrived on the scene the Whitecaps team was little more than a VMSL allstar team with a couple of American imports. There was thus some truth to the comment about seeing the same players for free during the winter even though they were sprinkled through the VMSL. How many MLS or for that matter CFL professionals play during their off-pro-season in the highest level local amateur recreational leagues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analyst Posted October 28, 2005 Author Share Posted October 28, 2005 The Caps off-season is 6 months long, whereas the offseason for European professional is much shorter. The Caps can't afford to take 6 months off. Corazzin could have played in the VMSL last year and he didn't, but he should have palyed to stay in shape. Some Caps need to play in the offseason to keep the extra pounds off (JJ). The last thing the Caps need is to have players fall to the ground during games clutching their chests due to hear attacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footy Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 The Caps are training year round it started last season whe Lilley was brought on board. There is no reason for players to not be in shape if they are training year round so players like JJ and Carlo if he returns should have no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeffery S. Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 quote:Originally posted by Footy The Caps are training year round it started last season whe Lilley was brought on board. There is no reason for players to not be in shape if they are training year round so players like JJ and Carlo if he returns should have no issues. Yes but there is a big difference between training and playing competitive matches. Though I am pleased to hear it. Cap's and in general all Div 1 players should be active at least after the season to Xmas or starting in January to the start of the season in April. Three months off is in fact a lot in soccer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 quote:Originally posted by analyst The Caps off-season is 6 months long, whereas the offseason for European professional is much shorter. The Caps can't afford to take 6 months off. Corazzin could have played in the VMSL last year and he didn't, but he should have palyed to stay in shape. Some Caps need to play in the offseason to keep the extra pounds off (JJ). The last thing the Caps need is to have players fall to the ground during games clutching their chests due to hear attacks. I don't think it is appropriate for professional players to play in recreational amateur leagues in the home town of their pro team. What do MLS players do during their off season in terms of maintaining their game fitness? And on the subject of overall fitness, no professional sportsman has any business showing up at training camp not being 100% physically fit and ready to focus on game skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piltdownman Posted October 29, 2005 Share Posted October 29, 2005 quote:Originally posted by Jeffrey S. The Caps are training year round it started last season whe Lilley was brought on board. There is no reason for players to not be in shape if they are training year round so players like JJ and Carlo if he returns should have no issues. Yes but there is a big difference between training and playing competitive matches. Though I am pleased to hear it. Cap's and in general all Div 1 players should be active at least after the season to Xmas or starting in January to the start of the season in April. Three months off is in fact a lot in soccer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analyst Posted October 31, 2005 Author Share Posted October 31, 2005 In week 8 action, Metro Ford widened its lead with a 2-0 defeat of Inter. Former Whitecap Andrew Veer scored the first with header following a corner kick. Milan Francisty scored the second on a cheeky 20 yard left footed shot. Francisty was playing in his first game, after transferring from his college team. In the other Division, first and second place Surrey United and Sapperton Rovers both won convincingly by 6-1 and 4-1 scores respectively. Paul Favaro was the scoring star on the weekend with a hat trick for Sapperton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analyst Posted November 1, 2005 Author Share Posted November 1, 2005 Two of the top teams, Metro Ford and Sapperton Rovers play on Saturday. Metro Ford is favoured to win. Sapperton is missing both its central defenders who are serving suspensions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analyst Posted November 19, 2005 Author Share Posted November 19, 2005 After two weeks with very few games played due to heavy rain, VMSL games will resume in full force this weekend. In games played today, Surrey defeated Westside Rino 2-0 and Inter defeated Sporting 4-1. Surrey and Metro Ford continue to lead the league. At least one regular Whitecap player, Mike Franks, has joined a VMSL team for the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analyst Posted November 24, 2005 Author Share Posted November 24, 2005 There are 3 interesting games this weekend. On Friday, Metro Ford with its two former Scottish League pro's ( Bottiglieri and Huggon) facing off against last years BC Champs (Sporting). On Saturday, Inter plays Croatia, which may mark the return to Inter of SFU all-time leading scorer Andrew Corazza. Another poster on this board has suggested that Corazza may instead join the Whitecaps. On Sunday, Surrey plays Columbus Clan. Columbus has a number of former Whitecaps, while Surrey has added two srikers (Cam Wilson and Ivan Estrada) who played for this years Canadian College champs Douglas College. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analyst Posted December 9, 2005 Author Share Posted December 9, 2005 An almost full slate of VMSL games returns this weekend, with day time temperatures expected to be as high as 9 celsius. The exception is the MetroFord game in Coquitlam (higher altitude and colder) where last weekend's snow has not fully melted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeffery S. Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 quote:Originally posted by analyst After two weeks with very few games played due to heavy rain, VMSL games will resume in full force this weekend. In games played today, Surrey defeated Westside Rino 2-0 and Inter defeated Sporting 4-1. Surrey and Metro Ford continue to lead the league. At least one regular Whitecap player, Mike Franks, has joined a VMSL team for the winter. Were not the Whitecaps players supposed to NOT play amateur in the off-season? We have heard rumours that Franks was not happy about training early morn at SFU, is this another indication of dissatisfaction? Or have the Whitecaps loosened up their idea of training their own players in the winter and not having them active in club play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analyst Posted December 11, 2005 Author Share Posted December 11, 2005 quote:Originally posted by Jeffrey S. Were not the Whitecaps players supposed to NOT play amateur in the off-season? We have heard rumours that Franks was not happy about training early morn at SFU, is this another indication of dissatisfaction? Or have the Whitecaps loosened up their idea of training their own players in the winter and not having them active in club play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 Is it possible that neither Franks nor Dasovic plan on not playing with the Whitecaps in 2006? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analyst Posted December 12, 2005 Author Share Posted December 12, 2005 quote:Originally posted by Richard Is it possible that neither Franks nor Dasovic plan on not playing with the Whitecaps in 2006? Yes that is possible, and maybe likely. Andrew Corazza played for Inter today so that may mean he won't be playing for the Caps next summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calgary Boomer Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 I sure hope that's not true. Andrew hasn't signed a contract with the Whitecaps so technically he shouldn't be barred from playing metro. I heard he is training with Lilly & co. How does he look for Inter by the way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Does anybody know whether Andrew Corrazza indeed wishes to play professional soccer or whether he plans to pursue another career and play recreationally as many do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plava Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 the whitecaps if they have a pro league the so called USL should run from the same time as the professional leagues in europe. Taking 6 months is a long time considering the calaber of the league and the intensity. But i disagree these players shouldnt be playing at a amateur level like the VMSL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 quote:Originally posted by analyst Yes that is possible, and maybe likely. Andrew Corazza played for Inter today so that may mean he won't be playing for the Caps next summer. Analyst, please email me at webmaster@pcsl.org. I have a question for you concerning the VMSL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analyst Posted December 19, 2005 Author Share Posted December 19, 2005 quote:Originally posted by Richard Analyst... I have a question for you concerning the VMSL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 quote:Originally posted by analyst Richard, I'm not sure I can answer it, but what's the question? Would prefer you email me. It is quite legit, not a flame or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 quote:Originally posted by analyst Yes that is possible, and maybe likely. Andrew Corazza played for Inter today so that may mean he won't be playing for the Caps next summer. Andrew Corrazza was trying out with the LA Galaxy this past weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calgary Boomer Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 CRAP!!!! Corrazza is a guy the Whitecaps need! Hopefully Lilly hasn't turned him off Vancouver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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