nolando Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 You can't tell me there isn't a single young USL player in the League that could have suited up for Canada. Not a Europe-based player, because that would have been nearly impossible, but somebody?? Is this "development" league of ours THAT pisspoor at developing Canadian talent? I don't follow the USL enough (especially not from Japan) but come on, are there only 30 y/o prospects?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 From Montreal: Mert (28 y/o)? Ribeiro is injured. That's about it from the offensive half. WCQ, baby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ref Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Curious to see how Nash fits with the rest of the guys. After all, he has been away from the NT for 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettermirror Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 nash won't play. odds of any player that had called also would not play. he was cover. pure and simple. relax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 quote:Originally posted by bettermirror nash won't play. odds of any player that had called also would not play. he was cover. pure and simple. relax. Plus he was available. This also gives a tip of the hat to the USL champions considering the callups from the Impact. Politics gets into everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktci Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 quote:Originally posted by Alex CSA ADDS NASH to the Jamaica friendly http://www.canadasoccer.com/eng/media/viewArtical.asp?Press_ID=2547 Brilliant move by the CSA. Nash's brother played soccer as a youngster and, using the skills he learned from soccer, has become one of the greatest basketball players in the world. If Martin also played soccer as a kid, think of how good a soccer player he must now be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ed Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Politics aside, there are a lot more Cdn players to choose from the Impact lineup than from the Lilley version of the Whitecaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beaver Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Let's call up Wyn Belotte. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadasBest Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Although I think the younger blood should be getting games, I would like to see Nash start this game in midfield. He looked really good in the last few USL games. He has great vision in midfield, and I think he would be great to feed the ball to our strikers. I would be interested to see Nash in midfield with Radzinski and Friend at the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Screw that, Hutch in the middle, his natural position where he NEVER plays! As for politics etc., would you be singing the same tune if this game had taken place at the semi-final stage of the USL playoffs? He was pretty much the only USL player still in game shape that could be picked in midfield for the national team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 quote:Originally posted by Ed Politics aside, there are a lot more Cdn players to choose from the Impact lineup than from the Lilley version of the Whitecaps. And the ratio of callups is 3:1 if I'm not mistaken. Anyway, USLD1 is professional sports business - player nationality is irrelevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettermirror Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 quote:Originally posted by Richard USLD1 is professional sports business - player nationality is irrelevant. that's a shame isn't it? i'd love to see fifa implement a nationaly requirement. i don't know......6 players from the country required on the park. different debate. just ignore me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 I agree. Just look at what has happened in the EPL and some of the European leagues. But until there is a ruling from FIFA, pro clubs will sign whomever they can afford and believe will help them win games and put bums in seats. Developing players for national teams is NOT the responsibility of pro clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Is Brennan unavailable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masster Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 quote:Originally posted by Rudi Is Brennan unavailable? Good point! Certainly bring him in over Nash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 quote:Originally posted by Rudi Is Brennan unavailable? When did Brennan last play a competitive game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 quote:Originally posted by Richard When did Brennan last play a competitive game? That doesn't really answer my question. I don't mind Nash being called up, I was just wondering about Brennan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ref Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 quote:Originally posted by Richard Plus he was available. This also gives a tip of the hat to the USL champions considering the callups from the Impact. Politics gets into everything. I am a bit disappointed. Are we saying that Nash got called not because he is a very good player, but simply because it looks good politically. Who else is there for political reasons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 I did not mean to suggest that the only reason Nash was called up was political, just that it was possibly a consideration. He is certainly more match fit than Jim Brennan, very likely available on short notice, has performed well with the Whitecaps in the last several matches and is an experienced international player. Certainly it might seem strange to some that three players from the club knocked out of the semi-finals by the Whitecaps are selected over all the Canadian Whitecaps players in the reigning USL championship club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 quote:Originally posted by Richard Certainly it might seem strange to some that three players from the club knocked out of the semi-finals by the Whitecaps are selected over all the Canadian Whitecaps players in the reigning USL championship club. When you consider their respective positions in the regular season, their defensive record and experience with the national team, it doesn't. It might seem strange to people who don't follow the national team, but since when do we care about them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 As I said, politics finds its way into everything in this world :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ed Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 quote:Originally posted by Richard I did not mean to suggest that the only reason Nash was called up was political, just that it was possibly a consideration. He is certainly more match fit than Jim Brennan, very likely available on short notice, has performed well with the Whitecaps in the last several matches and is an experienced international player. Certainly it might seem strange to some that three players from the club knocked out of the semi-finals by the Whitecaps are selected over all the Canadian Whitecaps players in the reigning USL championship club. Well how many Cdns played in the semi-finals and final for the Whitecaps? Clarke, who has represented Canada, and Lyall are both in or close to their 30's and. Valente hasn't seen much international level soccer. Nash gets the nod but I doubt he'll play against the speedy Jamaicans. The only one I can see would be perhaps Kindel taking Braz's spot at right back (assuming Stalteri in not at right back). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 I suspect he will warm the bench but the gesture has been made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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