terpfan68 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Soccer Canada website Gold Cup schedule announced; Canada will face Panama or Jamaica on Nov. 22nd New York, USA - CONCACAF has announced the schedule of matches in the 2006 CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup™ following a draw held on Monday at the offices of the CONCACAF General Secretariat in New York City, USA. The third edition of the Women’s Gold Cup will have Canada, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Trinidad & Tobago and USA competing for the CONCACAF title along with two guaranteed spots in the 2007 FIFA Women’s World Cup in China. In first round action, Mexico will play against Trinidad & Tobago with Panama having been drawn to face Jamaica. Both these first round encounters will take place at the Tropical Park Stadium in Miami, Florida on Sunday November 19th, 2006. Canada will play Panama or Jamaica for World Cup birth on November 22nd The victors in these two first round games will then advance to the semifinals of the event with the winner of Panama vs. Jamaica drawn to play against Canada while the team advancing from Mexico vs. Trinidad & Tobago will meet reigning Women’s Gold Cup Champions, USA. The semifinals take place on Wednesday November 22nd at The Home Depot Center on the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills (Carson, California). Tournament play concludes with the CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup™ Final and a third-place play-off game on Sunday, November 26th, also to be held at The Home Depot Center in Carson, California. The Champion team and the runner-up will automatically qualify to the 2007 FIFA Women’s World Cup in China. The third-place finisher in the CONCACAF event will face Japan (from the Asian Football Confederation) in a home-and-away playoff for the final berth in the FIFA tournament. 'I watched the results of the draw with excitement - as this represented a first time open draw for Gold cup and World cup qualifications on the Women’s side. By drawn into a semifinal against either Panama or Jamaica, we are cleary going to face an opponent that has proved much improvement since last time around. Both teams won their first stage groups, with Panama eliminating normal 4th ranked team Costa Rica,' said Head coach Even Pellerud. 'Our team has an extensive fall schedule leading up to the crucial tournament in November, and we will be well prepared for these encounters - knowing that another participation in World cup will further develop soccer in our country.' For additional informationon the 2006 CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup, visit: www.concacaf.com 2006 CONCACAF WOMEN’S GOLD CUP™ SCHEDULE: First Round – Tropical Park Stadium; Miami, Florida 19 November 2006 PANAMA – JAMAICA (17:00) MEXICO – TRINIDAD & TOBAGO (19:30) Semifinals – The Home Depot Center; Carson, California 22 November 2006 CANADA – PAN/JAM (16:30) USA – MEX/TRI (19:00) Finals – The Home Depot Center; Carson, California 26 November 2006 Third Place (Semifinal Losers) (15:00) Championship (Semifinal Winners) (17:30) CONCACAF WOMEN’S GOLD CUP™ HISTORY YEAR - CHAMPION - RUNNER-UP - VENUES 2000 - USA - Brazil - Foxboro, Hershey, Louisville (USA) 2002 - USA - Canada - Fullerton, Pasadena, Seattle (USA); Victoria (CAN) Will any of these games be televised? Will the team be the same team that finished second in Korea? Will the US "beef-up" their team because of their poor performance in Korea? They tied Denmark and only beat Canada 1 - 0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesW Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 "Will any of these games be televised?" I am thinking that they will not be in Canada. But maybe in the US? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 quote:Originally posted by Jamit "Will any of these games be televised?" I am thinking that they will not be in Canada. But maybe in the US? According to Sportsnet, both will be televised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesW Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Really? That is good news. And it shows just how dumb I am. I just wish I got Sportsnet... Would anyone on these boards be willing to make a torrent of the games for me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Am I missing something here, meaning the reason for the schedule to be as it is? Otherwise, I think it's sad that they could not find the money, or the interest is not there, for a real tournament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstackho Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 You can bet the CSA is hoping and praying they don't have to shill out for a one-match trip to Japan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpfan68 Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share Posted November 9, 2006 If Canada can't beat either Panama (ranked 61st) or Jamaica (ranked 81st) what makes anyone think they could beat Japan (ranked 13th). Canada lucked out on the draw by avoiding Mexico (ranked 25th). We could probably win with the under 20 team. This has to be the all time easiest way to qualify for a World Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesW Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Canada beat Italy, and have one of the better players in the game. That is what makes me believe Canada will beat Japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpfan68 Posted November 11, 2006 Author Share Posted November 11, 2006 Question: How many members of the Canadian National team could make the starting 11 of the US National team? I'll start. Christine Sinclair and ... Now it's somebody elses tern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpfan68 Posted November 11, 2006 Author Share Posted November 11, 2006 Wow, great spelling1!! else's turn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 For those interested, WNT plans for this week are: Monday - Everyone back in Vancouver Tuesday – Train at SFU Field 4 Turf from 10-12 and from 3-5 Wednesday – Train at SFU Field 4 Turf from 10-12. There will be an afternoon session but TBD where. Thursday – Game vs North Shore U16 Boys at William Griffin Field, North Vancouver 3-5pm. Friday – Travel Day – Flight leaves at 2.30pm. Roster will no doubt be released during the week. Nothing new heard about the 'three musketeers' but I suspect it is highly unlikely any of them will appear on the roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ref Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 quote:Originally posted by Richard ... Nothing new heard about the 'three musketeers' but I suspect it is highly unlikely any of them will appear on the roster. That'll be the day. I don't think we will hear more until after the GC. Linford is in Hungary for a few days anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 I expect no changes to the roster from Korea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 What is the benefit of playing against a U16 boys team from the North Shore? Could they not find a more suitable opponent for a friendly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Well they got beaten twice and quite handily by a U-18 Metro boys team from Surrey United before they went to Korea. This will provide a good runaround the day before they fly out and be much better than yet another intra-squad scrimmage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ref Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 quote:Originally posted by RJB What is the benefit of playing against a U16 boys team from the North Shore? Could they not find a more suitable opponent for a friendly? Beside getting a lesson from the boys on how to play passing, there is little else. According to Pellerud, he said the only local teams that can give his women team some opposition are boys teams. That the CSA does not give him enough money to play more international games. That was before Kerfoot opened his wallet, so I don't know what is the situation now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Having the WNT play boys teams is nothing new. When my son played on the U-14 Ontario All-Star team in the early nineties the national women's senior and U-20 squads that trained at the same park in Toronto back then often scrimmaged with the boys. Anyway, take the national team pool players out of any of the local women's club teams and I'd be inclined to agree with Pellerud. I suggest since the Canadian women are only back in camp for a week before they head off for the GC, playing another local boys team just before they head off is probably not a bad idea. Also, as far as any coach is concerned, there is NEVER enough money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpfan68 Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 The Mia Hamm lead US women's world cup winners would regularly loose to 17 year old men's teams. It is not the passing that usually beats them it is the speed at which the ball is played. My daughters Manitoba Champion women's team can play 15 year old premier men's (boys) teams almost even. The women pass better than the boys, but can't match them with speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sting Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 quote:Originally posted by Ivan According to Sportsnet, both will be televised. The games will be on Fox Sports World in Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footzie1555362283 Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Will there be a showing of the Voaygeurs in LA for the WGC games? I may be around to make it to the all important semi-final on Wed. Not that it woul dbe difficult to find a group in the stands, I imagine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Roster announced today. http://www.bcsoccerweb.com/articles-nov/csa-nov-17.htm (CSA website is down as I post this) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Rogers Sportsnet will broadcast Canada’s CONCACAF Gold Cup semi-final match LIVE in all regions at 7:30pm ET on Wednesday November 22nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ref Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 "We have conceded too many goals," Pellerud said Friday after naming his 20-player roster. "It's going to be a big focus for me this time to encourage our ability to defend better." I wonder if it has occurred to Pellerud that the problem is his coaching of the his so called zone defending. Any well organized team with some ability can beat his zone with a little patience. The instances where they have given away early leads is testimony to his failure. I true believe that the players could do so much better if they were let to play properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpfan68 Posted November 18, 2006 Author Share Posted November 18, 2006 Great idea. A team with no coach. Just let them play "properly". I'm sure they know how to do that by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Ault Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 quote:Originally posted by The Ref I wonder if it has occurred to Pellerud that the problem is his coaching of the his so called zone defending. Any well organized team with some ability can beat his zone with a little patience. Ref are you saying zonal defending is bad or just Pellerud's version? Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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