tmcmurph Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 So it looks like the Caps are solidifying their back row. At 32 he might be a bit old but at 6'3" & 224 pounds he will be an imposing presence on the back line. --------------------------------------------------------- Whitecaps FC announced today the signing of defender Wesley Charles. Charles has agreed to a one-year contract plus an option. Charles, a native of Brighton, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, joins the Whitecaps after recently being released by Galway United FC of the League of Ireland Premier Division. The six-foot-three, 224-pound defender started 13 league games and made two appearances in the League of Ireland Cup this season for Galway. Internationally, Charles has been capped for his native country of St. Vincent and the Grenadines 93 times and scored four goals with the senior side. Charles was the starting centre back for both matches against Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footy Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 At 6'3 224 ... we need more a middle weight not a heavy weight ! as we are getting burned with some of the oposition players with pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peachgrinder Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I remember watching the Canada game vs. St. VAG in MTL and thinking that Mr. Charles was a beast. He looks more like a linebacker than a soccer player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancouversoccerman Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Philip's Bakery is coming to Swangard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcmurph Posted July 11, 2008 Author Share Posted July 11, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Vancouversoccerman Philip's Bakery is coming to Swangard! Now you went and made me laugh [8D] He might be a bit slow but a larger, stay at home CD to pair with Hirano and you have a nice mix of speed and size. Besides they had to do something with their back row. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I see. Now that he's signing in canada it's "St V&G" as opposed to "St VAG" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue and White Army Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 And a tip-o-the-hat to the Duze for this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 It's Wesley 'Bootin' Charles, according to the radio broadcasts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keano Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I remember noticing that despite his size and intimidating presence, he had many deft, skillful touches with the feet. Good pickup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montreal_FC_fan Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Oh yeah Charles, I remember he started laughing when we where chanting "YOU CANT TAKE THE HEAT" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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