RS Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I don't think Matheson is cut out for this level, last I saw he wasn't even scoring in high school and he's not even a key player for the U20s When was the "last" you saw? He was scoring in the CSL as a 17-year-old, and will be playing for UConn in September. It's a little too early to write him off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 When was the "last" you saw? He was scoring in the CSL as a 17-year-old, and will be playing for UConn in September. It's a little too early to write him off. He went to high school in the states for first semester after the CSL season so most recently If someone from his age group is to make it I'd look to other kids like Mirabelli, Teibert, Cousens, J.Hoilett and Lindsay to be ahead of Matheson. All of those guys will be young 19/20/21 come OQs, but you have to figure guys like Edwini-Bonsu, Haber, Pisanjuk would be ahead of those players at this time anyways, next year everything will change as it always does of course though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodgkiss Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 see haber was my first choice to play alongside edwini-bonsu but seeing he is hurt, matheson might be good to take a look at in camp. he is tall, fast, strong and can get balls from the air and hold the ball up for an attacking striker. having two small and speedy guys might not be the best solution. especially against some of these smaller teams in concacaf. good service from the mids and strikers with great aerials could easily kill most of these small teams! by the way, matheson was playing at an ivy league school and was tearing it up. i believe he finished the season with 10+ goals!!! in a very short season. to me, age does not matter. if he can play well and he can be a part of the puzzle that can win at u23, then so be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettermirror Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 That is the key...if he can "play" at u23 level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Absolutely, we all agree that if he is one of the best Canadians for the team then he should be on it. But Im just saying he needs to show something at the U20 level first before he takes that next step, there are no free passes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Bob Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Firstly, even if Haber was hypothetically healthy Edwini-Bonsu and Haber doesn't work as a pairing. Believe me. Second, although I am the biggest Randy Edwini-Bonsu fan outside of the Edwini-Bonsu family, before we start penciling him into the Olympic lineup bear in mind that he's been out of training for an awfully long time now. Let him find a club first before we proclaim him our first striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodgkiss Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 this is just a camp guys. these guys are just suggestions as to who could be invited and a possible starting 11 if it all worked out with some of these guys... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarnado1555362291 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 red nation speaks with Curtis Ushedo: http://www.rednationonline.ca/Rednation_Speaks_with_Curtis_Ushedo_january_9_11_feature.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlueNose Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 red nation speaks with Curtis Ushedo: http://www.rednationonline.ca/Rednation_Speaks_with_Curtis_Ushedo_january_9_11_feature.shtml Went out try to find more of Curtis. Here's a video of him on youtube and another Canadian, Flo Liu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Players involve in Phoenix camp: Michal Misiewicz, Adam Janssen, Eddy Sidra, Ashtone Morgan, Nana Attakora, Curtis Ushedo, Sean Hart, Derek Gaudet, Philippe Davies, Kyle Porter, Kyle Bekker, Michael Pereira, Cesar Santamaria, Dane Roberts, Reda Agourram, Randy Edwini-Bonsu, Sherif El-Masri, Evan James, Babayele Sodade, Carl Haworth. Coaches: Stephen Hart, Tony Fonseca, Paul Dolan (GKs) Game against USA in LA on Jan 18 at 11:00 and game against Saghuaros on Jan 20 at 5:00 pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Game against USA in LA on Jan 18 at 11:00 and game against Saghuaros on Jan 20 at 5:00 pm Are those game times PST? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Most of those names are familiar. Anyone with info on Evan James or Carl Haworth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil M Brown Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Most of those names are familiar. Anyone with info on Evan James or Carl Haworth? Evan played for me for the past two seasons. He currently attends UNC-Charlotte and his profile is available on their website. He's a skillful striker with pace. I've seen him score some goals that would make your head spin! Nice to see him getting some recognition and profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarnado1555362291 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Carl Haworth is with Niagara University Purple Eagles. A freshman midfielder from Barrie ON. http://www.purpleeagles.com/sports/msoccer/rosters/displayPlayer.asp?PLAYER_ID=3481 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Looking at Flo Liu Im surprised he hasn't been given a call. From that video you can see he is a speedy left back with a nice touch, good tackling ability but im not sure about his heading (not much to see which probably isn't good). Ushedo looks good in the air, tall and quick a nice combo for a center back, only thing lacking it seems is his touch which can be taught. I think he'll make a nice project for an MLS team hopefully Vancouver or Toronto. I like this mix of players called, Carl Haworth's bio on the Niagara University site looks pretty promising. Anyone know what the deal with Cesar Santamaria is? He isn't playing for his club side in El Salvador which plays in the second division.... I can't imagine El Salvador calling a player playing in the reserves of a second division Salvadorian side so why are we? We have such a big pool for this age group I could list off tons of guys... I really hope Fonsesca doesn't overlook anyone we should be calling in more players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Looking at Flo Liu Im surprised he hasn't been given a call. From that video you can see he is a speedy left back with a nice touch, good tackling ability but im not sure about his heading (not much to see which probably isn't good). Ushedo looks good in the air, tall and quick a nice combo for a center back, only thing lacking it seems is his touch which can be taught. I think he'll make a nice project for an MLS team hopefully Vancouver or Toronto. I like this mix of players called, Carl Haworth's bio on the Niagara University site looks pretty promising. Anyone know what the deal with Cesar Santamaria is? He isn't playing for his club side in El Salvador which plays in the second division.... I can't imagine El Salvador calling a player playing in the reserves of a second division Salvadorian side so why are we? We have such a big pool for this age group I could list off tons of guys... I really hope Fonsesca doesn't overlook anyone we should be calling in more players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarnado1555362291 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Another write up on the UAB boys including video of their win against Virginia with Sodade scoring at the very end of the youtube clip. http://magiccitypost.com/2011/01/12/uab-soccer-players-head-to-canadian-olympic-team-camp/ EDIT: and yes, a very nice goal at that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Another write up on the UAB boys including video of their win against Virginia with Sodade scoring at the very end of the youtube clip. http://magiccitypost.com/2011/01/12/uab-soccer-players-head-to-canadian-olympic-team-camp/ I was expecting to see some botch goal... that was an unbelievable strike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Anyone know what the deal with Cesar Santamaria is? He isn't playing for his club side in El Salvador which plays in the second division.... I can't imagine El Salvador calling a player playing in the reserves of a second division Salvadorian side so why are we? Once Municipal are in the Primera this year, they promoted up over the summer. Looks like the first squad is going through alot of turnover this window so who knows, Cesar might see some action? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deschamp86 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I had played against Carl Haworth a few years back. He was pretty fast and had good ball skills but didn't look extraordinary at the time. Though he also looked disinterested in the game for the most part. Maybe he was playing at too low of a level for him to give it his all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyola Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Players involve in Phoenix camp: Michal Misiewicz, Adam Janssen, Eddy Sidra, Ashtone Morgan, Nana Attakora, Curtis Ushedo, Sean Hart, Derek Gaudet, Philippe Davies, Kyle Porter, Kyle Bekker, Michael Pereira, Cesar Santamaria, Dane Roberts, Reda Agourram, Randy Edwini-Bonsu, Sherif El-Masri, Evan James, Babayele Sodade, Carl Haworth. Coaches: Stephen Hart, Tony Fonseca, Paul Dolan (GKs) Game against USA in LA on Jan 18 at 11:00 and game against Saghuaros on Jan 20 at 5:00 pm Here's the official press release from the CSA: http://www.canadasoccer.com/tourney/Olympic_M/national.asp It seems Asthone Morgan has been replaced by Lassonde. Also note that there's no mention of the games on the CSA website... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFCRegina Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Here's the official press release from the CSA: http://www.canadasoccer.com/tourney/Olympic_M/national.asp It seems Asthone Morgan has been replaced by Lassonde. Also note that there's no mention of the games on the CSA website... Morgan's been replaced? So is he going to Turkey...or does he intend to play with Jamaica? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Morgan's been replaced? So is he going to Turkey...or does he intend to play with Jamaica? I imagine with Lindsay out for the season TFC will sign Morgan and want him at their training camp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Morgan's been replaced? So is he going to Turkey...or does he intend to play with Jamaica? Way to not jump to conclusions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Morgan's been replaced? So is he going to Turkey...or does he intend to play with Jamaica? Why would they release Morgan and keep Nana if Turkey was the issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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