ThiKu Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Simon Thomas let me know he's in the "prelim" squad.....I expect loads of the TFC guys to be invited. I wonder if they'll call-up Alderson and/or Aleman despite their age? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Simon Thomas let me know he's in the "prelim" squad.....I expect loads of the TFC guys to be invited. I wonder if they'll call-up Alderson and/or Aleman despite their age? They should definitely bring those two in for a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThiKu Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 That's my thinking. Can't hurt for a camp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevensandor Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Stinson has been called for sure.... he confirmed that with our writer in Toronto. TFC thinks Morgan SHOULD be called. http://the11.ca/2012/01/27/winter-stinson-morgan-wont-miss-tfcs-ccl-action-due-to-olympic-commitments/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThiKu Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Imagine all the MLS youngsters will get called. I'd really like to see Janniere as I've never seen him play and he must be doing something right for CR to have traded to get him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theaub Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Any Mention of Hoilet in this call up? Only in FM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReginaSoccer Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 What about the NCAA guys? Kyle Bekker and Drew Beckie. Beckie especially had a great camp last year and I've heard the best player by far. Scored a goal also. It would be nice to see a Sask kid make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 What about the NCAA guys? Kyle Bekker and Drew Beckie. Beckie especially had a great camp last year and I've heard the best player by far. Scored a goal also. It would be nice to see a Sask kid make it. Haven't heard him mentioned much in the NCAA but I know Bekker and Welshman are two guys I'd expect to be given a shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Haber talks about the Olympics here: http://www.thecourier.co.uk/Sport/Football/article/20512/olympics-pose-a-club-versus-country-dilemma-for-st-johnstone-s-marcus-haber.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThiKu Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 If his club doesn't release him there is no controversey.....it's really tough. What's more valuable. Helping Canada and making the Oly but possibly losing his spot, or staying in Scotland and keeping his spot but Canada maybe not making Oly? It'll be tough to qualify even with our very best. Is making the Olympics but losing his spot more valuable in the long-run? Anyway, it's up to his club I suppose. He's young, and the teams he will play against are high quality - so St.J would benefit in that regard. BUT, if they lose games they lose money and that's not good either - and they'll put that ahead of CMNT or Habs. Which is fair. I doubt we'll have anywhere near our best team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccerpro Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 The only explanation I can think of as to why no roster has been released yet is because Fonseca must be getting turned down by quite a few clubs for player releases. The amount of preperation the U.S has had in comparision to us has been mind blowing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Posted February 11, 2012 Author Share Posted February 11, 2012 Few days ago Tony Fonseca was visiting FC Edmonton. It is just my speculation, but that could mean more call ups from FCE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free kick Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 The amount of preperation the U.S has had in comparision to us has been mind blowing. They even have a freindly against mexico planned. Whereas we dont any such matches or preparation planned that i can see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 They even have a freindly against mexico planned. Whereas we dont any such matches or preparation planned that i can see. If the CSA have chosen to prioritize men's WCQ and women's WOQ in their resource allocation this year, then I have no complaints about lack of preparation for the U23s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Few days ago Tony Fonseca was visiting FC Edmonton. It is just my speculation, but that could mean more call ups from FCE. Given that it's pretty much a Canadian U23 team that's not a bad idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free kick Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 If the CSA have chosen to prioritize men's WCQ and women's WOQ in their resource allocation this year, then I have no complaints about lack of preparation for the U23s. Fair enough and i dont have any compliants either if success is achieved at both the mens WCQ and the WOQ (mission accomplished). Its just ashame because i think that this is pretty good olympic qualifying team. Maybe it isnt better than the US and Mexico, and there are only two spots up for grabs. Going into olympic qualifying for 2008 and 2004, i didnt think we had much of chance for a wide variety of reasons but i think that this team is different. In the past we were over reliant euro based players (who had to leave their clubs on a non FIFA calendar date) and they were suplemented with NCAA players. Whereas this time we have a pool that should be mostly (if not all) professional and who are better acclimatized to the environment. I still think final four is good bet and with break here or there, who knows. Preparation creates those breaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccerpro Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 The U.S released their roster today. Still no word on the Canadian roster from the CSA... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 im starting to think there is no team lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 In his interview with SCG today Alderson said he had booked the time off with the Whitecaps and was looking forward to the camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 In his interview with SCG today Alderson said he had booked the time off with the Whitecaps and was looking forward to the camp. I'm pretty sure he also said something to the effect of, "The first rule about the U23s is that you don't talk about the U23s" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditty Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I'm pretty sure he also said something to the effect of, "The first rule about the U23s is that you don't talk about the U23s" Ha ha! I can just see our U-23s standing outside the gates of the training pitch for days, waiting for Dasovic to let them in, like that scene in Fight Club with the old guy wanting in to the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarnado1555362291 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Julien Latendresse Levesque tweeted that he declined the U23 call. I'm assuming it's because he just returned from a 5 month injury layoff ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Julien Latendresse Levesque tweeted that he declined the U23 call. I'm assuming it's because he just returned from a 5 month injury layoff ? He seems unhappy about turning it down so it must be related to the injury. He only started training on Jan 31st. His actual wording in the tweet was: Had to decline the invitation for the National Team U-23... It's sucks !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThiKu Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Club pressure to get 100% fit. Makes sense in the long run... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 March 18 at 3 pm Fort Lauderdale Strikers - Canada U23 + link to 3 FCE players interview about Olympics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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