Blackdude Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 So... after reading about Diego Costa over the past few days, does this mean Koffie's chances are not as bad as they might have once seemed? No, Costa has never played for Brazil. He was called up for a couple of friendlies, but that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yohan Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 No, Costa has never played for Brazil. He was called up for a couple of friendlies, but that's it. nope. has 2 caps in friendlies http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/soccer/news/20131029/diego-costa-tells-brazil-chooses-spain.ap/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betterredthandead Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 (edited) So... after reading about Diego Costa over the past few days, does this mean Koffie's chances are not as bad as they might have once seemed? http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/10/31/fifa-rejects-panamas-inquiry-request-mexican-players-eligibility-world-cup-q Christian “Chaco” Giménez is now another one on the pile. Doubts over 32-year-old Giménez’s eligibility were raised in the Panamanian press after Club América’s Argentina-born winger Rubens Sambueza was refused permission by FIFA to play for Mexico due to the fact he had played for Argentina’s Under-17 national team in the 2001 U-17 World Cup. Reports filtered out that Giménez had also featured for an Argentine national team at the South American U-20 Championship, leading Panama to inquire about whether there had been a breach of FIFA rules. However, Giménez was adamant the tournament didn’t count as an official “class A international,” as in Sambueza’s case, in speaking to reporters Wednesday. Koffie played in CAF u20? sounds the same as SAC u20 . Edited November 1, 2013 by betterredthandead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/10/31/fifa-rejects-panamas-inquiry-request-mexican-players-eligibility-world-cup-q Christian “Chaco” Giménez is now another one on the pile. Koffie played in CAF u20? sounds the same as SAC u20 . Gimenez was not a member of the Argentina squad that hosted the 2001 WYC. However, it is possible that he played for them during the South American youth championship earlier that year. Argentina did not need to qualify, but participated in the SAYC anyways so that might be where the problem has occurred? If that's the case then i can't believe FIFA screwed up their own rules. Whether Argentina needed to qualify or not and those games were essentially friendlies, the SAYC is still an official FIFA competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdude Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 nope. has 2 caps in friendlies http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/soccer/news/20131029/diego-costa-tells-brazil-chooses-spain.ap/ Sorry, but friendlies don't count towards captieing. He was playing in Spain from 07 to now. His 2 caps were in 2013. So it was more than 5 years, so he's eligible to switch to Spain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yohan Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Sorry, but friendlies don't count towards captieing. He was playing in Spain from 07 to now. His 2 caps were in 2013. So it was more than 5 years, so he's eligible to switch to Spain. that's not what you said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Pride Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 According to this thread, Stefan Frei is one year away from being Canadian. He has previously said he would consider Canada, however with his club situation in question what will happen with playing for canada. He would be a great addition to the team. Does anyone has an update on him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deschamp86 Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 He's less than a year away of meeting FIFA's residency standards. To my knowledge he doesn't have permanent residency and it would still be a while longer before he got citizenship so unless he stays with a Canadian team which is unlikely, I don't see him ever playing for Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamiltonfan Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 info provided by Nolando Michel Acosta - DM/M - AEK Kouklia (Cyprus) on loan from Club Atlético Atenas de San Carlos Hold a Canadian passport, 25 years old. http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/michel-acosta/transfers/spieler_74351_786538.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamrock Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 (edited) info provided by Nolando Michel Acosta - DM/M - AEK Kouklia (Cyprus) on loan from Club Atlético Atenas de San Carlos Hold a Canadian passport, 25 years old. http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/michel-acosta/transfers/spieler_74351_786538.html Nice find Nolando! I'll keep an eye on the fellow. Edited November 21, 2013 by shamrock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deschamp86 Posted January 4, 2014 Author Share Posted January 4, 2014 @JebBrovsky: No disrespect to Apple Pie but I now have Maple running through my veins. #CanMNT #AdoptedHome let's do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamiltonfan Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Something must of triggered this post and "#CanMNT". If any of the CSN or Rednationonline guys could get an interview with him that would be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub Narcotic Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 He did not get called to the winter u.s. camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonte Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 He did not get called to the winter u.s. camp. lol no of course he didn't, he's a LONG way away from making the US national team. Seriously, guys like Wondolowski were struggling to get playing time, and Mike Magee is just getting his first callup at age 29, and he's the current MLS player of the year. There's an article up on mlssoccer.com about Magee still needing to make a case to crack the roster for Brazil. Brovsky will never be a part of the US picture. Which is probably a very main reason to consider Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamiltonfan Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 (edited) Agreed with ^. I ask my earlier questions hinting at the idea that Floro & Co ar actively work to building our talent pool by nationalizing MLS players playing on Canadian soil. Edited January 5, 2014 by hamiltonfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamiltonfan Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Credit to Sam for providing this information in another thread Bryan Cristante - 3 March 1995 - AC Milan - Italian/Canadian Holds a Canadian passport, father was born in Canada. Has played for Italia Youth U16-U19 (19 Apps) http://blogs.thescore.com/counteratt...nter+Attack%29 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryan_Cristante http://espnfc.com/player?id=169213&cc=5901 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Credit to Sam for providing this information in another thread Bryan Cristante - 3 March 1995 - AC Milan - Italian/Canadian Holds a Canadian passport, father was born in Canada. Has played for Italia Youth U16-U19 (19 Apps) http://blogs.thescore.com/counteratt...nter+Attack%29 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryan_Cristante http://espnfc.com/player?id=169213&cc=5901 Yes, Cristante is a known quantity on this board after his UCL appearance for Milan as a 16 yr old. Also as you pointed out he has Canadian birthrights through his father so he does not count as a "naturalized" player - which this thread is about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckley17 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Hi, Here is an interview with Jeb in which he speaks briefly about playing for Canada: http://www.rednationonline.ca/Podcasts2014/RedNationInterviewSeriesJebBrovsky.aspx Something must of triggered this post and "#CanMNT". If any of the CSN or Rednationonline guys could get an interview with him that would be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigzTFC Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Cruz_Mascia He isn't progressing as Uruguay had hoped. Maybe we should keep track of this guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Cruz_Mascia He isn't progressing as Uruguay had hoped. Maybe we should keep track of this guy. Not sure how he comes up in a thread about nationalizing players since he's Canadian by birthright (isn't his mom Canadian or something?)...but as far as his development he has been getting PT lately for Nacional and he just turned 20 a few weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigzTFC Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) Not sure how he comes up in a thread about nationalizing players since he's Canadian by birthright (isn't his mom Canadian or something?)...but as far as his development he has been getting PT lately for Nacional and he just turned 20 a few weeks ago. Sorry, I consider switching national FIFA allegiances the same thing as nationalizing a player. It's more semantics with the shorter outcome IMO. To me, whether it requires a separate thread or not, is the type of player we should be focusing on. Especially when most player don't stay long enough with a CDN MLS club to nationalize themselves. Edited February 2, 2014 by DigzTFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Cruz_Mascia He isn't progressing as Uruguay had hoped. Maybe we should keep track of this guy. Wrong thread. Also wrong speculation, I think, as he just turned 20, has four appearances and one goal for the top team in Uruguay (for whom he scored yesterday vs. Racing) who bought him as a prospect two years ago for 300 k. He's doing fine and would need a big setback in his career to consider playing for us: http://ca.soccerway.com/players/juan-cruz-mascia-paysee/175666/ Edited February 2, 2014 by nolando Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamiltonfan Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) Wrong thread. Why not? This player is not listed in Canadians Abroad thread and he could possibly be brought over to the good guys. I think we should be a little less "strict" on the requirements of this thread. Keeping an organized listed of all potential national players should be the focus, perhaps we update the name to satisfy all. Edited February 2, 2014 by hamiltonfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maccaliam Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Why not? This player is not listed in Canadians Abroad thread and he could possibly be brought over to the good guys. I think we should be a little less "strict" on the requirements of this thread. Keeping an organized listed of all potential national players should be the focus, perhaps we update the name to satisfy all. If I'm not mistaken, he's saying it's the wrong thread because Mascia is automatically Canadian by birth and therefore does not need to go through the nationalization process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonte Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 (edited) Why not? This player is not listed in Canadians Abroad thread and he could possibly be brought over to the good guys. I think we should be a little less "strict" on the requirements of this thread. Keeping an organized listed of all potential national players should be the focus, perhaps we update the name to satisfy all. lol dude threads like that are a LOT of work, compile the list, make the thread, and ask for it to be stickied, and it probably will happen. But to be clear...Nationalization is the process in which a player has no previous Canadian roots, but spends enough time on Canadian soil to become a Canadian citizen, so that is the focus of THIS thread Edited February 3, 2014 by madmonte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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