Soccerpro Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Ben Fisk at the Combine? does he mean he's draft eligible? Ben Fisk from Washington, not Vancouver. Different Ben Fisk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yohan Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Ben Fisk from Washington, not Vancouver. Different Ben Fisk. i hate clones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 Interesting tidbit from SBI: "Soccer By Ives: Interesting bit of info on one o the prospects here. Michigan centerback Kofi Opare informed me that he is an American cititzen. The popular belief in MLS circles was that Opare was Canadian. He told me he is close to securing his Canadian citizenship, but the fact he has American citizenship (though his American father) is a major development. He goes from mid-to-late second round pick caliber to potentially garnering first-round consideration. He has shown well at the Combine. " Seems odd, but it's actually good news. He'll be a domestic to every team in the league. Pretty sad that Ives is regarded as one of the top American journalists and doesn't realize Opare has been part of the US National set-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ag futbol Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Pretty sad that Ives is regarded as one of the top American journalists and doesn't realize Opare has been part of the US National set-up. When it comes to soccer coverage in North America, there's a lot that's left to be desired. Take Dillion Power's performance on day one of the combine. People were describing that as everything from outstanding to extremely poor. Looks like a few writers got googly eyed over one well hit strike while others were horrified at his wastefulness in midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yohan Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 http://www.mlssoccer.com/superdraft/2013/news/article/2013/01/13/mls-combine-bekker-welshman-have-canadian-connection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub Narcotic Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 When it comes to soccer coverage in North America, there's a lot that's left to be desired. Take Dillion Power's performance on day one of the combine. People were describing that as everything from outstanding to extremely poor. Looks like a few writers got googly eyed over one well hit strike while others were horrified at his wastefulness in midfield. No different than any other soccer journalists or scouts anywhere. As mentioned in Soccernomics, club scouts over-rate blonde players because they are more noticeable on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Bekker's goal (assisted by Welshman) Welshman's goal I really hope Welshman's there for Denmark. We need more options up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Bekker's goal (assisted by Welshman) Welshman's goal I really hope Welshman's there for Denmark. We need more options up front. Two quality finishes, and a great run from Bekker for that first goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yohan Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 http://www.mlssoccer.com/players/ashton-bennett Apparently this kid has a Canadian passport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccerpro Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 http://www.mlssoccer.com/players/ashton-bennett Apparently this kid has a Canadian passport? He's as Jamaican as it gets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 He's as Jamaican as it gets. Except he has a Canadian passport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Except he has a Canadian passport? He means in a national team sense. Hopefully an American club picks him up and none of the Canadian clubs use him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yohan Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Bekker scored from a free kick in today's game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Alphonso Applegate Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Everything I've read from the combine the past few days has Bekker just killing it down there. Good for him, it's looking like he'll be a top 10 pick in the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSSoccer Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Wileman seems to think he could crack the Top 5 based on his performance at the combine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Wileman seems to think he could crack the Top 5 based on his performance at the combine. I don't know if TFC will want to risk Bekker falling to the Whitecaps at #5 as Rennie has already stated that he rates him, so I think he could even go #1 or 3... #2 is Carlos Alvarez to Chivas USA regardless so TFC could put whoever they want in those spots and I think "local boy goes #1" might be the perfect little story line building into a new season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ag futbol Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I cannot see Bekker going number one. The CB prospects in this draft came in as the most highly rated players, and I think they leave that way too. Bekker might have played well but there's still a gap between how he is valued compared to the top 2-3 prospects who have played well all year. The Chivas manager could just as easily be playing games as telling the truth. I don't know why everyone is instantly taking what he says at face-value. If TFC was inclined to ransom Lopez (the other Mexican American) why not tell everybody you're picking Alvarez and see if they fall for it? Depending on TFCs needs, Bekker could stretch to pick number three. But I think it's more likely he falls to between the 5-10 spot, which isn't actually falling at all when we considered how he was rated coming into this thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I cannot see Bekker going number one. The CB prospects in this draft came in as the most highly rated players, and I think they leave that way too. Bekker might have played well but there's still a gap between how he is valued compared to the top 2-3 prospects who have played well all year. The Chivas manager could just as easily be playing games as telling the truth. I don't know why everyone is instantly taking what he says at face-value. If TFC was inclined to ransom Lopez (the other Mexican American) why not tell everybody you're picking Alvarez and see if they fall for it? Depending on TFCs needs, Bekker could stretch to pick number three. But I think it's more likely he falls to between the 5-10 spot, which isn't actually falling at all when we considered how he was rated coming into this thing. Well Alvarez was pulled out of the combine's last game and was quoted saying that Chivas told him they were taking him. I'm just saying that if MLSE wanted a storyline it could be there and they could still get their guy at #3 too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yohan Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Drew Beckie seems to have done well enough for couple of mock drafts having him picked in 2nd round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Interesting projections...Bekker at 3...would he be the highest drafted Canadian in history? http://www.mlssoccer.com/superdraft/2013/news/article/2013/01/16/follow-live-mlssoccercoms-google-mock-draft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Drew Beckie seems to have done well enough for couple of mock drafts having him picked in 2nd round I can't believe he wasn't in the initial combine list. He is huge and quick, has technical ability, can play the right or center on the backline and has American and Canadian status. I'd like TFC to grab him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccerpro Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Kevin Payne stated today he doesn't really like Bekker. He says he has conerns about his size. Doubt TFC will draft him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yohan Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Kevin Payne stated today he doesn't really like Bekker. He says he has conerns about his size. Doubt TFC will draft him. could also be a smoke screen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 That's funny. Lenarduzzi said he doesn't think Bekker will be available at #5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yohan Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 That's funny. Lenarduzzi said he doesn't think Bekker will be available at #5. and Mtl is eyeing Bekker too? http://the11.ca/2013/01/17/impact-looks-to-move-up-for-chance-to-draft-bekker/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=impact-looks-to-move-up-for-chance-to-draft-bekker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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