Obinna Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Interesting. The article sates that Vitoria refused an offer from the Caps last year because "he didn't want to play in Vancouver." And that the Union had to send the Caps allocation money to complete this deal. Wonder if that's because of the turf. Otherwise, why would you NOT want to play in Vancouver. The city is a gem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdude Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Wonder if that's because of the turf. Otherwise, why would you NOT want to play in Vancouver. The city is a gem. I also think that he's imagining how he would be treated as a traitor when he's playing for his home team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Vitoria was at the Ontario NTC so it is not like he was overlooked. He was originally a striker and Porto signed him after his second trial when they decided to switch him to CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yohan Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 Wonder if that's because of the turf. Otherwise, why would you NOT want to play in Vancouver. The city is a gem. ask Will Johnson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Wonder if that's because of the turf. Otherwise, why would you NOT want to play in Vancouver. The city is a gem. Too far away from family in Toronto and Portugal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzAndSting Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Too far away from family in Toronto and Portugal. That's actually what I was thinking. Philly must have many connections to Toronto and Portugal daily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Bob Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I also think that he's imagining how he would be treated as a traitor when he's playing for his home team.Nobody would care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzAndSting Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Nobody would care. Wouldn't Caps fans have actually cheered extra hard for Vitoria because after all, the Caps hate Canada? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Wouldn't Caps fans have actually cheered extra hard for Vitoria because after all, the Caps hate Canada? There is is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzAndSting Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 There is is I should have added a smiley face, I hope no one is actually offended, my apologies if so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barthez-Battalion Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I just noticed this thread says "Victoria" in stead of "Vitoria" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I just noticed this thread says "Victoria" in stead of "Vitoria" Lol. Screw it. Unless he decides to be 100% comitted to the national team leave it as a spelling mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barthez-Battalion Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 On the conference call between Vitoria and media, Vitoria was asked aobut Canada and said "I'd never say no to Canada, but I do want to settle in Philly first" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Bob Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Vitoria was asked aobut Canada and said "I'd never say no to Canada [. . .] "...apart from all those times I already said no to Canada, obviously." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradMack Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 "...apart from all those times I already said no to Canada, obviously." +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) On the conference call between Vitoria and media, Vitoria was asked aobut Canada and said "I'd never say no to Canada, but I do want to settle in Philly first" Those comments are similar to what he said in 2012.... “I would never rule out playing for Canada,” Vitoria stated. Much different tone than in 2007 when he thought he was the next figo. He's come to the realization that he isn't going to be the next Cristiano Ronaldo it seems. Benito is definitely calling him to gauge interest then. If Vitoria cements his starting position to start the season I can see him in camp for a friendly. Edited February 11, 2015 by king1010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masster Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Its even worse than that though. Check out this article: http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/thegoalkeeper/Steven-Vitoria-introduces-himself-to-Philadelphia.html He says he chose Portugal over Canada, then a paragraph later, he says he has never turned down Canada in the past. If he succeeds here, Vítoria could also get back on the radar of the Canadian national team. I say "get back" because he was approached in 2007 to play for the Canadian U-20 team at the World Championships, but he chose to play for Portugal instead. He still has eligibility to play for Canada's senior national team, though, if he files paperwork with FIFA to make a one-time nationality switch. I asked Vítoria whether coming to MLS might help him get back onto the international stage. "I'd never say no to Canada," he answered. "I've never said no, I’d like to make that clear. But Philly is where I’m focused on, and the future will tell how things unfold." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aloyol Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I guess he means he never turned down the senior team... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I don't have time to look it up, but it's possible he had already played for Portugal in a qualifier leading up to the 2007 U20's and would not have been able to play for us anyways? Or maybe he said he was undecided and Canada never called back or some other technicality. BTW, when i asked Nick Dasovic on the conference call prior to 2008 Olympic qualifiers he said he ask Vitoria to play and Vitoria accepted but he had already turned 21 and was ineligible to switch under the old rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Oh yeah, this guy really seems like a straight shooter. I agree, let's leave one of Edgar, Hainault, Henry or Jakovic at home to make room for him. Seriously. Class act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I guess he means he never turned down the senior team... Pretty sure he did in 2011 prior to the start of 2014 WCQ hart called him up and he declined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 We need to select the best players available! If he or anyone is willing to play NOW for the reds and is better than what we currently have, then they need to play. We are in no position to turn down anyone. Less we forget: 112 in FIFA, 16 in CONCACAF rankings. This applies to Vitoria, Hoillet, Akindele, Finlay, Opare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Akindele, Vitoria, Hoilett and Finlay are all still eligible and none have yet publicly shot down the idea of playing for Canada. That is positive if you want to play the optimist role. It is still possible that some or even all of these guys are lacing up for us during this WCQ cycle. Things could technically end up looking like this: ---------------------Borjan------------------ Legderwood--Henry--Vitoria----de Jong ---------------------Edgar------------------- --------------Johnson--Hutchinson------- --------------------Osorio------------------- --------------Akindele--Hoilett------------- G Stamatopolis D Jakovic D Hainault M Teibert M de Guzman F Finlay F Cavillni That is a great squad for Canada based solely on talent, and admittedly chemistry would an issue initially, but would it be accompanied by pride to represent the Maple Leaf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazlo_80 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 That philly.com article reads like its about a guy who's now open to playing for Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrennanFan Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 That philly.com article reads like its about a guy who's now open to playing for Canada. It also reads like its about a guy who is using a potential Canada call to leverage a call up from Portugal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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