Lord Bob Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 So how will he actually LIVE in Carolina? Probably can't move to Carolina on a PDL contract.....I guess he could camp somewhere over the summer. Unless Whitecaps PDL pro players get a living salary over the summer I think Fisk does all right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I've heard this rumour and it seems odd to me that Carolina would burn their remaining 3 international spots to do this. I could understand if it was Charleston, but Carolina is fairly serious club looking to win NASL. If it comes to pass, it'll be interesting how much time they actually get. I guess any is better than the nil minutes they can expect at the Caps this season. 3 starters on the Canadian U20s and supposedly 3 of our top prospects. I'd HOPE an NASL side would take them on, otherwise we're in serious trouble. Hope this is true, would be a good move and may even open up the door to a Gold Cup call if they perform in NASL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 It sounds like this loan is to Charleston, not to the Railhawks. This makes a little more sense, as I had heard the two clubs were discussion an affiliate relationship. One thing that's interesting is that the USL doesn't have international quotas, with the exception of their matches in the US Open Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Bob Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 If there's one thing I've learned about these sort of loan discussions, it's don't pencil anybody into any team's lineup until the deal is actually done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 "The Vancouver Whitecaps are finalizing agreements with USL Pro club Charleston Battery that will send Canadians Bryce Alderson and Ben Fisk, as well as Ghanaian Emmanuel Adjetey, to South Carolina on loan for the season. ...and one more Whitecap could possibly go on loan — forward Caleb Clarke, a Richmond native and Canada U20 player." http://blogs.theprovince.com/2013/03/21/whitecaps-set-for-loan-deals-with-charleston-battery/?postpost=v2#content Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcmurph Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Aminu Abdallah signed by the Caps. A DM from Ghana. Who'd a thunk it? 19 years old. Paul Ritchie thinks he could be a Patrick Vieri type and says he's got incredible passing vision. If he turns out as good as Gersh we are set at DM for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKottonmouthed1555362307 Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 Aminu Abdallah puts the club at 30 players on the MLS roster, so I guess Aminu Abdallah will not be official until the other loan deals are confirmed. He has a lot of work to do supposedly Rennie said he wants him to gain 20 pounds. Here is hoping he is the next Koffie. Read an article about him criticizing the racial abuse he received while trialing in Europe, especially while in Russia, maybe MLS can become the leader in the fight against racism in football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Caps are way too thin at CB, imo after watching the reserves play today. I don't think Rusin's up to being in a top pairing even without his recent knock, and Leveron got completely beat on a flub vs FCE's Cox today. He'll be a decent deputy and may well be the best CB in coming seasons but I don't personally think (after admittedly only seeing him today) he's a replacement for Demerit this year. Clement looks like classic MLS roster fill (big, athletic, American college trained) and should for this season be only emergency cover at best. Is there room salary-wise for a lunchpailer MLS-veteran CB, I wonder? Two years earlier I would have said Adrian Cann fit this bill perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yohan Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Is there room salary-wise for a lunchpailer MLS-veteran CB, I wonder? Two years earlier I would have said Adrian Cann fit this bill perfectly. Cann is still available on free... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Cann is still available on free... Not high-enough calibre, imo. No better than Rusin even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maccaliam Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Not high-enough calibre, imo. No better than Rusin even. Especially after his knee injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Bob Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 paul hamilton paul hamilton paul hamilton paul hamilton I saw Leveron pretty good against SFU last week, and given his pedigree I think he deserves a little time to get settled in. But still, paul hamilton paul hamilton paul hamilton paul hamilton paul hamilton paul hamilton paul hamilton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I'm going to second the Paul Hamilton talk. Let's get a Canadian kid some minutes for once! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcmurph Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I'm going to second the Paul Hamilton talk. Let's get a Canadian kid some minutes for once! Let's start with a trial first A D2 first 11 all star is nice on the resume and he will probably have some options and hopefully aim a level up from where he was. A lot depends on where he wants to try. Others have gone Danish and Scandinavian to check out Europe. Any idea where he is currently? Still in Edmonton? I just noticed this on his wikipedia entry "During his college years Hamilton also played with the Vancouver Whitecaps Residency team in the USL Premier Development League, and trained with the senior Whitecaps side". Shows him with 10 appearences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKottonmouthed1555362307 Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 +3 on Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonte Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 But I'm a -2 on Cann. I don't think he is a valid option at this point. Hamilton...yeah maybe...it can be a tough sell going from a guy cut from the worst D2 team to starting on one of the hottest D1 teams. Wouldn't be the first time that ever happened of course. Just depends on the coach and his system, and how he feels the player fits in! I would sure hope they'd be willing to give him a shot though...it would be amazing to see him land, even as a depth option! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Hamilton...yeah maybe...it can be a tough sell going from a guy cut from the worst D2 team to starting on one of the hottest D1 teams. One mans NASL all-star is another mans "guy cut from the worst D2 team" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonte Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 One mans NASL all-star is another mans "guy cut from the worst D2 team" Hey man don't get me wrong, I'm an aspiring Eddie, and Hamilton was my favorite player on the team. I was also crushed to see the release. I really hope coaches like Rennie DO see it that way, I'm just a little skeptical that they will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcmurph Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 madmonte - Hamilton...yeah maybe...it can be a tough sell going from a guy cut from the worst D2 team to starting on one of the hottest D1 teams. jpg75 - One mans NASL all-star is another mans "guy cut from the worst D2 team" Funny thing is you are both right. It does make me wonder. Does NASL pick a player from each team for their first 11 all stars? If so that would mean he could be the best of a bad lot. If not it could mean he is even better to get picked while on such a bad team. The other thing to keep in mind is that Porter was also on that team and has shown real well at the MLS level so far. Here is hoping he gets a trial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Impact Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 madmonte - Hamilton...yeah maybe...it can be a tough sell going from a guy cut from the worst D2 team to starting on one of the hottest D1 teams. jpg75 - One mans NASL all-star is another mans "guy cut from the worst D2 team" Funny thing is you are both right. It does make me wonder. Does NASL pick a player from each team for their first 11 all stars? If so that would mean he could be the best of a bad lot. If not it could mean he is even better to get picked while on such a bad team. The other thing to keep in mind is that Porter was also on that team and has shown real well at the MLS level so far. Here is hoping he gets a trial. NASL doesn't pick a player from each team. Being picked at his position, despite playing on the team with the worst record in the league, speaks volumes. http://nasl.com/index.php?id=3&newsid=3405 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKottonmouthed1555362307 Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 Lee retires. Effective immediately he will take over a front office job. Not sure how to make this move out yet. Damn, forgot to scroll all the way down to see: April Fools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcmurph Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 NASL doesn't pick a player from each team. Being picked at his position, despite playing on the team with the worst record in the league, speaks volumes. http://nasl.com/index.php?id=3&newsid=3405 So it would be the latter case then of his being even better to get picked while on such a bad team. That is good to know. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKottonmouthed1555362307 Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 Paulo jr. has been waived by the Whitecaps. He was acquired through the MLS re-entry draft in December and made zero MLS appearances during his time in Vancouver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcmurph Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Paulo jr. has been waived by the Whitecaps. He was acquired through the MLS re-entry draft in December and made zero MLS appearances during his time in Vancouver. “It was a tough decision,” Rennie said. “In that kind of position we’ve got a lot of what we feel are really talented young players and we just felt it might be difficult for him to get in the team. “We wish him all the best. He’s a really nice guy and I think he’s a fantastic player. I think he’s dangerous and he’ll score goals wherever he ends up.” - Hmmm. So we have a bunch of talented young players and Paulo couldn't beat them out for a spot. Hmmmm. He is 24 so the young players Rennie is talking about must be younger than that. I wonder who he could mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartlikefox Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 “It was a tough decision,” Rennie said. “In that kind of position we’ve got a lot of what we feel are really talented young players and we just felt it might be difficult for him to get in the team. “We wish him all the best. He’s a really nice guy and I think he’s a fantastic player. I think he’s dangerous and he’ll score goals wherever he ends up.” - Hmmm. So we have a bunch of talented young players and Paulo couldn't beat them out for a spot. Hmmmm. He is 24 so the young players Rennie is talking about must be younger than that. I wonder who he could mean? Mattocks Teibert Hurtado Manneh Hertzog Salgado Hell even Camillo is only 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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