Dub Narcotic Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 Not a moderator, but let's keep this thread on Akindele. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic78 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 It'd be great if this guy suits up for us, but hey if he goes the other way, totally understandable. In this case though, seems like he could be a front line guy for us, whereas with the States he's on margins. Seems like the tough, but smart decision would be to put on the red and white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Humberlands Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 We had the Pesch. Would be nice to one day have the Tesh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killgod Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 It'd be great if this guy suits up for us, but hey if he goes the other way, totally understandable. In this case though, seems like he could be a front line guy for us, whereas with the States he's on margins. Seems like the tough, but smart decision would be to put on the red and white. There's been many circumstances where this seems like the smart decision, yet it's not made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yohan Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 http://www.americansoccernow.com/articles/mls-rookie-tesho-akindele-eyeing-goals-us-citizenship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingvikingstad Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 (edited) “I was really flattered that Canada called me. But right now I think it’s best to focus on my club career and help our playoff push,” he said. We're fucked. Edited September 9, 2014 by kingvikingstad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 ya lets put this on the back burner. doesn't look promising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonte Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 That whole "focus on club career" spiel. 1) Jonothan De Guzman 2) Junior Hoilett Every time I hear focus on club career now, I feel like I should dismiss this player from my thought process completely. I absolutely hate that line now, even if it's genuine and true, it really bothers me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 (edited) Meh, he could have a dud next season and fall into obscurity. Would be nice to have him but I really don't get broken up about this one now-a-days. Everyone wants to shoot for the stars (and stripes, apparently), but not all go on to have long international careers. A brief, little, two-year, Bunbury-style legacy sounds just lovely though, eh Tesho? Edited September 9, 2014 by Obinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdude Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 (edited) Akindele said this about a national team: " You want to play for someone who wants you and where you have a chance to play" Let's just say that with Akindele too old to play on the U-23 team, Canada is the team that looks more likely based on that statement. I'm not sure that Bunbury would have played for the Yanks if he was too old for the U23 team. Edited September 9, 2014 by Blackdude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 (edited) Akindele said this about a national team: " You want to play for someone who wants you and where you have a chance to play" Let's just say that with Akindele too old to play on the U-23 team, Canada is the team that looks more likely based on that statement. I'm not sure that Bunbury would have played for the Yanks if he was too old for the U23 team. How awesome is it that Canada may have ended Bunbury's international career with that 2-0 win in Nashville? Just lovely. The fact that Bunbury was one of the goats that match for the US makes it even sweeter. Edited September 9, 2014 by Keegan A_Gagne and Obinna 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Damn, I am still only a newcomer to the CNMT but I already seem to have joined the negativity, in thinking I will believe it when I see it when it comes to Tesho in a Canadian jersey. Have to be pulling out all the stops to get him capped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 When and if he gets called for the Panama match will probably tell a story depending on his response! If he gets called and turns us down again I would suspect he's not really interested and the feeling with me is mutual! We have to move on and support the players willing to wear the Maple Leaf proudly! A_Gagne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 All depends on Dallas and the Playoffs. He will turn the call down if its in the middle of playoffs. Don't think that would be a surprise or official snub to Canada though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzx Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Dallas playoff deathwatch begins now If current standings hold they are hosting Vancouver in the play-in game on wednesday the 29th of October. As long as dallas loses there, or in the semi finals vs the eastern champ, we are good. He'll have more than enough time to rest and be present for camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 From the MLS Kickoff this morning,,,.wonder if we can feel safe about Akendele considering this statement. 15. KLINSMANN GOING FOR STRONGEST SIDE After complained about MLS not complying with FIFA’s international calendar, Jurgen Klinsmann is planning to pick his strongest squad possible for the US national team’s next two matches, both of which take place on US soil. The German coach has also been speaking abouthis tactical plans for the team moving forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yohan Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 From the MLS Kickoff this morning,,,.wonder if we can feel safe about Akendele considering this statement. 15. KLINSMANN GOING FOR STRONGEST SIDE After complained about MLS not complying with FIFA’s international calendar, Jurgen Klinsmann is planning to pick his strongest squad possible for the US national team’s next two matches, both of which take place on US soil. The German coach has also been speaking abouthis tactical plans for the team moving forward. not really. Tesho could still get called up for Camp Cupcake in Jan for US when a lot of MLS guys gets a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 (edited) I am thinking about the Panama game here. If Dallas are out by then (crossing my fingers) and he declines that call, then he's surely gone on an adventure to be the next Teal Bunbury. My immediate concern was him accepting an autumn call up once his citizenship goes though (i.e before we can call him for the Panama game). Klinsmann's statement about calling his strongest side should therefore put our concerns to ease - perhaps. Edited September 12, 2014 by Obinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barthez-Battalion Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 (edited) According to Luke Wileman he is rejecting a Canada call up due to interest from the USA. He is clearly not a smart man. Edited November 5, 2014 by Barthez-Battalion Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 According to Luke Wileman he is rejecting a Canada call up due to interest from the USA. He is clearly not a smart man. Understandable but seeing as he played for our U17 team I'd like us to say thanks but no thanks when he comes crawling back. He is decent but really not spectacular.. completely invisible against Seattle on the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeelaw Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Ah well, not's like he was on our radar forever. Just too bad he talked about it in media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 3 of his 7 goals were against Chivas when they were horrid. Since then he hasn't done shit. The US will call him for camp cupcake, probably won't even make the game rosters and will never get called back. Good thing he isn't cap-tied to us in case he does play a friendly for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barthez-Battalion Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I do like how all of a sudden people point out negatives. If he said yes he'd be a hero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Another one gone... Sick of this shit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 let him go play a couple games for the US like Bunbury. Then if he isn't cap tied and comes crawling back we slam the door on him. enough with this garbage. watch him all of a sudden want to play for us if we qualify for the Hex or Copa good riddance.... now where is cavallani.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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