One American Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Among the non-capped and lightly capped MLSers, who do you want to see suit up for Canada-Jamaica? I would guess Tesho Akindele has the top spot. Ethan Finlay may be another one. Both guys having breakout years in MLS. Both guys with outstanding sets of wheels. With Harrison Shipp slowing down this month, Tesho is starting to get ROY mentions on certain other boards. Finlay has 5 goals and 3 assists for Columbus. He's apparently No. 2 behind Dempsey in goals + assists per 90 minutes. Both of these guys could draw USA attention. But so far, among fans, it's relatively light compared to others. That doesn't mean it's passing JK's notice, however. Who else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffian Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I am not sure Ethan Finlay has ever mentioned or been involved with the Canadian team. He was born in the US and grew up in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Thats why we need to try and get him involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigzTFC Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I think a lot of MLS players will be called due to the European league timing. I'm hoping we bring in Kofi Opare as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I want to see Tissot finally get a call. He hasn't been called for Canada at any level if I recall correctly. Has 1 goal, 1 assist, and 3 starts over 6 games. That is more field time than Morgan and Adekube this season, plus he's proven himself to be versatile. If Jackson-Hamel just made his MLS debut, and if he can keep getting 15-20 minutes here and there late in games, I don't see why we wouldn't bring him in. Ditto for Gagnon-Lapare. Hopefully both see CCL time in advance of our friendly (shouldn't games be starting soon?). Kofi Opare: Haven't been following his eligibility thread, but if we could bring him in for a look that'd be great. Obviously he hasn't played this season yet, but last year made a splash with the Galaxy and the more depth (at all positions), the better. Of course, if you're going to call Opare, Ouimette obviously needs to come first. He's played 9 games this season (8 starts). So, based on playing time alone I think he's deserving. Although he hasn't played much lately, CCL might present more opportunities. Finally, not a young guy but certainly so to MLS, Issey! Looking forward to getting him back in the squad. We can use his creativity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 If we are going with a 100% domestic squad... Carducci Roberts Henry Ouimette Opare (if eligible) Adekube Tissot Beckie (we need a RB/has gotten good NASL minutes) Teibert Osorio Bekker Gagnon-Lapare Issey Johnson Finlay (if eligible/interested) Boaki (If purely domestic - why not?) DeRosario (for experience) Porter (hasn't been getting games but we are thin up front) Akendele Jackson-Hamel Larin-hasn't played a pro minute but tempted to throw him in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yohan Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Looks good for a camp poutine roster but not a full friendly. The team needs a morale boosting win more than another development camp IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdude Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Obinna, I'm waiting for Lord Bob to write about Edson Edward. Anyways, since I don't even know who will be there. I don't expect Johnson to be there, because being there for your wife when she is labouring is important.We'll have a different vibe to the previous groups called under Floro. It will look less experimental, more like the team Floro will bring to the Gold Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I would be happy to see Akindele there, but much happier to see the likes of Hoillet and Vitoria make an appearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I guess Johnson got his priorities straight haha Yeah of course that is a glimpse into what a camp poutine roster should look like, since it was based on a 100% domestic line up. Clearly, we are not yet deep enough on this side of the Atlantic to be competitive with such a roster. Question is, what European guys are going to get released for this one? Perhaps it largely depends on club schedule, but the basic rule of thumb is that we can likely rule out guys that have just completed moves. For them it is critical to find their feet in a new environment. So based on that premise... Lars (likely - lost his spot = less resistance to release) Stama (borderline - If he's still the number 1 his club likely don't want to lose him, they are still in title race) Straith (likely - hasn't he just moved to unattached FC? Available.) Hainault (borderline - only started getting consistent minutes towards end of last campaign) DeJong (probable - been at Augsburg for long time/no longer first choice = less resistance to release) deGuzman (likely - established now at Xanthi) Hutchinson (possible - club might resist if Beskitas has fixture congestion with CL or cup matches) Pacheco (probable - can't see Santa Clara making a fuss) REB (probable - he's not important enough for them to complain i'd imagine) So, taking an optimistic approach and saying these guys all get called in, here is my roster prediction (including young MLSers I think will realistically get called in - ie. no Finlay or Opare). Lars Stama Roberts or Carducci (toss up here) Henry Ouimette Tissot De Jong Hainualt Adekube or Morgan (I can see Morgan getting called since he's already in Toronto) Straith Teibert Osorio Issey Hutchinson deGuzman Pacheco Gagnon-Lapare Bekker DeRosario Akendele Jackson-Hamel REB -------------------Lars--------------------- Ouimette---Henry---Hainault---deJong ------------------------------------------------ -----------------deGuzman----------------- Teibert------------------------------Osorio -----------------Hutchinson------------------ -----------REB------------Akendele--------- That starting XI is what I want to see and not necessarily what will happen btw... What you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 We need to win this game to avoid dropping out of the top 12 in CONCACAF by next March, so I would like to see: Borjan Stillo Edgar Jakovic De Jong Straith Henry Ouimette Johnson Teibert Osorio Hutchinson REB Petrasso Jackson Ricketts Akindele Finley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigzTFC Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I'm going to go way off script but what about Molham Babouli. 13 goals in League One Ontario http://www.league1ontario.com/article/player-profile-tfcas-molham-babouli Now I know I'll take some shots for this but it would be great for CSA to reward this young man with a call-up and show that they look towards this league as a source for their player pool. He is very similar to a Wiedeman. My thoughts on him - Makes excellent runs behind defenders - Great engine and work ethic - Defends well for a foward - A bit impatient in attacking defenders when he shouldn't go 1v1 - Not a great 1v1 dribbler - Great finisher. Shocked at some of the shots he made - Not a great crosser - Unfortunately he is solely a forward and not flexible enough to be a winger And more to the point....why the hell not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzAndSting Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 We need to win this game to avoid dropping out of the top 12 in CONCACAF by next March, so I would like to see: Borjan Stillo Edgar Jakovic De Jong Straith Henry Ouimette Johnson Teibert Osorio Hutchinson REB Petrasso Jackson Ricketts Akindele Finley Yes! And I'd love to see Milan get the start and Roberto play the second half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzAndSting Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 And more to the point....why the hell not. The CSA's limited resources? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I'm going to go way off script but what about Molham Babouli. 13 goals in League One Ontario http://www.league1ontario.com/article/player-profile-tfcas-molham-babouli Now I know I'll take some shots for this but it would be great for CSA to reward this young man with a call-up and show that they look towards this league as a source for their player pool. He is very similar to a Wiedeman. My thoughts on him - Makes excellent runs behind defenders - Great engine and work ethic - Defends well for a foward - A bit impatient in attacking defenders when he shouldn't go 1v1 - Not a great 1v1 dribbler - Great finisher. Shocked at some of the shots he made - Not a great crosser - Unfortunately he is solely a forward and not flexible enough to be a winger And more to the point....why the hell not. You do realize he's 21 years old, right? We have younger forwards who have accomplished more than he has who are more deserving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigzTFC Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Of course. But most of those players are European based, suspiciously Canadian or in University. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Of course. But most of those players are European based, suspiciously Canadian or in University. None of that is an issue when the game is on a FIFA date. Let Babouli prove himself at the pro level, then the U23 (if he even gets called) first and then we call him to the MNT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 According to this article, Will Johnson and his wife are expecting a child around the time of this match and he said that he would be doubtful for the game. http://rednationonline.ca/Articles2014/JohnsonhopingtoreturntoCanadianNationalTeam.aspx Oops: already see someone has mentioned that. My bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Why is no one putting Cavallini in their call ups? We need to see him -----------------Akindele-------------------- Cavallini---------------------------Teibert -------------Osorio---Hutchsinon---------- -------------------Edgar------------------ De Jong------Henry-----Hainault--Jakovic -------------------Borjan-------------------- That's a lineup that I think we would all like to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yohan Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 or not, since Cavallini has been playing target man role, not a wide forward. it'd make more sense to put Akindele as winger, except he's played striker solely at Dallas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcalibre Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I am not sure Ethan Finlay has ever mentioned or been involved with the Canadian team. He was born in the US and grew up in the US. Apparently his father is Canadian, he's been mentioned on these boards before and should be on the CSA's radar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdude Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Why is no one putting Cavallini in their call ups? We need to see him Maybe because he hasn't played in almost 2 years for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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