Bison44 Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 8 minutes ago, Bdog said: I was just having a similar thought, it’s great that our depth has gotten to the point where some MLS level players are barely on the radar. It’s crazy that guys like ZBG aren’t even making the 23. Doubly so seeing that RB was such a thin spot for us only a few years ago, remember Petrasso/Godinho were the best we could trot out??. It seems like we are getting a couple new key pieces emerging out of MLS every year. Lareya, Ayo, K. Miller, Johnston, Buchanon, all forced themselves into the MNT in the last few years. ZBG keeps improving, Waterman is settling down at this level, Fraser and Chapman both might hit caerr highs for minutes. St Clair and Pantemis are waiting in the wings. No more free caps!! You damn near have to be a MLS starter now to make a canada squad and there is a line forming behind you if you slip up. Wingback6, Obinna, lowlander and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 34 minutes ago, Bison44 said: Doubly so seeing that RB was such a thin spot for us only a few years ago, remember Petrasso/Godinho were the best we could trot out??. It seems like we are getting a couple new key pieces emerging out of MLS every year. Lareya, Ayo, K. Miller, Johnston, Buchanon, all forced themselves into the MNT in the last few years. ZBG keeps improving, Waterman is settling down at this level, Fraser and Chapman both might hit caerr highs for minutes. St Clair and Pantemis are waiting in the wings. No more free caps!! You damn near have to be a MLS starter now to make a canada squad and there is a line forming behind you if you slip up. When you look at the age and caps of these players, there's a nice stratification: Laryea - 26 yo w/ 18 caps Miller - 24 yo w/ 14 caps Johnson - 23 yo w/ 13 caps Buchanan - 22 yo w/ 12 caps Fraser - 23 yo w/ 9 caps ZBG - 22 yo/ w 5 caps Chapman - 27 yo w/ 3 caps Akinola - 21 yo w/ 2 caps St. Clair - 24 yo w/ 1 cap Pantemis - 24 yo 0 caps Waterman - 25 yo w/ 0 caps Obviously it doesn't follow a perfect pattern, but I like how the older guys (in general) have more caps than the younger guys. It's a healthy sign and a good indicator we shouldn't suffer too much as generations get phased out in the future. Free kick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 what’s even more crazy is that guys like Johnston and Buchanan made their first appearances this year and already have 12-13 caps. That used to be only possible for guys to get after 4 years. Obinna, Ruffian, Club Linesman and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingback6 Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 2 hours ago, Bison44 said: Doubly so seeing that RB was such a thin spot for us only a few years ago, remember Petrasso/Godinho were the best we could trot out??. It seems like we are getting a couple new key pieces emerging out of MLS every year. Lareya, Ayo, K. Miller, Johnston, Buchanon, all forced themselves into the MNT in the last few years. ZBG keeps improving, Waterman is settling down at this level, Fraser and Chapman both might hit caerr highs for minutes. St Clair and Pantemis are waiting in the wings. No more free caps!! You damn near have to be a MLS starter now to make a canada squad and there is a line forming behind you if you slip up. Oh I do recall. It was right around the time this guy was arguing for us to play with a back three to compensate for the fact that we had no proper RB's, but plenty of RW's in the program. And look at us now!!! Plenty of RB, but we are using Wingbacks anyway! Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 2 hours ago, Bison44 said: Doubly so seeing that RB was such a thin spot for us only a few years ago, remember Petrasso/Godinho were the best we could trot out??. It seems like we are getting a couple new key pieces emerging out of MLS every year. Lareya, Ayo, K. Miller, Johnston, Buchanon, all forced themselves into the MNT in the last few years. ZBG keeps improving, Waterman is settling down at this level, Fraser and Chapman both might hit caerr highs for minutes. St Clair and Pantemis are waiting in the wings. No more free caps!! You damn near have to be a MLS starter now to make a canada squad and there is a line forming behind you if you slip up. I am not an MLS fanboy, but that really is a compliment to the evolving strength of MLS. These aren’t guys we are reluctantly putting into then squad. They are guys who have been doing a great job for the national team. The ones who have been getting minutes lately - Laryea, Johnston, Buchanan, Oso, Kaye - they have all been performing well and cannot be considered weak spots on the team. Bison44 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 (edited) On 9/16/2021 at 2:24 PM, Bison44 said: Doubly so seeing that RB was such a thin spot for us only a few years ago, remember Petrasso/Godinho were the best we could trot out??. It seems like we are getting a couple new key pieces emerging out of MLS every year. Lareya, Ayo, K. Miller, Johnston, Buchanon, all forced themselves into the MNT in the last few years. ZBG keeps improving, Waterman is settling down at this level, Fraser and Chapman both might hit caerr highs for minutes. St Clair and Pantemis are waiting in the wings. No more free caps!! You damn near have to be a MLS starter now to make a canada squad and there is a line forming behind you if you slip up. I'm really happy for this, too. The program also has the luxury of seeing an emerging player develop a significant body of club work instead of a couple of good games and then the clamour for that player to get a call up. The call ups based on potential (in some cases, players getting a first cap without having played a senior pro minute) should be over. Rusty Teibert is his MLS club's captain but at this point of his career he is, to use a Bob McCown phrase, "just another guy." Edited September 19, 2021 by BearcatSA johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Option declined for 2022. https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/chicago-fire-first-team-to-announce-offseason-departures He will be a free agent. Dominic94 and johnyb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lansdude Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Someone will pick him up, he's joining the MLS journeyman bargain bin. Always thought he had a lot of potential but just couldn't make an impact consistently. Still have a soft spot for the ice cream man, hopefully he finds himself in a situation to get minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Miami likely would have kept him if they didn't try to cheat the salary cap and incur a big penalty. Neville seemed to like him. Dominic94 and Olympique_de_Marseille 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 10 hours ago, RS said: Miami likely would have kept him if they didn't try to cheat the salary cap and incur a big penalty. Neville seemed to like him. His minutes and appearances to decline quite a bit when the team went on a hot streak after a horrid first half of the season, and then he bounced back with playing in the final stretch. Maybe he gets another look elsewhere in this league. He always showed samplers of very good attacking play but I guess not enough to keep him on the Miami books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 I’m surprised he didn’t get picked up because he was playing quite a bit. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Linked to Dundee FC Edgewater17, Ivan, Approve My Account Pls and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 I am glad to see him find employment but Dundee is a vile club! JamboAl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Dundee set to move for Canadian international Jay Chapman George Cran thecourier.co.uk January 6 2022 Dundee are chasing the signature of Canadian international Jay Chapman. The 28-year-old midfielder is a free agent after leaving Inter Miami in November. It’s understood Chapman is looking for a move to the UK and the Dark Blues are keen to bring him to Dens Park this month. The attacking midfielder played 25 times last season for Phil Neville’s Miami side, the American club owned by David Beckham. That was alongside the likes of former Real Madrid and Argentina star Gonzalo Higuain, ex-PSG and France man Blaise Matuidi, former Arsenal defender Kieran Gibbs and ex-Celtic and St Mirren attacker Lewis Morgan. Chapman has played three times for Canada, scoring on debut against Bermuda. His last cap came in 2020 in a friendly win over Barbados with Chapman laying on two goals in a 4-1 victory. After being signed for $100,000 from Toronto FC in 2019, the midfielder went on to play 33 times for Inter Miami before being released in November. Chapman’s father is English meaning any visa issues are avoided should Dundee get a deal done. johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffian Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 I don't understand how the Scottish Premier League doesn't have a streaming deal in Canada. Edgewater17, Northvansteve, narduch and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Approve My Account Pls Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 baulderdash77, Gian-Luca, Tyler55 and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruud Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Fantastic news. Love the opportunities coming for Canadians. Surprised we have not yet seen more move from CPL Club Linesman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 For some reason the only thing I can think of when I hear Dundee (I think because the show was filmed there) is the episode of Succession where Roman buys his dad the wrong Edinburgh club (Hearts instead of Hibs I think). Fuck that made me laugh for some reason. Ivan, narduch, gator and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Marc Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) Does Chapman have an EU passport? Or does our nice new FIFA ranking work in his favour? Edited January 12, 2022 by The Real Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 1 minute ago, The Real Marc said: Does Chapman have an EU passport? Or does our nice new FIFA ranking work in his favour? He has a UK passport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 1 hour ago, The Real Marc said: Does Chapman have an EU passport? Or does our nice new FIFA ranking work in his favour? Our ranking wouldn't work in his favour because he isn't a regular, or even a fringe guy for Canada. CanadaFan123 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballfreak Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 3 hours ago, The Real Marc said: Does Chapman have an EU passport? Or does our nice new FIFA ranking work in his favour? It’s based on the average rankings over a certain time period (2-3 years iirc), so it’s too soon for anyone to benefit from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califax Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 On 1/10/2022 at 10:04 AM, gator said: I am glad to see him find employment but Dundee is a vile club! There’s only one team in Dundee.🕶 JamboAl and gator 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 On 1/10/2022 at 12:45 PM, Ruffian said: I don't understand how the Scottish Premier League doesn't have a streaming deal in Canada. It pains me to say this but Rangers and Celtic control the value in the tv rights and I think their individual PPV service brings them in a good deal of incremental revenue so they aren’t too fussed if they get no tv coverage. Just my two cents. As for Jay Chapman, I’m with @gator. Really happy for him but… gator 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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