BuzzAndSting Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 17 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said: Why are folks ready to close down the Yankov thread when this one, on a player who is a UNMNT member 95%, is still dragging on? Hey, let's just plain ignore the US programme and how it works and pretend he really wants to play for us. Because an undocumented journalist named Gareth Wheeler told us to. He's gone guys. Is Kristian Jack an "undocumented journalist" as well? El Hombre, Shway, Mikmacdo and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 What does "undocumented journalist" even mean? Free kick and Obinna 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, RS said: What does "undocumented journalist" even mean? I think most of on here are undocumented journalists..HEHEHE! I am also a part time freelance Sasquatch expert, independent political pundit and self proclaimed world class pizza chef. apbsmith, Obinna, h coach and 3 others 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 To me the clear difference is that one is now tied to the senior men's team of another country whereas the other is not. That is a pretty big distinction, regardless of how we read the tea leaves re Ayo's loyalties. And I say that as a fully undocumented armchair journalist. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSoccerFan Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 This is incredible. He was homeless Corazon, sebdeserio, costarg and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Observer Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Amazing story. I could see why the cash for playing for the US could play a role in his decision. Still hope he chooses us. Would be a great addition and as Herdman says, be part of a generation that would put Canada on the football map Free kick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryker911 Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Great story and good for him. However, if he ends up playing for the US this will annoy me even more. The US wasn't where he grew up and gave him and his family the opportunities in life that Canada did. He left the US at a very young age and grew up in Canada, went to school in Canada, played all his soccer in Canada, and played on Canadiam club teams. Now, given an opportunity to represent a country he left he will turn his back on the country that provided for him. Sure he got national soccer opportunities in the US, but Canada gave him and his family a chance at life. How about giving something back to the country that took you in? apbsmith, Ruffian, sebdeserio and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 27 minutes ago, Stryker911 said: Great story and good for him. However, if he ends up playing for the US this will annoy me even more. The US wasn't where he grew up and gave him and his family the opportunities in life that Canada did. He left the US at a very young age and grew up in Canada, went to school in Canada, played all his soccer in Canada, and played on Canadiam club teams. Now, given an opportunity to represent a country he left he will turn his back on the country that provided for him. Sure he got national soccer opportunities in the US, but Canada gave him and his family a chance at life. How about giving something back to the country that took you in? If he had been homeless in the USA and then got back on his feet in Canada I would understand your point more, but I’m not sure how having the honour of going homeless in Canada should make him more thankful for this country. I would definitely need to know more of his story before making that assumption. From the clip we don’t know what caused them to go homeless or what got them back on their feet. Free kick, An Observer, CanadianSoccerFan and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoH037 Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Stryker911 said: Great story and good for him. However, if he ends up playing for the US this will annoy me even more. The US wasn't where he grew up and gave him and his family the opportunities in life that Canada did. He left the US at a very young age and grew up in Canada, went to school in Canada, played all his soccer in Canada, and played on Canadiam club teams. Now, given an opportunity to represent a country he left he will turn his back on the country that provided for him. Sure he got national soccer opportunities in the US, but Canada gave him and his family a chance at life. How about giving something back to the country that took you in? I want him to play for Canada as much as the next person here... but because he didn't get lucky in the birth lottery of being born in Canada now he "owes" something, whereas someone who was born here (i.e. got lucky in the birth lottery) and was afforded the same opportunities does not? Okay...? Edited October 14, 2020 by LeoH037 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Lucky in the lottery??? Wasnt he born in the USA?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoH037 Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 11 hours ago, Bison44 said: Lucky in the lottery??? Wasnt he born in the USA?? Lol i wouldn't consider that lucky, but thats beyond the point N1ckbr0wn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 12 hours ago, LeoH037 said: I want him to play for Canada as much as the next person here... but because he didn't get lucky in the birth lottery of being born in Canada now he "owes" something, whereas someone who was born here (i.e. got lucky in the birth lottery) and was afforded the same opportunities does not? Okay...? I do not often agree with you, but I am with you on this. I do not think he owes us anything just because he grew up here (and was homeless here for a moment in time). Of course it would be nice if he chose us, but there are very good reasons for him to choose the United States. He is already part of their program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red card Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 (edited) Looks like they became homeless a couple of times when rent was behind a month or so. Landlord locked doors - which today isn't allowed but was it allowed 10-15 years ago in Ontario? No relatives to stay with, so lived in car & shelter. Ayo was on provinical team. Couple of his club teammates got selected for u15 Canada camps. So Brampton youth coach steered Ayo to the US - nice to look out for Ayo but sounds like a story from the past century when youth coaches were a stumbling block to the national team program. Edited October 15, 2020 by red card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtlMario Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Can't tell either way from this story which way he is leaning concerning national team but I'm curious to know what player was selected for Canada youth team (that he wasn't selected) that was on his team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Named as #4 on MLS Top 22 Under 22 list for 2020. N1ckbr0wn, sebdeserio, johnyb and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Just scored TFC’s equalizer through force if will. Kid is good. Corazon, N1ckbr0wn, sebdeserio and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 What a beast. His main problem is knocking defenders over and getting called for fouls. He took a jump ball cross and turned it into a goal. Aftter the preseason I was sure he would get buried on the bench for another year..how happy i am to be totally wrong. Seems like every time he comes on he makes the big play. The only thing that would make it sweeter is if he was capped for Canada. Heres hoping... dyslexic nam, N1ckbr0wn, Markoaleks and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 It’s hard to talk about the CMNT because I don’t know when they will ever play again without having a vaccine ...is the way it looks right now. So for Akinola as a TFC fan - he is a facking beast in the exact mold of Altidore, he literally has made him “expendable” IMO. He keeps this progress up, he won’t be with TFC for long, and whenever that day is....I hope he will be representing Canada in 202? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoH037 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 (edited) So... I take it you no longer rate him below Bair? Edited November 2, 2020 by LeoH037 Mikmacdo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryker911 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Hopefully Dike in Orlando can continue to do well. He is similar to Ayo and has been getting quite a bit of hype. It would make them less likely to call Ayo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 1 hour ago, LeoH037 said: So... you I take it you no longer rate him below Bair? Great call out, but you are correct. He’s having a better season and showing a lot more promise in a TFC team that is battling for the supporters shield. My opinion about the quality of team still stands. The caps have zero identity, and two forwards who make over a million and have been average. I can only wonder how he would look in another team that has an identity/defined roles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoH037 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Ill yield that, it is unfortunate Bair is tied down to a team playing anti soccer and will undoubtedly hold back his growth. I just think Ayo has gifts Bair doesnt, the kid just looks like a younger version of Jozy (hopefully minus the injuries), he's a monster in front of net. Shway and Nate3322 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Makes you wonder if Akinola will be one of those called. The US would be dumb not to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 1 minute ago, VinceA said: Makes you wonder if Akinola will be one of those called. The US would be dumb not to. I almost feel like I would encourage him to, but with a Akindele mindset and God forbid a Teal one. As I also feel that he's aware of where he thinks he might fit in with each system. And by fit in, I mean...where's he's ranked/rated. With Canada...in the number 9 position he's likely number 3 or 4. With the states, he could be a lot further down....being backup to Jozy, doesn't help him either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free kick Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Shway said: With Canada...in the number 9 position he's likely number 3 or 4. With the states, he could be a lot further down....being backup to Jozy, doesn't help him either. What? I see him as a starter based on current form. Alongside David in the role of the false nine. I am going to ask the question that i fear to see the answer. But who do you have ahead of Akinola on the pecking order? Edited November 27, 2020 by Free kick Ansem, red card and toontownman 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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