Shway Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 Meaning when he posted that “controversy” post…he most likely submitted his one time switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 29 minutes ago, Floortom said: https://mlsmultiplex.com/2021/06/29/matt-turner-walker-zimmerman-united-states-national-team/ No Osorio? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strait Red Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 A similar article from waking the red https://www.wakingthered.com/2021/6/30/22557325/report-ayo-akinola-to-represent-canada-at-2021-gold-cup?fbclid=IwAR2KJORkOGr4q4zTARRMAjqdG-ZQvVRpPm3jIXImW_4U3V-cGZpgUcQ3LWw MtlMario 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trc2014 Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 3 minutes ago, Obinna said: No Osorio? Seems like they are mentioning random players. Not sure this rules out Oso. He has previously stated he loves the GC and that it’s really important to him, so unless he’s re-injured he is there. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 3 minutes ago, Strait Red said: A similar article from waking the red https://www.wakingthered.com/2021/6/30/22557325/report-ayo-akinola-to-represent-canada-at-2021-gold-cup?fbclid=IwAR2KJORkOGr4q4zTARRMAjqdG-ZQvVRpPm3jIXImW_4U3V-cGZpgUcQ3LWw It's similar because it's quoting Dyer from the first article. There's nothing wrong with that, journalistically, of course. Just pointing out that there's no new information in there. Ivan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trc2014 Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, RS said: It's similar because it's quoting Dyer from the first article. There's nothing wrong with that, journalistically, of course. Just pointing out that there's no new information in there. Funny that it mentions he would need to play a game to be cap tied. Seems like few still understand that if he submits the one time switch it’s over. Similar to the Northern Futbol podcast going on about Guti needing to get into a game to get cap tied. Guess I’m just surprised the people who report on this are still struggling with this concept. Edited June 30, 2021 by trc2014 Shway, Obinna, Kent and 1 other 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 38 minutes ago, Floortom said: https://mlsmultiplex.com/2021/06/29/matt-turner-walker-zimmerman-united-states-national-team/ For those that didn't see - this article originally said Akinola was called up to the US squad. There must be inside information from MLS that he is a call up and the writer didn't realize he was on our list and not theirs. I'd take this as pretty guaranteed confirmation. johnyb, trc2014 and Obinna 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 24 minutes ago, trc2014 said: Funny that it mentions he would need to play a game to be cap tied. Seems like few still understand that if he submits the one time switch it’s over. Similar to the Northern Futbol podcast going on about Guti needing to get into a game to get cap tied. Guess I’m just surprised the people who report on this are still struggling with this concept. Yes, that part is inaccurate. Players who file a switch are cap-tied even if they never kick another ball again. The Real Marc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopePouri Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 Olympique_de_Marseille, NVsoccer, dyslexic nam and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 3 minutes ago, RS said: Yes, that part is inaccurate. Players who file a switch are cap-tied even if they never kick another ball again. Nef corrected himself in the most recent episode and said Guti is cap-tied to Canada. Corazon, Obinna and Blackjack15 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 1 hour ago, PopePouri said: I will hold off until it is confirmed. Really hope it is true though. Despite a bit of a dip this year he is a young guy with a lot of potential and playing at a great level for his age. No reason he can’t go in to do great things for club and (our) country. Obinna, TOcanadafan and Ivan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 Ivan, johnyb, Addona and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trc2014 Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 2 hours ago, VinceA said: Nef corrected himself in the most recent episode and said Guti is cap-tied to Canada. That was after going on and on the opposite way ever since he didn’t get into the games in March. narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 Ayo is Canada Red, how do we feel ? Ivan, dyslexic nam, Unnamed Trialist and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 (edited) Very nice.. haven't seen much of him lately. How's he looked for TFC this season? Edited June 30, 2021 by SpursFlu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrennanFan Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 He's been ok. 2 goals in 9 games. 6.39 FotMob rating, for whatever that's worth. Not really setting the world on fire, but he is playing on a very poorly performing and psychologically destroyed TFC team, so it is what it is. Addona, dyslexic nam, Dominic94 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 16 minutes ago, Dominic94 said: Ayo is Canada Red, how do we feel ? Happy, but not surprised. It was shaping up this way for a while, so this feels anti-climactic, but it'll be good to have him publicly join the program, starting tomorrow. He should slot into 4 in our forward depth chart, behind David, Larin and Cav, but ahead of Akindele and the others. Dominic94, Ruffian and Shway 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corazon Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 (edited) IF it is in fact confirmed that he will be playing for Canada (which all signs are pointing to it). Then I have to say he probably played it out very well overall. Although, a little surprised by playing in the friendly last year with USA, I truly believe the interest with Canada (where he grew up) was strong. He was able to play 49 youth national games with the USA and that doesn't even include playing with the U23's (which he never did). That's probably a minimum of about 40 more games than he would ever have played with our youth programs. In the end, it didn't land him a spot in on a bigger team outside of MLS but it definitely didn't hurt his career either. Unfortunately, until we take our youth programs a little more seriously we are going to have wait several years on many promising dual nationals. Edited June 30, 2021 by Corazon johnyb and Obinna 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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frmr Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 Good decision, will give us some extra depth at striker which is always good. It was pretty much a foregone conclusion though so I think most of us expected it. Him and Singh are/were pretty much automatics for committing to Canada. If we can get one of Jebbison or Flores on top of that, then that would be incredible. If we manage to get both, well... I'm hopeful Akinola can continue developing, he still has the potential for a pretty high ceiling. If I were him I'd try and get out of the dumpster fire that is Toronto and head to a lower European league and try and work his way up over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigzTFC Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 There was a moment during the TFC vs. Orlando where Akinola and Akindele hi-dived and hugged. Akindele was in the additional squad roster. I'm really happy for Ayo! Herdman letting players has done wonders attracting players to the program in subtle ways. Also, TFC system doesn't work to Ayo's strengths at the moment. The press has been sloppy and the attack is too compressed. When he plays on Canada and has way better service from the wings and better build up play from the midfield you may see him break out a little with more space to operate. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 He’s committed!!!! Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrennanFan Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 johnyb, MtlMario, dyslexic nam and 13 others 13 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 He’s used those fuckers as much as he could - and rightfully so. He knew all along where his heart was and now it’s our time, and his time to shine. Canada red rising! Olympique_de_Marseille, dyslexic nam, Corazon and 8 others 6 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 55 minutes ago, Corazon said: IF it is in fact confirmed that he will be playing for Canada (which all signs are pointing to it). Then I have to say he probably played it out very well overall. Although, a little surprised by playing in the friendly last year with USA, I truly believe the interest with Canada (where he grew up) was strong. He was able to play 49 youth national games with the USA and that doesn't even include playing with the U23's (which he never did). That's probably a minimum of about 40 more games than he would ever have played with our youth programs. In the end, it didn't land him a spot in on a bigger team outside of MLS but it definitely didn't hurt his career either. Unfortunately, until we take our youth programs a little more seriously we are going to have wait several years on many promising dual nationals. Good post. In addition to all of that, he was able to make a firm choice by the age of 21, which is great for him and Canada. Hoilett for example waited until he was 25 and Vitoria was even later than that. He deserves credit for not only playing the system well, but also for not letting things drag on. Pottsy3 and Shway 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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