tc-in-bc Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 [ 1 ] 10 Player shortlist for the Best FIFA Women's 2017 award: Lucy Bronze (ENG - Manchester City Women / Olympique Lyonnais Feminin) Deyna Castellanos (VEN - Santa Clarita Blue Heat) Pernille Harder (DEN - Linkopings / VfL Wolfsburg (Women)) Sam Kerr (AUS - Perth Glory / Sky Blue FC) Carli Lloyd (USA - Houston Dash / Manchester City Women) Dzsenifer Marozsan (GER - Olympique Lyonnais Feminin) Lieke Martens (NED - FC Barcelona Femeni) Vivianne Miedema (NED - FC Bayern Munich Frauen / Arsenal Women) Wendie Renard (FRA - Olympique Lyonnais Feminin) Jodie Taylor (ENG - Arsenal Women) [ 2 ] It's a bit amusing that Venezuelan/FSU sophomore striker, Deyna Castellanos is so high on FIFA's list, but somewhat low on NCAA college lists. Deyna Castellanos is currently number #20 on Topdrawersoccer.com's " Women's National Top 100" and on the second team for Topdrawersoccer.com's "Women D1 Preseason Best XI". By comparison Jessie Fleming is ranked #4 and on the preseason first team. [ 3 ] Obscure woso trivia : Though different birth years, Deyna Castellanos and Dzsenifer Marozsan share the same calendar birth date of April 18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 Trying to grow the game in SA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 2017 FISU in Taipei kicks off. MEN: Uruguay 2-0 Canada Canada went down to 10 men on a second yellow at 49' when it was 0-0 and gave up a goal in the 80'. Then the Canadian goalkeeper took a straight red at the 89' and Uruguay added another at the 90'. 53% possession against Uruguay playing short for that long is pretty impressive. The men play Japan tomorrow. Japan beat Malaysia 2-0 in their opener, outshooting them 16-2. WOMEN: Canada 1-0 Ireland The women had similar 53% possession and outshot the Irish 15-8. Who else but Joelle Gosselin scored in the 64'. Next up for the women is Mexico on Tuesday, Mexico played Ireland to a scoreless draw in their opener with 65% possession, outshooting them 18-0. The Ref 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkomar Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 (edited) I watched the Canada/Ireland game last night, and have to say that we came close to not winning that game. We seemed better technically, but had little skill in penetrating the Irish defense. Time after time we hoofed a long ball into the top of the box, where the tall Irish backs would head it back out again to safety. It seemed that only number 8 on our team (can't remember her name) was consistently dangerous in attacking the box with the ball. I hope our team can come up with some fresh ideas for attacking in the coming games. Edited August 20, 2017 by rkomar Vic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tc-in-bc Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 (edited) [ 1 ] Ireland's backup keeper is Eve Badana, from Markham, Ontario. She's been with Republic of Ireland since 2012. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eve_Badana - This site has an archive of the Canada- Ireland match : https://en-gb.facebook.com/faithirdlevelfootball/ [ 2 ] Madelaine ( Maddie ) Hill from Brampton, Ontario ( who plays with Sunderland Ladies in FAWSL ) is with Team GB : http://sunderland.fawsl.com/news/hill_selected_for_gb_team.html#TSKK3Dxte0LB6XWk.97 [ 3 ] That's quite a beating that Colombia has received : they've conceded 31 goals in two matches. Yikes. Edited August 20, 2017 by tc-in-bc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkomar Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 cbcsports.ca also has the game in their video section. That means that I don't have to stay up until 3am PDT watching tonight's match :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ref Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Aluko accuses Sampson of racial discrimination. http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/41007444 Vic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 She's very well-spoken and sincere in that interview. This was another interesting read: http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/40962526 "Since making the complaint, Chelsea forward Aluko has not been picked for England and last played for her country in April 2016 despite being the Women's Super League One top scorer the same year." The irony is England massively out-shot the Dutch in their 3-0 loss to them in the Euro and of 20 attempts only hit the net 5 times. The Ref 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 2017 FISU Round Two MEN: Japan 5-0 Canada Japan with 65% possession and out-shooting Canada 15-3 with 12 on target. Scoreless after 40' and 1-0 at half-time but not a pretty second half. Next up for the men is Malaysia tomorrow. WOMEN: Mexico 2-0 Canada Relatively even possession which is notable for a Canadian team playing Mexico. Goals in the 15' and 33'. Shots were 16-7 for Mexico. Next up for Canada is Brazil Thursday. Brazil beat Colombia 17-0 and Japan 3-1. After the third games are the final classification games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tc-in-bc Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 [ 1 ] Mark Sampson's "ebola" joke, if true, is unfunny and racially insensitive. [ 2 ] That said, can there be racism when there are two people of colour on the current England squad? I'd be curious to know what Demi Stokes and Nikita Parris have to say on this matter without fear of FA reprisal. They could be the difference in either confirming or refuting Aluko's charges/claims. If all the England players of colour were treated badly by Sampson then charges of racism become more convincing. But if Stokes and Parris say ,in full honesty, that they had no problems ( or minor problems ) with Sampson then charges of racism collapse. [ 3 ] PFA support for Aluko :https://thepfa.com/thepfa/latestnews/article/2017/8/22/statement-pfa-support-for-eni-aluko [ 4 ] Off Topic ( the Jessie Fleming stay in school or play abroad discussion ) : Just throwing this out there but Eni Aluko is an example of a player who got a meaningful education ( a law degree ) on the side, while being a starter for both club(s) and country. Vic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 If you watch her interview any doubt he said it is gone. http://www.uefa.com/insideuefa/about-uefa/news/newsid=2492845.html Interesting in that they are just 24, 24 and 25 years old. And last year's winner was 22. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ref Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I venture to say that Sampson is toasted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamaicanadian Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 20 hours ago, tc-in-bc said: [ 1 ] Mark Sampson's "ebola" joke, if true, is unfunny and racially insensitive. [ 2 ] That said, can there be racism when there are two people of colour on the current England squad? I'd be curious to know what Demi Stokes and Nikita Parris have to say on this matter without fear of FA reprisal. They could be the difference in either confirming or refuting Aluko's charges/claims. If all the England players of colour were treated badly by Sampson then charges of racism become more convincing. But if Stokes and Parris say ,in full honesty, that they had no problems ( or minor problems ) with Sampson then charges of racism collapse. An unequivocal YES! Don't know enough to comment on Mark Sampson but know enough to answer that question. Being a little bit racist is like being a little bit pregnant.. The Ref 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tc-in-bc Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 ^ I think in general you're right. My point is that if Sampson can demonstrate a good working relationship with Stokes and Parris ( perhaps even a friendly one ) then that would counter any allegations that Sampson is a racist. The second part of Aluko's complaint is about bullying .My hunch is that Sampson ( the Sampson team ) has treated some players poorly and that it's a function of his personality, his management deficiencies and his management style -- and not motivated by racist beliefs. Anyway, as of today, Mark Sampson retains support from the FA and from the current England squad which went to the Euros ( which would include Stokes & Parris) : QUOTE : The FA are adamant that Sampson’s job is not under threat and he will continue to lead the team ahead of the start of their World Cup qualifying campaign next month. QUOTE : Significantly, despite the controversy and the seriousness of the allegations made against him, Telegraph Sport has learnt that the former manager of Bristol Academy has also retained the support of the England players who reached the semi-finals of the European Championships, without Aluko, in July. LINK: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/08/22/fa-continue-back-mark-sampson-despite-fresh-allegations-racism/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamaicanadian Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 ^^^ I get your point! What a mess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share Posted August 25, 2017 (edited) FISU Games Men It was the 9-16 placement game for the Men today. They beat the USA 2-0. Marc Olivier Kouo Dibongue from Laval gets the hat trick. Their next game is the 9-12 placement game against South Africa on Sunday and then a final game Tuesday against Brazil or South Korea to determine their final standing. Women Canada lost 1-0 to Brazil with just 32% possession and getting well out-shot and massively out-cornered. It wasn't a complete loss though as we did commit almost 20 fouls. Next up is a 5-8 classification game tomorrow against South Korea, followed by a final placement game on Monday against the USA or Mexico. The South Koreans beat the USA 3-0, tied Argentina 2-2, and tied Chinese Taipei 1-1. Edited August 25, 2017 by Vic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdude Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 12 minutes ago, Vic said: FISU Games Men It was the 9-16 placement game for the Men today. They beat the USA 2-0. Marc Olivier Kouo Dibongue from Laval gets the hat trick. Goal assist and Red card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tc-in-bc Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Brampton, Ontario's Maddie Hill scored one goal for GB in their 6 - 1 victory over Argentina. Additionally, GB avoid finishing 13th and last place in the 2017 FISU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share Posted August 26, 2017 (edited) Yeah saw the sub and thought it was a third goal, so no Gordie Howe hat trick. Just a pair of goals. Edited August 26, 2017 by Vic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ref Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I didn't know that Sydney Leroux played for the Whalley B.C. Little League from 95 to 04. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tc-in-bc Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 No soccer in the immediate future for Christina Julien. She re-signed with Melbourne Ice for another season in the Australian Women's Ice Hockey League ( AWIHL ) https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1126496554117074&id=133676340065772 http://www.eliteprospects.com/team.php?year0=&team=21442 rkomar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkomar Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Man, tc-in-bc, you find stuff about so many players situated all over the world. I'm really impressed, and enjoy hearing what's going on with these players. Double bonus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tc-in-bc Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 [ 1 ] So with an influx of money from the clubs and the federation, a collaborative negotiation between the W-League, the PFA and the FFA have produced a nearly all-professional W-League, going into it's tenth season in October . From the Guardian : http:// [ 2 ] Detailed links: http://www.pfa.net.au/?p=6627 http://thewomensgame.com/2017/09/w-league-cba-heres-what-you-need-to-know/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tc-in-bc Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Mark Sampson fired by the FA : http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/41326806 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 Herdman has been good to us and it is likely his end run. We should give them permission to talk to him. As long as we get a buyout to help finding a quality successor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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