Grizzly Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 26 minutes ago, Obinna said: At one point James was turning out horrendous displays with our youth teams, with some calling for him to never wear a Canada shirt at any level ever again. Now people want him to start in our most important senior game in 4 years. How times have changed! It would seem he has had some very good coaching/playing experience in Hungary and probably has the natural talent to take advantage of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pint Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Roster release this friday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David C. Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 57 minutes ago, pint said: Roster release this friday? Really? I was expecting something next Friday (26th). THE CSA tend to release rosters fairly late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David C. Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 23 hours ago, Alex said: So starting 11? Well, with so many players either still unattached, not playing at all (nailed to the bench), injured or coming back from serious injuries (and not in game shape) - I came up with the following starting eleven. Is this weird or where we are headed to? Hirschfeld Ledgerwood/Ouimette - Straith - Vitoria - deJong Hutchinson - Edgar Ricketts - Arfield - Akindele Larin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pint Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 14 minutes ago, David C. said: Really? I was expecting something next Friday (26th). THE CSA tend to release rosters fairly late. Was more of a question than a statement but I thought they released the friday of the week before camp opens? so usually 2 fridays before the games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 2 minutes ago, pint said: Was more of a question than a statement but I thought they released the friday of the week before camp opens? so usually 2 fridays before the games. No it's been the Friday before. Somedays the Thursday. Never two weeks early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 So what time is the game? I was under the assumption it was at 12 PM MST, but I've also read the game is at 2 PM MST. I'd like to set up a watch party and I need to get on it ASAP if I have to compete with the downtown Calgary Friday lunch crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 3 minutes ago, shermanator said: So what time is the game? I was under the assumption it was at 12 PM MST. Is that accurate? I'd like to set up a watch party and I need to get on it ASAP if I have to compete with the downtown Calgary Friday lunch crowd. It's 3pm Alberta time. Matches San Pedro Sula time in the summer. So, 5pm Eastern. 2pm Pacific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 57 minutes ago, shermanator said: set up a watch party ...and almost forgot, remember to check for BeIN Sports! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzAndSting Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 37 minutes ago, Olympique_de_Marseille said: ...and almost forgot, remember to check for BeIN Sports! I don't think we should do Gracies for this one. There's a Fury match at 7pm so maybe The Georgetown? Or could we get TD Place to broadcast the match on the big screen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 1 hour ago, Olympique_de_Marseille said: It's 3pm Alberta time. Matches San Pedro Sula time in the summer. So, 5pm Eastern. 2pm Pacific. Ughhhhhh that drastically limits my options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Perhaps it won't be so bad. A lot of people are clearly still on vacation, or maybe they have just "vacated" the city. 17th ave continues to look like a ghost town. Try The Pint. The location in Edmonton hosted WCQ viewing didn't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 1 hour ago, BuzzAndSting said: I don't think we should do Gracies for this one. There's a Fury match at 7pm so maybe The Georgetown? Or could we get TD Place to broadcast the match on the big screen? I absolutely love the idea of having the match on the big screen at TD Place especially with the kickoff at 5 pm ET. Hate to think of the mood in the crowd for the Fury game (especially the supporters section) if we have another 8-1 fiasco? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 I can't remember how many players Honduras called, but here is my stab at a 20 man roster for us: Borjan Stamatopolis Thomas Jakovic Edgar Vitoria James De Jong Ledgerwood Ouimette Straith Piette Johnson Hutchinson Arfield Akindele Ricketts Larin Hoilett Haber Starting 11: --------------------Stama----------------- Ouimette----Jakovic---Edgar--De Jong -----------------Hutchinson--------------- ---------Johnson---------Arfield----------- Ricketts------------Larin-------------Hoilett I don't think we'll field an ideal line up, but at least the front 6 is very strong. It's a bonus if Hoilett is with a club and fit. He's dangerous and will draw fouls and take the zing out of the game for Honduras supports. That in itself will be valuable, even if he can only give us 60 or 70 minutes. The alternative would be starting him on the bench. Out of all our players, he is the most difficult for defenders the way he runs at them. That can give us a spark if we are chasing the game. Akindele in his place should be more match fit, so you gotta question whether he's a guy you'd rather have go 90 minutes. Both are relatively inexperienced, which can be either good or bad. The back four is a little concerning for me. At the club level i'm not particularly convinced by either de Jong and Edgar, but at least Marcel seems to be hitting form and Edgar is pretty consistent for us. At right back, Ledgerwood's lack of pace concerns me. I would go with Henry, but he is out and Ouimette has been getting 90 minutes every game since he landed in hot, humid, Jacksonville, FL. He's my pick over someone like Aird, who has not even won his place back at Vancouver. To boot, he did well against Honduras and was physical enough to deal with their pace. I trust his athleticism over Ledgerwood's experience. Jakovic makes me nervous - he hasn't been playing with his club and has a history of causing easy turnovers. Vitoria might be a better option but I think Floro trusts Jakovic, who also has more experience internationally. And again - pace. Vitoria has been solid but he's slow and Honduras is fast (and at home). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Players who i'd like to see involved (but likely won't make the cut): Aird, Chapman, Hamilton, Teibert, Petrasso and of course, Osorio & Cavallini. If we make it to the HEX and can schedule a camp between now and then, i'd like to see those aforementioned guys involved. Anyone who is not contributing at the moment (but can) should get some reps with the group before next round! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red card Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 On 8/16/2016 at 0:18 PM, JDub said: I would like to see Edgar in there but I don't think Floro is going to start him. Just like the last 2 games. We will all be wondering where Edgar is. Based on Edgar's play with the Whitecaps, he doesn't deserve to start in the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Just now, red card said: Based on Edgar's play with the Whitecaps, he doesn't deserve to start in the back. Agreed. I haven't been impressed with him. Unfortunately for us, no other centre backs are reportedly in form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oranje Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 With some relevance to this thread, Honduras U23 just got spanked 6-0 by Brazil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_M Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 With Jakovic, Vittoria and James not playing at club level, Henry injured and Edgar not performing well, center back is the weak spot. Should use Straith and Edgar there and bring in NASL defenders such as Roberts and Trafford to back them. Jakovic in as he's more experienced then others. Borjan Hirschfeld Chencinski De Jong Hainault Straith Edgar Trafford Roberts Jakovic Ledgerwood Aird Hutchinson Johnson Bekker Piette Arfield Hoilett Jackson Ricketts Cavallini Akindele Larin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pottsy3 Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 1 hour ago, Big_M said: With Jakovic, Vittoria and James not playing at club level, Henry injured and Edgar not performing well, center back is the weak spot. Should use Straith and Edgar there and bring in NASL defenders such as Roberts and Trafford to back them. Jakovic in as he's more experienced then others. Borjan Hirschfeld Chencinski De Jong Hainault Straith Edgar Trafford Roberts Jakovic Ledgerwood Aird Hutchinson Johnson Bekker Piette Arfield Hoilett Jackson Ricketts Cavallini Akindele Larin I feel like this is more of a want list than anything. We gotta remember this is the middle of a WCQ cycle and floro will therefore want to stay in his comfort zone. Trafford and Roberts are a reach imo. James was our best CB last time out in Mexico, no way he's not selected. Vitoria has finally found a club and will be training at a decent level, so I'd expect him to continue being a regular selection as well. I'd also expect Hainault to be replaced by either Ouimette (versatile and has been alright when called upon) or Adekugbe (rave reviews when he's played in England and provides cover for an inconsistent MDJ). Midfield seems about right. I would like Osorio there with JDG gone but I know he isn't floro's favourite. And I believe they'll wait til next cycle or friendlies for Chapman (although he has been very impressive). For once Bekker has justified his selection (we all know it's gonna happen). One change is I'd prefer Akindele outwide and Tosaint as a striker. Tosaint can be that late spark of energy coming on for Larin that pushes for that extra goal. Jackson can also potentially be that guy but he's getting old. We never know what's happening with Cavallini. I think it's possible that we do see Hamilton instead. He's finally proven himself and seems like a more reliable and better Marcus Haber. Lastly, I'd be a little surprised to see Chechinski called in just because it's been awhile (however I agree he deserves it). I think Kenny will get a call. Lars' days with the NT seem over for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 3 hours ago, Oranje said: With some relevance to this thread, Honduras U23 just got spanked 6-0 by Brazil I taped it and watched the whole match, the Honduran backline was a mess. Johnny Palacios screwed up twice and displayed poor organizational skills. The FB's got caught once each as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Alright I've set up an event to plan the watch party for Calgary here: https://www.facebook.com/events/933297733483782/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Also Jackson is a striker. Not a midfielder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCreamMan Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 1 hour ago, shermanator said: Alright I've set up an event to plan the watch party for Calgary here: https://www.facebook.com/events/933297733483782/ I will try to make it out there as soon I can get off work. Hopefully Friday before a long weekend I can get out early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 6 hours ago, Oranje said: With some relevance to this thread, Honduras U23 just got spanked 6-0 by Brazil 3 hours ago, jpg75 said: I taped it and watched the whole match, the Honduran backline was a mess. Johnny Palacios screwed up twice and displayed poor organizational skills. The FB's got caught once each as well. If you have a Canadian IP, I hope this makes you smile as much as it made me. http://olympics.cbc.ca/news/article/neymar-brazil-play-for-soccer-gold-after-crushing-honduras.html EDIT: With some obvious schadenfreude, let's go Nigeria! Win that bronze! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I think Nigeria might be able to damage their confidence even further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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