Corazon Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 21 minutes ago, VinceA said: This isn't the GC to skip. The Gold Cup after the World Cup is generally the one with everyone bringing their strongest squads. The one that's historically in the middle of WCQ is the one that gets a lot of second teams. I think this was based more around the now defunct Confederations Cup. Countries like Usa, Costa Rica and most specifically Mexico would use their stronger squads for the Gold Cup that would qualify them to Confederations Cup. They would then use the other Gold Cup tournament (without Confederations Cup connection) to play more of a B squad. MauditYvon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Since Nations League Final and Gold Cup happen in the same summer, there is always the chance of squad rotation for the teams in both. And because Gold Cup is more matches I think that's where we see the USA rotate. Hard to say what Mexico and Canada do (if we get there), because neither are the current holders and will be less inclinded to rotate, I think. Furthermore, Costa Rica and Canada don't really have the ability to rotate much anyways if they want to be competitive with Mexico and USA. Those are the only two teams which can really afford to do so. Jack1997 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 Not really good for him if Herrera is coming in to be the starter. costarg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack1997 Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 This also could mean ZBG could be leaving, wasn’t there some reported interest from France a few months ago? narduch and Obinna 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 (edited) I will be pretty pissed off if they sign someone with the intent of relegating ZBG to the bench. He played lights out whenever he was given the chance last year and he is clearly capable at this level. Plus CFM have so many areas where they need reinforcements more. If he isn’t poised for a starting role, I def hope he goes somewhere else. Edited December 21, 2022 by dyslexic nam johnyb, HochelagaFC, Corazon and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoppage Time Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 19 minutes ago, dyslexic nam said: I will be pretty pissed off if they sign someone with the intent of relegating ZBG to the bench. He played lights out whenever he was given the chance last year and he is clearly capable at this level. Plus CFM have so many areas where they need reinforcements more. If he isn’t posies for a starting role, I def hope he goes somewhere else. Trade him to VWFC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 Official. Some have mentioned he can also play as a RCB, which is nice but unless Joel Waterman's move is closer to happening than has been let on, I'm guess he's a RB. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, VinceA said: Official. Some have mentioned he can also play as a RCB, which is nice but unless Joel Waterman's move is closer to happening than has been let on, I'm guess he's a RB. Sounds like the MLS-lifer version of Allistair Johnston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 ZBG with the start tonight Fresh Prince of MTL, dyslexic nam, Obinna and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 How did he do ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 3 hours ago, Dominic94 said: How did he do ? He was a bit flat as were many other starters. The whole team looked rusty, but it's game 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costarg Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Kadenge said: He was a bit flat as were many other starters. The whole team looked rusty, but it's game 1. Rusty? Or exhausted from the marathons Losado has them running? It's early, i dunno, but moral, tempo and enthusiasm doesn't seem very high in what i've seen and read considering its the start of a new season. Hope i'm wrong. Edited February 26, 2023 by costarg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InglewoodJack Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 15 minutes ago, costarg said: Rusty? Or exhausted from the marathons Losado has them running? It's early, i dunno, but moral, tempo and enthusiasm doesn't seem very high in what i've seen and read considering its the start of a new season. Hope i'm wrong. Yeah, that’s been something I’ve been thinking about too. I’m keeping an open mind for now- I think it was Rea (?) who said that he instantly yelled with Losado’s style, so maybe it depends on the group they have. regardless, if there’s a “silver lining” to this, if true, it’s that marathon training sessions are probably really good for the players that are relevant to CNMNT (young guys), so even if he runs the team into the ground, at least they’ll be ready for camp poutine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 20 minutes ago, costarg said: Rusty? Or exhausted from the marathons Losado has them running? It's early, i dunno, but moral, tempo and enthusiasm doesn't seem very high in what i've seen and read considering its the start of a new season. Hope i'm wrong. Montreal created chances, they just couldn't finish. Between Quioto and Sunusi they had at least 2 good opportunities in addition to the saves by Miami's keeper. I don't know about the training sessions, but perhaps not sharp vs rusty is a better description of their play. Pantemis created issues for himself by punching the ball back to Miami players, their back 3 did not have a strong game, Lassi Lappalainen and ZBG who were great on attack last season were not generating much....but it's game 1 of a long season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Observer Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 I thought ZBG was pretty mediocre. Montreal was better when he went off and Herriera (so?) pushed up to his spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strait Red Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 Gets Montreal’s first of the night. Kadenge, Fresh Prince of MTL, MCa and 14 others 16 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeRo_Is_King Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 4 hours ago, Strait Red said: Gets Montreal’s first of the night. Hope he gets more playing time now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad_Impact Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 9 hours ago, DeRo_Is_King said: Hope he gets more playing time now. I don't think he will. I think he's sort of a realized thing now. Besides being a good attacking option off the bench, he lacks a lot of aspects you need in a starter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryker911 Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 I dont get how Herrera starts ahead of him. He did more in the first 5 minutes of coming on than Herrera did prior. This isn't the first game that has been the case either. I get that he might lack the on defensive side a bit, but Montreal struggles offensively. The rwb isn't going to be a game changer defensively like it can be going forward. Fresh Prince of MTL, Sal333 and NVsoccer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PegCityCam Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 Bang. Er. Fresh Prince of MTL, johnyb, Bison44 and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 Very nice. It’s interesting - he has the same sort of stocky physique as Akinola but he seems far faster and more mobile. As much as I have said that it isn’t ideal for Ayo, ZBG certainly seems to make it work. Addona 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costarg Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 Soo underated, or maybe under-appreciated or just unlucky given the competition at his position. This guys stats considering the few minutes he plays are off the charts. I'm shocked this guy isn't playing in Europe. nolando, Dominic94, PegCityCam and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 Great crossfield diagonal ball and his in-stride first touch (which sometimes betrays him) was executed. Super finish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 He really should be playing way more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 17 hours ago, costarg said: Soo underated, or maybe under-appreciated or just unlucky given the competition at his position. This guys stats considering the few minutes he plays are off the charts. I'm shocked this guy isn't playing in Europe. It's probably the Whitecaps fault. Olympique_de_Marseille 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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