kacbru Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 5 hours ago, SpursFlu said: Vancouver is not a very blue collar community. Tree huggers, yuppies and hipsters are not known for athletes. Maybe mountain bikers and speed walkers If there was a league of Olympic demonstration sports Vancouver would be world champions. We're awesome **** nobody else does Strange - just saw there was a video of a certain hipster couple shopping in Paris that aren't bad athletes... N1ckbr0wn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 15 minutes ago, kacbru said: Strange - just saw there was a video of a certain hipster couple shopping in Paris that aren't bad athletes... I think you need to re-evaluate your definition of "hipster". HochelagaFC, NVsoccer and N1ckbr0wn 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kacbru Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Obinna said: I think you need to re-evaluate your definition of "hipster". You're right, I do! I thought it was people that were way cooler than me (roughly 99% of the population). Turns out I'm closer to being a hipster than they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Made the bench on MLS Team of the Week. (So did Hasal). Obinna and dyslexic nam 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 (edited) 16 hours ago, kacbru said: Strange - just saw there was a video of a certain hipster couple shopping in Paris that aren't bad athletes... Hipsters are 43 year old skinny fat dudes with neck hair and tight faded t shirts. Remember the guy in the 90s with a mullet and a sleevless Skid Row shirt? Its the new version of that I think the couple you're referring to are 19 year olds acting like 19 year olds. I have seen Phonzie's parents many times. Im not sure if they considered themselves hipsters lol Anyways.. just having some fun Back to the Whitecaps new holding midfielder sensation. Burnaby's own Michael Baldisimo Edited September 8, 2020 by SpursFlu Shway and Obinna 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 The biggest revelation of the last game with Michael was that he has a third and younger brother coming up through the caps system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 1 hour ago, toontownman said: The biggest revelation of the last game with Michael was that he has a third and younger brother coming up through the caps system. Are they talking about Mark? He's the oldest and seemed to fizzle out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 10 minutes ago, VinceA said: Are they talking about Mark? He's the oldest and seemed to fizzle out. Wait there is four... Yeah I think the commentator must have messed up. He said there is a younger brother coming up through the academy still. Must be wires crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopePouri Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 (edited) If Fraser Valley comes into existence, it's not a true BC club until a Baldisimo brother starting at 6. Edited September 8, 2020 by PopePouri Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Despite the 4-2 scoreline last night. This kid played a proper game. He's very dynamic, got an assist on Bair's goal by breaking up the play, keeping possession. He was one of the bright spots for the Caps. Nate3322, Obinna, Northvansteve and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aird25 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 (edited) At some point I'd like to see the Baldisimo-Baldisimo double pivot Edited September 17, 2020 by Aird25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 That pass to Montero for the Caps winner was immense. Made up for a poor give away at the top of the box when he came on. Another decent showing for him. gator, Nate3322, Northvansteve and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Without a play making mid the Caps really need him in their lineup to generate any service for the forwards Shway and yothat2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopePouri Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 (edited) Dropping. Dimes. Edited September 20, 2020 by PopePouri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Watching the match last night and was amazed at how much better Van looks with a Baldisimo in the midfield. He absolutely has to start - I have no idea what MDS is thinking toontownman and Northvansteve 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Teibert used to spray the ball round like Baldy before Robinson coached the creativity out of him. All pass backs and easy one twos for the most part now. yothat2 and Northvansteve 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northvansteve Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 7 hours ago, Floortom said: Watching the match last night and was amazed at how much better Van looks with a Baldisimo in the midfield. He absolutely has to start - I have no idea what MDS is thinking I continue to be impressed every time I see him. He holds the ball under pressure very well and somehow manages to make a long pass that unlocks the opponents’ defense. High degree of difficulty under pressure. I’m guessing MDS doesn’t totally trust him defensively yet - he sometimes looks slow to read a play. He can learn that. toontownman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Another key long pass yesterday to Adnan that eventually led to Cavallini's winning goal. Also got the MOTM. He really should be starting over Owusu on a regular basis. Caps need that ability in the midfield johnyb, Ivan, Nate3322 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowcrash Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 On 10/4/2020 at 10:34 AM, toontownman said: Teibert used to spray the ball round like Baldy before Robinson coached the creativity out of him. All pass backs and easy one twos for the most part now. Nice analysis of the Whitecap mids and the verticality stat backs this up. He plays a lot of of not particularly productive side and back passes. https://www.eightysixforever.com/2020/10/1/21496277/the-infernal-midfield-a-statistical-look-at-how-the-vancouver-whitecaps-stack-up In comparison, Baldisimo's verticality is in the 75th percentile of MLS players. He sees the field really, really well for a 20 year old player. Obviously, his passing percentage is below Teibert's but those line splitting passes leading to scoring attempts are top shelf. I think he's probably leap frogged over Fraser for the Canadian men's but that said, Fraser is still a long shot to make the bench for an important game. Probably the only thing Fraser has over Baldisimo right now is defensive awareness but Baldisimo is 2 years younger so that will come. yothat2, N1ckbr0wn, Floortom and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 12 minutes ago, Snowcrash said: I think he's probably leap frogged over Fraser for the Canadian men's but that said, Fraser is still a long shot to make the bench for an important game. Probably the only thing Fraser has over Baldisimo right now is defensive awareness but Baldisimo is 2 years younger so that will come. I agree. I think you are underestimating his defensive capabilities. Especially his ability to make a defensive play, and make a key pass forward. Ive seen Fraser dive in and win, or dive in and cause a bad foul. Im sold on Baldy. He’s has a lot of time to grow into the modern day defensive mid. toontownman and Obinna 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowcrash Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 20 minutes ago, Shway said: I agree. I think you are underestimating his defensive capabilities. Especially his ability to make a defensive play, and make a key pass forward. Ive seen Fraser dive in and win, or dive in and cause a bad foul. i You could be right. He's built like a fire hydrant but moves extremely well. Like a more dynamic Piette. Ivan, Obinna, dyslexic nam and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 44 minutes ago, Snowcrash said: Nice analysis of the Whitecap mids and the verticality stat backs this up. He plays a lot of of not particularly productive side and back passes. https://www.eightysixforever.com/2020/10/1/21496277/the-infernal-midfield-a-statistical-look-at-how-the-vancouver-whitecaps-stack-up In comparison, Baldisimo's verticality is in the 75th percentile of MLS players. He sees the field really, really well for a 20 year old player. Obviously, his passing percentage is below Teibert's but those line splitting passes leading to scoring attempts are top shelf. I think he's probably leap frogged over Fraser for the Canadian men's but that said, Fraser is still a long shot to make the bench for an important game. Probably the only thing Fraser has over Baldisimo right now is defensive awareness but Baldisimo is 2 years younger so that will come. Very nice analysis and supports what I see when I watch Vancouver. There is no reason that Baldisimo and Bikel shouldn’t be starting besides each other every match. Tiebert and metcalfe have been wastes and owusu has some basic value as a defensive option at times. toontownman and yothat2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowcrash Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 5 minutes ago, Floortom said: Very nice analysis and supports what I see when I watch Vancouver. There is no reason that Baldisimo and Bikel shouldn’t be starting besides each other every match. Tiebert and metcalfe have been wastes and owusu has some basic value as a defensive option at times. Aside from having a good motor, Tiebert doesn't add a lot to a game. He might be useful when the Caps have a lead and he can come on in the last 10 minutes and play the Patrick Mullins role, which is basically run suicides until the ref blows the final whistle. Nate3322 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 With the Whitecaps hanging around the playoff line, I can see MDS continuing to play it safe and not use Baldisimo as much as he should until the team is eliminated or clinched. Hope I'm wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 6 minutes ago, RS said: With the Whitecaps hanging around the playoff line, I can see MDS continuing to play it safe and not use Baldisimo as much as he should until the team is eliminated or clinched. Hope I'm wrong. The irony is that benching a game-changing player is, in some ways, the opposite of playing it safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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