Canadian Dual Nationals 2.0 Edition, Chase for the 5 stars

[Nate3322]

1 minute ago, PiedPilko said:

I think Ferreira has to commit to us eventually.

Probably when he realizes he has no chance to play for Portugal

[Nate3322]

2 minutes ago, jordan said:

No surprise on Yankov and Corbeanu as they already committed basically. Amuz is interesting as he hasn't played in a while and i thought at one point he would be the least likely to join. 

Do you have any idea why he hasn't been playing?

[Ansem]

I'm happy for Amuz, a 6'2 Centre-back playing in Uruguay top tier.defending against CONMEBOL style football. That's a huge plus if you look at our current depth

He was playing consistently in 2019...no sure if he's injured at the moment

Edited September 30, 2020 by Ansem

[Strait Red]

Just now, Bertuzzi44 said:

He's 28 now, how much longer is he going to wait for Portugal?

Dependent on this season, if Portugal isn’t interested at the end of the season he’ll play for us in the 2021 summer of madness.

[dyslexic nam]

We can't expect to win them all.  All things considered, this wasn't bad.  Not grabbing Ferdi hurts, but he never really seemed interested so that isn't a surprise.  And while I get that Ferrera would be a good addition, a guy at his age who doesn't have a desire to play isn't that high on my priority list.  I would far rather be securing the young players with a lot of promise who want to rep the red and white.  I am hoping the Akinola chatter is more than him keeping his options open and really does signal a strong inclination towards Canada. 

[PiedPilko]

I was a bit worried that Yankov was just feigning interest in us to get an early call from Bulgaria, so that's positive. I don't know where Amuz sits in our limited CB depth and Corbeanu was already confirmed.

 

Ferreira is the only one I'm a bit disappointed in. It would be nice if he realized that we're his only option sooner rather than later, because it doesn't look like we're gonna get him before qualifiers are finished at this rate.

 

Really hope our theoretical Davi(es)(id) effect kicks in soon, because I still feel like we're a back-up plan for the most part. I don't see us winning in a Dest-type situation.

Edited September 30, 2020 by PiedPilko

[CANMNT_SUPERFAN]

No Word in Cristian Gutiérrez interestingly!!!... Is he simply not Interested????... Surprise he was not un this list!!!... Anyone knows??.. please share!

[CANMNT_SUPERFAN]

Also Marcelo Flores missing in this list! 😫

[Acid-Tone]

15 minutes ago, Nate3322 said:

It's a bit unrealistic of Ferreira to think that he has a chance with Portugal

Agreed!

As far as CB's go, their Big 3 produce plenty of young prospects and Pepe probably still has another decade left in him! 😂

[jordan]

3 minutes ago, CANMNT_SUPERFAN said:

Also Marcelo Flores missing in this list! 😫

he's like 16

[Weng]

I wonder how long ago Herdman had talked to Ferreira because, is he still with Belenenses?  I thought they hadn’t been able to get a hold of him in the offseason.  Haven’t seen him in any of the lineups 

[CANMNT_SUPERFAN]

Doesn't matter Jordan , turning 17 this year in fact, closer to Corbeanu's age, about a year younger only + would u know anything on Cristian Gutiérrez?

[CANMNT_SUPERFAN]

Just now, Weng said:

I wonder how long ago Herdman had talked to Ferreira because, is he still with Belenenses?  I thought they hadn’t been able to get a hold of him in the offseason.  Haven’t seen him in any of the lineups 

No longer there!

[Mikmacdo]

interested in seeing amuz and I bet Riccardo plays next year. 

[CANMNT_SUPERFAN]

Also forgot to mention Aviv Solomon, although he technically did agree to a call-up back in Mar. Any  updates on him?

[Weng]

Where is Ferreira now then?

[jordan]

14 minutes ago, Weng said:

Where is Ferreira now then?

1 year deal

 

https://www.scfarense.pt/noticias/ricardo-ferreira-refor-o

[bwilly11]

Ferreira is off my wish list. He's delusional. I would rather we develop young guys who are proud to rep the flag, not some guy taking our calls for granted. Thats just me though..

Edited September 30, 2020 by bwilly11

[apbsmith]

Really excited to see Martin Amuz, just for depth and how it plays out. Wonder if he would consider looking into the MLS at some point.

I also wonder if Cav and Amuz had a discussion at some point. 

When you look at the big picture Cav got PAID, a big part of that started from his exposure at the Gold Cup repping the red and white. He's well aware of this and has said he's forever grateful being Canadian. 

Be cool if Amuz and Cav chatted at some point. 

This is good stuff for a random Wednesday as a CMNT fan. 

Edited September 30, 2020 by apbsmith

[Nate3322]

Ferreira must be crazy if he thinks he can make it back to the Portuguese NT playing for Farense

Edited September 30, 2020 by Nate3322

[dyslexic nam]

5 minutes ago, bwilly11 said:

Ferreira is off my wish list. He's delusional. I would rather we develop young guys who are proud to rep the flag, not some guy taking our calls for granted. Thats just me though..

It isn’t just you FWIW.  I am done pining over players that have no interest.  No thanks.  

[dyslexic nam]

5 minutes ago, apbsmith said:

Really excited to see Martin Amuz, just for depth and how it plays out. Wonder if he would consider looking into the MLS at some point.

I also wonder if Cav and Amuz had a discussion at some point. 

When you look at the big picture Cav got PAID, a big part of that started from his exposure at the Gold Cup repping the red and white. He's well aware of this and has said he's forever grateful being Canadian. 

Be cool if Amuz and Cav chatted at some point. 

This is good stuff for a random Wednesday as a CMNT fan. 

I respect that Cav has done the job for us, but I am not sure I want him as part of our recruiting team.  Maybe that is unfair, but some of his past statements aren’t really the sort of thing to inspire dual nationals.   

[apbsmith]

4 minutes ago, dyslexic nam said:

I respect that Cav has done the job for us, but I am not sure I want him as part of our recruiting team.  Maybe that is unfair, but some of his past statements aren’t really the sort of thing to inspire dual nationals.   

Fair enough, I do think he could use a lesson or two in interviews. I honestly will still give him the benefit of the doubt vs those poor choices of words. 

As a dual citizen myself, I'm a bit biased though. I do love his passion when he plays and when I watched him live and in person bang in that goal vs USA.... and how he kissed our crest on his jersey, I dunno, I'm a fan. 

I completely respect your point though.

Edited September 30, 2020 by apbsmith

[Fullback]

Not surprised that Marmoush and Kadioglu are not interested, would be incredibly surprised if they were. 

Happy to have Corbeanu and Yankov on board, both are promising players!

Ferreira can f*** off in my opinion. I wish we would stop collectively holding our breath that he is the saviour of our defence

[Obinna]

Not much to add, you guys said it all. I am happy about Yankov. I am happy about Amuz, but I question what his level is. Corbeanu sounds promising, but until he plays first team football it's hard to know how good he is. My expectation is that he can be a Liam Millar level talent, and having another guy like that bodes well for us. I am not holding my breath with Akinola, but I am slightly more encouraged. Marmoush and Ferdi were never going to play for us, so no loss in my mind. Getting either would have only been a big bonus. No disappointment over either for me.