Bertuzzi44 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 7 hours ago, shermanator said: I would be very pleased if Adekugbe were to transfer to Goteborg. It seems to be a good level for him to get lots of minutes in, which is the key for his development given his struggles for minutes in Vancouver, and his injury history. I would have thought IFK Göteborg > Whitecaps? Or perhaps at least equal? But I guess that doesn't make sense since Adekugbe wasn't playing much for VWFC but does for IFK. (Although it's not like Diskerud is dominating or anything, and he's a US International!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Gagne Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 2 minutes ago, Bertuzzi44 said: I would have thought IFK Göteborg > Whitecaps? Or perhaps at least equal? But I guess that doesn't make sense since Adekugbe wasn't playing much for VWFC but does for IFK. (Although it's not like Diskerud is dominating or anything, and he's a US International!) Possible Sam's just keeping his cards close to his chest/opinion to himself given he may yet end up back at VWFC next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycoyster Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 22 minutes ago, Bertuzzi44 said: I would have thought IFK Göteborg > Whitecaps? Or perhaps at least equal? But I guess that doesn't make sense since Adekugbe wasn't playing much for VWFC but does for IFK. (Although it's not like Diskerud is dominating or anything, and he's a US International!) I think its generally accepted that the level of play in MLS is higher on average (I'm sure that Malmo would be a contender in MLS, but they are a cut above the rest of the Allsvenskan). It's a developmental league with maybe a handful of players who would be considered for low end MLS DP slots. 25 minutes ago, A_Gagne said: Possible Sam's just keeping his cards close to his chest/opinion to himself given he may yet end up back at VWFC next year. Given the circumstances under which he left, I think he'll go on another loan before suiting up for the Caps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 8 hours ago, Bertuzzi44 said: I would have thought IFK Göteborg > Whitecaps? Or perhaps at least equal? But I guess that doesn't make sense since Adekugbe wasn't playing much for VWFC but does for IFK. (Although it's not like Diskerud is dominating or anything, and he's a US International!) I've always been under the impression that the quality of Allsvenskan and MLS was around the same for non DP's, and quality of MLS DP's was significantly higher than players in the Allsvenskan. But I also don't rate MLS as high as most. I think many posters here would argue Adekugbe has been ready to get significant minutes in MLS for a few years now when healthy. A_Gagne and BradMack 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 4 hours ago, shermanator said: I've always been under the impression that the quality of Allsvenskan and MLS was around the same for non DP's, and quality of MLS DP's was significantly higher than players in the Allsvenskan. But I also don't rate MLS as high as most. I think many posters here would argue Adekugbe has been ready to get significant minutes in MLS for a few years now when healthy. And to add to that, these things really depend on the situation at the club. Vancouver had Harvey and a capable back up in de Jong, so unfortunately for him he's 3rd on the depth chart. I'm glad he is getting minutes in Sweden for the time being. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolbertos Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 3 hours ago, Obinna said: And to add to that, these things really depend on the situation at the club. Vancouver had Harvey and a capable back up in de Jong, so unfortunately for him he's 3rd on the depth chart. I'm glad he is getting minutes in Sweden for the time being. I honeestky think Adekugbe is 4th in depth. Next year if Harvey leaves and Dejong gets resigned, rumours are Caps might trial some cheaper imported LB and promote Levis or another academy kid at LB, so that leaves Adekugbe scrambling for minutes. I can’t see Adekugbe accepting those conditions to come back and resign back. He’s good as gone somewhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenFisk'sBiggestFan Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 1 hour ago, nolbertos said: I honeestky think Adekugbe is 4th in depth. Next year if Harvey leaves and Dejong gets resigned, rumours are Caps might trial some cheaper imported LB and promote Levis or another academy kid at LB, so that leaves Adekugbe scrambling for minutes. I can’t see Adekugbe accepting those conditions to come back and resign back. He’s good as gone somewhere else. I would still call Adekugbe 3rd. Although the academy kids are more likely to be signed, that is only because of the fact that they are cheaper. Adekugbe would still play over them. But I do understand where you are coming from; Unless Adekugbe proves himself more valuable than Dejong he won’t be back. He costs too much just to be a backup or loaned out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack15 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Sam Adekugbe starts for IFK Goteborg vs AIK It is currently 1-0 for the home side with 18 minutes passed Kenny Stamatopolous on the bench Obinna and Mike Thompson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Thompson Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Full Time: AIK 2-1 IFK Gothenburg Last game of the season on Sunday for Adekugbe A decision to buy him should be made in the next couple of days Will be interesting to see, I want to see him stay there and play a full season as a starter for once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farrelld Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 I haven't seen him play in a while but would Adekugbe be a good option for the Impact next year at LB? Montreal is losing Oyongo so they only have Lovitz and Francis for now. Just an idea putting two bits of information together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffian Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 9 minutes ago, farrelld said: I haven't seen him play in a while but would Adekugbe be a good option for the Impact next year at LB? Montreal is losing Oyongo so they only have Lovitz and Francis for now. Just an idea putting two bits of information together. Adekugbe seems to have said he wants to play in Europe. He might think playing in a smaller league in Europe he has a better chance at getting noticed by bigger clubs in bigger leagues than playing in MLS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Gagne Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 On 10/29/2017 at 8:21 PM, BenFisk'sBiggestFan said: I would still call Adekugbe 3rd. Although the academy kids are more likely to be signed, that is only because of the fact that they are cheaper. Adekugbe would still play over them. But I do understand where you are coming from; Unless Adekugbe proves himself more valuable than Dejong he won’t be back. He costs too much just to be a backup or loaned out. Actually, at least as far as the cap is concerned, he costs them nothing as long as he's a homegrown player. 2 hours ago, Ruffian said: Adekugbe seems to have said he wants to play in Europe. He might think playing in a smaller league in Europe he has a better chance at getting noticed by bigger clubs in bigger leagues than playing in MLS. ... and he would be right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Off to IFK Goteborg permanently most likely https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/12/22/report-vancouver-sell-adekugbe-sweden-doneil-henry-could-join-caps johnyb, ditty, Chad_Impact and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badname22 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 According to this article both parties couldn't come to a agreement http://www.gp.se/sport/fotboll/sam-adekugbe-ser-inte-ut-att-hamna-i-ifk-göteborg-1.5006487 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Bummer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saladroit Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 I hope he'll get picked up by another Allsvenskan team. Whatever the case, I don't think he's a Caps player come March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Gagne Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 (edited) Is he on one of these "option" contracts where the Caps own his nuts in perpetuity? I sure hope not! Edited January 3, 2018 by A_Gagne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdog Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 http://bloggar.aftonbladet.se/sillyseason/2018/01/05/blavitt-spelaren-till-norge/ This apparently says he's off to Norway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 36 minutes ago, Bdog said: http://bloggar.aftonbladet.se/sillyseason/2018/01/05/blavitt-spelaren-till-norge/ This apparently says he's off to Norway. On a loan or transfer? Valerenga is not a bad destination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 12 hours ago, Bdog said: http://bloggar.aftonbladet.se/sillyseason/2018/01/05/blavitt-spelaren-till-norge/ This apparently says he's off to Norway. Good find. The article says Goteborg wanted to buy him from Caps, but the price was too high, so they bought a back from Denmark. And that now it seems he is going to Valerenga in Norway. A good team, similar level I would say. I suppose this would be a loan as before. http://fotbolltransfers.com/site/news/87985 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditty Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Anyone know when the Norwegian season generally starts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 1 hour ago, ditty said: Anyone know when the Norwegian season generally starts? it follows a similar calendar to mls so march ditty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazlo_80 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Apparently the signing is confirmed. 4 year permanent deal David C., johnyb, Greatest Cockney Rip Off and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Congrats to Sam! Great move for him and hope he can eventually lock down a starting spot and perhaps get into some Europa League games down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazlo_80 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 http://www.vif-fotball.no/nyheter/kanadisk-landslagsspiller-klar-for-valerenga ditty, Grizzly and Bison44 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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