PiedPilko Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 I do wonder if he would have committed to us if he knew things would go this well this quickly. Most Portuguese internationals on the big 3 teams eventually get calls, right? Maybe he appreciates the role he'll have with Canada. Either way, we're really lucky to have him. Another thing, Herdman really, really like Piette, but he'll start Stephen now... right? N1ckbr0wn, johnyb and narduch 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 34 minutes ago, PiedPilko said: I do wonder if he would have committed to us if he knew things would go this well this quickly. Most Portuguese internationals on the big 3 teams eventually get calls, right? Maybe he appreciates the role he'll have with Canada. Either way, we're really lucky to have him. Another thing, Herdman really, really like Piette, but he'll start Stephen now... right? Well he was playing on a Portuguese youth team that was stacked with high end talent....many calling it Portugal's 2nd golden generation. I think he knew he had something special back then and switched soon after the Euro youth tournament. But as you say we are blessed to have him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Marc Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Depends where he saw his career going. If he thought he was in Mexico for the long-haul, Canada may have made more sense ... exposure to the Portuguese set up and coaches and scouts in Mexico would have been much lower than if playing in Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoH037 Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, PiedPilko said: I do wonder if he would have committed to us if he knew things would go this well this quickly. Most Portuguese internationals on the big 3 teams eventually get calls, right? Maybe he appreciates the role he'll have with Canada. Either way, we're really lucky to have him. Another thing, Herdman really, really like Piette, but he'll start Stephen now... right? Love Piette, will always appreciate him for what he has done. But right now, everything Piette (and Kaye) can do, Eustaquio can do, and more. On top of that, Stephen is not only playing at a much higher level than both guys, he is playing, and a lot, and he is a difference maker for his team (He is a reason why Pacos are where they are right now). With Stephen playing as he is, him not starting is unfathomable. Not to mention the fact that it is very unlike Stephen doesn't move to a Portuguese giant this summer, and starts seeing UCL action. Edited February 22, 2021 by LeoH037 yomurphy1, johnyb, Kadenge and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiedPilko Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 55 minutes ago, LeoH037 said: Love Piette, will always appreciate him for what he has done. But right now, everything Piette (and Kaye) can do, Eustaquio can do, and more. On top of that, Stephen is not only playing at a much higher level than both guys, he is playing, and a lot, and he is a difference maker for his team (He is a reason why Pacos are where they are right now). With Stephen playing as he is, him not starting is unfathomable. Not to mention the fact that it is very unlike Stephen doesn't move to a Portuguese giant this summer, and starts seeing UCL action. Yeah, he's as sure a starter as Davies/David for me, I just hope Herdman agrees. johnyb and baulderdash77 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoH037 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 I've personally had a lot of patience with Herdman, but man, if he benches Eustaquio I'd lose it 😅 Nate3322 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 (edited) Davies, David, Eustaquio Ok now that we have those names down. Who are the 8 players in our starting 11 Edited February 23, 2021 by SpursFlu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 34 minutes ago, SpursFlu said: Davies, David, Eustaquio Ok now that we have those names down. Who are the 8 players in our starting 11 Hoilett, Larin, Hutchinson, Arfield, Laryea, Vitoria, Adekugbe and Borjan. Load up the front seven 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 My next 2 duh picks are Arfield and Borjan. After that there are some decisions to make for sure. Larin or Cavallini? The entire back 4???? johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikmacdo Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 39 minutes ago, SpursFlu said: My next 2 duh picks are Arfield and Borjan. After that there are some decisions to make for sure. Larin or Cavallini? The entire back 4???? Larin is a lock right now. I'd even argue he's number 3. Arfield is another lock now that he's healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 (edited) 11 hours ago, Mikmacdo said: Larin is a lock right now. I'd even argue he's number 3. Arfield is another lock now that he's healthy. Likely a lock but you have to consider style. With Davies and David running off the CF you have to consider different attributes. I think Cavallini is a better passer and comes to the ball more. Larin is a finisher and has an unreal knack for finding space in a crowded box Your right, Arfield is also a lock A big question is with a 3rd midfielder along side Eustaquio who best compliments him? Hutch? MAK? I think it needs to be someone with some bite Edited February 23, 2021 by SpursFlu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSoccerFan Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 9 minutes ago, SpursFlu said: Likely a lock but you have to consider style. With Davies and David running off the CF you have to consider different attributes. I think Cavallini is a better passer and comes to the ball more. Larin is a finisher and has an unreal knack for finding space in a crowded box Your right, Arfield is also a lock A big question is with a 3rd midfielder along side Eustaquio who best compliments him? Hutch? MAK? I think it needs to be someone with some bite Arfield's age will start to become a factor. He's 32 so we can't say he's a lock indefinitely. Shway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 2 hours ago, CanadianSoccerFan said: Arfield's age will start to become a factor. He's 32 so we can't say he's a lock indefinitely. I agree. And with him just coming back from injury, I don't see him making this trip. I think we might see a our CM options consisting of Eustaqiuo, Osorio, Kaye, Piette, and Paton maybe even Wootherspoon. Rusty might even get a call as a filler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archer21 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 5 minutes ago, Shway said: I agree. And with him just coming back from injury, I don't see him making this trip. I think we might see a our CM options consisting of Eustaqiuo, Osorio, Kaye, Piette, and Paton maybe even Wootherspoon. Rusty might even get a call as a filler. Paton? He’s on the Olympic list isn’t he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiedPilko Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 8 minutes ago, Shway said: I agree. And with him just coming back from injury, I don't see him making this trip. I think we might see a our CM options consisting of Eustaqiuo, Osorio, Kaye, Piette, and Paton maybe even Wootherspoon. Rusty might even get a call as a filler. No chance at Atiba? Didn't Herdman say he was willing to come in November? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 14 minutes ago, archer21 said: Paton? He’s on the Olympic list isn’t he? Ya - however I can't see him being released for that tournament, considering he's an important piece to his relegation battling team. 10 minutes ago, PiedPilko said: No chance at Atiba? Didn't Herdman say he was willing to come in November? He did make the same mentions for Arfield. They will be called "when needed"...whatever that means. I just can't see Atiba being there to face Bermuda and Cayman Islands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archer21 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 6 hours ago, Shway said: Ya - however I can't see him being released for that tournament, considering he's an important piece to his relegation battling team. He did make the same mentions for Arfield. They will be called "when needed"...whatever that means. I just can't see Atiba being there to face Bermuda and Cayman Islands. Fair enough I guess. You’d think Canada would have talked to Paton/Ross County before putting him on the list though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, archer21 said: Fair enough I guess. You’d think Canada would have talked to Paton/Ross County before putting him on the list though. I would think also. He wouldn’t be on the list if there’s no chance of him going one would think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corazon Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 I know its been mentioned, but Efrain Alvarez was included in both US & Mexico Olympic preliminary squads. Hopefully there is a chance he goes and both him and Ross County have been talked to about this opportunity. But the whole Efrain Alvarez situation makes me hesitant about all the above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baulderdash77 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 (edited) This year he has really risen to the top of our midfield pack. Considering age and performance he should be an automatic starter. If I was building a midfield trio for Canada for the 2022 WC it would be him, Osorio and Arfield. I think that midfield trio would be top notch in CONCACAF and could compete with a fair number of World Cup teams. Not to mention that our forwards- David, Davies and Larin could compete with a lot too. Now that back line on the other hand...... edit - to clairify - I still think the US and Mexico have better midfields. But I do think we have the 3rd best overall talent Edited February 24, 2021 by baulderdash77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiedPilko Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Pacos play probably their worst game of the season, and pick up their first defeat against a non big 3 team since October, 3-0 vs Santa Clara. They're still 3 points ahead of VSC. Eustaquio with a team leading 7.4 rating via sofascore, but I thought his passing was sorta wayward today. Still, he was running all over trying to will them back into play. He made 2 big penalty box interceptions in the second half that easily could have turned into goals. dyslexic nam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoccMan Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 1 hour ago, PiedPilko said: Pacos play probably their worst game of the season, and pick up their first defeat against a non big 3 team since October, 3-0 vs Santa Clara. They're still 3 points ahead of VSC. Eustaquio with a team leading 7.4 rating via sofascore, but I thought his passing was sorta wayward today. Still, he was running all over trying to will them back into play. He made 2 big penalty box interceptions in the second half that easily could have turned into goals. Quick question how are you watching his games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiedPilko Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 1 minute ago, SoccMan said: Quick question how are you watching his games? Not legally. I'm not sure if there's any other way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeRo_Is_King Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 3 hours ago, PiedPilko said: Pacos play probably their worst game of the season, and pick up their first defeat against a non big 3 team since October, 3-0 vs Santa Clara. They're still 3 points ahead of VSC. Eustaquio with a team leading 7.4 rating via sofascore, but I thought his passing was sorta wayward today. Still, he was running all over trying to will them back into play. He made 2 big penalty box interceptions in the second half that easily could have turned into goals. Yeah. It definitely wasn't a good result today. Eustaquio was caught ball watching / lost his man on the third goal, which allowed for the through ball down the wing. But it's one game. Upward and onward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 I hope a move to the big teams works out as we don’t want him in mls with the white caps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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