baulderdash77 Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Now that we are though to the knockout round we are able to edit our 23 man roster with 6 players from the 40 man roster. Who do we think that will be? eligible players: GK- Simon Thomas | NOR / FK Bodø/Glimt CB- Milovan Kapor | SVK / FC ViOn Zlaté Moravce FB- Juan Córdova | CHI / CD Huachipato FB- Andrés Fresenga | URU / Cerro Largo FC FB- Nik Ledgerwood | CAN / FC Edmonton FB- Tyler Pasher | USA / Sporting Kansas City M- Tesho Akindele | USA / FC Dallas M- Kwame Awuah | USA / New York City FC M- Marco Bustos | CAN / Vancouver Whitecaps FCM- David Choinière | CAN / Impact Montréal FC M- Kianz Froese | GER / Fortuna DüsseldorfM- Nicolas Galvis | Unattached M- Will Johnson | USA / Orlando City SC F- Marcus Haber | SCO / Dundee FC F- Simeon Jackson | ENG / Walsall FCF- Cyle Larin | USA / Orlando City SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baulderdash77 Posted July 15, 2017 Author Share Posted July 15, 2017 For me it would be Johnson and Larin for Straith and Mark Anthony Kaye In general I'm happy with this lineup but these are 2 changes I'd make Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_M Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 No changes. These players got us here so stay with them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 4 minutes ago, baulderdash77 said: For me it would be Johnson for Mark Anthony Kaye 1 You know that isn't happening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 4 minutes ago, Big_M said: No changes. These players got us here so stay with them Exactly, these boys got us to this point so they deserve to finish it off. No injuries so no need to change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorpion26 Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 I think we see a few changes which is two players really Larin, and Cordova come into the team. Who do we lose Straith, and AJH (maybe). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 I think if OZ hasn't used Edwards by now he won't be coming on in a knockout match. If Davies is fully healthy Edwards is the one I'd send home if Larin joins the team. Not because I don't rate him, necessarily, but because he doesn't appear to be in Zambrano's plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Larin and Johnson in, AJH and Straith out... Kaye has played in two matches so I don't see him getting the axe. Would like to add Cordova in, but can't see who else to drop. Edit: could be Edwards, has gone unused... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 I'm not expecting to see Johnson with the team as I didn't really buy the line of reasoning for why he wasn't in the 23-man squad in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 I see Aird as the back up RB here so I can't see him losing his squad place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 1 minute ago, jonovision said: I'm not expecting to see Johnson with the team as I didn't really buy the line of reasoning for why he wasn't in the 23-man squad in the first place. I'd be very surprised if he was brought in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 3 minutes ago, jonovision said: I'm not expecting to see Johnson with the team as I didn't really buy the line of reasoning for why he wasn't in the 23-man squad in the first place. Me neither, but I want him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolbertos Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 I'd say stick with the players you got. There's a reason Zambrano picked the best 23 man squad, even with Edwards. Stick with the players and make them believe. The next WCQ campaign, we can have more competition for posts. Its been eons since the Nats have competition for all positions and not just pick someone just because. Everybody is gonna have to earn there keep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamiltonfan Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Larin, Johnson IN AJH, Edwards OUT Would like to have Cordova for RB, LB coverage against strong Latin Americans countries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 We're good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 34 minutes ago, Big_M said: No changes. These players got us here so stay with them I very much suspect that Zambrano would agree with this. In principle I do too. We have no injury that would make the call easier for us. Stay with the same group, you decide to do that you give a huge boost to team morale. Even Straith would be saying, well just might get on here too. OZ does have a committment to bringing Larin into the mix, so he may make an exception. I imagine that he will talk to players not getting time, or others keen to get back to clubs or looking for a new team. Problem is, you call a guy in, and he does not play: Straith, Edwards. What do you say, you can go home I don't need you. Not so nice, that creates a problem. You ca also say: remember what we spoke about before, well that time has come. But only, of course, if he has had the conversation before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northvansteve Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 30 minutes ago, jonovision said: I think if OZ hasn't used Edwards by now he won't be coming on in a knockout match. If Davies is fully healthy Edwards is the one I'd send home if Larin joins the team. Not because I don't rate him, necessarily, but because he doesn't appear to be in Zambrano's plans. To OZ's credit, he has found a way to use just about every player and play to their strengths. If Edwards is on the roster, it's because Zambrano thinks he has something to contribute. Wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Kinda surprised Edwards hasn't played... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamrock Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Larin and Johnson are clear upgrades. If possible, bring them in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 If (as mentioned) Larin will join the team now, I can only hope he's beyond hungry and we finally see Orlando Larin ready to show out for Canada. If he doesn't, then I hope he's taking the place of someone who hasn't stepped foot on the field this tournament. It's been nearly ten years since we left the group stage of the Gold Cup - stick with the unit that broke a curse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertuzzi44 Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 1) Cordova because we need a proper RB 2) Johnson because he's an upgrade on Kaye in the middle 3) Larin because it might help him to be around the team. He would have been on the 23-man roster if not for his DUI. Plus, let's not forget, he's good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpg_29 Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Larin, but I'm not sure I'd start him over Cavallini. Correct me if I'm wrong but I think Larin has only played one competitive match since he last played with Canada back on June 13th...so he might not be 100% on form...but he'd still be the best sub for Cavallini Also have to think Johnson would add depth. Edit: though on further thought...it would be interesting to see how Larin would do on this current team. we have been a lot better offensively than we were under Floro. Larin would probably have more service/chances in these last few games than he had the last few years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 I get the whole "dance with the one who brang you" idea, but we are also in a position to make a major impact in a tournament - and even actually have an outside chance of winning it all (or at least of making a final). Sentimentality aside, I don't know how we don't call up a guy like Larin, even if it is at the expense of a current squad player. We may have 5 goals, but 4 of them were against FG, so while this has been an encouraging group stage for us, let's not pretend the goals are flowing against the better teams. And while Larin has sometimes underwhelmed in a Nat jersey, I think most of us think he will come good at some point. Edwards hasn't kicked a ball yet, AJH hasn't displaced Cav, Kaye showed last night why he isn't quite ready yet. I wouldn't make wholesale changes, but Larin is a bit of an exception - especially since OZ allegedly committed to calling him in if we made it this far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackTheBlizzard Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Raheem Edwards has played in fewer than 20 games for TFC. Being part of the roster was a good experience for him and if he continues to progress his time will no doubt come, but if Larin can help more in the knockout stages even as a late second half substitute it should be a no brainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Larin for AHJ with Cavallini to remain the starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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