Bison44 Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 6 hours ago, Shway said: Morgan v Teibert....I won't say who but one of them has multiple V Cups and MLS Supporters Shield and MLS Cup.😉 Zav and Hagglund also have a bunch of hardware..doesnt change the quality of player you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SthMelbRed Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 33 minutes ago, Bison44 said: Zav and Hagglund also have a bunch of hardware..doesnt change the quality of player you are. Djimi Traore, having won the UEFA Champions League, is clearly one of the best players in MLS history, right? 😉 nolando 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Easy on Morgan guys, he's had a decent MLS career and always answered the call for our National team which he chose over Jamaica who I know for fact were trying to cap him, I worked with one of his close relatives! Ruffian, aredding77, nolando and 11 others 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 1 hour ago, gator said: Easy on Morgan guys, he's had a decent MLS career and always answered the call for our National team which he chose over Jamaica who I know for fact were trying to cap him, I worked with one of his close relatives! Morgan's a humble pro who made the most of his talent. He was always proud to wear the Maple Leaf, too. CanadianSoccerFan, Kusch to the Corner, Kadenge and 15 others 15 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianbacons Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 There is speculation that MDS is looking to add a player from the CPL? Could it be one of Zator, Bekker, Sissoko, or Carducci? Does anyone have any insight to add? Hoping it's a defender that can earn some quality minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 3 minutes ago, canadianbacons said: There is speculation that MDS is looking to add a player from the CPL? Could it be one of Zator, Bekker, Sissoko, or Carducci? Does anyone have any insight to add? Hoping it's a defender that can earn some quality minutes. Most folks think it is Bekker based on chatter and tweets posted in the CPL section. canadianbacons and baulderdash77 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 (edited) 16 hours ago, RS said: Morgan's a humble pro who made the most of his talent. He was always proud to wear the Maple Leaf, too. speaking of morgan, he would be good for vancouver. he is not playing in utah. maybe get rid of adnan and let morgan and gutierrez compete. Edited August 28, 2020 by Obinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baulderdash77 Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 1 hour ago, dyslexic nam said: Most folks think it is Bekker based on chatter and tweets posted in the CPL section. It’s been pretty clear for some time that Bekker is the best in class midfielder playing in the CPL. He’s in his prime and a good distributor in the middle. It’s interesting that he’s also developed into a tenacious and hard nosed defender as he’s matured too. I’m not surprised with their past successes together and Bekker’s form that MDS is looking for a transfer for him. He would be an improvement over the shambolic midfield play the Whitecaps have right now. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 (edited) It would be a well deserved move. He won’t solve everything, but that is the kind of player they need. He could probably start until the caps can bring in a real quality creative midfielder, then I can see him playing alongside said player, or being used as a good substitute. Edited August 28, 2020 by Obinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 14 minutes ago, baulderdash77 said: It’s been pretty clear for some time that Bekker is the best in class midfielder playing in the CPL. He’s in his prime and a good distributor in the middle. It’s interesting that he’s also developed into a tenacious and hard nosed defender as he’s matured too. I’m not surprised with their past successes together and Bekker’s form that MDS is looking for a transfer for him. He would be an improvement over the shambolic midfield play the Whitecaps have right now. I forgot Bekker was a real producer for MDS in San Fran. This makes a lot more sense now. That would be nice for the league if Bekker got back up to MLS. Hes got almost 50 MLS games and was once a fringe CMNT player in the dark days when Floro took over i n 2013. He has had 3 good seasons since leaving MLS, becoming a real professional and could probably be a squad MLS player again. I think I would still give the kids a run, although Metcalfe didnt seem too impressive. johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Bison44 said: I forgot Bekker was a real producer for MDS in San Fran. This makes a lot more sense now. That would be nice for the league if Bekker got back up to MLS. Hes got almost 50 MLS games and was once a fringe CMNT player in the dark days when Floro took over i n 2013. He has had 3 good seasons since leaving MLS, becoming a real professional and could probably be a squad MLS player again. I think I would still give the kids a run, although Metcalfe didnt seem too impressive. Metcalfe and Teibert provide no offensive. You can have one, but not both. Bekker with one of Teibert or Metcalfe with Baldisimo behind at least gives them a slim chance to get the ball to Cavallini. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 The only plus for the Caps with Bekker is that he usually has provided good deadball service. With the few opportunities the Caps have had, Adnan has been inconsistent or has deferred to Metcalfe once (sailed over everyone) and Baldi with a his nice bending shot. They need to make the most of those chances. Not seeing any significant upgrade in what he can contribute that others are anticipating, so I will just agree to disagree. Will gladly eat crow if I am proven wrong, however. 😉 The last thing I want to see is Baldi sent back to the bench in the hopes of a short term fix by what looks to be a lame duck coach. He's a local kid who shows promise and it would be nice to see him get a good shot to see if he indeed has the goods, so to speak. Sorry, folks, but this season is already a write off: Now is about next year. Nate3322 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 After today's game I think Laryea and ZBG both deserve to start. Laryea looks like he can play anywhere on the pitch so it's no longer just a battle for the RB spot Shway, Ivan, El Hombre and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Observer Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 The other good thing is we have Alistair Johnson at Nashville who is coming around so you have a decent backup at rb which allows you more flexibility of playing Laryea and ZBG and pushing Davis forward. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costarg Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 6 hours ago, An Observer said: The other good thing is we have Alistair Johnson at Nashville who is coming around so you have a decent backup at rb which allows you more flexibility of playing Laryea and ZBG and pushing Davis forward. Not enough! We need at least 5-6 RBs playing well and regularly to make sure we never see Godinho get called up again! Sorry guys, i'm just joking around and couldn't help myself. Peace brothers. MauditYvon, Obinna, johnyb and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corazon Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Canadians in MLS Player Team Position GP GS MP G A Russell Teibert Vancouver Whitecaps CM 9 9 801 0 0 Jonathan Osorio Toronto FC CM 8 8 722 1 2 Samuel Piette Montreal Impact CDM 8 8 713 0 0 Mark Anthony Kaye Los Angeles FC CM/LB 9 9 672 1 2 Lucas Cavallini Vancouver Whitecaps ST 6 6 530 1 0 Dejan Jakovic Los Angeles FC CB 8 6 528 0 0 Zach Brault-Guillard Montreal Impact RB 9 7 515 0 0 Richie Laryea Toronto FC LB/RB 8 5 506 3 0 Alistair Johnston Nashville SC RB 7 5 471 0 0 Derek Cornelious Vancouver Whitecaps CB 6 5 467 0 0 Tesho Akindele Orlando City ST/W 8 3 379 1 0 Ayo Akinola Toronto FC ST 6 4 375 5 0 Ryan Raposo Vancouver Whitecaps CM/W 8 1 222 0 1 Theo Bair Vancouver Whitecaps ST 6 2 213 0 0 Tosaint Ricketts Vancouver Whitecaps ST 6 2 200 1 0 Kamal Miller Orlando City CB 4 2 197 0 0 Tajon Buchanan New England Revolution ST 10 1 188 0 0 Raheem Edwards Minnesota United LW/LB 9 1 184 0 2 Joel Waterman Montreal Impact CB 2 2 180 0 1 Liam Fraser Toronto FC CDM 6 2 175 0 0 Jay Chapman Inter Miami CF CM 6 2 169 0 0 Michael Baldisimo Vancouver Whitecaps CDM 2 2 151 1 1 Patrick Metcalfe Vancouver Whitecaps CM 4 2 145 0 0 Cristian Gutierrez Vancouver Whitecaps LB 3 1 105 0 0 Jacob Shaffelburg Toronto FC LW 3 1 94 0 0 Anthony Jackson-Hamel Montreal Impact ST 6 1 88 0 0 Shamit Shome Montreal Impact CM 5 1 77 0 0 Noble Okello Toronto FC CDM 1 0 22 0 0 Ballou Jean-Yves Tabla Montreal Impact ST/W 1 0 15 0 0 Jordan Hamilton Columbus Crew ST Callum Montgomery FC Dallas (Loan) CB David Norman Jr. Inter Miami CF CM Mathieu Choiniere Montreal Impact CM Clement Bayiha Montreal Impact RB/RWB Karifa Yao Montreal Impact CB Ashtone Morgan Real Salt Lake LB Julian Dunn-Johnson Toronto FC CB Rocco Romeo Toronto FC CB Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty Toronto FC CAM Jayden Nelson Toronto FC ST/W Georges Mukumbilwa Vancouver Whitecaps CM Simon Colyn Vancouver Whitecaps CAM Gianfranco Facchineri Vancouver Whitecaps CB Damiano Pelice Vancouver Whitecaps CM Player Team Position GP GS MP S GA Thomas Hasel Vancouver Whitecaps GK 6 5 482 26 8 Maxime Crepeau Vancouver Whitecaps GK 4 4 328 12 10 Greg Ranjitsingh Minnesota United FC GK 3 3 270 15 8 Dayne St Clair Minnesota United FC (Loan) GK 2 2 180 3 2 James Pantemis Montreal Impact (Loan) GK Jonathan Sirois Montreal Impact GK Obinna, Watchmen, johnyb and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Just one mistake on that list that I see - Akindele has 2 goals this year. Corazon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corazon Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 15 minutes ago, CanadaFan123 said: Just one mistake on that list that I see - Akindele has 2 goals this year. MLS only has him listed as 1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Gotta love the Renaissance of big Jako! Dude is 6th on the list starting 6 of 8 games at the age of 35. Love to see it. Corazon, One American, costarg and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 3 hours ago, Corazon said: MLS only has him listed as 1? Right - Looks like MiB knockout games aren’t factored in. Corazon and Bison44 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corazon Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 3 minutes ago, CanadaFan123 said: Right - Looks like MiB knockout games aren’t factored in. I noticed that also when seeing that Jayden Nelson had 0 minutes in MLS but started in the knockout game for TFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Yeah, they announced before the tournament that only the group stage was part of the regular season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corazon Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Canadians in USL Championship Player Team Position GP GS MP G A Ryan James Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC Defender 12 11 999 3 0 Zachary Ellis-Hayden Oklahoma City Energy Defender 11 11 954 0 2 Skylar Thomas Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC Defender 12 10 925 1 0 Paris Gee Saint Louis FC Defender 11 10 906 0 0 Tyler Pasher Indy Eleven Forward 11 10 728 9 1 Karl Ouimette Indy Eleven Defender 10 10 720 0 2 Brian Wright Birmingham Legion FC Forward 12 8 694 3 1 Jeremy Gagnon-Lapare Saint Louis FC Defender 9 7 653 0 1 Kembo Kibato Rio Grande Valley FC Toros Midfielder 10 7 599 1 0 Jordan Murrell Las Vegas Lights FC Defender 6 6 518 0 0 Aidan Daniels Colorado Springs Switchbacks Midfielder 6 6 465 2 1 Dayonn Harris Real Monarchs Forward 7 5 459 0 2 Malik Johnson Tampa Bay Rowdies Midfielder 9 4 449 2 2 Callum Montgomery San Antonio FC (On Loan from FC Dallas) Defender 5 5 448 2 0 Alex Comsia North Carolina FC Defender 6 5 426 0 0 Carl Haworth Indy Eleven Defender 6 6 315 1 1 Drew Beckie El Paso Locomotive FC Defender 4 2 255 0 0 Jordan Schweitzer Phoenix Rising Midfielder 10 2 242 1 1 Emile Legault Rio Grande Valley FC Toros Defender 3 2 217 0 0 Massimo Ferrin Loudon FC United Forward 4 3 162 0 0 Mamadi Camara Colorado Springs Switchbacks Forward 8 1 131 0 0 Ashtone Morgan Real Monarchs (On Loan from Real Salt Lake) Defender 1 1 90 0 0 Jordan Peruzza San Antonio FC (On Loan from Toronto FC) Forward Mathieu Laurent Birmingham Legion FC Defender Player Team Position GP GS MP S GA Sean Melvin Colorado Springs Switchbacks Goalie 7 7 630 12 13 Dayne St. Clair San Antonio FC (On Loan from Minnesota United) Goalie 5 5 450 12 3 Andre MacRae Tulsa FC Goalie dyslexic nam, Obinna, Nate3322 and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 36 minutes ago, Corazon said: Canadians in USL Championship Player Team Position GP GS MP G A Ryan James Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC Defender 12 11 999 3 0 Zachary Ellis-Hayden Oklahoma City Energy Defender 11 11 954 0 2 Skylar Thomas Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC Defender 12 10 925 1 0 Paris Gee Saint Louis FC Defender 11 10 906 0 0 Tyler Pasher Indy Eleven Forward 11 10 728 9 1 Karl Ouimette Indy Eleven Defender 10 10 720 0 2 Brian Wright Birmingham Legion FC Forward 12 8 694 3 1 Jeremy Gagnon-Lapare Saint Louis FC Defender 9 7 653 0 1 Kembo Kibato Rio Grande Valley FC Toros Midfielder 10 7 599 1 0 Jordan Murrell Las Vegas Lights FC Defender 6 6 518 0 0 Aidan Daniels Colorado Springs Switchbacks Midfielder 6 6 465 2 1 Dayonn Harris Real Monarchs Forward 7 5 459 0 2 Malik Johnson Tampa Bay Rowdies Midfielder 9 4 449 2 2 Callum Montgomery San Antonio FC (On Loan from FC Dallas) Defender 5 5 448 2 0 Alex Comsia North Carolina FC Defender 6 5 426 0 0 Carl Haworth Indy Eleven Defender 6 6 315 1 1 Drew Beckie El Paso Locomotive FC Defender 4 2 255 0 0 Jordan Schweitzer Phoenix Rising Midfielder 10 2 242 1 1 Emile Legault Rio Grande Valley FC Toros Defender 3 2 217 0 0 Massimo Ferrin Loudon FC United Forward 4 3 162 0 0 Mamadi Camara Colorado Springs Switchbacks Forward 8 1 131 0 0 Ashtone Morgan Real Monarchs (On Loan from Real Salt Lake) Defender 1 1 90 0 0 Jordan Peruzza San Antonio FC (On Loan from Toronto FC) Forward Mathieu Laurent Birmingham Legion FC Defender Player Team Position GP GS MP S GA Sean Melvin Colorado Springs Switchbacks Goalie 7 7 630 12 13 Dayne St. Clair San Antonio FC (On Loan from Minnesota United) Goalie 5 5 450 12 3 Andre MacRae Tulsa FC Goalie I didn't realize there were that many. A few points: - This seems like a large pool of Canadian talent that CPL can potentially tap into to. Any talk of expansion when there are CanCon requirements will inevitably lead to the question of whether or not expansion would result in dilution of talent. This definitely seems to indicate that there would be plenty of quality to go around while maintaining a strong Canadian identity in the league. - Having said that, it is probably good for some of our young guys to get exposure to different leagues. Would be nice if everyone could play at a really high pro level but those things tend to sort themselves out and if this is the appropriate level for these guys then it is great they are getting playing time. - The fact that players have options means they will also be able to maximize their earning power - which in turn will pressure CPL teams to pay competitive wages to Canadians. At the end of the day, the league has to be able to balance their fiscal capacity with paying a wage that justifies the players' level of effort and commitment, but giving players a solid plan B will help ensure the league won't underpay them. Shway, Obinna and johnyb 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Correct me if I’m wrong, but the number of Canadians in the USL will soon decrease (next year) as Canadians will go back to be counting a internationals rather than Domestic. whats funny is how this rule has changed so often after so many claims for lawsuits, and labour laws bullsheit. baulderdash77 and Mikmacdo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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