Unnamed Trialist Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 3 hours ago, youllneverwalkalone said: I would think there are literally hundreds of better CBs in the world ready to play here for $450k+ US. On Trasfermarkt there are about 23 with a market value of over half a million who are out of contract and available right now. A few of those are injured, a couple haven't played since last summer. I wanted to do one of those jokes like how Iceland chose their national team, where you eliminate chunks of the eligible population until you get only one--and it's Nesta, of course. https://9gag.com/gag/arNKvpB/how-iceland-football-national-team-was-selected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 8 hours ago, youllneverwalkalone said: I would think there are literally hundreds of better CBs in the world ready to play here for $450k+ US. But are you going to trust this management to find him? Remember, they went through a few guys (Aird, Smith, Williams, and some others, including auditioning Parker) as Beitashour's RB replacement before having Nerwinski pan out last year as a draft pick. This is a good defensive partnership and is probably the one reliable strength of this club. There is good chemistry between these two players. Messing with that might create more uncertainty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 I wonder if Parker will be playing or even dressing tomorrow in LA for the final preseason game? EDIT: I see that Parker is no longer in the new kit graphic on the club's website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Call me a Voyageur, but I think a healthy Edgar is a better player and better partner for Waston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotherlovatic Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 19 hours ago, BearcatSA said: But are you going to trust this management to find him? Remember, they went through a few guys (Aird, Smith, Williams, and some others, including auditioning Parker) as Beitashour's RB replacement before having Nerwinski pan out last year as a draft pick. If we are losing a starter in the midfield or forward position, then I might be more concern. However, with Robinson, one thing he has always done well is developing good defensive players on our line (Nerwinski, Parker, Levis). While I don't trust management to spend any money, we will likely find some draft pick or young player that will do decently to replace Parker. Besides, this will also likely mean some of our Canadians (Henry, Edgar) gets some minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saladroit Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Caps acquire Jose Aja from Orlando in exchange for 125k of TAM. Orlando fans say this dude's garbage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Sounds good lol Have no recollection of this guy from last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Is this guy naturally left footed? If not, the move speaks volumes about what Robbo thinks of the current CBs he has in camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 1 hour ago, saladroit said: Caps acquire Jose Aja from Orlando in exchange for 125k of TAM. Orlando fans say this dude's garbage I never paid too much attention to the guy whenever i saw him, but with the sieve that is the midfield at Orlando hanging the backline out to dry it'd be hard to get an accurate gauge of this guys abilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Supposed to be a ball playing cb that is comfortable on the ball isn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 I wonder who gets the start beside Waston tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beaver Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 47 minutes ago, BearcatSA said: I wonder who gets the start beside Waston tonight? Not Parker ⚽️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 3 minutes ago, The Beaver said: Not Parker ⚽️ Ha ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 And Maund gets the start beside Waston, with Edgar on the bench and Henry somewhere else (in the press box or Vancouver, along with Parker). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Davies cant stop scoring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saladroit Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Teibert has been brilliant tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNMNTPERUELIGIBLE Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Will this game or its highlights be uploaded into the Whitecaps YouTube channel?... Sounds like it was a game worth watching, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beaver Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 3 minutes ago, saladroit said: Teibert has been brilliant tonight. Bold prediction: We'll see the Caps start 3 Canadians for the opener vs. the Impact. How many will the Impact start? At least 3, no? Davies is looking better and better. Seems to be learning the game, which is the critical piece. Took is goal well tonight. That'll give him confidence. Yes, and Tiebert was tireless, and pretty decent with his passing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saladroit Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 4 minutes ago, The Beaver said: Bold prediction: We'll see the Caps start 3 Canadians for the opener vs. the Impact. How many will the Impact start? At least 3, no? Davies is looking better and better. Seems to be learning the game, which is the critical piece. Took is goal well tonight. That'll give him confidence. Yes, and Tiebert was tireless, and pretty decent with his passing. MDJ, Davies, and Teibert, I assume? Unless Ghazal gets healthy, in which case Teibert would probably sit. On tonight's match: Caps still don't control the game or create enough from open play (just bring in a DP #10, guys), but the Reyna-Techera-Kamara-Davies front 4 pressed well and took the chances that they had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 I believe that Waston and Maund played the whole match together. Edgar remained on the bench. This will probably be the opening day partnership next weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 So thats it...Parker sits until a trade..grrrrrrrrr. Please tell me Maund isnt going to start! Man, a couple weeks ago I didnt think they were going to keep Edgar, now it looks like it could be Edgar Henry pairing when Waston is gone at the WC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beaver Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 10 hours ago, Bison44 said: So thats it...Parker sits until a trade..grrrrrrrrr. Please tell me Maund isnt going to start! Man, a couple weeks ago I didnt think they were going to keep Edgar, now it looks like it could be Edgar Henry pairing when Waston is gone at the WC. And they just signed Aja, so he'll be in the mix too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 36 minutes ago, The Beaver said: And they just signed Aja, so he'll be in the mix too. He's in year two of a four year contract so I infer that he's been brought in here to start. He might not be the guy starting next weekend (that probably will be Maund), but I'm sure he'll be beside Waston much sooner than later. Edgar's still a guy on the bubble because he has no contract yet. Henry didn't make the squad for this last friendly so you have wonder how his hammy is doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlassCity Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Whitecaps want to make Arfield a DP this summer. https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/5672296/burnley-scott-arfield-vancouver-whitecaps-montreal-impact/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 2 hours ago, GlassCity said: Whitecaps want to make Arfield a DP this summer. https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/5672296/burnley-scott-arfield-vancouver-whitecaps-montreal-impact/ If Scotty is into it I am too. Hard working, knows the pitch and the city. Actually works for the team. What's he making at Burnley? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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