One American Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 It seems like about 20 spots on any theoretical 2022 team are taken, give or take an Akinola. But Choiniere seems like a possible #23, given his versatility, against a lot of players who don't really have that. Of course, he'll need to show, or at least suggest, he can minimally hack it at such a level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 (edited) This made me smile. Cute. Edit: Is he not even in the lineup? Edited October 27, 2021 by Olympique_de_Marseille johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Olympique_de_Marseille said: This made me smile. Cute. Edit: Is he not even in the lineup? Yeah, weird that he didn’t get the call. I wonder if he tweaked something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 45 minutes ago, dyslexic nam said: Yeah, weird that he didn’t get the call. I wonder if he tweaked something. Na they rested players for their MLS playoff push. Miller was in Hamilton too and not dressed dyslexic nam and Sal333 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 58 minutes ago, narduch said: they rested players for their MLS playoff push. Miller was in Hamilton too and not dressed I suppose it's a short enough trip that they can still rest while being part of the team on the road. narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 1 minute ago, RS said: I suppose it's a short enough trip that they can still rest while being part of the team on the road. It turned out to be the correct decision. They did advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Just now, narduch said: It turned out to be the correct decision. They did advance Barely, but yeah. narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 9 minutes ago, narduch said: It turned out to be the correct decision. They did advance They may eventually have won, but Forge had the better play and they went to the 11th round of PKs. The decision was only correct insofar as they got pretty lucky. longlugan, johnyb, MtlMario and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortdutchcanuck Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Was outstanding last night against Santos. Hit the crossbar but really love the quick decision making. That perfectly weighted pass to Quioto for the first goal was a thing of beauty. Most MLS players would have dribbled a couple more times before crossing. He had the vision to send that pass in early and catch the defense unprepared in transition. IT20062021, Sal333, CanadaFan123 and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Shortdutchcanuck said: Was outstanding last night against Santos. Hit the crossbar but really love the quick decision making. That perfectly weighted pass to Quioto for the first goal was a thing of beauty. Most MLS players would have dribbled a couple more times before crossing. He had the vision to send that pass in early and catch the defense unprepared in transition. Was really impressed, can also play LB/LWB which is where he was last year, think Adekugbe and Gutierrez will have to fight hard for their sports, starting to have real quality depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costarg Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 It's a little unfortunate that CFM is playing him at WB, he's naturally a central mid, I'm sure he would've cracked CANMNT by now with the way he's been playing the past 12 months. Competition at WB is a little tougher on CANMNT. Pottsy3 and Kadenge 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 He was outstanding and based on the sample size we've seen he deserves a call up. Johnston, Miller and Laryea did less at this level before their first calls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianbacons Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 1 hour ago, CanadaFan123 said: He was outstanding and based on the sample size we've seen he deserves a call up. Johnston, Miller and Laryea did less at this level before their first calls. Shows how far along our depth has come. Historically, all MLS starters and some fringe starters have earned call-ups and now that is not a guarantee (case in point Choiniere). We can now consistently field an 11 that are all playing regularly with most of them in-form. Have to agree that Choiniere is making a good case for a call-up. Probably won't see it until Nations League though. Corazon, narduch, Dominic94 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 2 minutes ago, canadianbacons said: Shows how far along our depth has come. Historically, all MLS starters and some fringe starters have earned call-ups and now that is not a guarantee (case in point Choiniere). We can now consistently field an 11 that are all playing regularly with most of them in-form. Have to agree that Choiniere is making a good case for a call-up. Probably won't see it until Nations League though. You're probably right but then I think if guys like Gutierrez, Brym, Shaffelburg and ZBG have been called during the Octo it's not out of question. Specifically with the ZBG/Gutierrez example, it would be hard to justify calling either over Choiniere if this keeps up and a body is needed like last window. The same applies for Breza vs Pantemis/St. Clair. canadianbacons, Corazon and narduch 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 johnyb and costarg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 3 hours ago, costarg said: It's a little unfortunate that CFM is playing him at WB, he's naturally a central mid, I'm sure he would've cracked CANMNT by now with the way he's been playing the past 12 months. Competition at WB is a little tougher on CANMNT. Spot on. He has a lot more to his game and hope he gets to play as an attacking CM with CFM at some point this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costarg Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 2 minutes ago, Kadenge said: Spot on. He has a lot more to his game and hope he gets to play as an attacking CM with CFM at some point this season. Hope so, however competition is tough. Mihailovic, Torres, Milijevic are all in that same spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Contract extension JamesF, Corazon, NVsoccer and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 Just scored Corazon, costarg, Grandbloke and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandbloke Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 For a few matches now, Choinière has been playing his natural position of central attacking midfielder and he’s been looking very solid. Corazon, Pottsy3, Addona and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Observer Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 2 minutes ago, Grandbloke said: For a few matches now, Choinière has been playing his natural position of central attacking midfielder and he’s been looking very solid. I haven’t watched this match but he seemed to be playing more of a box to box midfielder than an attacking one toontownman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandbloke Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 1 minute ago, An Observer said: I haven’t watched this match but he seemed to be playing more of a box to box midfielder than an attacking one Yes you’re probably correct. I’ve heard him described as a number 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Nice goal. toontownman, dyslexic nam, Dominic94 and 5 others 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 If he continues in this form he has to be in the friendly squad in the fall. His versatility combined with form could make him really valuable. Addona, Grandbloke and Pottsy3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal333 Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 11 hours ago, toontownman said: If he continues in this form he has to be in the friendly squad in the fall. His versatility combined with form could make him really valuable. It's funny. You and other posters mention his versatility but his best games have been on the wings. He tends to become lost and pedestrian in the midfield. I have to admit I was reluctant to have him on the NT at first but he is growing on me. Maybe by the time 2026 rolls around I'll be a big supporter. BTW, you do know we are only allowed 26 players on the squad and you keep boosting Priso, M.C. and other players on the bubble. For that to happen we will have to unload players like Millar and Osorio. Are you ready to do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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