JohnnyFranchise Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 8 hours ago, BearcatSA said: The only thing that I would note in discussing the full squad is that we likely will (or certainly should) see one or two players emerge or get dropped simply due to form or simply being stuck on the bench with their clubs over the next couple of months, especially with the back ups. Granted, a large number in this team are regulars with their clubs but I still think you need room for the "hot" player. 💯 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trc2014 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 On 8/8/2021 at 9:31 PM, trc2014 said: Per the broadcast - left knee strain. If true and even mild this would be a 6 week recovery. Maybe I’m reading too much into this, but silence on the Cava front, apart from a quick note they will re-asses over the next 24 hours post-game, concerns me that this is serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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El Diego Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 On 8/8/2021 at 7:31 PM, trc2014 said: Per the broadcast - left knee strain. If true and even mild this would be a 6 week recovery. Posted this in the Cava thread, but rumours on twitter now that he's out 6 weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Today is exactly 3 weeks until our next WCQ match. JohnnyFranchise, Club Linesman, dyslexic nam and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 When can I buy tickets though?!?! Come on universe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Just now, Kent said: When can I buy tickets though?!?! Come on universe! Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Just now, Kent said: When can I buy tickets though?!?! Come on universe! I know! Won’t likely be til next week. There must be some hold up on the CSA or Ticketmaster front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 44 minutes ago, RS said: Tuesday. Is this for real? Do you have actual info? Do you know if they will be allowing group ticket sales? Last game at BMO field I got like 15 or 20 people to come with me, I'd like to do that again if possible. But I also don't want to sit around organizing it while tickets are on sale if there are going to be limited tickets sold. I need to figure things out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Hello! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 32 minutes ago, Kent said: Is this for real? Do you have actual info? Do you know if they will be allowing group ticket sales? Last game at BMO field I got like 15 or 20 people to come with me, I'd like to do that again if possible. But I also don't want to sit around organizing it while tickets are on sale if there are going to be limited tickets sold. I need to figure things out! It's Monday at the earliest for Voyageurs tickets, but Tuesday has been mentioned. If buying with the Vs, check on Monday for sure. Group sales are trickier. Not sure if large blocks will be allowed through the Vs. It's best to keep your eyes on this thread. If you're looking for the public sale, all that info will come from Canada Soccer via social media. Kent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Yeah, I'm looking for the public sale rather than through the Voyageurs (no offense anyone!). I'll probably get an email or two about it, I just always get a bit nervous about it, even though I have never been to a sold out Canada game or failed to get a ticket to a Canada game I wanted. narduch and baulderdash77 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yomurphy1 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 15 minutes ago, Kent said: Yeah, I'm looking for the public sale rather than through the Voyageurs (no offense anyone!). I'll probably get an email or two about it, I just always get a bit nervous about it, even though I have never been to a sold out Canada game or failed to get a ticket to a Canada game I wanted. The day that I struggle to get a ticket for a Canada game will be both awesome and infuriating. NVsoccer, king1010, Kent and 7 others 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtpc Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 If anyone sees any Octagonal predictions from media or fans in other countries of what order they think the 8 countries will finish in, post them here. I'm curious to see how they've ranked the final 8 and where they've put us. An Observer and narduch 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal333 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 1 hour ago, jtpc said: If anyone sees any Octagonal predictions from media or fans in other countries of what order they think the 8 countries will finish in, post them here. I'm curious to see how they've ranked the final 8 and where they've put us. I can tell you ahead of time. Mexico and the States couldn't give a flying **** so you'll hear very little from them and the other five will put us at 6, 7 or 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOcanadafan Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 5 hours ago, jtpc said: If anyone sees any Octagonal predictions from media or fans in other countries of what order they think the 8 countries will finish in, post them here. I'm curious to see how they've ranked the final 8 and where they've put us. An article I read in TheAthletic had 3 journalists make predictions (1 Canadian, 2 American)… The Americans: Jeff Rueter had us 5th behind Honduras and Jamaica, Paul Tenorio had us 3rd. Josh Kloke had us 3rd too. h coach and johnyb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apbsmith Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 I can't remember the thread but a Central American predictor made a YouTube video and had us 7th or 8th. With 1 point from the first 3 games.... Love how we can still play the underdog role! johnyb and king1010 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal333 Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 47 minutes ago, apbsmith said: I can't remember the thread but a Central American predictor made a YouTube video and had us 7th or 8th. With 1 point from the first 3 games.... Love how we can still play the underdog role! There are going to be quite a few people with egg on their faces when these WC qualifications are done. If we don't experience any serious injuries to our top players we will finish top three. And I'd go out on a limb and say it's 50/50 we finish top 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 39 minutes ago, Sal333 said: There are going to be quite a few people with egg on their faces when these WC qualifications are done. If we don't experience any serious injuries to our top players we will finish top three. And I'd go out on a limb and say it's 50/50 we finish top 2. Let's hope it's not us on this board! johnyb, costarg, dyslexic nam and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 6 hours ago, Sal333 said: There are going to be quite a few people with egg on their faces when these WC qualifications are done. If we don't experience any serious injuries to our top players we will finish top three. And I'd go out on a limb and say it's 50/50 we finish top 2. Quite a few from outside Canada, or quite a few Canadians. That pretty well covers all the egg possibilities. apbsmith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 6 hours ago, Sal333 said: There are going to be quite a few people with egg on their faces when these WC qualifications are done. If we don't experience any serious injuries to our top players we will finish top three. And I'd go out on a limb and say it's 50/50 we finish top 2. Usually it’s us with eggs on our faces. grigorio 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trc2014 Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 On 8/10/2021 at 8:45 PM, Blackjack15 said: Surprised by the slighting on Vitoria on this week’s podcast. With the exception of the Haiti game, he had a very good Gold Cup and proved to me he should still be considered for a starting spot. narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 49 minutes ago, trc2014 said: Surprised by the slighting on Vitoria on this week’s podcast. With the exception of the Haiti game, he had a very good Gold Cup and proved to me he should still be considered for a starting spot. He had an okay tournament, but if your looking for an improvement to the squad it would be looking to replace both Vitoria and Henry. Those guys both picked up needless fouls due to the positions their abilities put them in. However tournament football is different from WCQ. I don't mind those yellow cards, considering rotation has to happen specifically for those guys. Ruffian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trc2014 Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 34 minutes ago, Shway said: He had an okay tournament, but if your looking for an improvement to the squad it would be looking to replace both Vitoria and Henry. Those guys both picked up needless fouls due to the positions their abilities put them in. However tournament football is different from WCQ. I don't mind those yellow cards, considering rotation has to happen specifically for those guys. You agreed with the guys that Miller and Kennedy, two left footers, makes more sense than starting Vitoria if playing a back four? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopePouri Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Vitoria and Henry are dominant in the air, and probably why you would begrudgingly want to start either of them, but if we didn't, I would expect a lot more issues of set pieces. Ivan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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