Olympic Qualifying Tournament 2020: Jan 28 - Feb 9

[Raven]

On 1/24/2020 at 11:25 AM, narduch said:

Reminder:

 

I'm hoping @onesoccer will have the games for replay a lot sooner than last year. Living on the West coast, no chance of seeing the games livestreamed. Hope when I get home after work at 6pm PST they will be available.

[Kent]

12 minutes ago, Raven said:

I'm hoping @onesoccer will have the games for replay a lot sooner than last year. Living on the West coast, no chance of seeing the games livestreamed. Hope when I get home after work at 6pm PST they will be available.

Yeah, for me the first two games are OK, but the third will collide with my young kids’ bed time. I just signed up for a year subscription after taking a couple months off. I hope the replays are same day because last year was frustrating staying away from my go to sites and social media for days waiting for a replay so that it isn’t spoiled.

[dyslexic nam]

1-0 so far for the ladies against St K&N. Sinclair from the spot to tie Wambach.   And she was fouled in the box when trying for a header she would have buried so it isn't a cheap way to overtake her.  

[dyslexic nam]

And goal 185 from open play on a pass from Leon.  She now holds the record all on her own.

Well done Sinclair.  

[The Ref]

What channel is showing the live game?

 

[SthMelbRed]

So, what will the Voyageurs be doing for the GOAT when she plays in her home city against Australia in a couple of months?

[dyslexic nam]

19 minutes ago, The Ref said:

What channel is showing the live game?

 

No on TV AFAIK, but it is on OneSoccer.  

[Olympique_de_Marseille]

38 minutes ago, SthMelbRed said:

So, what will the Voyageurs be doing for the GOAT when she plays in her home city against Australia in a couple of months?

There are plans in the works. TIFO + GOAT-themed gift. We shall see if it all works out in the end.  @admin can confirm this.

[narduch]

46 minutes ago, The Ref said:

What channel is showing the live game?

 

The games are on a Rogers preview channel. 

It's 430 if you have Ignite

[The Ref]

5 hours ago, dyslexic nam said:

No on TV AFAIK, but it is on OneSoccer.  

I wonder how much Concacaf sold the TV rights to OneSoccer.  Seems reminiscent of the past payout deals.

 

[mtlfan]

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/49925779

[mtlfan]

As reported by the BBC

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/49925779

Edited January 30, 2020 by mtlfan
forgot to put some info

[rkomar]

I watched the Mexico/Jamaica game, and it was a lot closer than I had anticipated.  Mexico had more skill on the ball, but it was held in check by Jamaica's athleticism and determination.  I couldn't really tell whether Mexico was worse than I expected or Jamaica better.   The former is good for team Canada's prospects in the group, while the latter is bad.  I think that if tomorrow's game between Canada and Jamaica is close, I'll be sweating bullets during the final group game against Mexico.

Edited January 31, 2020 by rkomar

[BearcatSA]

I think these next two matches will be challenges.  We have to top this group to avoid the Americans in the semi, right?

[Blackdude]

32 minutes ago, BearcatSA said:

I think these next two matches will be challenges.  We have to top this group to avoid the Americans in the semi, right?

Because I can't see the Americans lose to Costa Rica, yes. 

[narduch]

 

[dyslexic nam]

Up 2-0 against Jamaica.  37th minute.  If we can close this one out, we will be in great shape going into the Mexico game.  Gotta close this out and avoid any injuries.  

[Olympique_de_Marseille]

2 hours ago, dyslexic nam said:

Up 2-0 against Jamaica.  37th minute.  If we can close this one out, we will be in great shape going into the Mexico game.  Gotta close this out and avoid any injuries.  

Yup. 9-0. The bigger question is how is Ashley Lawrence? Came off injured.

[The Ref]

It seems Huitema has improved noticeable playing with PSG and top coaches.

[SthMelbRed]

The Phonz-Huitema offspring can't come fast enough for Canadian football! 😄 

[dyslexic nam]

2 hours ago, SthMelbRed said:

The Phonz-Huitema offspring can't come fast enough for Canadian football! 😄 

I mentioned this to my wife at least 3 times yesterday.  I suspect a gofundme campaign wouldn’t be appropriate but maybe some scented candles...?

[dyslexic nam]

9 hours ago, Olympique_de_Marseille said:

Yup. 9-0. The bigger question is how is Ashley Lawrence? Came off injured.

I suspect it was somewhat precautionary, but I could be wrong.  She played on the ankle for quite a while so I hope it wasn’t anything that will keep her out of the next game - or at least the semis.  

[SthMelbRed]

45 minutes ago, dyslexic nam said:

I mentioned this to my wife at least 3 times yesterday.  I suspect a gofundme campaign wouldn’t be appropriate but maybe some scented candles...?

I think you meant some scented candles and a Barry White CD. 😉 

[nolando]

4 hours ago, SthMelbRed said:

I think you meant some scented candles and a Barry White CD. 😉 

Early candidate for Post of the Year!

[Patrick]

The best thing our women can do is get the hell out of the NWSL and over to Europe.  Huitema is obviously better for it and both Janine Beckie and Adriana Leon are thriving.  Beckie could barely get a start in Houston or Sky Blue but she's tearing it up at Manchester City playing as an aggressively offensive minded defender.  She's not scoring but that's not her job, she's just dominating her side and serving ball after ball in to the opposing teams box.  I also love the fact I can watch her and Leon on demand for free on the FA Player, as opposed to the weekly changes in "broadcaster" for the NWSL.

The NWSL is a USWNT league that promotes their style of direct, physical play with a real lack of the technical side you see in the European game.   Our women aren't prioritized there despite the CSA subsidizing their play.  If theEuropean clubs want our NT players I'm all for it.