toontownman Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 Congrats to everyone a Forge. Well earned and great ambassadors of the league. youllneverwalkalone, Jedi Ram and -Hammer- 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metro Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 10 hours ago, Pottsy3 said: Cisse through the first two years was a pretty boring, but steady and consistent player. However, this year and specifically this last month he has been immense. I don’t remember the last time he took a wrong step, and he’s even been reliable filling in at RB. He’s always where you want him to be, is good at breaking up challenges and making quick decisions. Tough to get much recognition in his position, but I think he’s been our MVP candidate. also, considering how much criticism the Sigma-Forge relationship gets, the scouting deserves some credit for bringing in unknowns like Krutzen, AAJ and Cisse who have shown their quality. Browne was the obvious MOTM last night but Cisse was EVERYWHERE. He had a great game. Cheeta 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtlMario Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 (edited) Forge has to be the class of the CPL. Congrats to players, coaches, and everyone else involved with this team! Edited November 10, 2021 by MtlMario Jedi Ram, baulderdash77 and Shway 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadOnMondays Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 What team in world football, in terms of their style of play does Forge remind you of? They remind me a bit of the Red Bull teams, both in their style of play and they way they utilize their players - like their not dependant on one player to win a game or their season won't be ruined with an injury or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Such an amazing and inspiring performance last night. I've been watching the odd CPL game from afar trying to figure out a team I could follow and cheer for. Always watched Forge's big matches, especially in international competition, but didn't feel that close to the team personally. vs Montreal and then especially this game was the first time I really felt like a "real fan". I think I'll be watching more closely from now on! Ftduck, -Hammer-, Jedi Ram and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metro Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 ^^ Same with me. I have been out to a few York United matches but I feel I know more about Forge due to all their CONCACAF matches I have watched the past couple of years. I guess I should not be admitting this about York's rival.... 😄 Jedi Ram and nfitz 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Browne was called up for Panama for WCQ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Robin Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 All the audio from the post game press conference of the CPL game of Sat Nov 6/21 between York United FC (Jordan Wilson and Jimmy Brennan) and Forge FC (Kwame Awuah and Bobby Smyrniotis) http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports21/21york070.htm gator 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Forge clinched a home playoff game yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Who would Forge replace him with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Edgar Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Replace Bobby Smyrniotis with Assistant David Edgar. baulderdash77 and Pottsy3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_M Posted November 8, 2021 Author Share Posted November 8, 2021 edgar and selaidopoulos are not yet ready but there are some Canadian coaches who can be cpl head coaches...macagno has been amazing for blainville and is one of the best in Canada currently...should get his shot in cpl next year Pottsy3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Remember when Wheedon was getting "interest" from MLS a few years back?? Would be great for Bobby S though. narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 12 hours ago, Big_M said: Macagno has been amazing for blainville and is one of the best in Canada currently Something to bear in mind with L1O and PLSQ level is that coaches and older players will tend to have careers outside soccer and may not be able/willing to relocate for a job elsewhere in something as precarious in career longevity terms as pro level soccer for money that is far from life altering. That helps explain why CanPL clubs have tended to hire coaches locally. They can still keep other gigs going as well to some extent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pottsy3 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 (edited) 16 hours ago, narduch said: Who would Forge replace him with? In all honesty, I'd imagine his brother Constantine Smyrniotis would take over. He's currently the managing director of Sigma. I'm sure Forge would like to continue that pipeline. Edited November 9, 2021 by Pottsy3 gator, toontownman and narduch 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 3 hours ago, Pottsy3 said: In all honesty, I'd imagine his brother Constantine Smyrniotis would take over. He's currently the managing director of Sigma. I'm sure Forge would like to continue that pipeline. Not least when that pipeline will then extend to TFC where Bobby takes over gator, narduch and Bison44 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Is it safe to assume that the interest in him would be for head coach? Assistant to somebody like Bob Bradley at TFC (going only from what is being posted elsewhere) filing the Jason Bent sort of role initially might be his way into MLS in a similar manner to what happened with Marc Dos Santos at LAFC before the Whitecaps job opened up for him. They could maybe even link it to an academy role to tap into his Sigma expertise. Whether he would take something like that is another matter entirely obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SthMelbRed Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 4 hours ago, Ozzie_the_parrot said: Is it safe to assume that the interest in him would be for head coach? Assistant to somebody like Bob Bradley at TFC (going only from what is being posted elsewhere) filing the Jason Bent sort of role initially might be his way into MLS in a similar manner to what happened with Marc Dos Santos at LAFC before the Whitecaps job opened up for him. They could maybe even link it to an academy role to tap into his Sigma expertise. Whether he would take something like that is another matter entirely obviously. As owner/part-owner of Sigma, I can't imaging that he'd take a job at TFC Academy, essentially the main competitor to his existing business. If he leaves Hamilton, it'll surely have to be for a bigger job than he already has. Diego, narduch, baulderdash77 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 9 minutes ago, SthMelbRed said: As owner/part-owner of Sigma, I can't imaging that he'd take a job at TFC Academy, essentially the main competitor to his existing business. If he leaves Hamilton, it'll surely have to be for a bigger job than he already has. Yeah there is a pretty open rivalry between sigma and Toronto. Little crossover with players let alone coaches. What about Houston? Just sacked their coach and have a new Canadian GM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Ridiculous that he would go from his own academy/pro club to TFC academy. He has done more with less already (Larin, Lareya, James, Bekker et al). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_M Posted November 9, 2021 Author Share Posted November 9, 2021 On 11/8/2021 at 3:42 PM, Big_M said: wouldnt be surprised if its onstad for houston...watched an interview with him last night...wouldnt be surprised either if its chicago...could have an experienced fellow greek assistant in klopas and houston didnt sack ramos...contract ended and they parted ways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 7 minutes ago, Big_M said: and houston didnt sack ramos...contract ended and they parted ways "The Dynamo decided not to extend Ramos' contract, which expired at the end of this season. Ramos was appointed head coach in October 2019." You're right. They didn't sack him they just moved on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Robin Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 All the audio from the Nov 9/21 CPL post game press conference between York United FC (Jimmy Brennan and Isaiah Johnston) and Forge FC (Bobby Smyrniotis and Tristan Borges) http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports21/21york072.htm rkomar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 (edited) Forge will host a Concacaf Champions League match February 15-17. https://www.concacaf.com/en/champions-league/news/concacaf-announces-details-for-2022-scotiabank-concacaf-champions-league-draw/ They will draw either a Mexican team or American MLS team. Edited November 17, 2021 by narduch gator and Metro 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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