Olympique_de_Marseille Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 (edited) https://canadasoccer.com/news/canada-soccers-mens-national-team-to-commence-fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022-qualifiers-in-orlando/ Canada vs Bermuda - March 25th 8pm EST/5pm Pacific Exploria Stadium Orlando Florida (Why the CSA didn't schedule this match at 7:15pm EST instead of 8pm is beyond me! There will be an overlap with our Olympic Qualifying match which starts at 9:30pm EST, see: https://www.concacaf.com/en/olympics-qualifying-men/article/2020-concacaf-men-s-olympic-qualifying-preliminary-rosters-confirmed ) Now that we finally have a fixed game we need a thread for it! The FIFA regulations can be found here: https://img.fifa.com/image/upload/ytkbpnxyvcghx6bebesv.pdf We will can have up to 5 subs through 3 opportunities. Anything generally related to other CONCACAF teams and WCQ in general can stay here: https://www.canadiansoccernews.com/forums/topic/76918-the-road-to-qatar/ Edited March 25, 2021 by Olympique_de_Marseille toontownman, dyslexic nam, narduch and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kacbru Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 It almost feels bizarre to talk about an actual real roster for an actual real match. NVsoccer, dyslexic nam, Obinna and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 FFS on the start time. Plus One Soccer is so damn cheap you still can pause or rewind live streams so we will have to either come into the olympic game late or leave the Bermuda game early. Although I think I have been able to watch one soccer on two different devices at the same time before? So... Cavallini up top then? Kadenge, Addona, gator and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 1 minute ago, toontownman said: So... Cavallini up top then? toontownman, Northvansteve, longlugan and 7 others 2 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 (edited) I still question whether all players listed in the preliminary OQ roster should be omitted from our speculation. All the players who miss out on the final squad would theoretically be available. Nonetheless, I will do so until we get the final squad sorted out. Goal Keepers - Borjan, Crepeau, Leutwiler Defenders - Laryea, Johnston, Miller, Henry, Vitoria, Kennedy, Adekugbe Midfielders - Osorio, Kaye, Piette, Eustaquio, Millar, Davies, Bustos, Wotherspoon Forwards - David, Larin, Akindele To explain some non-OQ omissions: Hoilett (injured), Cavallini (suspended), Arfield & Hutchinson (rested), James & Didic (not selected) Edited February 23, 2021 by Obinna Shway and narduch 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamptern Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Now the goal is finally there, let's crank the engine up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1ckbr0wn Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 (edited) Goalies: Borjan, Crepeau, Leutwiler Fullbacks: Laryea, Johnston, Adkugbe, Cordova CBs: Henry, Kennedy, Miller, James, Vitoria Midfield: Hutchinson, Eustaquio, MAK, Piette, Oso, Wings: Davies, Hoilett, Millar FW: Larin, David, yes I’m missing a forward. Yes it is “he who shall not be named in this thread” because he will be there for the game bs Cayman Islands edit: Cordova could be replaced with Waterman Edited February 24, 2021 by N1ckbr0wn Obinna, johnyb, Addona and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrennanFan Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 ----- Davies --- David --- Larin ----- Osorio --- Eustaquio --- Kaye Adekugbe --- Miller --- Vitoria --- Laryea ----------------- Borjan toontownman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 If I fly down to Orlando I wonder if they'll honor my Canada T&T tickets at Westhills? Obinna, Mikmacdo, NVsoccer and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 This game will be a tough one, I think we’ll be lucky to escape with more than a 2-0 win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trc2014 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 I think losing home field advantage is actually a big blow, we play our best games in Canada! Unfortunate but understandable. Hope we are able to get some retribution for the last game at Exploria that a bunch of us attended! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrennanFan Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 (edited) Bermuda know who they are. They play the exact same way every single game. They are pragmatic to the extreme. They have their bunker and counter game down to an art form. They will frustrate us. Their game, however, depends on their big man up top. Nahki Wells is a damn good hold up man, he can be effective with little service and will finish his chances. He plays for Bristol in the Championship right now and was previously with Burnley in the Premier League. Based on his recent play with Bermuda, I'd go as far as to say he is one of the very best strikers in Concacaf. In the past couple years he has scored against El Salvador, Costa Rica, Panama and Mexico. This will be a tight game regardless. I would be more than satisfied with a 1-0 win. Edited February 23, 2021 by BrennanFan johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 7 minutes ago, trc2014 said: I think losing home field advantage is actually a big blow, we play our best games in Canada! Unfortunate but understandable. Hope we are able to get some retribution for the last game at Exploria that a bunch of us attended! I do find we play pretty well in the gold cup though. Hopefully this game has that vibe. trc2014 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrennanFan Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 (edited) . Edited February 23, 2021 by BrennanFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Bermuda might be able to call their UK based players. UK has a 10 day quarantine but they also have an Elite Sportsperson exemption. I figure we should also be able to call a nearly full squad but may be forced to use additional domestic based players for our match against Caymans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 (edited) Bermuda is prepping for this match with a camp and 2 friendlies in Florida (March 5 & 7). Opponents TBA https://www.royalgazette.com/soccer/sport/article/20210223/kyle-lightbourne-finalises-bermuda-plans-for-florida-training-camp/ Manager is still unsure he will have his UK players Edited February 24, 2021 by narduch Olympique_de_Marseille and johnyb 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kacbru Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 1 hour ago, trc2014 said: I think losing home field advantage is actually a big blow, we play our best games in Canada! Unfortunate but understandable. Hope we are able to get some retribution for the last game at Exploria that a bunch of us attended! Going back to 2010, we have played 17 games in Ontario, 7 in Florida, 4 in BC, 2 in Quebec and 1 in Alberta. So it is almost like a home game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costarg Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 2 hours ago, toontownman said: So... Cavallini up top then? No, CB! toontownman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSoccerFan Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 2 hours ago, Dominic94 said: This game will be a tough one, I think we’ll be lucky to escape with more than a 2-0 win. I've got a bad feeling about this game. I watched all of Bermuda's games in the Gold Cup and Nations League. They're no mugs. Pace at all positions and a quality striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 10 minutes ago, CanadianSoccerFan said: I've got a bad feeling about this game. I watched all of Bermuda's games in the Gold Cup and Nations League. They're no mugs. Pace at all positions and a quality striker. Tbh if we lose its Herdmans head. im a little worried about our MLS guys, just the fitness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 18 minutes ago, Dominic94 said: Tbh if we lose its Herdmans head. Tbh, if we lose, it isn’t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 I think if its a toss up, you go with the active guys. I would also say a Hutch would be great just for the steady hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikmacdo Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 If Bermuda like to sit back and try to counter with speed I'm going with this 11. Millar-david-larin Hutch-eustaquio-arfield Davies-kennedy-vitoria-laryea Borjan Is Henry going to be fit? If so I'd consider starting him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 I don’t see Herdman taking any gambles with his selection. These are the two biggest matches of his managerial career thus far. As others have pointed out Bermuda is a threat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamptern Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 (edited) "I don’t see Herdman taking any gambles with his selection. These are the two biggest matches of his managerial career thus far. As others have pointed out Bermuda is a threat. " If Arfield showed up at Florida, that would be a clear sign he is not gambling. Edited February 24, 2021 by lamptern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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