JamboAl Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Just now, narduch said: But there is a 7 day quarantine currently? I still say have him for Bermuda and let him head back after. I think there is a requirement to quarantine. Maybe Galtier’s statement was more hypothetical than actual unless they are willing to go without David for one league match. narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Damn that would be awesome. narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Keep waiting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Can't say I blame them for waiting until (after) the last minute in this case, given they are probably not going to know until Sunday at the earliest who will be available. Ivan and johnyb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 14 minutes ago, narduch said: Keep waiting Lol this is a joke. Guys have to be in camp already no? This can’t be real..right? It can’t be. The team has to be assembled already, and the roster is just being released as a formality to reduce bad press/ questions. Right? No way guys are being announced 2 days before a game to travel. Canada Secret Association is running a real tight ship. Not an ounce of leaked news. Addona 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 1 minute ago, Shway said: Lol this is a joke. Guys have to be in camp already no? This can’t be real..right? It can’t be. The team has to be assembled already, and the roster is just being released as a formality to reduce bad press/ questions. Right? No way guys are being announced 2 days before a game to travel. Canada Secret Association is running a real tight ship. Not an ounce of leaked news. Are they actually in camp already though? I thought the break starts on the 22nd. Are guys like Osorio and Cavallini with tfc and Vancouver right now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 (edited) Other nations are already training with their domestic players. I don’t think Canada has assembled. I'm convinced they are hoping Bermuda forfeit Edited March 19, 2021 by narduch Addona 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonDias Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 (edited) As someone said, they are likely waiting to see who is available post-weekend to round out the squad. Edited March 25, 2021 by JasonDias gator, NVsoccer, sloth8 and 8 others 7 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trc2014 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 16 minutes ago, JasonDias said: Senior team has had a handful of guys prepping in Mexico with the U-23 squad. Not a full blown camp but probably close to half of the team that will be announced on Tuesday. As someone said, they are likely waiting to see who is available post-weekend to round out the squad. This explains why they had barely released any training photos from the camp, which is usually one of their staples. narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trc2014 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 What’s the actual FIFA requirement? Does Bermuda have the proposed squad and they just haven’t released it publicly? You would think this would have a big impact on their prep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addona Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 (edited) So, we are planning to announce our squad 2 days before a WCQ match??? This is absurd ... To be clear, I'm not blaming the CSA, but at some point, CONCACAF needs to consider postponing this if 80% of our first choice players aren't allowed to play in a World Cup Qualifier ... Edited March 19, 2021 by Addona narduch and nfitz 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 This reeks of last-minute haggling with certain clubs. The bulk of the players know they’re participating. An announcement today, tomorrow or even an hour before kickoff doesn’t change that. Kusch to the Corner, Yohan, Shway and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 24 minutes ago, trc2014 said: What’s the actual FIFA requirement? Does Bermuda have the proposed squad and they just haven’t released it publicly? You would think this would have a big impact on their prep. A FIFA WCQ probably has different rules for rosters. You probably have right up until match time to finalize your squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 I assume there must be some rationale at play. And as much as we want to know, if the last minute haggling will increase our chances of getting a player we want there, then it is probably justified. Aside from a bunch of goddamn soccer nerds who constantly hit refresh on a fan forum, it doesn’t actually make much difference. narduch, ghostknownunknown, Kent and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 I know it's not saying much but Bermuda and Cayman Islands haven't released their squads either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 German-based Tyler Adams and David's teammate Tim Weah are now no longer joining the US team due to "quarantine requirements" in their respective areas according to this article: https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2021/03/17/united-states-mens-national-team-name-26-player-roster-friendlies-vs-jamaica There are still other German-based players though who are playing for the US in these friendlies, so doesn't mean the door is closed on Davies. As for David, I hope Galtier is right but I wonder if he's just not up to date on what the Ligue 1 clubs have conspired to do. Free kick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addona Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 This just in from FIFA: WCQ matches will now be played between 2 sets of 11 citizens chosen at random from the competing nations. Names of the randomly chosen citizens will be revealed during the playing of the national anthems. Olympique_de_Marseille, narduch, Shortdutchcanuck and 2 others 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 I might get that call up yet. I have 1 week to lose 50 pounds. MtlMario and Addona 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted March 20, 2021 Author Share Posted March 20, 2021 46 minutes ago, Addona said: This just in from FIFA: WCQ matches will now be played between 2 sets of 11 citizens chosen at random from the competing nations. Names of the randomly chosen citizens will be revealed during the playing of the national anthems. Now the Mexican man-boob FC team that played Haiti U24 makes sense! narduch, N1ckbr0wn and Nate3322 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Drinking a beer cracking up at these comments. The Haiti situation today was pure comedy Macksam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 He’s back (?) RS, sebdeserio, Corazon and 25 others 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Bodies well for Larin being there as well then if true. Dominic94, JuicyHam, narduch and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Atiba legend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 So this is how we're going to learn about our roster. A handful of players at a time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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