DigzTFC Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Looking ahead to Gold Cup in July, I thought I'd slap together a potential 23 man roster. Two considerations were made: 1) Leaving in-season players with their clubs (MLS, CPL) if it would risk their jobs 2) Bringing in-season players if it would increase their value GK Milan Borjan Dayne St. Clair Maxime Crepeau CB Derek Cornelius Kamal Millar Scott Kennedy Ricardo Ferreira Doniel Henry Wingbacks Sam Adekugbe Richie Laryea Alistair Johnston CM Stephen Eustaquio Atiba Hutchinson Mark-Anthony Kaye Jonathan Osorio WING Theo Corbeanu Tajon Buchanon Alphonso Davies Liam Millar Striker Jonathan David Cyle Larin Junior Hoilett Ayo Akinola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigzTFC Posted March 30, 2021 Author Share Posted March 30, 2021 One day I would like to see this lineup: St.Claire Laryea-Cornelius-Ferriera-Davies Corbeanu-Kaye-Eustaquio-Buchanon Larin David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Let me help with this....a nice poll would be good. toontownman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Mls is going break and WCQ takes priority Dicdan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 7 minutes ago, DigzTFC said: Looking ahead to Gold Cup in July, I thought I'd slap together a potential 23 man roster. Two considerations were made: 1) Leaving in-season players with their clubs (MLS, CPL) if it would risk their jobs 2) Bringing in-season players if it would increase their value GK Milan Borjan Dayne St. Clair Maxime Crepeau CB Derek Cornelius Kamal Millar Scott Kennedy Ricardo Ferreira Doniel Henry Wingbacks Sam Adekugbe Richie Laryea Alistair Johnston CM Stephen Eustaquio Atiba Hutchinson Mark-Anthony Kaye Jonathan Osorio WING Theo Corbeanu Tajon Buchanon Alphonso Davies Liam Millar Striker Jonathan David Cyle Larin Junior Hoilett Ayo Akinola For this reason I would probably go with Hoilett over Buchanan. If he is starting regularly again for the Revs I would be pretty tempted to leave him where he is. Same with Dayne - though it would be a great chance to cap him. Having said that I would think he wants to be part of this team and will answer the call. If we took the chance to cap him against Aruba, I would leave him out of the GC squad. Always hard with the MLS guys. I would have to give more thought to who else could sub in as possible replacements for guys like Laryea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 1 minute ago, Dominic94 said: Mls is going break and WCQ takes priority Is this confirmed? That would really help us field a strong team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigzTFC Posted March 30, 2021 Author Share Posted March 30, 2021 I went to look at the MLS schedule and it plays right through July. Gold Cup is July 10th to August 1st (Final). https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2020/09/28/concacaf-2021-gold-cup-draw-usa-and-canada-face-group-stage WCQ Aruba (June 5th) and Suriname (June 8th). When does WCQ continue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1ckbr0wn Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 25 minutes ago, DigzTFC said: Looking ahead to Gold Cup in July, I thought I'd slap together a potential 23 man roster. Two considerations were made: 1) Leaving in-season players with their clubs (MLS, CPL) if it would risk their jobs 2) Bringing in-season players if it would increase their value GK Milan Borjan Dayne St. Clair Maxime Crepeau CB Derek Cornelius Kamal Millar Scott Kennedy Ricardo Ferreira Doniel Henry Wingbacks Sam Adekugbe Richie Laryea Alistair Johnston CM Stephen Eustaquio Atiba Hutchinson Mark-Anthony Kaye Jonathan Osorio WING Theo Corbeanu Tajon Buchanon Alphonso Davies Liam Millar Striker Jonathan David Cyle Larin Junior Hoilett Ayo Akinola This is essentially our A team, which I doubt is going to be completely available for our Gold Cup campaign, although I’d be over the moon if we sent this type of quality to the tournament. Only change I would make is maybe drop a CB and add ZBG so we can have 2 choices per full back. Nate3322 and CanadaFan123 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 11 minutes ago, dyslexic nam said: Is this confirmed? That would really help us field a strong team. It was supposed to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 (edited) We're going with a "B" squad for this tournament. No chance we see Davies, Hutchinson, Arfield IMO. Rough example: St. Clair, Crepeau, Pantemis Cornelius, Sturing, Kennedy, Henry, Johnston, ZBG, Gutierrez, Godinho Teibert, Baldisimo, Priso, Eustaquio, Osorio, Piette Corbeanu, Nelson, Millar, David, Cavallini, Buchanan I included David because of him missing this March window. Eustaquio I included because this would be his first Gold Cup. Edit: took our Paton for Piette. Can't imagine Piette not being there if MLS is on break. Edited March 30, 2021 by CanadaFan123 Dicdan and CanadianSoccerFan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigzTFC Posted March 30, 2021 Author Share Posted March 30, 2021 1 minute ago, N1ckbr0wn said: This is essentially our A team, which I doubt is going to be completely available for our Gold Cup campaign, although I’d be over the moon if we sent this type of quality to the tournament. Only change I would make is maybe drop a CB and add ZBG so we can have 2 choices per full back. It is a very good point. Not sure what the right answer is. I thought Davies at LB could provide sufficient coverage and Laryea can play both sides. Plus, Kamal Millar can play FB. We always seem to be missing an extra CB at these tournaments either through injuries or cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSoccerFan Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 This tournament should be moved to next summer. They can have full stadiums and 'A' squads. The timing is horrendous An Observer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigzTFC Posted March 30, 2021 Author Share Posted March 30, 2021 (edited) I had considered trying to fit one of Lucas Dias or Marcelo Flores in the squad. To do that would mean dropping Striker or Mid. Tough to do and have sufficient depth. I also assumed that if they want to keep their options open they won't go to the Gold Cup Edited March 30, 2021 by DigzTFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 4 minutes ago, CanadianSoccerFan said: This tournament should be moved to next summer. They can have full stadiums and 'A' squads. The timing is horrendous Disagree. We have missed enough games. And full stadiums in the perennial home-team US stadiums is not my top priority. MtlMario and NVsoccer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigzTFC Posted March 30, 2021 Author Share Posted March 30, 2021 (edited) We are in a Group with the US which makes for an intense game. It also means we will probably play Costa Rica or Jamaica in the Quarters. Then Mexico in the Semi's. If we beat Mexico and if Honduras doesn't have a strong tournament, we play the USA in the finals. That's full value viewing. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_CONCACAF_Gold_Cup Group B Pos Team v t e Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification 1 United States 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Advance to knockout stage 2 Canada 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 Martinique 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Winner preliminary match 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Edited March 30, 2021 by DigzTFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigzTFC Posted March 30, 2021 Author Share Posted March 30, 2021 Knockout stage Bracket Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final July 2021 – TBD Winner Group D July 2021 – TBD Runner-up Group A Winner Match 25 July 2021 – TBD Winner Match 28 Winner Group B 1 August 2021 – TBD Runner-up Group C Winner Match 29 July 2021 – TBD Winner Match 30 Winner Group A July 2021 – TBD Runner-up Group D Winner Match 26 July 2021 – TBD Winner Match 27 Winner Group C Runner-up Group B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSoccerFan Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 22 minutes ago, dyslexic nam said: Disagree. We have missed enough games. And full stadiums in the perennial home-team US stadiums is not my top priority. I want the tournament to matter and be taken seriously. This summer it won't. Reserve sides with limited crowds leaves a stain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 (edited) Thinking about Considerations being made to MLS teams, and the need for players to have rest I think the GC and WCQ will have very different teams with maybe one or two overlapping. For Example, unless St. Clair is starting I don't think he's on the GC roster. I'm going to say he does though at the GC, or at least that's what I would do. I don't see Hutch at the GC only because I think he would want rest ahead of his final year and a half of playing with Besiktas. I can also see the GC having more Euro and CPL guys because the Euro dudes will be in the offseason WCQ GC GKs: Borjan, Crepeau, Carducci St. Clair, Pantemis, Hasal DFs: Henry, Vitoria, Miller, Sam A, ZBG, Bassong, Laryea|Kennedy,Didic,Zator, Sturing, Johnston, Gutierrez, Waterman MFs: Eustaquio, Hutch, Kaye, Osorio, Piette, Davies, Arfield |Trafford, Paton, Wotherspoon, Baldi, Fraser, Okello, FWs: Hoilett, David, Cavallini, Larin, Buchanon , Akinola | Bustos, Ricketts, Nelson, JMR, Corbeanu, Millar, Tesho I can see Ferreira being on either team but he needs a club first. I think Herdman will want the GC to see U23 guys he didn't get for the OLY and just generally add depth to the pool. It's also a nice send-off for Ricketts at the international level if he captains the team at the Gold Cup. Also the Akinola question needs to be resolved. Edited March 30, 2021 by VinceA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADP10 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 1 hour ago, DigzTFC said: I went to look at the MLS schedule and it plays right through July. Gold Cup is July 10th to August 1st (Final). https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2020/09/28/concacaf-2021-gold-cup-draw-usa-and-canada-face-group-stage WCQ Aruba (June 5th) and Suriname (June 8th). When does WCQ continue? We would need to play two extra games in June (most likely Haiti) so I think some players will be rested and not attend the Gold Cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 3 hours ago, Shway said: Let me help with this....a nice poll would be good. Cast Your Votes Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrennanFan Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 20 minutes ago, ADP10 said: We would need to play two extra games in June (most likely Haiti) so I think some players will be rested and not attend the Gold Cup This is probably correct. As much as I disagree, European players called for the extended camp/double window in June will probably be left out of the GC squad - 2 call ups during one off season might be asking too much. I probably would not call up our other European players fighting for places at their clubs. Corbeanu, Millar (and Dias), for example, may want to stay in Europe to consolidate their spots for the upcoming season. On the other hand, Hoilett is out of contract at the end of the season. He might want to showcase himself for a possible move to MLS. 25 Man Squad Forward: Cavallini, Akindele Wing: Hoilett, Buchanan, Tabla, Edwards, Rutty Midfield: Osorio, Kaye, Piette, Teibert, Fraser Full Backs: Laryea, Gutierrez, Johnston, ZBG, Cordova Centre Backs: Miller, Cornelius, Ferreira, James, Kennedy Keepers: Crepeau, DSC, Pantemis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1ckbr0wn Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 34 minutes ago, Shway said: Cast Your Votes Here Love it, thanks Shway!! Do I fill it out with who I want there? Or who I think will be there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HochelagaFC Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Shway said: Cast Your Votes Here Thanks for the survey. I would add Harry Paton to the choices, I bet we will see him with the CMNT this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 6 hours ago, Dominic94 said: Mls is going break and WCQ takes priority 6 hours ago, dyslexic nam said: Is this confirmed? That would really help us field a strong team. 5 hours ago, DigzTFC said: I went to look at the MLS schedule and it plays right through July. Gold Cup is July 10th to August 1st (Final). https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2020/09/28/concacaf-2021-gold-cup-draw-usa-and-canada-face-group-stage WCQ Aruba (June 5th) and Suriname (June 8th). When does WCQ continue? MLS is taking a nearly three-week hiatus (May 30-June 18) for the June international break. Looks like there's also a short break (July 8-17) for the Gold Cup, but obviously that doesn't cover the entire tournament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 4 hours ago, N1ckbr0wn said: Love it, thanks Shway!! Do I fill it out with who I want there? Or who I think will be there No, we are actually picking the team. It is the CSA’s new reality TV venture called “Maple passion”. Choose wisely. N1ckbr0wn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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