GC: Canada vs Mexico - Thursday, July 29th, 10pm Eastern / 7pm Pacific - Houston TX

[Free kick]

4 minutes ago, Dominic94 said:

We’re only getting better, come on over Flores and Jebbison.

Why?  What was wrong with the squad we had tonight?

[SpursFlu]

I flipped over to the fox broadcast for a few moments. They were shocked with how good and strong Canada looked. Hell yah

Put in the 8 or so players missing and I think everyone now realizes that we're for real 

[Shway]

8 minutes ago, Corazon said:

We are going to have some serious questions come WCQ.  Kamal or Kennedy?  Junior was outstanding this tournament.  Do we find a starting spot for him in September?  Have to find a spot for Tajon, so who gets dropped?  Does Crepeau start over Borjan?

Kamal & Kennedy! We can play with both. I slot Kennedy into the middle 3, and Henry and Vitoria to the bench.

Hoilett was great, but we have even greater weapons. Tajon has to start.

Crepeau is my number 1....but Borjan is still the number 1.

[AvroArrow]

I'll say this:. Kamal Miller grew on me more each game.

[Free kick]

2 minutes ago, jonovision said:

I don't think throwing on St Clair and Leutwiler moves the needle. There was nobody on the bench that could have helped.

True but I was saying that we were tired and needed the break as much as Mexico.  In response to the guy who said the break is what helped Mexico

Edited July 30, 2021 by Free kick

[El Hombre]

Herdman clearly disappointed.  A far cry from the McKenna "We have to stop the bleeding.".

Nice to see that disappointment rather than just an appreciation to be there.

[SpecialK]

1 minute ago, Free kick said:

Why?  What was wrong with the squad we had tonight?

More players the better ! Depth is everything !!!! 

[The Beaver 2.0]

It really feels as if we have arrived. For reals. Skill, intelligence, grit and fearlessness.  What a tournament! What a performance! This is only the next step. We're not done.

[jonovision]

Just now, Free kick said:

I was saying that we were tired and need the break as much as Mexico.  In response to the guy who said the break is what helped Mexico

Might have been tired but the play was tilted in our direction and I think Canada's superior fitness, which should have been obvious to anyone from m.70 onwards, was a big part of it.

[El Hombre]

Just now, AvroArrow said:

I'll say this:. Kamal Miller grew on me more each game.

Agree.  Not sure if Kennedy walks back into this team.  Before the Gold Cup, Kennedy was a lock.  But Miller had a good tournament.

[Dominic94]

3 minutes ago, Free kick said:

Why?  What was wrong with the squad we had tonight?

Nothing, but it’s nice to know we have more coming.

[Corazon]

3 minutes ago, Shway said:

Kamal & Kennedy! We can play with both. I slot Kennedy into the middle 3, and Henry and Vitoria to the bench.

Hoilett was great, but we have even greater weapons. Tajon has to start.

Crepeau is my number 1....but Borjan is still the number 1.

Kennedy and Kamal is possible and hopefully Herdman gives it a shot in training in September but I like what Vitoria was able to do with Kennedy in June and Kamal in July.

I agree.  Hoilett can move back to super sub but man was he good this tournament.

Borjan still my number 1 but absolutely okay with Crepeau as well.

Edited July 30, 2021 by Corazon

[Olympique_de_Marseille]

18 minutes ago, narduch said:

We have a massive coaching staff. Can't one of them do it?

Me in January 2020:

On 1/15/2020 at 8:59 PM, Olympique_de_Marseille said:

- Our set piece coaching is awful. This game. The last USA game. Fire Simon Eaddy. Now. Where is he from and when did he join the program?
- Almost all of our opponents chances have been the result of our stupid mistakes by us rather than superb play by them. I'm not sure what that says except that Herdman is very strong on structure and formation. We are difficult to break down in open play.

I'm starting to dislike Eaddy almost as much as @SpecialK hates Andrew Olivieri.

Edited July 30, 2021 by Olympique_de_Marseille

[SpecialK]

Just now, El Hombre said:

Herdman clearly disappointed.  A far cry from the McKenna "We have to stop the bleeding.".

Nice to see that disappointment rather than just an appreciation to be there.

He wants to win and I love it! Herdman is getting better and doing well! Mark my words. 

[DavemTFC]

God damn I love playing being Canadian. Always special when your NT gives you that feeling

Hoilett MOTM for me, though Miller and Johnston had arguments, and of course Buchanan

[jonovision]

I still have no idea how much Herdman knows about actual football (hey, it's a big staff) but he is clearly some kind of wizard when it comes to motivating people and getting them to work for each other.

[Bison44]

Even the American announcers said it helped mexico.  They were disorganized,and in trouble....after 7minutes for the veteran team to reorganize, talk it over they finished us off and scored   We were on the front foot and the break just disrupted our momentum.  How stupid is it to say both teams rested?? We didnt need it, we had momentum, they needed to break the momentum, and they got it from the fans or whichever CONCACAF official who stopped the game right when Mexico needed a time out.  

[Olympique_de_Marseille]

1 minute ago, El Hombre said:

Not sure if Kennedy walks back into this team.  Before the Gold Cup, Kennedy was a lock....

Assuming he is fit, he plays match #2 and #3. Especially if he plays a Sunday match in Germany.

Our first match is on the Thursday.

[SpecialK]

Just now, Olympique_de_Marseille said:

Me in January 2020:

I'm starting to dislike Eaddy almost as much as @SpecialK hates Andrew Olivieri.

It looks like CSA Peter Griffin is GONE!!! 
I would love to see someone like Dwight Lodeweges come over and been an Assistant. Coached World Class players and has World Cup experience. I doubt it because he would be right in line to replace herdman if he messes up. 

[The Beaver 2.0]

Tonight, for me, Herdman confirmed his quality. Yeah, it was coming all year, but this tournament really drove it home for me. We are in excellent hands. Props to Herdman and his staff, and to our lads!

[Joe MacCarthy]

10 minutes ago, Corazon said:

I love the fight of this team.

That was my question going into this, and it was answered...in spades.  Loved the scrapes, in front of a hostile crowd.  We may have lost the battle but as I've always said get Mexico outta altitude and the heat of high noon and they're not so special.

[SpursFlu]

17 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said:

Maybe you are right. I tend to look at my team when partisan and do not observe the rival. But I do think in normal circumstances, that break for the chant should have benefitted us. 

In the end it came down to a good play we could not manage.

We had all the momentum and a free kick. I'd still be watching the game if not for that virtue signaling nonsense. Our boys showed tonight how your really handle idiots. By standing up and punching them right in the mouth. That's how you get respect. Not of this other bs

You even saw the ref say.. its not my decision and point to his ear. All Concacaf and Fifa care about is their esg rating

Edited July 30, 2021 by SpursFlu

[Bison44]

 

[tg02]

So proud of these guys!!!! And loved watching this game with my kids.  They saw, pride passion and class from this group.  A true team!!!!

If this does not build the fan base and rally the media around these guys nothing will.  

Wished we had have won but really think this result will do wonders for our qualifying campaign.

Well done everyone!!

 

 

 

[CanadaFan123]

So proud of our boys. We played fantastic football while missing our world class players. 
 

Can someone explain how there was 7 minutes added though?? For what exactly?