WCQ: Third Round - Window 3 (November 12-16, 2021)

[Atlantic]

I really want it to be a player playing at a top level that we are unaware of for funsies but I’d imagine we are going to be sorely disappointed 

[Obinna]

4 minutes ago, rydermike said:

Super longshot. Auro Jr from Toronto FC. Has mentioned in the past that he loves Canada and would love to join the national team before https://www.reddit.com/r/CanadianPL/comments/lgk6mg/auro_jr_of_tfc_says_on_his_ig_story_that_he_would/ 

He's not close to the Brazil national team obviously, but since we're now into wild guess territory, why not. 

Edit: He's only in his 4th year with Toronto, I thought he was in his 5th, just checked. So can't be him

Can we just give him the extra year for the tats?

[CanadaFan123]

You’d have to imagine this player is pretty good to be called in at this stage. We’re not hurting for options anywhere.

[El Diego]

I know there have been a couple jokes about the CSA using FM as a database, but the FM database isn't very good for stuff like this -- I actually pointed out a few inaccuracies in that game for FM 21 (or 20?). I am sure the CSA database is better.

Like someone mentioned earlier, Sturing wasn't on anyone's radar and the CSA got him. Maybe it's a total unknown like that, though obviously with the clues we're hoping it's someone better. Matty Cash just got called up to the Poland squad, I don't think there was any indication of that being a possibility until September, so these types of things happen.

[toontownman]

Feels almost certain this is going to be such a disspointment, classic wheeler lol. Crosses fingers for egg on my face rather than Wheelers. 

[Dominic94]

3 minutes ago, Obinna said:

Can we just give him the extra year for the tats?

How would he be eligible though ? 

[rydermike]

Just now, Dominic94 said:

How would he be eligible though ? 

5 years of residency to apply for citizenship. Could technically be eligible next year if he applies for citizenship

[Unnamed Trialist]

Osaze Tafari De Rosario?

 

[OhCanadaOhBaby]

I don't see how it's Ugbo, there is literally articles where he has talked about choosing a nation to play for, not once is Canada mentioned. Every time it is about Nigeria or England, plus I am not sure how much pedigree Chelsea U23 is but I mean... 

I am just saying it is MUCH more likely to be a random dude from the Balkans than anyone else of notoriety.  However it is saying something that they are being called to this window given Herdman's emphasis on Chemistry. It makes you THINK it is someone big but I find it hard to believe. 

[canuckgbp]

Seems like Gloire Amanda. Doesn’t fit the “very good country” part though…. Tanzania is 130th…. Tied for 1st in their group…. Not sure on CAF qualifying works other then they get 5 slots I believe.
 

Maybe just embellishment from Wheeler about the very good country part. 

[Unnamed Trialist]

Just now, OhCanadaOhBaby said:

I don't see how it's Ugbo, there is literally articles where he has talked about choosing a nation to play for, not once is Canada mentioned. Every time it is about Nigeria or England, plus I am not sure how much pedigree Chelsea U23 is but I mean... 

I am just saying it is MUCH more likely to be a random dude from the Balkans than anyone else of notoriety.  However it is saying something that they are being called to this window given Herdman's emphasis on Chemistry. It makes you THINK it is someone big but I find it hard to believe. 

With all due respect, as far as the Voyageurs are concerned there is no such thing as "a random dude from the Balkans"

Though I appreciate this is impeccable logic anywhere but here.

[canadianbacons]

Damn you Wheeler, now I'm going to be looking at this thread every 3 minutes until the announcement.

I'm at a loss trying to guess this one since Wheels said that none of the guesses on Twitter were correct (and all of the obvious names were mentioned).  This one might come out of nowhere.

 

 

[El Diego]

Watch it be like Cammy Palmer or some shit

[frattinator]

1 minute ago, canadianbacons said:

Damn you Wheeler, now I'm going to be looking at this thread every 3 minutes until the announcement.

I'm at a loss trying to guess this one since Wheels said that none of the guesses on Twitter were correct (and all of the obvious names were mentioned).  This one might come out of nowhere.

 

 

When is the announcement?

[toontownman]

If Wheeler is correct and there is an announcement planned regarding it today, that would indicate it's someone that would make an imediate impact committing. If its just someone young or a fringe player like mitrovic we would just find out via his name being on the roster rather than a separate release. Or maybe they are driving the point home to his dad and it is mitro!

[Unnamed Trialist]

Another would be to look at someone from the CPL to fill in some spots with the group for training, but with dual nationality options.

 

[Brethers8]

4 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said:

Osaze Tafari De Rosario?

 

Great shout

[apbsmith]

Replied to a post only to realize I was 5 pages late, wow and exciting crazy times. 

I hope it's a striker or attacking midfielder for depth. 

Great work fellow V's with the deep dive. Only because it's Wheeler my expectations are limited.

However, if he's coming into the 23 in critical WCQ you would have to  assume he's quality. 

[jordan]

2 minutes ago, El Diego said:

Watch it be like Cammy Palmer or some shit

He didn’t qualify either

[Unnamed Trialist]

Just now, Brethers8 said:

Great shout

He's getting top flight minutes in Ukraine, and has dual nationality.

If he keeps playing top flight in Ukraine you would think he would get a look at from the States, they have players at lower levels than that, or similar. And seem to be going for youth lately. And have cards and injuries to cover for. So could make sense.

[Dominic94]

8 minutes ago, rydermike said:

5 years of residency to apply for citizenship. Could technically be eligible next year if he applies for citizenship

Unless it was granted sooner for other reasons, would imagine Auro will get that cap soon if he’s in Canada a year from now.

[Pottsy3]

4 minutes ago, El Diego said:

Watch it be like Cammy Palmer or some shit

Better yet, we finally contacted Alan Mannus 17 years too late!

[canadianbacons]

1 minute ago, Unnamed Trialist said:

He's getting top flight minutes in Ukraine, and has dual nationality.

If he keeps playing top flight in Ukraine you would think he would get a look at from the States, they have players at lower levels than that, or similar. And seem to be going for youth lately. And have cards and injuries to cover for. So could make sense.

Definitely in line with "top pedigree", but IMO would not warrant a separate announcement from the rest of the roster. Has to be a bigger name.

[El Hombre]

1 minute ago, El Diego said:

Watch it be like Cammy Palmer or some shit

Or that other kid that posted on here for a hot second before choosing Norther Ireland.  What was his name?  Played for Ipswich?

[Dominic94]

Just now, canadianbacons said:

Definitely in line with "top pedigree", but IMO would not warrant a separate announcement from the rest of the roster. Has to be a bigger name.

Someone wanna ask Gareth ? Also if it was De Ro, are we calling him cause he’s the son of ? Or because he can help.