rydermike Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Quote While the name De Rosario is synonymous with Canadian soccer, the younger De Rosario was actually born in California while his father played for the San Jose Earthquakes. In addition, a significant percentage of his life has been spent in the United States as his father continued his career in MLS with stops in Houston, Toronto, the New York Red Bulls, DC United, before returning to Canada for a final season with Toronto in 2014. Throughout his childhood, Osaze watched MLS grow into a more modern and competitive league – which his father had a role in creating. He has also seen the United States and Canadian national teams improve to the point where both have qualified for the 2022 World Cup, and both will co-host the 2026 tournament. The younger De Rosario, however, doesn’t want to have been just a spectator watching the growth of both countries. He wants to be a part of it. He is only just getting started in his career and is even still eligible at the youth levels should the United States, Canada, or both qualify for the 2024 Olympics. “It is intriguing to see both of my home countries going to the highest levels at the World Cup, especially this year,” De Rosario said. “But having front row seats to it isn't my thing. I am trying to get on the pitch - to play with either national team because it would be an honor to play with either.” http://www.americansoccernow.com/articles/playing-in-the-spotlight-of-his-father-s-legacy-osaze-de-rosario-building-his-own-name-with-york-united TGAA_Star 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADP10 Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 oh gosh another Bunbury situation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGAA_Star Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 3 hours ago, rydermike said: http://www.americansoccernow.com/articles/playing-in-the-spotlight-of-his-father-s-legacy-osaze-de-rosario-building-his-own-name-with-york-united Hope Osaze plays for the CANMNT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod818 Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Got the assist tonight in the 1-0 win against Forge Shway, Corazon and narduch 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialK Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Maybe it’s just me here but I feel like the CPL is missing out and not really promoting him. He’s been VERY good for York. I am not a York fan but I have been watching his games because I’m curious about him. he should be with the U20/23 camps. It would be huge and shock if he doesn’t play for Canada at some level. BradMack, gator and P-O 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertuzzi44 Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Osaze was born and spent significant time in the US. He's an American citizen I'm sure. Both National teams could be interested in him. It's a legit decision. SpecialK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialK Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Well…. Larin is 27 and Cavallini is 29. To be honest they might not be around for 2026. More so of Cavallini 33-34 is old for striker. Plus he’s slowing down already ( maybe just on a bad team with Whitecaps). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGAA_Star Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 6 hours ago, Bertuzzi44 said: Osaze was born and spent significant time in the US. He's an American citizen I'm sure. Both National teams could be interested in him. It's a legit decision. Osaze could be looked at for our 2026 squad but it is better for us to cap him now before the USMNT does Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rydermike Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 (edited) Worth noting the article I posted is from an American soccer site. Naturally, since he was being interviewed by an American site it would be focused on playing for the US and I wouldve said the same thing. You're not going to tell a reporter writing a nice article about you that you don't want to play for their country. He could still play for them, but fingers crossed he does have Canada as his first choice. Edited May 8, 2022 by rydermike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Approve My Account Pls Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 I mean his brother is playing U20 and his dad is standing pitchside with a new hat every weekend at BMO... also he is in the CPL not USL, so hopefully those all suggest where his allegiances may lie johnyb, TGAA_Star, toontownman and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialK Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 There are so many young talented players in CPL. They are doing an horrible job at marketing them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianbacons Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 (edited) Another goal for Osaze last night. Set up by Wright. Great to see these young guys take advantage of their opportunities. Edited May 25, 2022 by canadianbacons tweet did not embed Addona, king1010, Fresh Prince of MTL and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aird25 Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 I thought he was one of the better players on the pitch for York last night. I think him and Dada-Luke could both be primed for a step up soon. Pottsy3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatest Cockney Rip Off Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Wouldn’t it be great if York beat TFC in the voyageurs cup final with Osaze scoring the winning goal and doing a cheque signing celebration? Kent, maccaliam, dyslexic nam and 12 others 9 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatest Cockney Rip Off Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 In a more serious note, he wasn’t on my radar until signing with York so it’s be great to see what an impact he has made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 just got his sixth of the season. He looks like a legit talent. Excited for his future. Hopefully Guyana aren't sniffing around yet. Obinna, johnyb and NVsoccer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 2 hours ago, VinceA said: just got his sixth of the season. He looks like a legit talent. Excited for his future. Hopefully Guyana aren't sniffing around yet. Not that I think there's a risk, but I think he's technically eligable for Nigeria as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 9 hours ago, VinceA said: just got his sixth of the season. He looks like a legit talent. Excited for his future. Hopefully Guyana aren't sniffing around yet. I don't know what it is but he always looks incredibly unhappy when he scores. It looks like any sort of celebration is an inconvenience, he generally avoids teammates etc. There's so little difference in demeanor between scoring a nice goal like last night's and blasting it 20 yards wide of goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solsous Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 I don't know if this was posted before, but I wish that there was a metric to compare the CPL with the USL Championship. There should be an open competition between the CPL, USL and the 2nd division Mexican teams. Thoughts? gigi riva 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 18 minutes ago, solsous said: I don't know if this was posted before, but I wish that there was a metric to compare the CPL with the USL Championship. There should be an open competition between the CPL, USL and the 2nd division Mexican teams. Thoughts? I think friendlies would be interesting and would help us see how these teams stack up. I know Cavalry went to Mexico for pre-season, but I cannot recall if they played in 2nd div Mexican sides. Surely teams could go to the Southern US for such camps and maybe get a few games against these USL sides. I don't like the idea of an official competition though. I don't know why exactly. It just seems awkward, especially when you consider that CPL is technically not a 2nd division, like USL Championship. Maybe one day a USL Championship side with win the USOC, a CPL side will win the Canadian Championship, and the two will face off in the Champions League. solsous 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aird25 Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 27 minutes ago, solsous said: Thoughts? Why would we compete against US and Mexico's second division, when we'll already be competing against the champions from those countries? narduch and Kent 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, Aird25 said: Why would we compete against US and Mexico's second division, when we'll already be competing against the champions from those countries? Because the level of the CPL is closer to the level of Mexican div 2 and USL Championship, obviously. Clearly he is interested to know how each of those leagues compare to one another. But yeah, I am with you in terms of not liking the idea of an actual competition. It's unecessary. Friendlies would be cool though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 Two CPL teams will qualify for CCL via the league starting in 2024, so it'll be up to the USL teams to win the Open Cup in order to get a possible CPL-USL match in an official competition. Obinna, Aird25, Kent and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InglewoodJack Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 I think it’s tough to make the argument that the CPL is currently a “true” first division considering the significant gap between their teams and Canadian MLS teams, so in that regard, I think it would be fine to play a little tournament against USL sides- no clue what sort of quality the Mexican second div is. But at the very least, friendlies between the sides would be cool. I wonder if like, a Scottish team or an EFL team would have the funds to do a little Canadian preseason tour, even, if we’re talking about comparing leagues. Obinna and solsous 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aird25 Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 15 minutes ago, InglewoodJack said: I think it’s tough to make the argument that the CPL is currently a “true” first division considering the significant gap between their teams and Canadian MLS teams, so in that regard, I think it would be fine to play a little tournament against USL sides- no clue what sort of quality the Mexican second div is. But at the very least, friendlies between the sides would be cool. I wonder if like, a Scottish team or an EFL team would have the funds to do a little Canadian preseason tour, even, if we’re talking about comparing leagues. I don’t have any trouble arguing something that is true. 3 teams does not constitute a league narduch, sebdeserio and Kent 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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