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Both Valour and York have been disappointing in their roster building, except season one, with more Canadians.

Clearly with top-performing teams demonstrating that Canadian-developed talent is not the problem, why are both these teams devolving into fewer Canadians (or fewer Canadian-developed because simply holding the citizenship card is only a paperwork feature) and, in the case of Valour, so much older non Canadians. (Why not give older Canadian-developed players a berth if insisting on that pathway?)

But without a doubt, the shocker is York - in the development heartland of Canada, the 905 heartland of the epicentre of Canadian soccer population in development. If gate receipts have ever mattered, this team has really blown up that revenue channel.

Is it possible there is a correlation between the roster points of origin and the number of bums in seats?

The most fanatic will be excited and encouraged by broad/international imports. But the majority of bums in seats are not that interested in that aspect. At this level, they go out to see their relative, their friend's friend, their cousin's sister's BF. etc.

 

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3 hours ago, wallflower said:

Both Valour and York have been disappointing in their roster building, except season one, with more Canadians.

Clearly with top-performing teams demonstrating that Canadian-developed talent is not the problem, why are both these teams devolving into fewer Canadians (or fewer Canadian-developed because simply holding the citizenship card is only a paperwork feature) and, in the case of Valour, so much older non Canadians. (Why not give older Canadian-developed players a berth if insisting on that pathway?)

But without a doubt, the shocker is York - in the development heartland of Canada, the 905 heartland of the epicentre of Canadian soccer population in development. If gate receipts have ever mattered, this team has really blown up that revenue channel.

Is it possible there is a correlation between the roster points of origin and the number of bums in seats?

The most fanatic will be excited and encouraged by broad/international imports. But the majority of bums in seats are not that interested in that aspect. At this level, they go out to see their relative, their friend's friend, their cousin's sister's BF. etc.

 

Our league is kind of shaping up as a Scottish situation,with a couple of well managed perennial powerhouses with deep rosters in Cavalry and Forge, and then a team or two that provide a refreshing surprise on occasion like Pacific. The noncontenders, though, really don't look like they will ever contend the way things are trending. A few new teams would be good just make the disparity a little less obvious and to mix things up a bit.

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The following player are listed in the CPL-USport draft and attended the 2021 Valour pre-season training camp

ARTEMENKO, Svyatoslav - GK - University of Guelph - born 2000 (also 2019 Valour roster)
GARCIA, Raphel - RB - Carleton University - born 1999 (also 2019 Valour roster - 11 games)
HIDALGO-MAZZEI, Aaron - LB - University of Saskatchewan - born 1997
SAGNO, Daniel - RB - Thompson Rivers University - born 1998

...as did
Caelan Budhoo - Cape Breton U
Nikolas Baikas - U Sask
who are not on the list.

Also, last year's 1st round draft choice is not on the list this year:
Yuba-Rayane Yesli - GK
If Valour is looking for a GK you would think Yesli or Artemenko would be on their list of prospects.

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On 1/13/2022 at 6:47 PM, K Edgar said:

The following player are listed in the CPL-USport draft and attended the 2021 Valour pre-season training camp

ARTEMENKO, Svyatoslav - GK - University of Guelph - born 2000 (also 2019 Valour roster)
GARCIA, Raphel - RB - Carleton University - born 1999 (also 2019 Valour roster - 11 games)
HIDALGO-MAZZEI, Aaron - LB - University of Saskatchewan - born 1997
SAGNO, Daniel - RB - Thompson Rivers University - born 1998

...as did
Caelan Budhoo - Cape Breton U
Nikolas Baikas - U Sask
who are not on the list.

Also, last year's 1st round draft choice is not on the list this year:
Yuba-Rayane Yesli - GK
If Valour is looking for a GK you would think Yesli or Artemenko would be on their list of prospects.

Judging by the performance of the WSA PDL program it would be best to stay a way from the locals. 

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CPL-USPORT draft 4th overall... born 2001 - 5'6"

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12th overall... born 2001 - 5'9" - Before Ryerson: A member of Toronto FC Academy for the 2018-2019 season, playing with the U18/19 squad... Also spent time in Europe, playing for Portuguese club Académico de Viseu F.C in 2017-18 and Swedish club IK Frej in 2016-17... A three-time Ontario Cup gold medalist, having played for Elgin Mills SC in those tournaments.

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Jonathan Esparza
Personal information
Full name Jonathan Alonzo Esparza
Date of birth July 9, 1999 (age 22)
Place of birth Chula Vista, California, United States
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
Chattanooga Red Wolves
Number 23
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018 Tijuana 0 (0)
2018–2019  Oaxaca (loan) 5 (0)
2019  Celaya (loan) 1 (0)
2020 Irapuato 0 (0)
2021– Chattanooga Red Wolves 25 (0)
National team
2017 United States U18 5 (0)

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1 hour ago, K Edgar said:

Does Akio get paid for playing with the South Sudan National team?

Usually, players dont get paid for joining a national team. They can receive some bonuses when they qualify for a tournament or for other circumstances. Also, some sponsors can give money to these players

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On 1/20/2022 at 8:09 PM, K Edgar said:

CPL-USPORT draft 4th overall... born 2001 - 5'6"

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12th overall... born 2001 - 5'9" - Before Ryerson: A member of Toronto FC Academy for the 2018-2019 season, playing with the U18/19 squad... Also spent time in Europe, playing for Portuguese club Académico de Viseu F.C in 2017-18 and Swedish club IK Frej in 2016-17... A three-time Ontario Cup gold medalist, having played for Elgin Mills SC in those tournaments.

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This club has a small midfielder fetish!

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