Sal333 Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 20 minutes ago, CanadaFan123 said: I also read he’s two footed, which is a dream for a CB. Aren't all pro soccer players two-footed. It would be real difficult to kick a ball on just one foot. Joking aside, I agree with your post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 23 minutes ago, CanadaFan123 said: If you read his story he’s not a traditional “late bloomer”. He’s dealt with adversity his entire career. First having to earn a scholarship out of Manitoba, then with 2 season ending injuries in his first 2 years of university. Then he gets back on his feet, plays through pandemic adversity, dominates to the point he is one of the best defenders in the nation and yet goes undrafted. Finds a team that will give him a shot, takes it and here we are. So he went from being a top player in Manitoba to being a top player in NCAA to being in the MLS Next best XI to being a starter in MLS. So his entire career has been a constant upward trajectory, he just had a few bumps that delayed him. Will be interesting to see how much further he can climb. I also read he’s two footed, which is a dream for a CB. That is really encouraging to hear - and makes me mapping that he is being integrated into the Nat set up at the earliest opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Prince of MTL Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, Sal333 said: Aren't all pro soccer players two-footed. It would be real difficult to kick a ball on just one foot. Joking aside, I agree with your post. You should check out this year's Puskas winner CanadaFan123 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norrin Radd Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 1 hour ago, CanadaFan123 said: I also read he’s two footed, which is a dream for a CB. According to his college profile he's strong with both feet but his dominant foot is his right. If that is correct then he's not strictly in competition with Miller/Kennedy/Cornelius but rather with Zator/Waterman/Henry as a backup/successor to Vitoria. CanadaFan123, johnyb, Bigandy and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 For those who have watched Kyle play, what's his pace like and is his aerial defending strong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 4 hours ago, CanadaFan123 said: I also read he’s two footed, which is a dream for a CB. I keep seeing that he is left footed, maybe thats cause he was playing on the left side?? But in college I am sure I read he was right footed but very good with left as you did canadaFan. Watching him play its hard to tell. And i totally agree with the "late bloomer" tag. If he lived in Hamilton or Brampton he would have been ID'd by a academy, got exposure, mb skipped college etc. But he started at the lowest rung he could have so he had to excel at every level (which he did) to finally get his shot in MLS. CanadaFan123 and johnyb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rydermike Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 9 hours ago, Fresh Prince of MTL said: You should check out this year's Puskas winner I just looked it up because of your post. Absolutely incredible nolando and Fresh Prince of MTL 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingback6 Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 According to his Wiki, he started playing the sport at Linden Woods CC here in Winnipeg. My twin and I played out of that CC a couple of years when we couldn't find enough players to field a team for Fort Garry. Though in later years, cause we were too crappy to make the teams that had cuts. Lol. Nice to see a Pegger get the call. South End represent! johnyb, WestHamCanadianinOxford, narduch and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestHamCanadianinOxford Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 14 hours ago, Wingback6 said: According to his Wiki, he started playing the sport at Linden Woods CC here in Winnipeg. My twin and I played out of that CC a couple of years when we couldn't find enough players to field a team for Fort Garry. Though in later years, cause we were too crappy to make the teams that had cuts. Lol. Nice to see a Pegger get the call. South End represent! Love our core from the East but some of us Westerners peppered in the mix is always nice to see. Jack1997, Bison44 and Wingback6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 I dont know, Zator, Adekugbe, Kennedy are all Calgary boys, Davies from Edmonton, Hiebert from MB. Brampton might be the the real hot spot, but if you are looking for a defender, out west is the way to go! costarg, Kent, WestHamCanadianinOxford and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Bison44 said: I dont know, Zator, Adekugbe, Kennedy are all Calgary boys, Davies from Edmonton, Hiebert from MB. Brampton might be the the real hot spot, but if you are looking for a defender, out west is the way to go! Just say Alberta…the term “out west”sounds like BC is included in that and we know how that goes.🤭 Corazon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 PastPros, WestHamCanadianinOxford, Acid-Tone and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 HAHA, not sure where your at Shway, but out west does not include BC. BC is their own thing. I guess it should be mid-west like they say in USA. Just like I heard on here that "maritimes" apparently doesnt include NFLD. This site is a great place to learn and share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 8 minutes ago, Bison44 said: Just like I heard on here that "maritimes" apparently doesnt include NFLD. You didn't learn that in school? Would have thought that was common knowledge. Bison44 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 1 minute ago, Joe MacCarthy said: You didn't learn that in school? Would have thought that was common knowledge. I dont want to tell you what us stubble jumpers call guys from NFLD when they are not looking. See I'm trying to calm down, love my brothers and foster a sense of national unity after posting/reading that CSA vs Players thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigandy Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 2 hours ago, Bison44 said: I dont know, Zator, Adekugbe, Kennedy are all Calgary boys, Davies from Edmonton, Hiebert from MB. Brampton might be the the real hot spot, but if you are looking for a defender, out west is the way to go! Don't forget that Loturi is from calgary WestHamCanadianinOxford 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 29 minutes ago, narduch said: If that guy sticks, there is your next Captain (down the road a little bit) Wingback6, PastPros, Shway and 2 others 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalTransport Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 43 minutes ago, narduch said: I've liked his style of play, it's crazy how these Canadian players come out of nowhere. narduch, YorkRegionFan and Obinna 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 25 minutes ago, Joe MacCarthy said: If that guy sticks, there is your next Captain (down the road a little bit) That’s what I thought but then you remember Staq is just a half year older and Johnston is a year younger. No shortage of character in the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 On 3/23/2023 at 3:08 PM, Joe MacCarthy said: If that guy sticks, there is your next Captain (down the road a little bit) Why?, because he’s Christian and sounds like an American pastor lol? Corazon, RS, Unnamed Trialist and 3 others 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 On 3/23/2023 at 3:35 PM, CanadaFan123 said: That’s what I thought but then you remember Staq is just a half year older and Johnston is a year younger. No shortage of character in the squad. I know it’s just preference, but what is this based on? Jw…Is Davies, David, or Miller too much character? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 1 minute ago, Shway said: I know it’s just preference, but what is this based on? Jw…Is Davies, David, or Miller too much character? Probably their composure/speaking ability above all else. Just the type of players I imagine alongside Herdman at a press conference and being calming presences in the room. Like I said though, tons of character. David for me is too shy to be a captain and Davies has enough pressure. Miller is a good shout too though and even Laryea if he wasn’t such a loose cannon lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiedPilko Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 I feel like it'll inevitably be Davies. But 🤷♂️ Shway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 48 minutes ago, Shway said: Why?, because he’s Christian and sounds like an American pastor lol? I mean, he mentioned God once? The cheesy background music has more to do with that vibe, I think. Shway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Shway said: Why?, because he’s Christian and sounds like an American pastor lol? Yes Unnamed Trialist and CanadaFan123 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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