Canada Pre-World Cup "friendlies" thread: news, gossip and speculation.

[Buchta]

Flashscore has the game against Qatar starting at 5pm local time.  Not sure how accurate this is. 

 

Other sites still have 7pm.

 

Edited September 16, 2022 by Buchta

[canuckgbp]

 

Edited September 16, 2022 by canuckgbp

[narduch]

Cavani is out of the Uruguay squad for our friendly

[Olympique_de_Marseille]

23 minutes ago, narduch said:

Cavani is out of the Uruguay squad for our friendly

https://auf.org.uy/lista-de-convocados-para-la-proxima-fecha-fifa/

26 players.

@Sadiq Husain , As per their press release, the Uruguay team is staying at the Hilton Vienna Danube Waterfront.

If you are looking for autographs from our guys, that's the first place I would try. 

[Buchta]

According to Slovak sources, tickets for the Canada-Uruguay match should be made available in the next few days.

The report also says that Canada will be based in Dunajska Streda (of all places) for 10 days.  The training will be behind closed doors.  They will stay at a hotel in Bratislava.

https://sport.aktuality.sk/c/rlDdWxy/futbalovy-sviatok-dve-reprezentacie-v-bratislave-odohraju-pripravny-zapas-pred-ms-pridu-hviezdy/

 

Edited September 16, 2022 by Buchta

[jhoops__]

Training at the Mol football academy perhaps…

[Buchta]

Yes, this agency apparently set things up for Canada.

https://nr-sport.com/en/

[Olympique_de_Marseille]

17 minutes ago, Buchta said:

that Canada will be based in Dunajska Streda (of all places) for 10 days.

That would explain why @spitfire made plans to see Liam Millar and the #CanMNT in Bratislava instead of Vienna!

[RS]

5 minutes ago, Olympique_de_Marseille said:

That would explain why @spitfire made plans to see Liam Millar and the #CanMNT in Bratislava instead of Vienna!

Herdman and staff are already there. He did his press conference from Bratislava.

[CanadianTraveller]

Should anyone know where Canada is staying in Bratislava, would appreciate a heads-up (PM if you prefer.) Wouldn't mind seeing them off prior to the Uruguay match.

[cronaldo7]

Wife and I planning on seeing Canada v Qatar on the 23rd in Vienna and Canada v Uruguay on the 27th in Bratislava. Not confirmed but likely.

Any idea how many Voyageurs will be there? 

[JamboAl]

2 hours ago, cronaldo7 said:

Wife and I planning on seeing Canada v Qatar on the 23rd in Vienna and Canada v Uruguay on the 27th in Bratislava. Not confirmed but likely.

Any idea how many Voyageurs will be there? 

Spitballing it, not more than 50 but likely expats in Slovakia/Austria and the surrounding area might attend and inflate that number slightly.

[Buchta]

The last time Canada played in Vienna there were around 20-30 fans.

Not many Canadians live in Slovakia.  Two Canadian supporters will be coming from the Czech Republic.  I saw Canada play last back in 2013 in Olomouc.  

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[PegCityCam]

6 hours ago, Olympique_de_Marseille said:

https://auf.org.uy/lista-de-convocados-para-la-proxima-fecha-fifa/

26 players.

@Sadiq Husain , As per their press release, the Uruguay team is staying at the Hilton Vienna Danube Waterfront.

If you are looking for autographs from our guys, that's the first place I would try. 

So cool seeing our crest next to theirs. We'll be up against some wonderful footballers.

 

[JFL19]

I don't know i am having a hard time finding this..maybe i'm just dumb.  (okay, probably why)

 

Could someone tell me the game times in EST for the September window games?

[Treppy2]

17 minutes ago, PegCityCam said:

So cool seeing our crest next to theirs....

 

 

I was going to ask why their crest has four stars above it, then I found the answer. 

[InglewoodJack]

3 minutes ago, Treppy2 said:

I was going to ask why their crest has four stars above it, then I found the answer. 

If they get to use their 1924 Olympic gold, we should put a star for our 1904 Olympic gold.

[narduch]

16 minutes ago, JFL19 said:

I don't know i am having a hard time finding this..maybe i'm just dumb.  (okay, probably why)

 

Could someone tell me the game times in EST for the September window games?

The CSA put the times in today's roster release:

https://canadasoccer.com/news/canada-announces-squad-for-september-2022-matches/

Canada’s September matches will be broadcast live on OneSoccer, available as a linear channel on Telus’s Optik TV (Channel 980) as well as online at OneSoccer.ca, through the OneSoccer app and on the fuboTV Canada platform. The Friday match kicks off at 13.00 ET / 10.00 PT (19.00 local) while the Tuesday match kicks off at 12.00 ET / 09.00 PT (18.00 local).

[JFL19]

14 minutes ago, narduch said:

The CSA put the times in today's roster release:

https://canadasoccer.com/news/canada-announces-squad-for-september-2022-matches/

Canada’s September matches will be broadcast live on OneSoccer, available as a linear channel on Telus’s Optik TV (Channel 980) as well as online at OneSoccer.ca, through the OneSoccer app and on the fuboTV Canada platform. The Friday match kicks off at 13.00 ET / 10.00 PT (19.00 local) while the Tuesday match kicks off at 12.00 ET / 09.00 PT (18.00 local).

My hero.  Thanks

[VinceA]

Herdman mentioned the possibility of an October camp for the out of season MLS guys. Honestly it would not be a bad idea. The US is going to be doing one.

Might be a good way to evaluate some guys who could be factors in 2023 and beyond.

This is how it could look:

Thomas Hasal
Isaac Boehmer

Lukas Macnaughton
Doneil Henry
Richie Laryea
Cristian Campagna
Raheem Edwards
Jakheele Marshall-Rutty
Marcus Godinho

Ralph Priso
Michael Baldisimo
Rusell Teibert
Jonathan Osorio
Noble Okello
Mark-Anthony Kaye
Ryan Raposo
Jayden Nelson
Deandre Kerr

Ayo Akinola
Lucas Cavallini
Osaze De Rosario
Sean Rea
Tosaint Ricketts
 

Campagna is there because Herdman knows him and HFX ain't making the palyoffs. Osaze is there just because I rate him lol. Rea as well although Valour are currently in a playoff spot.

[spitfire]

I can post this now.. (Officially)

My wife and I are going to the Sept 27th game in Bratislava...(Liam's Birthday BTW)

Am I considered a Voyaguer??

[trc2014]

Anyone else having a look at this midfield (in addition to the known CB issue) and having significantly more concerns about any kind of result at the WC?  I know there is some time, but concerning for sure.

[youllneverwalkalone]

You've been a Voyageur for some time my man.

[Shway]

16 minutes ago, VinceA said:

Herdman mentioned the possibility of an October camp for the out of season MLS guys. Honestly it would not be a bad idea. The US is going to be doing one.

Might be a good way to evaluate some guys who could be factors in 2023 and beyond.

This is how it could look.......

I'm not doing any list or anything until an announcement is made. Way too much talk.

[JamboAl]

4 minutes ago, spitfire said:

I can post this now.. (Officially)

My wife and I are going to the Sept 27th game in Bratislava...(Liam's Birthday BTW)

Am I considered a Voyaguer??

What a stupid question!  🙂  You have the right gear.