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

[Bigandy]

1 hour ago, Shway said:

I think a 3-5-2 or 3-4-3 is more likely. Laryea as a winger in a 4-3-3 just seems so unlikely given that he wouldnt start there when we have our Qatar squad (unless we are holding a lead, switch to a 4-4-2/ 4-5-1 etc) .  I also think Herdman is leaning to a 3 ATB for the WC so it makes sense to get reps in that formation. 

3-5-2
Crepeau
Edwards miller henry Johnston Laryea
Piette Kaye Oso/Kone (this all depends on Oso's fitness)
Cavallini Akinola 

3-4-3
Crepeau
Edwards miller henry Johnston Laryea
Piette Kone 
Shaffelberg Cavallini Oso/Nelson 

[SpursFlu]

2 hours ago, Alex said:

 

 

Side note.. would love an MLS All Star game Canada v US all domestic game

[Pottsy3]

1 hour ago, Shway said:

I think you flip-flop Laryea & Edwards, given the former is likely to be used at fullback when called upon in Qatar. (I don't expect Edwards to be in Qatar)

 

I also still think that Henry may be ahead of Waterman in the depth chart, but otherwise I'm on similar wavelengths.

[A_Gagne]

44 minutes ago, Bigandy said:

3-5-2
Crepeau
Edwards miller henry Johnston Laryea
Piette Kaye Oso/Kone (this all depends on Oso's fitness)
Cavallini Akinola

If Oso's not fit for Bahrain, I think he should probably be dropped in favour of other players, e.g. Spoony, Choinière. I doubt that's what Herman would do though... as evidenced by his inclusion of Cavallini whilst injured. I imagine he probably thinks of Oso as somewhat of a leader and important for team dynamics in the same way.

Edited November 2, 2022 by A_Gagne

[trc2014]

Anyone know if 10:30am EST is the kick-off time on OneSoccer or just the pre-game?  My math would tell me based on the time difference kick-off is 11:30am EST.

[BearcatSA]

6 minutes ago, A_Gagne said:

If Oso's not fit for Bahrain, I think he should probably be dropped in favour of other players

It will most likely be Fraser.

[JamboAl]

29 minutes ago, trc2014 said:

Anyone know if 10:30am EST is the kick-off time on OneSoccer or just the pre-game?  My math would tell me based on the time difference kick-off is 11:30am EST.

We move the clocks back this weekend.  Clocks don’t move in Bahrain, I don’t think.

[A_Gagne]

38 minutes ago, BearcatSA said:

It will most likely be Fraser.

Yeah, most likely why efforts were made to bring him in. Not that I agree with that though. Fraser and Oso are very different players. Fraser has an edge in terms of CMNT experience that must count for a lot in the coaching staff's mind, but if we're bringing in a guy from the Belgium 2nd div, we might as well throw some CanPL players like Bustos in the mix while we're at it.

[VinceA]

Should note that the fact Fraser's club was cool with letting him leave while his team is in a relegation scrap isn't the best look.

[YorkRegionFan]

6 minutes ago, VinceA said:

Should note that the fact Fraser's club was cool with letting him leave while his team is in a relegation scrap isn't the best look.

I think his club is thinking, if he impresses and makes the Qatar team, they will get that $10,000 / day from FIFA.

[BearcatSA]

6 minutes ago, VinceA said:

Should note that the fact Fraser's club was cool with letting him leave while his team is in a relegation scrap isn't the best look.

The only thing that matters is what Herdman thinks.  He is bringing in a guy who has hardly played in MLS this year (Henry).

[spinrack]

Has the kickoff time for the Bahrain game been confirmed?

I find inconsistent sources saying both 9:30am ET and 10:30am ET

Edited November 2, 2022 by spinrack

[VinceA]

1 minute ago, spinrack said:

Has the kickoff time for the Bahrain game been confirmed?

I find inconsistent sources saying both 9:30am ET and 10:30am ET

Fotmob has it as 6am

[spinrack]

I'm super confused...

ESPN says 10:30ET
https://www.espn.com/soccer/team/fixtures/_/id/206/canada

MLS says 09:30ET
https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/canada-to-face-bahrain-in-pre-world-cup-friendly

Google search says 10:30ET
https://www.google.com/search?q=canada+national+team+schedule

Canada Soccer website says N/A (!!!)
https://canadasoccer.com/national-team-match-upcoming/?matchId=3345

[Gian-Luca]

25 minutes ago, BearcatSA said:

The only thing that matters is what Herdman thinks.  He is bringing in a guy who has hardly played in MLS this year (Henry).

Speaking of which:

 

Edited November 2, 2022 by Gian-Luca

[RS]

7 minutes ago, spinrack said:

I'm super confused...

ESPN says 10:30ET
https://www.espn.com/soccer/team/fixtures/_/id/206/canada

MLS says 09:30ET
https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/canada-to-face-bahrain-in-pre-world-cup-friendly

Google search says 10:30ET
https://www.google.com/search?q=canada+national+team+schedule

Canada Soccer website says N/A (!!!)
https://canadasoccer.com/national-team-match-upcoming/?matchId=3345

It says 18:30 local time on the Canada Soccer press release for the roster.

https://canadasoccer.com/news/canada-announces-squad-for-away-camp-in-bahrain-november-2022/

[BearcatSA]

1 minute ago, Gian-Luca said:

Speaking of which:

 

Okay, kids, that's what we call a segue

[spinrack]

4 minutes ago, RS said:

It says 18:30 local time on the Canada Soccer press release for the roster.

https://canadasoccer.com/news/canada-announces-squad-for-away-camp-in-bahrain-november-2022/

That makes things even more confusing, since there is a 7 hour time difference between Canada ET and Bahrain, placing the game at 11:30am ET.
But then maybe the daylight savings time adjustment this weekend will change that to an 8 hour time difference, in which case 10:30am ET.

[RS]

1 minute ago, spinrack said:

That makes things even more confusing, since there is a 7 hour time difference between Canada ET and Bahrain, placing the game at 11:30am ET.
But then maybe the daylight savings time adjustment this weekend will change that to an 8 hour time difference, in which case 10:30am ET.

It'll be the latter.

[InglewoodJack]

1 hour ago, VinceA said:

Should note that the fact Fraser's club was cool with letting him leave while his team is in a relegation scrap isn't the best look.

I wonder if he’s planning a transfer in January elsewhere. His plan was probably to play for a team that would get promoted, and being that they may actually get relegated, I’m wondering if he knows he’s going to the CPL or Norway or something so the team is letting him go for what should be irrelevant games.

IIRC Belgium’s relegation system has the bottom half of the table play a tournament so while I assume finishing higher means you have a weaker opponent, I don’t think his missing these games this early in the season has much of an impact.  

[YorkRegionFan]

36 minutes ago, Gian-Luca said:

Speaking of which:

 

A couple of notes from the interview.

From the way that Mr. Herdman answered the questions, barring major injury, Atiba Hutchinson and Doniel Henry are going to be part of the 26  squad.  He said that normally 16-17 players will be contributors, the rest will have to be ready to step up, but in meantime, be able to cheer the team on, be able to make some type of contribution.

That call to Scott Kennedy sounded heart wrenching.  Fingers crossed that no more of those injury related conversations will have to take place.

[A_Gagne]

I just thought that deserved it's own post...

[Bertuzzi44]

5 hours ago, VinceA said:

I hope Sub Name gets some minutes.

Sub Name had a huge season at Unattached FC so it is definitely a deserved call-up

[DeRo_Is_King]

I know it's basically a B side mixed with guys who have not played in a while, but I'm a bit surprised not to see Wotherspoon on the roster. 

Edited November 2, 2022 by DeRo_Is_King

[sose]

Just now, DeRo_Is_King said:

I know it's basically a B side mixed guys who have not played in a while, but I'm a bit surprised not to see Wotherspoon on the roster. 

I think the Euro based players won't be released until the Japan match.