Olympique_de_Marseille Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 20 minutes ago, narduch said: Whitecaps fans, is Ahmed even back in training? I haven't heard anything since @Watchmen updated us 10 days ago where he was just "running in a straight line". Listed as injured for tomorrow's match at Colorado: https://ca.news.yahoo.com/vancouver-whitecaps-road-losing-streak-061702687.html but will join up with the #CanMNT on Friday: https://www.whitecapsfc.com/news/ahmed-called-up-canada-gold-cup Soo... who knows?!? narduch and johnyb 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, Olympique_de_Marseille said: I haven't heard anything since @Watchmen updated us 10 days ago where he was just "running in a straight line". Listed as injured for tomorrow's match at Colorado: https://ca.news.yahoo.com/vancouver-whitecaps-road-losing-streak-061702687.html but will join up with the #CanMNT on Friday: https://www.whitecapsfc.com/news/ahmed-called-up-canada-gold-cup Soo... who knows?!? I bet he gets replaced by Choiniere. I believe we have up to 24 hours before our 1st match to make injury changes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 43 minutes ago, narduch said: I bet he gets replaced by Choiniere. I believe we have up to 24 hours before our 1st match to make injury changes 46 minutes ago, Olympique_de_Marseille said: I haven't heard anything since @Watchmen updated us 10 days ago where he was just "running in a straight line". Listed as injured for tomorrow's match at Colorado: https://ca.news.yahoo.com/vancouver-whitecaps-road-losing-streak-061702687.html but will join up with the #CanMNT on Friday: https://www.whitecapsfc.com/news/ahmed-called-up-canada-gold-cup Soo... who knows?!? I remember reading that the expectation is he'd be good to go by the end of the month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 33 minutes ago, VinceA said: I remember reading that the expectation is he'd be good to go by the end of the month. Is the idea of giving him sub minutes vs Cuba? It will look like a cynical cap-tie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 I wonder what the player thinks of that? Its got to be an honor to get called, come into camp and rub shoulders with all the guys. Andeveryone wants to play eh? After that its just whether he takes that chance and runs with it..and mb he gets semi regular call ups after that and has a nice little INT adventure with canada eh? I'm not sure if he would look at it as a cynical cap tie, he was born in Canada, maybe its a dream come true to get this shot? johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saladroit Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 dyslexic nam, johnyb, Unnamed Trialist and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Looks like Canada's Gold Cup MLSers will all be allowed to play their league games tomorrow johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 8 hours ago, phresh said: Aside from being wrong on his pro experience, you’re also underplaying how good he’s been for Vancouver. One of the best Canadians in MLS this season He's earned it. Good young player...exciting player, actually. Takes guys on, makes good things happen as a result. toontownman, Mango, Jack1997 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1ckbr0wn Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Anyone whos questioning this call up has to re study Ali... hes been one of the best players for the Caps this year. I would honestly rather start a fully healthy Ahmed over Schopf in the midfield at this point (and thats saying something as i still think hes also the best LB Vancouver has) GasPed, toontownman, Jack1997 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Whitecaps love Canada. maccaliam, MtlMario, An Observer and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 2 hours ago, N1ckbr0wn said: Anyone whos questioning this call up has to re study Ali... hes been one of the best players for the Caps this year. I would honestly rather start a fully healthy Ahmed over Schopf in the midfield at this point (and thats saying something as i still think hes also the best LB Vancouver has) I was going to mention that about Schöpf. I think he has his job at the moment. footballfreak and Ivan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northvansteve Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Really looking forward to seeing Ali play for Canada. I've been very impressed with him since he started with the Caps MLS2 team last season. In pre-season this year, he was impressing with the senior team. Vanni - to his credit - moved Ali to the central midfield and he's looked even better. He's a slick passer who is always turning the ball upfield and jumping into the attack. Similar to Kone in some ways minus the physicality. The physical part of the game needs to improve. But for those of you who haven't seen him, I expect you will be impressed. Addona, YorkRegionFan, Obinna and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 11 hours ago, Northvansteve said: Really looking forward to seeing Ali play for Canada. I've been very impressed with him since he started with the Caps MLS2 team last season. In pre-season this year, he was impressing with the senior team. Vanni - to his credit - moved Ali to the central midfield and he's looked even better. He's a slick passer who is always turning the ball upfield and jumping into the attack. Similar to Kone in some ways minus the physicality. The physical part of the game needs to improve. But for those of you who haven't seen him, I expect you will be impressed. Thanks for the report. I am probably one of the few old heads around here that hasn't seen him play, aside from a scattered highlight. Sounds very positive though. He's light on pro experience for a 22 year old, but if he's as good as you make him sound, he'll close that gap and catch up pretty quickly, I bet. johnyb and maccaliam 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 Starting tonight. It's on TSN Olympique_de_Marseille, johnyb, Xavier. and 4 others 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 2 hours ago, narduch said: Starting tonight. It's on TSN Hour and a half delay and counting. The Whitecaps tried to dress 2 Canadians, and the weather gods have punished them. Never again! NVsoccer, Ruffian, MtlMario and 12 others 5 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted June 28, 2023 Author Share Posted June 28, 2023 (edited) No bump for this little gem? Well deserved MOTM tonight. Gave me Kone vibes in how he not only didn't look out of place at international level but looked good. Some really impressive moments. While it's still early days this was a great debut for someone short of match fitness. Edited June 28, 2023 by toontownman Stoppage Time, GasPed, Northvansteve and 21 others 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauditYvon Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 40 minutes ago, toontownman said: No bump for this little gem? Well deserved MOTM tonight. Gave me Kone vibes in how he not only didn't look out of place at international level but looked good. Some really impressive moments. While it's still early days this was a great debut for someone short of match fitness. Really liked him. Vibes of Buchanan debuts imo. Sal333, Approve My Account Pls, Grandbloke and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Super impressive debut. His 1v1 and skill on the ball is tops. Really looking forward to seeing how he progresses over the next year! Shocked that he went 90 given his recent injury and lack of playing time. He seems to play like a quasi winger vs a CM. Where has he been playing with the Whitecaps? Dominic94, Olympique_de_Marseille, Ruffian and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costarg Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 1 hour ago, toontownman said: No bump for this little gem? Well deserved MOTM tonight. Gave me Kone vibes in how he not only didn't look out of place at international level but looked good. Some really impressive moments. While it's still early days this was a great debut for someone short of match fitness. If this is him short of match fitness I'm fully aboard the Ali Ahmed train! Olympique_de_Marseille, Grandbloke, Corazon and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 1 hour ago, toontownman said: No bump for this little gem? Well deserved MOTM tonight. Gave me Kone vibes in how he not only didn't look out of place at international level but looked good. Some really impressive moments. While it's still early days this was a great debut for someone short of match fitness. I’ll take 3 more of him please. Sal333, toontownman and costarg 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corazon Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 (edited) The way him and Choiniere are currently playing, I’m more hopeful for our depth in the midfield. Hopefully one or both can take the next step in the coming years but a top MLS midfielder still has the opportunity to contribute to this program regularly until some other players rise to higher levels. Edited June 28, 2023 by Corazon toontownman and Grandbloke 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sose Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Gave me a bit of Layrea vibes, going fwd and taking on players. Looks very positive with the ball. If he remains consistent it will be nice to see him combine with Kone and Staq. Corazon, Grandbloke, costarg and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballfreak Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Kadenge said: Super impressive debut. His 1v1 and skill on the ball is tops. Really looking forward to seeing how he progresses over the next year! Shocked that he went 90 given his recent injury and lack of playing time. He seems to play like a quasi winger vs a CM. Where has he been playing with the Whitecaps? He’s spent virtually all his time since the season started as the left-sided 8 in a 4-3-2-1. A good chunk of the season has looked like this: White Gauld. Vite Ahmed. Cubas. Gressel Martins. Blackmon. Veselinovic Brown Takaoka with Ahmed and Schöpf splitting time on the left. There may have been a game or two where Gressel was unavailable and Ahmed switched over to the right, but I can’t recall. He tends to start deep and make driving runs with the ball into the left-hand side of the box before squaring it on the ground. He and fellow WFC2 grad Simon Becher combine well. Vanni has been experimenting with three at the back again, most notably against LAFC out of necessity. 3-1-4-2. I can see something like this being one look for Ahmed going forward. White. Cordova Gauld. Ahmed Schöpf/Vite. Gressel Cubas Blackmon. Veselinovic. Laborda Takaoka edit: forgot Gauld. Gauld and Ahmed both drift into those wide areas, so you can just as easily flip the two in that lineup. Gauld was on the left against LAFC and was VERY effective, so that may be where he stays for the time being. Edited June 28, 2023 by footballfreak masster, GasPed, Ruffian and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoppage Time Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Fabulous debut for Ahmed. Let's support hime reasonably with opportunity to grow and without outrageous pressure or expectations. He is what, 19? Footyeh, Canuckia and toontownman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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