Soccerpro2 Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 35 minutes ago, jonovision said: I haven't seen an injury update for Valour lately. One would imagine that Jean-Baptiste starting one of the next two matches is a possibility. Gutierrez returns from suspension. De Brienne is the real question mark remaining for tonight. The CPL site preview predicts the following starting XI, although if they got it 100% right I think it would be the first time: Valour FC: Yesli; Baquero, Pianelli, Samaké, Campbell; Sánchez, Gutiérrez, Polisi; Williams, Ulloa, Ponce Frankly I'd be surprised (but pleased!) with a starting XI that doesn't include one of Siaj or Novak. Sanchez, Guti and Polisi don't really look to advance the ball and attack enough. Last year we had Rea who was offensively dynamic from CM. This year, there's definitely not the same dynamism at CM. It seems like its back to hit it wide and hope for a cross or for the winger to try to go 1v1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Soccerpro2 said: Sanchez, Guti and Polisi don't really look to advance the ball and attack enough. Last year we had Rea who was offensively dynamic from CM. This year, there's definitely not the same dynamism at CM. It seems like its back to hit it wide and hope for a cross or for the winger to try to go 1v1. I think Ohin is the one that would have been counted upon to be that guy. He's a bit erratic at times but certainly doesn't lack enthusiasm for getting forward. I liked Williams as an attacking CM in the previous match. Edited June 21, 2023 by jonovision K Edgar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Edgar Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 1 hour ago, jonovision said: Valour FC: Yesli; Baquero, Pianelli, Samaké, Campbell; Sánchez, Gutiérrez, Polisi; Williams, Ulloa, Ponce I like Williams as a attacking MF (taking Polisi's spot), Siaj(?) taking Williams place up front. AJB will be ready for a start soon, if not this game. Assuming de Brienne, Haynes and Ohin all still injured. Niyongibire will still be in transit (to Winnipeg). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccerpro2 Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 (edited) Obvious pre-season concern: Who will score this year? Incoming attackers have underwhelming CV's. So far absolutely no one is the answer. Anyone with a brain saw this coming. Edited June 22, 2023 by Soccerpro2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 26 minutes ago, Soccerpro2 said: Obvious pre-season concern: Who will score this year? Incoming attackers have underwhelming CV's. So far absolutely no one is the answer. Anyone with a brain saw this coming. You might not consider Niyongabire and Williams to be attackers but I think both have been good signings. The others, trash. Ponce looked lively-ish tonight. johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeta Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 Wazzi more dramatic in his ways, though he doesn't look as though he knows what his plan is sometimes when he gets himself into opportunities. He is, I think, a better that decent signing who we've yet to see the best of. Have to say I'm quite happy with Williams play. Done more than his share in creating/supporting opportunities. Has an eye for the field and a bit of talent in those boots. You'll never be able to say he didn't give an honest shift either. K Edgar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Edgar Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 https://valourfc.canpl.ca/article/it-was-good-to-be-defensively-sound-but-we-felt-there-were-opportunities-to-be-a-little-more-aggressive-going-forward-and-we-missed-out-on-them "Valour welcomes back speedy winger Pacifique Niyongabire" ; "Kian Williams... is still listed as day-to-day." ; "Matteo de Brienne expected to be available next week." ; No mention of Haynes nor Ohin so they are still out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 (edited) Apparently the Trench is moving over a few sections (section 141), directly behind the goal, and smoke is being allowed, to a point? Not issues I particularly care about, but an interesting dynamic, and a sign that the club is listening, I guess. Tickets for tomorrow seem to be moving well. Edited June 24, 2023 by jonovision K Edgar and johnyb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeta Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 ^ Not a fan of the migration but was necessary to accommodate the use of smoke in a way which is less structured by WFC. We're going to see how it works out this back half of the '23 season. So good job by those involved on both sides to find a solution. Could be a fun one tomorrow. Vancouver can bring a bit of energy to a match even if they have quite a few WTF moments. red card, johnyb, K Edgar and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masster Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 Given the size of the stadium, the fans should be condensed into less sections...not more! jonovision, Cheeta and NVsoccer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 2 hours ago, masster said: Given the size of the stadium, the fans should be condensed into less sections...not more! I agree, although in this instance, it's the same number of sections as before, but the supporters section will be further separated from the rest. I'm not part of that crowd, but if they're happy that the club is listening to them it's probably a good thing overall. johnyb and K Edgar 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Edgar Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 1st team of the week for Sanchez, 2nd time for Gutierrez and Samake Bison44 and johnyb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masster Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 I know I might sound like a broken record...but Diego Gutierrez is a great player. He looks so much better than he did during his first go around in Winnipeg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 19 hours ago, masster said: I know I might sound like a broken record...but Diego Gutierrez is a great player. He looks so much better than he did during his first go around in Winnipeg. In 2019 he spent a lot of time playing out of position as a right back, due to poor roster depth and a bunch of injuries. But it would have been tough for any player to look good on that dumpster fire of a team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Edgar Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 4 minutes ago, jonovision said: In 2019 he spent a lot of time playing out of position as a right back, due to poor roster depth and a bunch of injuries. But it would have been tough for any player to look good on that dumpster fire of a team. Gutierrez was also with Valour in the 2020 mini-season. It was the 2021 season he played in South America. A few players emerged from the 2019 team to find success elsewhere in the league: Musse, Bustos, Petrasso. Unfortunate (or just stupid?) that Valour did not retain Musse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Edgar Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 https://fr.canpl.ca/article/guillaume-pianelli-un-talent-qui-se-revele-a-winnipeg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Edgar Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 https://valourfc.canpl.ca/article/its-now-our-blueprint-and-now-we-can-work-on-the-little-details "-Left back/midfielder Matteo de Brienne has resumed full practice as is an option for Dos Santos on Saturday. -Winger Kian Williams was not at practice on Thursday and is listed as day-to-day." I believe Valour currently has 22 players on their roster (Chandler no longer counts), that leaves 1 spot available. Would be interested to know if there was an extra forward at practice this week? Window opens in early July is my understanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigMattic1 Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 On 6/30/2023 at 5:10 PM, K Edgar said: https://valourfc.canpl.ca/article/its-now-our-blueprint-and-now-we-can-work-on-the-little-details "-Left back/midfielder Matteo de Brienne has resumed full practice as is an option for Dos Santos on Saturday. -Winger Kian Williams was not at practice on Thursday and is listed as day-to-day." I believe Valour currently has 22 players on their roster (Chandler no longer counts), that leaves 1 spot available. Would be interested to know if there was an extra forward at practice this week? Window opens in early July is my understanding. Wonder if they have been keeping an eye on Attardo as he seems to be doing well at the moment. johnyb and K Edgar 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigMattic1 Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 I know this thread is for Valour, but can anyone point me in the direction of FC Manitoba squad details? The only site I can find is for the 2022 season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Edgar Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 3 hours ago, EnigMattic1 said: I know this thread is for Valour, but can anyone point me in the direction of FC Manitoba squad details? The only site I can find is for the 2022 season. I too have looked and not found a roster for this year. They have the following former Valour players/trialists - Barker, Rode, Tomy, Hidalgo-Mazzei, Attardo. johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesmazz Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, K Edgar said: I too have looked and not found a roster for this year. They have the following former Valour players/trialists - Barker, Rode, Tomy, Hidalgo-Mazzei, Attardo. The FC Manitoba team page in the USL 2 website has not been updated for some reason for the 2023 season. If you go to the schedule section for the Deep North division however , you can see the roster for each game under match details Edited July 6, 2023 by charlesmazz johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigMattic1 Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 2 hours ago, K Edgar said: I too have looked and not found a roster for this year. They have the following former Valour players/trialists - Barker, Rode, Tomy, Hidalgo-Mazzei, Attardo. 2 minutes ago, charlesmazz said: The FC Manitoba team page in the USL 2 website has not been updated for some reason for the 2023 season. If you go to the schedule section for the Deep North division however , you can see the roster for each game under match details Thanks. I'm currently doing some research and I needed an up to date squad list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_M Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 simply go on twitter team sheets are there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigMattic1 Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 5 minutes ago, Big_M said: simply go on twitter team sheets are there I know they are on there, but I was looking for a little more information on the players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Edgar Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 10 hours ago, EnigMattic1 said: I know this thread is for Valour, but can anyone point me in the direction of FC Manitoba squad details? The only site I can find is for the 2022 season. Related to the Valour FC/FC Manitoba relationship... What are the odds that, come the end of August, Tisseur returns to U Montreal to get some playing time and Barker is back with Valour sitting on the bench as Yesli backup? I am guessing better than 50%. Would not be shocked to see Yesli play every minute this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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