Unnamed Trialist Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 There was a poster campaign in Barcelona maybe 2 years ago looking for players to go to the Iceland league. Very random. They didn't even recruit at clubs. I think they offered travel, lodging and under 2000 €/ month. I later heard rumours it had been fraudulent but who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Edgar Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, EnigMattic1 said: I just want more updates. Assuming he has signed, and counting both draft picks, we are still 8 players short of the 23. By my estimation, a keeper, a striker, 2 CB, 2 CM and 2 wingers I believe your count is correct. But, no guarantee the 3 USports players (Carlos, Pianelli and LaPlante) will be signed. (at least that is my interpretation of Carlos' "rights retained") Then there are the question marks: Romeo, Mekideche, Fordyce, Mikhael and of course Esparza. And then a few locals who may sign (Barker) or be invited to camp (Tomy, Hidalgo, Reveco) -- let's add Artemenko and Pena to the list of possible local invitees. At this point a would not be surprised if there were several signees who are yet to be announced. Seems they like to announce about 1/week? Edited December 18, 2022 by K Edgar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccerpro2 Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Valour needs goal scorers and creativity. The two hardest needs to fill on any team. K Edgar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Edgar Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Transfermarkt lists Tobias Warschewski as "without club" having been released by York FC after the Edmonton loan. He would be a good pickup for Valour FC - if he plays half as well for Valour as he did against. Cheeta 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longlugan Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 1 hour ago, K Edgar said: Transfermarkt lists Tobias Warschewski as "without club" having been released by York FC after the Edmonton loan. He would be a good pickup for Valour FC - if he plays half as well for Valour as he did against. He is trying out with RW Essen in the German 3rd division. K Edgar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Edgar Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Ed Tait's look at Valour draft choices https://valourfc.canpl.ca/article/2022-cpl-u-sports-draft-recap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigMattic1 Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 9 hours ago, K Edgar said: I believe your count is correct. But, no guarantee the 3 USports players (Carlos, Pianelli and LaPlante) will be signed. (at least that is my interpretation of Carlos' "rights retained") Then there are the question marks: Romeo, Mekideche, Fordyce, Mikhael and of course Esparza. And then a few locals who may sign (Barker) or be invited to camp (Tomy, Hidalgo, Reveco) -- let's add Artemenko and Pena to the list of possible local invitees. At this point a would not be surprised if there were several signees who are yet to be announced. Seems they like to announce about 1/week? Yeah, the "rights retained" is pretty vague. I agree with the "locals" though. Would be a bit of a kick in the teeth if Pena was invited back though. I would like to see Artemenko get his shot though as he still appears to hold the fans and (some) staff in high regard. I would genuinely feel sorry for Hidalgo if he is, again, invited back and not offered a chance. This will be his 5th year, AS far as the question marks, it may be worth remembering that, last season, Levis was let go, only to re-sign closer to the start of the season. So there is also a chance (minimal at best) that we will see one of Cebara, Riggi or Pena (who you think could be at camp), back at Valour next season. With all the speculating aside, a lot would depend on how PDS actually wants Valour to line up. I mean, he tried a variety of different tactics last season and I'm sure there was even a 3-at-the-back on more than one occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Edgar Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigMattic1 Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 6 minutes ago, K Edgar said: Interesting. Can't see anyone making the cut though. And it is a ballsy move for a team that has already been playing a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 3 minutes ago, EnigMattic1 said: Interesting. Can't see anyone making the cut though. And it is a ballsy move for a team that has already been playing a few years. I imagine the real motive is $ (pay to tryout). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigMattic1 Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 4 minutes ago, jonovision said: I imagine the real motive is $ (pay to tryout). Blatantly. But, from a supporters perspective, does that sort of move fill you with confidence? I mean, it is the sort of thing you would expect Vancouver to do in order to ensure they have enough players to start the season. PegCityCam and toontownman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 29 minutes ago, EnigMattic1 said: Interesting. Can't see anyone making the cut though. And it is a ballsy move for a team that has already been playing a few years. Whitecaps used to do this not that long ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesmazz Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 1 hour ago, EnigMattic1 said: Interesting. Can't see anyone making the cut though. And it is a ballsy move for a team that has already been playing a few years. Basically a money grab in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Could find the next Jamaal Smith at these trials MM3/MM2/MM and Stoppage Time 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 1 hour ago, EnigMattic1 said: Blatantly. But, from a supporters perspective, does that sort of move fill you with confidence? I mean, it is the sort of thing you would expect Vancouver to do in order to ensure they have enough players to start the season. It's silly but I don't mind any time Valour attempts to do more than the bare minimum to connect with the local soccer community. K Edgar, NVsoccer and PegCityCam 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigMattic1 Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 12 minutes ago, jonovision said: It's silly but I don't mind any time Valour attempts to do more than the bare minimum to connect with the local soccer community. Oh, don't get me wrong, I am all for more community interaction. That will increase the profile of the club. But, if they were genuinely serious about the open trials, you would have thought they would have given a little more notice and maybe even had them at a couple of different venues. I mean, maybe there could be a decent prospect in somewhere like Brandon? Valour are the "top" team in Manitoba after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_M Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 get that money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Interesting signing, and a forward. PegCityCam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 1 minute ago, jonovision said: Interesting signing, and a forward. A lot of A-League experience coming to the league as of late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Remember a 16 year old Mitrovic got overlooked in initial CPL open try outs. I'm in the "i'm glad they are doing anything to connect with fans/community" camp on this. Open tryouts, work with FC MB, autograph signings in Polo park....it all helps. PegCityCam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Edgar Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Pacifique Niyongabire Niyongabire warming up for Perth Glory in 2022 Personal information Full name Pacifique Niyongabire Date of birth 15 March 2000 (age 22) Place of birth Bujumbura, Burundi Height 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) Position(s) Winger Youth career Playford City Patriots Gawler SC Senior career* Years Team Apps (Gls) 2017–2021 Adelaide United NPL 57 (25) 2018–2021 Adelaide United 24 (1) 2021–2022 Perth Glory 17 (0) International career‡ 2022– Burundi 1 (0) 1 A-League goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_M Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 a backup in a-league like lawrie..1200 minutes over 5 years..will be interesting to see what he does in cpl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pottsy3 Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Big_M said: a backup in a-league like lawrie..1200 minutes over 5 years..will be interesting to see what he does in cpl Worth noting that he was on scholarship from 2018 to 2021, not super dissimilar to being a CPL Development contract player. So while he was under contract since 2018, he was spending most of those years in the youth league. Almost all of his professional minutes have been in the last two seasons. Edited December 19, 2022 by Pottsy3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigMattic1 Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 On the fence about this one. I have a mate who is a Perth Glory fan, I will see what his opinion is. Personally, I would have preferred at least one of our forwards to have been Canadian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigMattic1 Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Rumours on Twitter that Jared Ulloa is coming back now too. The Wade Miller parody account is usually pretty accurate. K Edgar and PegCityCam 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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