Unnamed Trialist Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 There are other pitches on site and nearer in Langley, odd they'd go so far. Unless they want to get known in a broader circle. It'll be interesting to see where players end up living. Especially those who aren't from the lower mainland. toontownman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 In all fairness there's probably lots of moving parts and I doubt they want people's first impression of their grounds to be a construction site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 3 hours ago, SpursFlu said: In all fairness there's probably lots of moving parts and I doubt they want people's first impression of their grounds to be a construction site I think that makes sense. Playing around town ensures they're not just a local thing, they slowly get their name out. So UBC, Richmond, circle in. They have three months until the home opener. If you think about it, Caps accepting them playing WFC2 ends up being a favour to VFC, because the Caps write and tweet about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Nobody from Richmond or UBC will care about Vancouver fc. We don't want that bridge and tunnel crowd at our games anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 3 hours ago, SpursFlu said: Nobody from Richmond or UBC will care about Vancouver fc. We don't want that bridge and tunnel crowd at our games anyways Well, VFC does. Whether that's a realistic expectation, though, remains to be seen. They should be marketing the heck out at Surrey United, Langley United, Surrey FC, Ridge Meadows FC matches and team events, though. Shirt giveaways, player appearances, autograph sessions. Get the kids in the immediate area excited. Get families to buy tickets in sets of 2 or 4 or 6. Promos, etc. RJB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 Unnamed Trialist, Ivan and NVsoccer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 Unnamed Trialist and toontownman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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toontownman Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 A couple more unexpected signings. Gyimah sounds par the CPL course with upside. Kwak seems another real wild card like the 3 from the trials that were signed. They could all be immense! cornerkick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_M Posted March 8, 2023 Author Share Posted March 8, 2023 Gyimah couldnt get on the field in english d6 but doesnt mean much with cpl being around d7 Aird25 and longlugan 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pottsy3 Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 If nothing else, the Vancouver FC roster will be fun to watch. A relatively young roster with quite a few unknowns. I think they need another central defender or two, and maybe a solid midfielder to complete the side. One of Joe Di Chiara, Chris Manella, LBG, David Norman might make sense in the midfield... but I've been holding out hope that they sign Alex Zis who has been with Tigers FC in Van recently. Good centreback depth... may be a harder position to fill. Unnamed Trialist and toontownman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 4 more spots to fill? Still short a quality CB, another quality CM and probably an experienced striker (Novak?). They need a backup RB too. One of the above at least should be an u21 to help with mins, think there are 3 on the roster right now. 5 wingers though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Big_M said: Gyimah couldnt get on the field in english d6 but doesnt mean much with cpl being around d7 Petrasso played well scoring for Barnet, d5 think it was. Looks like a weak team, perhaps they want to see these hungry guys compete hard with each other. They've surely kept the salary structure down. Maybe reserving cap for later on if they need it. A lot less ex CPL players than I'd have imagined. Then you get a sense they'd like to sell a few. As is, surprise me, but this team comes last. Edited March 8, 2023 by Unnamed Trialist nolando 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 12 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said: As is, surprise me, but this team comes last. Never underestimate Valours potential. Barring any huge gamechanger signings from any of the three teams I think VFC, Valour and Halifax will be a little cut off from the other 5 come season end. It's a funny game though. Cheeta and Bison44 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aird25 Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 It feels like quite a surprising roster so far. We'll see how it plays out. I wonder who's leading it, Ghotbi, Friend or otherwise toontownman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 Little know fact, Willoughby has turned in to the Fraser Valleys Coquitlam as far as having a large Korean community Besides all that and along with that, looks like some nice signings Unnamed Trialist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatest Cockney Rip Off Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Big_M said: Gyimah couldnt get on the field in english d6 but doesnt mean much with cpl being around d7 Not sure how much football you’ve seen in the 6th tier of England but I use to go about 5 times a year when I moved here 10 years ago and there were players I thought would be good for TFC. It’s definitely not a league to turn your nose up at. With most clubs in the 5th tier being fully professional, gaps between “non-league” and “league” football are minuscule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_M Posted March 9, 2023 Author Share Posted March 9, 2023 thats exactly what im saying...him not seeing the field in d6 doesnt mean he'll been unsuccesful in cpl...bassett the mvp was in d7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ozzie_the_parrot Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 (edited) 11 hours ago, Big_M said: thats exactly what im saying...him not seeing the field in d6 doesnt mean he'll been unsuccesful in cpl...bassett the mvp was in d7 I got grief last year on another subforum for suggesting CanPL was comparable in quality to D5 in an English context. Wonder if that guy will have a similar hissy fit over this. My guess would be these are players recommended through an agency Moneyball style in the manner described previously and they are hoping that Nicky Gyimah will put the pieces together on whatever led Sunderland to have him on their U-23 team. https://www.hamhigh.co.uk/sport/21103634.hackneys-nicky-gyimah-signs-sunderland/ Is there really nobody Canadian available who is comparable in quality in the VMSL or FVSL though? Edited March 9, 2023 by Ozzie_the_parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longlugan Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 2 hours ago, Ozzie_the_parrot said: I got grief last year on another subforum for suggesting CanPL was comparable in quality to D5 in an English context. Wonder if that guy will have a similar hissy fit over this. My guess would be these are players recommended through an agency Moneyball style in the manner described previously and they are hoping that Nicky Gyimah will put the pieces together on whatever led Sunderland to have him on their U-23 team. https://www.hamhigh.co.uk/sport/21103634.hackneys-nicky-gyimah-signs-sunderland/ Is there really nobody Canadian available who is comparable in quality in the VMSL or FVSL though? You get grief on here because of your ridonculous takes and your love of everything USSF related. Stop your whining. Tigers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillOnFire Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 19 hours ago, toontownman said: Never underestimate Valours potential. Barring any huge gamechanger signings from any of the three teams I think VFC, Valour and Halifax will be a little cut off from the other 5 come season end. It's a funny game though. Funny you mentioned Halifax, I am actually quite optimistic on how they may do this season, a bright new head coach and some interesting signings. May be behind the top 3 (Forge, Cavalry, Ottawa) but would put them more on par with York or Pacific. Pottsy3 and toontownman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 50 minutes ago, StillOnFire said: Funny you mentioned Halifax, I am actually quite optimistic on how they may do this season, a bright new head coach and some interesting signings. May be behind the top 3 (Forge, Cavalry, Ottawa) but would put them more on par with York or Pacific. Definitely agree. If it comes together and gels HFX have some amazing potential with a progressive front foot coach. It is a big ask. I was super high on HFX being a dark horse a few weeks ago. Other teams including VFC and Ottawa have significantly added big pieces since then which dragged my thoughts down a touch. There is a lack of real experience/star factor but that isn't necessarily a bad thing. While they have a hungry fanbase I think outside of Halifax the opinion I have seen is they have the lowest expectation with the biggest potential upside. The league in general looks like it is taking a step up in terms of talent again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aird25 Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 1 hour ago, StillOnFire said: Funny you mentioned Halifax, I am actually quite optimistic on how they may do this season, a bright new head coach and some interesting signings. May be behind the top 3 (Forge, Cavalry, Ottawa) but would put them more on par with York or Pacific. People seem to forget that Pacific were leading the league until we sold our striker. Now that we’ve finally replaced him we might be a threat again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillOnFire Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 17 minutes ago, Aird25 said: People seem to forget that Pacific were leading the league until we sold our striker. Now that we’ve finally replaced him we might be a threat again Fair point, PFC have made some nice signings... Ongaro, Reid, Villet (I thought he was solid at Cav last season). Turnover is always quite high as best players get poached. Could easily be up there, but put them with Halifax and York battling for a play off spot as I just don't know how things will gell for them, but this season should prove competitive in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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