Kadenge Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 1 hour ago, jordan said: Need to get a call to defect He was called up for Canada. Wheels stated on OS he was going to be with the squad for a game or camp, cant quite remember which one and at the last min decide to go with Bulgaria. The specific details should be on his thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 28 minutes ago, Kadenge said: He was called up for Canada. Wheels stated on OS he was going to be with the squad for a game or camp, cant quite remember which one and at the last min decide to go with Bulgaria. The specific details should be on his thread. Kadenge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoppage Time Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 8 minutes ago, jordan said: Yes, the problem was and is that the CSA has not been running camps, Yankovic was seen by Bulgaria and went with the opportunity. This is, in strict terms, a loss because Yankov was "missed" by the CSA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Observer Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/soccer/article-cf-montreal-coach-courtois-impressed-with-new-squad-ahead-of-first-pre/ sounds like a great coach for a young side costarg, YorkRegionFan and PegCityCam 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil03 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 A bit late, but the biggest problem last season was Quioto's injuries and the biggest task during the off season was to find him a replacement. I'd say we got the man we need: costarg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 23 hours ago, phil03 said: A bit late, but the biggest problem last season was Quioto's injuries and the biggest task during the off season was to find him a replacement. I'd say we got the man we need: 👍 Have they signed a CB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil03 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 (edited) 2 hours ago, Kadenge said: 👍 Have they signed a CB? No but they got this guy on loan from Bologna: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joaquín_Sosa Overall I am cautiously optimistic for this season. They've done the moves they needed to do in the off-season and IMO last year could easily have looked far better then it did: just Quioto in good health would have most likely meant a Canadian Championship and fifth or sixth in the east. With just a bit more luck, players who come fresher (so to speak) to the club then Quito and Camacho, a coach who seem to jive better and young players with more development with their belts I think we could see good things. Edited January 28 by phil03 costarg, An Observer and Kadenge 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastPros Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 (edited) Dominik Yankov joins Montreal. https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/cf-montreal-sign-bulgarian-midfielder-dominik-yankov Edited January 29 by PastPros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 I hate signings like these. They seem like a blatant effort to get around the CanCon quotas (unless he somehow counts as an international). So disappointing. Stryker911, Stoppage Time, Ivan and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Marc Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Don't mind that Yankov plays for Bulgaria but this stinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costarg Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 56 minutes ago, El Hombre said: I hate signings like these. They seem like a blatant effort to get around the CanCon quotas (unless he somehow counts as an international). So disappointing. Can you elaborate please? Do you mean you'd prefer they go out and get a younger not yet established Canadian over someone that's already kinda playing and established? Or is it more regarding she Canada snub? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 33 minutes ago, costarg said: Can you elaborate please? Do you mean you'd prefer they go out and get a younger not yet established Canadian over someone that's already kinda playing and established? Or is it more regarding she Canada snub? More the former than the latter. All things being equal, Yankov was signed because he would be considered a domestic even though for all intents and purposes, he is not Canadian (in strictly footballing terms). If you looked at all the possible signings out there, regardless of where they were born, you'd be hard pressed to say that Yankov is the number one choice. However, he jumps to the top of the list because he was born in Canada and qualfies under a quota. But the quota that he falls under is designed to help grow the game in this country and he does not so it leaves a sour taste in my mouth. CF Montreal seems to be taking advantage of a loophole. Personally, I no longer care that he plays for Bulgaria. I've made my peace with that. However, it's strange for everyone to say "He's Bulgarian except when it comes to MLS, then he's Canadian." It was the same thing for Alain Rochat back in the day and there was someone else like that with TFC too, I believe. Now, if he's considered an international, then I have no problems. PegCityCam, Ivan, Trois Reds and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costarg Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 (edited) 20 hours ago, El Hombre said: More the former than the latter. All things being equal, Yankov was signed because he would be considered a domestic even though for all intents and purposes, he is not Canadian (in strictly footballing terms). If you looked at all the possible signings out there, regardless of where they were born, you'd be hard pressed to say that Yankov is the number one choice. However, he jumps to the top of the list because he was born in Canada and qualfies under a quota. But the quota that he falls under is designed to help grow the game in this country and he does not so it leaves a sour taste in my mouth. CF Montreal seems to be taking advantage of a loophole. Personally, I no longer care that he plays for Bulgaria. I've made my peace with that. However, it's strange for everyone to say "He's Bulgarian except when it comes to MLS, then he's Canadian." It was the same thing for Alain Rochat back in the day and there was someone else like that with TFC too, I believe. Now, if he's considered an international, then I have no problems. Got it thanks. I was wondering if I had missed something regarding the Yankov saga, thought it was about him specifically. Kinda along the lines of @phil03, it isn't a loophole, its a requirement. I feel the one thing no one can criticize Montreal of is signing and playing the kids. The Canadian teams have to sign Canadians, only team that has consistently done that while playing and developing them is CFM. They get a pass from me on this one dawg. Edited January 30 by costarg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoccMan Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 I think in the end the kid will not be a big purchase and will not take an international spot , moreover , you can sign as many Canadians as they want so don’t really see what the problem is . Yes the guy is a total idiot for turning down Canada where he was born and raised and played the majority of his youth soccer . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil03 Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 (edited) Honestly, I get the emotional reaction but I'll defend my club a bit here: Clubs all over the world are having players that are domestic players on paper but not in footbaling term so it only means that the Impact is acting like a Soccer club... Moreover, at this point I'd argue he wouldn't be really improving our national teams' player pool aniway. Like, yes more dept is always good but we are talking of someone for whom MLS is a step up here, while we are getting to a place where we have, and will have for the forseable future, plenty of MLS options at all positions. Bulgaria is welcome to him as far as I am concerned. Edited January 31 by phil03 Acid-Tone, costarg and PegCityCam 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Acid-Tone and costarg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffian Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 (edited) This would be a great pickup. Quito produced well later in his career in Montreal and Martinez even better and younger. Edited February 1 by Ruffian narduch, Acid-Tone and toontownman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Isn't he kinda washed up? Still better than Quioto I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 1 hour ago, narduch said: Isn't he kinda washed up? Not unlike other strikers we have talked about on here, he probably hasn't been the same since a serious ACL injury and other follow up medical procedures on it. Seems likely to be low investment pick up because of that major red flag. narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Much excitement about Montreal this season. Certainly more than the Caps and TFC. Definite intrigue on some of the caps moves and also how Herdman will get on, but not excitement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costarg Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 The only bad & sad part about Martinez and Coccaro joining is less minutes for Vilsaint. He looked really good last year. Chad_Impact, mtlfan, Corazon and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 28 minutes ago, costarg said: The only bad & sad part about Martinez and Coccaro joining is less minutes for Vilsaint. He looked really good last year. Agree. Hopefully he gets loaned out and plays a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad_Impact Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 3 hours ago, costarg said: The only bad & sad part about Martinez and Coccaro joining is less minutes for Vilsaint. He looked really good last year. I'm hoping they still have some plans for him amongst all these moves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 I think they should have shelled out the extra 1M for Djordie vs Iankov, man this team would have been something. I think Vilsaint will finds minutes, I’m not too worried. I am curious though if the could loan he or Zouhir to another MLS side, the CM is crowded and something has to give. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Ouch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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