1/22/06 USA vs. Canada [Archive]

Canadian_Supporter

30 Nov 2005, 06:47 AM

Zezinho

01 Dec 2005, 10:44 AM

The game should be announced soon - according to the USA forums. It will be played on the West coast of the USA.

I'm sure we will see a better team then the last time we play the Americans in January. Well.... at least I hope so.

I hope it happens can hardly wait for this match as it'll be a great test. I'm hopeful we'll have our best for this one. It's not often Canada has the opportunity to play a top 10 ranked team, unlike other years this has been a good one as they've played Portugal and Spain.

jpg75

01 Dec 2005, 10:52 AM

I'm hopeful we'll have our best for this one.

Don't hold your breath on that one, this game will not be played during an international break...expect a Gold Cup type lineup

Zezinho

01 Dec 2005, 04:05 PM

Don't hold your breath on that one, this game will not be played during an international break...expect a Gold Cup type lineup

If that's the case then they should schedule it when they can field the best.

Canadian_Supporter

01 Dec 2005, 07:00 PM

Well it was announced a few weeks back that Canada was going to have a January training camp in the USA. This game just happens to be part of the training camp, so it makes sense.

We will probably see players from Sweden/Norway; possibly a few players from England who are not playing with the first team (ie Jamie Peters); and maybe a few USL/MLS players.

Shaydee

02 Dec 2005, 01:52 AM

1/22/06 USA vs. Canada
Torero Stadium San Diego, CA

http://www.ussoccer.com/events/report.sps?iEventID=33036&categoryid=85&iTeamID=241

Crazy_Yank

06 Dec 2005, 11:53 AM

If that's the case then they should schedule it when they can field the best.

The US probably wouldn't play Canada during a FIFA international date.

Undetermined

06 Dec 2005, 09:18 PM

The US probably wouldn't play Canada during a FIFA international date.

Yeah and at this point, we don't need a team that can beat the US. We just need a team that can beat Costa freaking Rica.

Zezinho

06 Dec 2005, 11:17 PM

The US probably wouldn't play Canada during a FIFA international date.

That's right the US is ranked in the top 10 now.

Crazy_Yank

07 Dec 2005, 12:04 PM

That's right the US is ranked in the top 10 now.

I don't think the ranking has anything to do with it. We're trying to prepare for a world cup and I think we'll use most of our match dates to play European teams. When Canada qualifies for the next hex you'll see a good regional rivalry start to emerge.

Canadian_Supporter

07 Dec 2005, 03:47 PM

I don't think the ranking has anything to do with it. We're trying to prepare for a world cup and I think we'll use most of our match dates to play European teams. When Canada qualifies for the next hex you'll see a good regional rivalry start to emerge.

European teams are good and all, but as I'm sure you know it wouldn't hurt to play a few African or Asian teams. The US could always try to play an African team in Europe.

squadra_azzurri

11 Dec 2005, 08:53 PM

so is this a confirmed friendly 100% i hope so because i want to know how good they do against canada vs. my beloved italia for the WC.

so anyone can confirm this match and the time?

Captain Canuck

12 Dec 2005, 11:13 AM

so is this a confirmed friendly 100% i hope so because i want to know how good they do against canada vs. my beloved italia for the WC.

so anyone can confirm this match and the time?

Click on the link in post 6 of this thread, the info should be there. The match is definitely confirmed. Not sure how much of an indicator it will be for the World Cup, given that the match is in January on a date not fixed for internationals its likely that neither Canada nor the US will be anywhere near their strongest, with many European-based players missing.

squadra_azzurri

12 Dec 2005, 03:31 PM

Click on the link in post 6 of this thread, the info should be there. The match is definitely confirmed. Not sure how much of an indicator it will be for the World Cup, given that the match is in January on a date not fixed for internationals its likely that neither Canada nor the US will be anywhere near their strongest, with many European-based players missing.

ok thanx.. but if thats the case then this friendly sucks

Canadian_Supporter

13 Dec 2005, 09:40 AM

ok thanx.. but if thats the case then this friendly sucks

It is the case. Both teams are using the game as part of their respective training camps. The US have a camp in January and Canada also has a camp in the same area during January. Expect to see some USL players who are in the off season as well as players from Norway and Sweden.

Galaxian

26 Dec 2005, 03:13 PM

It is the case. Both teams are using the game as part of their respective training camps. The US have a camp in January and Canada also has a camp in the same area during January. Expect to see some USL players who are in the off season as well as players from Norway and Sweden.
Does anyone know the squad Canada is gonna bring for this match?Any travelling Canadians comin down for this one? It could start a fun rivalry....

Canadian_Supporter

27 Dec 2005, 06:01 AM

I don't think too many Canadian supporters will be coming from Canada. Perhaps there will be some from the West Coast? I'm sure our squad will have a number of players from Norway, and Sweden. I think a few USL players have been called up as well because they are in their off season. The players in Norway and Sweden will be on their winter break.

ruud van semz

27 Dec 2005, 09:15 AM

i heard steve nash and jamaal magloire are playing for canada lmfao

Canadian_Supporter

27 Dec 2005, 11:30 AM

i heard steve nash and jamaal magloire are playing for canada lmfao

aah

Nash was a decent soccer player when he was younger.

:rolleyes:

strawberryfields

27 Dec 2005, 11:37 AM

....its likely that neither Canada nor the US will be anywhere near their strongest, with many European-based players missing.

especialy the US, 'cause they will be just coming out of MLS long break.