Joel Sonora at Marítimo (Portugal)

Lord knows we need this kid to pan out.... Will be interesting to see what his next step is with the first team, or how open that door is for him to make an impact.

 

#VamosTalleres 17' 2T | Cambio en #Talleres: ingresa Joel Soñora, se retira Guiñazú. pic.twitter.com/Rk5CkpH10E

— Club Atlético Talleres (@CATalleresdecba) September 16, 2018

 

Sonora starting for La T!

 

#VamosTalleres | ¡Se viene el partido en el #Kempes y así forma la "T"! 👇 pic.twitter.com/khJkBxhGUM

— Club Atlético Talleres (@CATalleresdecba) September 22, 2018

 

When was the last time an American started in the Argentine league?

 

Good question! Maybe @bshredder knows. On top of that he's starting CAM..

Rep for anyone that watches the game (unable to sadly).

Side note: he's also playing next to Guinazu. I remember watching that guy play Copa libertadores back in 2012. The dude is 40 now what a tank.

 

Michael Hoyos, maybe?

 

I’m watching; he just took a corner, came to nothing. Was not involved with their goal.

Velez had a pen but it was saved; still 1-0 talleres.

 

He is taking all of their set pieces; mixed success so far.

 

1-0 at the half. He just had a shot right at the keeper before half. He had a few opportunities where he was leading a counter to play in his teammates on the wing and he held the ball for too long and it came to nothing.

 

Didn't Christopher Sullivan play in Argy?

 

Cufre ties it up with a nice goal. Joel was off the pitch after taking a knock to his mouth. 1-1

 

Joel looks like he pulled a hamstring. It’s hard to tell but the trainers are signaling for a sub.

 

Yup, he's American.

 

His debut didn't leave me optimistic about his future prospects. Reminded me of Luis Gil in Mexico. The lack of agility will likely always be an impediment for him. Will need to overcome that with special ball skills and ideas. Didn't display that in this match. Was merely good (not for a 10) in that department. Hopefully nerves played a part in not reading the game quickly or clearly for that final killer ball. But I don't recall him being overly productive in Germany's lower leagues even.

It's also a small window for success for this type of player. So many of them for us: Hyndman, Zelalem, Gil, etc.; are ending up as 8/10 tweeners. When they are legit 10's, we hit big. But those are exceptions not rules.

Now shoot away at the messenger like some did then when I made that assessment of Gil. Not an ideologue. I quite liked the idea of him. But it was a pretty bad first impression in terms of watching a full match of his. Looked better on highlights...but then again don't we all.

 

On the bench:

#VamosTalleres | Así forma #Talleres para jugar ante Patronato desde las 13:15 hs. pic.twitter.com/shq8rCwk4t

— Club Atlético Talleres (@CATalleresdecba) September 30, 2018

 

Came on as a sub around the 60th minute and had an immediate impact..

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That's now first team appearances in 5 straight games. Good signs.

 

Starts on the bench vs. Belgrano in the Clasico Cordobes. (Cordoba Derby).

 

Wound up getting garbage minutes (in at 87'). Talleres was already winning. 3 - 0 FT.

 

In the squad for tomorrows away game vs Defensa y Justicia.

Los jugadores que ya están en Buenos Aires para jugar mañana ante Defensa y Justicia ¡#VamosTalleres! 💪 pic.twitter.com/Ojm0sKl1Aj

— Club Atlético Talleres (@CATalleresdecba) October 18, 2018

 

Who was that American goalie who played in the Argentine league a decade ago or so?

 

Hmm, I remember Jonny Walker, but he played in Chile.

 

DJ Countess was in Argentina, but never played there.