On the bench for the 1st preseason match: Erster Test der #Sommervorbereitung. #meinVfL tritt in der Nachbarschaft bei BW Grümerbaum an. Und zwar so: pic.twitter.com/ZLPPdC1PTM— VfL Bochum 1848 (@VfLBochum1848eV) June 21, 2017
Starts in friendly: Zweiter Test in der Sommervorbereitung. #meinVfL trifft ab 16 Uhr auf den CSV SF Linden. Unsere Aufstellung: pic.twitter.com/0RS0S7Um37— VfL Bochum 1848 (@VfLBochum1848eV) June 24, 2017
Is Russell still on loan or has Bochum purchased him? Also he seemed to play over the back line and midfield last year, what's his best position and is he playing there? I love this guy's character and really want him to break through and be a regular starter this year. What's the chance of that happening?
On the bench for today's friendly: Testspiel Nummer 3⃣ #meinVfL spielt ab 18:30 Uhr beim TuS Querenburg. So wird gespielt: pic.twitter.com/8L7npR3AMj— VfL Bochum 1848 (@VfLBochum1848eV) June 28, 2017
Starts in a friendly. #meinVfL startet gegen Jena mit: Dornebusch -Gyamerah, Fabian, Bastians, Soares -Hoogland, Merkel - Stiepermann, Canouse, Saglam - Mlapa pic.twitter.com/ApN6zWd3du— VfL Bochum 1848 (@VfLBochum1848eV) July 15, 2017
On the bench for a friendly against Borussia Dortmund: Da sind sie: Die Aufstellungen für #BOCBVB!⚽️ #meinVfL pic.twitter.com/aGdq7OXnJK— VfL Bochum 1848 (@VfLBochum1848eV) July 22, 2017
70' Vier weitere Wechsel: #Bandowski, #Stiepermann, #Canouse und #Weilandt kommen ins Spiel. #meinVfL #BOCBVB (2:0)— VfL Bochum 1848 (@VfLBochum1848eV) July 22, 2017
Nowhere to be seen in the season opener: http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/...spielbericht_vfl-bochum-8_fc-st-pauli-18.html
No idea how credible this journalist is, but he's claiming that Canouse is heading back to the US. 894916173871149057 is not a valid tweet id
I'm a little confused. He's on loan from Hoffenheim, so say Bochum were to terminate the loan, he would return back to Hoffenheim. But, this guy is saying he is leaving Bochum straight to the US. Was he bought by Bochum? Is there something obvious I'm missing?
I would assume that Bochum and Hoffenheim would come to an agreement about terminating the loan and then Hoffenheim would either sell Canouse or let him go on a free.
Getting word D.C. United is about to acquie American DMF @RussellCanouse.Age: 22.Club: Hoffenheim (loan to Bochum).#dcu #mls— Steven Goff (@SoccerInsider) August 8, 2017
A German article articulating that he wasn't in Bochum's plans and was being released by Hoffenheim: In the planning of the current VfL coach Ismail Atalan, the former U-Nationalspieler plays no role. He was not in the squad against both FC St. Pauli and Derby at the MSV Duisburg . https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fuss...mmt-ersatz-vom-fc-schalke-04-id211517249.html
Surreal moment being back at RFK Stadium today! Really excited to announce that I have signed a multi-year deal with @dcunited #DCU 🔴&⚫️ pic.twitter.com/VsfnoXsmgF— Russell Canouse (@RussellCanouse) August 10, 2017
When I looked it up, I was surprised to see he only earned 903 minutes last season with Bochum over 20 appearances (8 starts) - all in the league and no minutes in the German Cup. I thought he played more than that. I also recall several of his minutes were out of position at right back to cover for the starter who was injured. Before that, he had one appearance with Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga for 23 minutes. I can see wanting to do something different. Said it elsewhere, but I'd watch a midfield of Harkes, Arriola, Canouse, and Stieber. Hopefully Durkin plays next year. DCU's defense is still terrible and it needs another forward although its interesting they bought Bruno Miranda who is already playing for Boliva at age 19. DCU has been unwatchable all season and really had no one with long-term promise other than Harkes. They're still not good, but at least they're interesting now with more youth. If they play their hand right and address their weaknesses, maybe they'll have a shot at the postseason next year.
You think Olsen is actually going to play him consistently? Or give Durkin a shot next season? I doubt it. Olsen would rather play some hack journeyman than give some youngsters a go when they're not really playing for anything this season.
I think Olsen will give Canouse an honest shot to win the d-mid job. But like anything, it'll be up to Canouse to make the most of it and earn the starting gig.