What is the problem with Canada?

Discussion in 'USA Men' started by LouisianaViking07/09, Jun 11, 2016.

  1. Robert Borden

    Robert Borden Member+

    Chelsea
    Canada
    Apr 19, 2017
    Toronto, Ontario
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
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  2. Suyuntuy

    Suyuntuy Member+

    Jul 16, 2007
    Vancouver, Canada
    CSKA is more a Champions League club, although this season they look more likely to go to the Europa. Larin could do a bit better than the Russian league, though, IMO.
     
  3. Clint Eastwood

    Clint Eastwood Member+

    Dec 23, 2003
    Somerville, MA
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    If I were to make a list of clubs in "bigger" European leagues that I wouldn't want a player like Jonathan David to go, Newcastle would be near the top of the list. They do not have patience for development at Newcastle.

    Indeed, the perfect step up for Jonathan David would be a Bundesliga club or a Champions League caliber team from France, Holland, etc.

    The US just had their starter from the U20 World Cup sign with Norwich. Why? Nobody can figure that out. He wanted out of Hannover in Germany, and that's the move he got. I hate it with a passion of a thousand suns. We also have a youth international defender at Norwich, Jonathan Tomkinson.

    As I've said, the challenge for Canada is not the talent at the top. The challenge is the depth of talent. That's where a team like Mexico has an advantage over the rest of CONCACAF. Its not just Raul Jimenez. How good is the 5th best Canadian central midfielder? Mark-Anthony Kaye (who I like quite a bit) gets injured against the US in the Nations Cup. Who are you bringing off the bench? The game seemed over when Kaye went off. The US brought a Bundesliga starter off the bench when they needed a central midfielder in that game.
     
  4. Ofori

    Ofori Red Card

    Inter Milan
    Ghana
    May 9, 2020
    Larin going to CSKA is actually a pretty good move
     
  5. Ofori

    Ofori Red Card

    Inter Milan
    Ghana
    May 9, 2020
    For me Canada's squad for Gold Cup 21 should look like this:

    (4-2-3-1)

    GK- Milan Borjan
    LB- Zorhan Bassong
    CB- Derek Cornelius
    CB- Amer Didic
    RB- Zachary Brault-Guillard
    CDM- Samuel Piette
    CDM- Stephen Eustaquio
    LAM- Alphonso Davies
    CAM- Scott Arfield (captain)
    RAM- Junior Hoilett
    CF- Jonathan David

    Bench

    GK- Max Crepeau, James Pantemis
    LB- Kamal Miller, Sam Adekugbe
    CB- Joel Waterman, Doneil Henry
    RB- Richie Laryea
    CDM- Mark Anthony Kaye, Liam Fraser
    RM- Jonathan Osorio
    FW- Lucas Cavallini, Cyle Larin
     
  6. Robert Borden

    Robert Borden Member+

    Chelsea
    Canada
    Apr 19, 2017
    Toronto, Ontario
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
    Jonathan David making news at a top young player
    Cyle Larin transfer speculation explained
    Alphonso Davies and Bayern wins 4-2 against Leverkusen
    This afternoon, Steven Vitoria will be back in action with Moreirense in Portugal. He's Canada's starter with Cornelius at Centre back in my opinion

    Tomorrow, DM Stephen Eustaquio will be back in action with his club Pacos de Ferreira in Portugal. He's the "Now & future" at midfield for Canada and Atiba Hutchison's replacement. He's on loan from Cruz Azul
     
  7. Ofori

    Ofori Red Card

    Inter Milan
    Ghana
    May 9, 2020
    Jonathan David should go to Leipzig
     
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  8. Robert Borden

    Robert Borden Member+

    Chelsea
    Canada
    Apr 19, 2017
    Toronto, Ontario
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
    According to this, Alphonso Davies has the 9th highest value in Europe
     
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  9. Ofori

    Ofori Red Card

    Inter Milan
    Ghana
    May 9, 2020
    A thing of beauty
     
  10. dams

    dams Member+

    United States
    Dec 22, 2018
    How is it possible that Haaland is not on that list??
     
  11. gogorath

    gogorath Member+

    None
    United States
    May 12, 2019
    Because it's truly a terrible list.
     
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  12. IndividualEleven

    Mar 16, 2006
    Haaland has a 60 million euro release clause in his contract with Dortmund.
     
  13. IndividualEleven

    Mar 16, 2006
    Not unreasonable as Leicester City are reportedly demanding 60 million pounds for Ben Chilwell.
     
  14. Suyuntuy

    Suyuntuy Member+

    Jul 16, 2007
    Vancouver, Canada
    He is there. He's #15 valued at €107.3m.

    Remember: it's a European list, they use European characters. So Pulisic is Pulišić and Haaland is Håland.
     
  15. Ofori

    Ofori Red Card

    Inter Milan
    Ghana
    May 9, 2020
    But back to Canada...the format change for the 2022 qualifiers should help Canada but if anything it will probably hurt them more than help them
     
  16. jaykoz3

    jaykoz3 Member+

    Dec 25, 2010
    Conshohocken, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Ummm....have you been paying attention? If the current format stayed the same Canada wouldn't qualify for the Hex as things stand right now. The change in format gives them an avenue to continue their quest to qualify for WC 2022.
     
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  17. Robert Borden

    Robert Borden Member+

    Chelsea
    Canada
    Apr 19, 2017
    Toronto, Ontario
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
    #3167 Robert Borden, Jun 9, 2020
    Last edited: Jun 9, 2020
    Great news!

    The 21 years old forward Charles-Andres Brym is being loaned from Ligue 1 Lille to Belgium Jupiler league to Royal Excel Mouscron. He already scored for Canada against Barbados in a friendly. He joins Jonathan David, Cyle Larin and CPL MVP Tristan Borges to the league.

    Canada's depth up front is quite formidable
    • Jonathan David (CF or AM)
    • Alphonso Davies (LW or LB)
    • Lucas Cavallini (CF)
    • Cyle Larin (CF)
    • Liam Millar (CF)
    • Junior Hoillett (LW)
    • Charles-Andres- Brym (CF)
     
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  18. Robert Borden

    Robert Borden Member+

    Chelsea
    Canada
    Apr 19, 2017
    Toronto, Ontario
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
    24 year old midfielder Kianz Froese is on the bench for this semi-final against Bayer Leverkusen.
    Sharing this so people can watch FREE football on YouTube, live right now
     
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  19. jaykoz3

    jaykoz3 Member+

    Dec 25, 2010
    Conshohocken, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    It's on ESPN currently as well here in the States.
     
  20. Paul Berry

    Paul Berry Member+

    Notts County and NYCFC
    United States
    Apr 18, 2015
    Nr Kingston NY
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  21. Robert Borden

    Robert Borden Member+

    Chelsea
    Canada
    Apr 19, 2017
    Toronto, Ontario
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
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  22. LouisianaViking07/09

    Aug 15, 2009
    dude, Russia... the money better be worth it
     
  23. Robert Borden

    Robert Borden Member+

    Chelsea
    Canada
    Apr 19, 2017
    Toronto, Ontario
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
    Russia's top teams are actually very good. That league is underrated in my opinion
     
  24. LouisianaViking07/09

    Aug 15, 2009
    I was referring to the country in regard to he being a Black man albeit a rich one.
     
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  25. Robert Borden

    Robert Borden Member+

    Chelsea
    Canada
    Apr 19, 2017
    Toronto, Ontario
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
    haha! Touche! Won't be easy over there, that's for sure!
     
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