What is the problem with Canada?

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

  1. Three and Three

    Three and Three Member+

    Sep 13, 2015
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    They provide the talent, my man. Those of us from hockey states understand that, so we don't like to joke about the Canadian drought.
     
  2. Paul Berry

    Paul Berry Member+

    Notts County and NYCFC
    United States
    Apr 18, 2015
    Nr Kingston NY
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    How about

    ---- David -----
    Davies Pulisic
    Musah Reyna McKennie
    ---- Adams ----
    --Ream Richards-------
    A Robinson ------ Dest
    ---- Crepeau ----
     
  3. jaykoz3

    jaykoz3 Member+

    Dec 25, 2010
    Conshohocken, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'd go with a 4-3-3.

    Pulisic - David - Weah

    Eustaquio - Musah - McKennie

    Davies - Ream - Richards - Johnson

    Crepeau

    6 Canadians and 6 Americans
     
  4. bsky22

    bsky22 Member+

    Dec 8, 2003
    The old 443.

    I thought Turner was the best shot stopper in MLS histroy.
     
  5. Q*bert Jones III

    Q*bert Jones III The People's Poet

    Feb 12, 2005
    Woodstock, NY
    Club:
    DC United
    He’s not even the best shot stopper in New England Revolution history.
     
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  6. Robert Borden

    Robert Borden Member+

    Chelsea
    Canada
    Apr 19, 2017
    Toronto, Ontario
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
    Those are still mostly Canadians winning them for those clubs ;)
     
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  7. Paul Berry

    Paul Berry Member+

    Notts County and NYCFC
    United States
    Apr 18, 2015
    Nr Kingston NY
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    NHL exploits young, impoverished Canadians, for whom the only alternative is serving coffee at Tim Hortons to hockey players and other Tim Hortons employees.
     
  8. Robert Borden

    Robert Borden Member+

    Chelsea
    Canada
    Apr 19, 2017
    Toronto, Ontario
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
    I like our separate teams the way they are. With time, more Euro clubs will be more willing to sign Canadians. Let's not forget that Barca president turned down signing Davies because he was Canadian, the maple leaf on the passport is still a barrier but we're starting to overcome it
     
  9. Robert Borden

    Robert Borden Member+

    Chelsea
    Canada
    Apr 19, 2017
    Toronto, Ontario
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
    Lol, the tired cliche... certainly doesn't make you sound knowledgeable about this country and how things works here
     
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  10. DrunkOffPunch

    DrunkOffPunch Member

    United States
    Jul 14, 2020
    Based on how you rate them. Nothing serious just something for fun.

    Pulisic-David-(Canadian;Shaff?)
    Staq-Adams-Reyna
    Davies-(Canadian;Cornelius?)-Richards-Dest
    Crepeau

    GK is a toss up but Crepeau has looked soo good. You could argue Davies as a winger and Robinson at LB. Could argue for Johnston at RB. I think Bombito has looked really good and his athleticism stands out. You could move him in for either CB but I think I’d take the two options with a little more experience. In form you’d probably take Buchanan at RW.
     
  11. bsky22

    bsky22 Member+

    Dec 8, 2003
    Sorry man. He does it to us as well. I find it really weird someone would go to another country and try to explain their culture to them.
     
  12. bsky22

    bsky22 Member+

    Dec 8, 2003
    This is offensive for multiple reasons.
     
  13. AGomes

    AGomes Member+

    Juventus
    Brazil
    Aug 29, 2023
    Jesse Marsch took blame for having Max Crepeau so far forward and being caught off his line.
     
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  14. DrunkOffPunch

    DrunkOffPunch Member

    United States
    Jul 14, 2020
    You don’t have to respond if you don’t want to play along. Not pushing any narratives just curious.

    I rate a lot of Canadians. If this is how Shaff plays, the reports of 2nd division Spain or w/e are too low. Johnston would do great IMO in Serie A or the Bundesliga. Staq is too good to be sitting on the bench in Portugal or possibly going to MLS.
     
  15. PhilipVU94

    PhilipVU94 Member

    Liverpool FC
    United States
    Jul 6, 2024
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The problem with Canada is that they took Gene Wilder off their $10 bill.
     
  16. Suyuntuy

    Suyuntuy Member+

    Jul 16, 2007
    Vancouver, Canada
    I'd take Canada with Balogun in place of Larin. That's about it.
     
  17. OWN(yewu)ED

    OWN(yewu)ED Member+

    Club: Venezia F.C.
    May 26, 2006
    chico, CA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Canadians don’t seem to grasp that nuance if you look at sports messsage board posts.

    red teaming it…….. ship is ship. No excuses
     
  18. soccermilitant

    soccermilitant Member+

    Jan 14, 2009
    St.paul
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Hockey is rich kids sport
     
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  19. Paul Berry

    Paul Berry Member+

    Notts County and NYCFC
    United States
    Apr 18, 2015
    Nr Kingston NY
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Rich by Canadian standards. ;)
     
  20. Robert Borden

    Robert Borden Member+

    Chelsea
    Canada
    Apr 19, 2017
    Toronto, Ontario
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
    Final 4 is set. This is huge for this team as they will not only play Argentina again but will also play either Colombia or Uruguay.

    Massive 2 games that will help the team grow significantly while securing extra games against top competition until the next window & Gold Cup

    20240707_003910.jpg
     
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  21. CANPRO

    CANPRO Member+

    Dec 23, 2002
    #7096 CANPRO, Jul 7, 2024
    Last edited: Jul 7, 2024
    Thank God some sugar daddies came up with some $ for us to play Holland and France in pre-tournament friendlies. Our team learned so much in those games. Without them, it would have been a completely different tournament. It's amazing what happens when a team actually gets some resources (looking at you MLS Canada Men's National Team Head Coach Jesse Marsch)

    This tournament has captured the countries attention in the same way the world cup has, and maybe even more. It's all over mainstream media and it's focused on our team, and not superstars of other countries. Everyone I know is watching and talking about it.

    Marsch has been an effective coach who has gotten the most out of his players. Bombito and Cornelius have been a very good CB pairing. No one could have seen that coming 6 months ago ago. Shaffleburg has had his coming out party. Alphoso Davies is finally, actually, playing LB and not pretending to defend. Max Crepeau is playing out of his mind in net. Our players, no matter what league they play their club ball for, have all bought in. It doesn't matter if some of our top players have a bad game or tournament because other players are stepping up.

    The money we're going to get from this tournament is absolutely vital. This success was like winning the lottery. The CSA turmoil was incredible.

    Finally, success on the international stage does a number of things for our players: scouts from around the world tune in (no coincidence Ismael Kone got a 15 million pound transfer to Marseille shortly after being MOTM in a 0-0 draw with France), our Copa players have the possibility to move to better clubs/leagues and the Canadian player IN GENERAL, is afforded more respect and opportunity due to international respect. Keep in mind, our players were often never given chances precisely BECAUSE they were Canadian, prior to the last world cup.

    Additionally, there is always the hope that sponsors, and more fans jump on the bandwagon and support the program to help it grow which lead to a well rounded program that does things like host youth national team camps and lures in dual nationals.

    And the best part? We’ve battled despite never having more than a few hundred fans in the stadium, we’ve won a shootout where our players have green lasers being shot in their eyes when the opposition penalty takers never have to deal with that, almost every single person in these stadiums roots against us, but we just keep fighting.
     
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  22. Paul Berry

    Paul Berry Member+

    Notts County and NYCFC
    United States
    Apr 18, 2015
    Nr Kingston NY
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Marsch increasingly reminds me of Gordon Ramsay.
     
  23. Robert Borden

    Robert Borden Member+

    Chelsea
    Canada
    Apr 19, 2017
    Toronto, Ontario
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
    It's over - the Drake curse... he just bet that Canada will win... It's been a fun ride
     
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  24. Robert Borden

    Robert Borden Member+

    Chelsea
    Canada
    Apr 19, 2017
    Toronto, Ontario
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
    Canada's defense is impressing Top 5 leagues. After Bombito being linked to Lyon it's now CB Derek Cornelius who is linked to Ligue 1 Stade Brest who made an offer to Malmo. He would be playing Champions League football in the fall

    Canada's back like could be elite by 2026. This Copa America is a turning point
    RB - Alistair Johnston, Celtic (SCO)
    CB - Derek Cornelius, Brest (FRA)
    CB - Moise Bombito, Lyon (FRA)
    LB - Alphonso Davies, Real Madrid (ESP)
     
  25. CANPRO

    CANPRO Member+

    Dec 23, 2002
    This is what happens when our players actually get international exposure.
     

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