SpursFlu Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 (edited) https://www.kelownacapnews.com/sports/a-splash-kelowna-readies-itself-for-cpl-soccer-7381506 They've been doing a bit of marketing around Kelowna. Should be interesting to see how many people they put in the Apple Bowl as well as what the place will look like Edited June 13 by SpursFlu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 Coached in a youth tournament over the weekend. Our last match was vs North Vancouver FC who, interestingly, had Vancouver FC sponsorship on the back of their shirts. It would seem to me that Langley United would be a more sensible linkup, given that they are housed on the same grounds at Willoughby, and since I imagine very few VFC fans make the drive in from the north shore. RJB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soro17 Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 1 hour ago, nolando said: Coached in a youth tournament over the weekend. Our last match was vs North Vancouver FC who, interestingly, had Vancouver FC sponsorship on the back of their shirts. It would seem to me that Langley United would be a more sensible linkup, given that they are housed on the same grounds at Willoughby, and since I imagine very few VFC fans make the drive in from the north shore. The owners live on the North Shore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 9 minutes ago, Soro17 said: The owners live on the North Shore. The fans don't. RJB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soro17 Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 9 minutes ago, nolando said: The fans don't. Pretty sure the owners' kids play at NVFC. nolando 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 Interesting that tonight is Diaz's last match before his loan expires. He really has been quite disappointing for me overall. Although at first he definitely contributed to a more dynamic and positive Langley attack, the individual stats just don't warrant investing much more money or starts in the guy. So what is next, I wonder? https://canpl.ca/article/preview-pacific-fc-vs-vancouver-fc-2024-match-45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 (edited) I actually think he adds that touch of quality. As a striker he does a lot more than just score. Smart runs, good hold up. Everything works off him Edited June 27 by SpursFlu Aird25 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 9 hours ago, nolando said: Interesting that tonight is Diaz's last match before his loan expires. He really has been quite disappointing for me overall. Although at first he definitely contributed to a more dynamic and positive Langley attack, the individual stats just don't warrant investing much more money or starts in the guy. So what is next, I wonder? https://canpl.ca/article/preview-pacific-fc-vs-vancouver-fc-2024-match-45 AFTN's podcast had a discussion on it. It's why they went with a 4-1-4-1 formation and Diaz on the bench; to see how they might do without him. nolando 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 9 hours ago, SpursFlu said: I actually think he adds that touch of quality. As a striker he does a lot more than just score. Smart runs, good hold up. Everything works off him My comment didn't age well as far as tonight is concerned, I see. Unnamed Trialist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_M Posted July 3 Author Share Posted July 3 Vancouver FC extend loan of striker Alejandro Díaz through June 2025 Unnamed Trialist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 (edited) Local *sponsored* media: https://www.langleyadvancetimes.com/marketplace/a-pretty-incredible-feeling-winger-praises-vancouver-fc-for-creating-player-opportunities-7419037?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMAABHdZxHycQ6mdik05fZ0_vE5ciRMwbl1MSsc-fK65I6gQFDaHCKNgSZ1LGpA_aem_C7khgYvBu2gz-22XE54eOQ&utm_medium=paid&utm_source=fb&utm_id=6594074377665&utm_content=6594074378865&utm_term=6594074377865&utm_campaign=6594074377665 Edited July 9 by nolando Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 On 7/9/2024 at 10:53 AM, nolando said: Local *sponsored* media: https://www.langleyadvancetimes.com/marketplace/a-pretty-incredible-feeling-winger-praises-vancouver-fc-for-creating-player-opportunities-7419037?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMAABHdZxHycQ6mdik05fZ0_vE5ciRMwbl1MSsc-fK65I6gQFDaHCKNgSZ1LGpA_aem_C7khgYvBu2gz-22XE54eOQ&utm_medium=paid&utm_source=fb&utm_id=6594074377665&utm_content=6594074378865&utm_term=6594074377865&utm_campaign=6594074377665 Sponsored content means they paid for it. So yeah, I'm sure it is a glowing review of their system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 8 minutes ago, Watchmen said: Sponsored content means they paid for it. So yeah, I'm sure it is a glowing review of their system. Yes, I'm sure we are all aware. It's just interesting where they decided to post it, on a community news site one could imagine might otherwise be happy doing stories on one of the few pro sports shows on town for free already. And then promoting the young guys who really haven't seen many minutes this year, another interesting choice. The "we play local young guys" tact works well with me, though, and keeps me interested; I just don't see enough evidence that it moves the needle much locally or in broader soccer circles here in the Lower Mainland, as much as it pains me to say. Watchmen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 13 minutes ago, nolando said: Yes, I'm sure we are all aware. It's just interesting where they decided to post it, on a community news site one could imagine might otherwise be happy doing stories on one of the few pro sports shows on town for free already. And then promoting the young guys who really haven't seen many minutes this year, another interesting choice. The "we play local young guys" tact works well with me, though, and keeps me interested; I just don't see enough evidence that it moves the needle much locally or in broader soccer circles here in the Lower Mainland, as much as it pains me to say. I guess the rates are cheap enough. But yeah, the fact the local paper has to be paid to cover the local team is...sad. And yes, the evidence is there with the Whitecaps as well. Canadian players don't move the needle on attendance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDNFootballer Posted July 14 Share Posted July 14 On 7/10/2024 at 10:49 PM, Watchmen said: I guess the rates are cheap enough. But yeah, the fact the local paper has to be paid to cover the local team is...sad. And yes, the evidence is there with the Whitecaps as well. Canadian players don't move the needle on attendance. Its a good move for VFC to get the word out about the club, but they have to follow thru more by having it in the surrounding communities local rags as well (Surrey, Ridge Meadows, Abby, Mission). So many that don't know about the club. Its like when they were giving away tickets to caps ticketholders for the Messi game debacle, they mentioned it in places only the diehard VFC fans would hear about it for the most part and made no effort to get the word out to a wider audience so they could take advantage of the offer in bigger numbers. Can't give free tickets out if basically no one knows about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 VFC sign a Belgian player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 1 hour ago, narduch said: VFC sign a Belgian player. Strange choice to sign a 29 year-old foreigner with an already very crowded and heavily domestic squad, and midfield in particular. Zach Verhoven and/or Kibato the next two separated from the squad until they agreed to terminate their contracts?Neither had more than a sniff and both were oddly heralded by the club upon signing. TJ must be done with this coach as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 For me it's the age of the player. It's always nice to take a flyer on youngster, however at 29 his ability should be pretty clear with little to no 'potential ability' left. I don't like the constant turnover of players. I know it is somewhat inevitable given we are a new team in a low league, but it would be really nice to see players get coached into being better rather than just being replaced. NVsoccer and nolando 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDNFootballer Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 If having another veteran player gets us back on the winning track and adds to the entertainment value then I'm all for it. I didn't get seasons tickets to watch mainly u23 footy. Hope Rommen's turns out to be a positive addition, seems he can be but time will tell. RJB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 54 minutes ago, CDNFootballer said: If having another veteran player gets us back on the winning track and adds to the entertainment value then I'm all for it. I didn't get seasons tickets to watch mainly u23 footy. Hope Rommen's turns out to be a positive addition, seems he can be but time will tell. I get your point about not overvaluing youth but also would argue very few of the coach's preferred 11 are all that young....Irving, Chung, Romeo, Enyou, Gee, Renan, Fry, Diaz and three of Cantave, Fisk, Bitar, Dyer. Is one player U23, even, as much as the club is pushing itself as youth and local champions? RJB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masster Posted July 21 Share Posted July 21 On 7/19/2024 at 1:30 PM, nolando said: Strange choice to sign a 29 year-old foreigner with an already very crowded and heavily domestic squad, and midfield in particular. Zach Verhoven and/or Kibato the next two separated from the squad until they agreed to terminate their contracts?Neither had more than a sniff and both were oddly heralded by the club upon signing. Not sure I agree. CM was the position of most need. They have been relying on Garcia and Fry way too much. Kibato hasn't been great. Ghotbi has tried Enyou and Norman in midfield and that has not worked. (although Norman's position growing up was CM, he has been disappointing on matter where he has played). Plus, Garcia won't be able to play forever. They need to find a successor. RJB and nolando 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted July 21 Share Posted July 21 17 minutes ago, masster said: Not sure I agree. CM was the position of most need. They have been relying on Garcia and Fry way too much. Kibato hasn't been great. Ghotbi has tried Enyou and Norman in midfield and that has not worked. (although Norman's position growing up was CM, he has been disappointing on matter where he has played). Plus, Garcia won't be able to play forever. They need to find a successor. You are probably right, Mass. Maybe they figure they can squeeze 4 or 5 years (or at least a couple good ones) out of the new guy Rommens. Small sample size but you can certainly see he does all the little things well, as you might expect from a former PSV-youth player. I just wonder why they stockpiled so many average-to-below average CPL guys if they knew they had no chance of using half of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillOnFire Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 On 7/19/2024 at 7:55 PM, narduch said: VFC sign a Belgian player. Not sure about this signing, seems he's dropped off quite a bit, the Malta league is not a good standard of football. Hopefuly it works out for VFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 Seems Vancouver fc beat Fulham u21s 3-2 in Kamloops. Didn't know that was happening but it happened narduch, nolando, Ivan and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_M Posted August 16 Author Share Posted August 16 Just now, Big_M said: Moses Dyer joins Pacific FC on loan; Ayman Sellouf loaned to Vancouver FC narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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