CNL Play-In for Copa America: Canada vs Trinidad & Tobago - Saturday, March 23, 2024 - Frisco (greater Dallas), Texas

[Cadeau]

I’m fine with Eustaquio as captain, I think it’s a good step for him, even though I don’t think it means anything. As far as I know, Davies is the only one that’s said he want to be captain. I’d be fine with him too… But if we’re projecting our views of what a captain should be based on hockey, ie who can lead and who do you want fighting for you in a fight, then Piette or Crepeau should be captain.

[Jack1997]

1 hour ago, Snowcrash said:

Totally unrelated but Biello also has to make a call on the in-game penalty taker so there's absolutely no discussion after a PK decision on who steps up

If it’s not The player who is 2nd in Ligue 1 In goals there’s a serious problem with our national team.

[TGAA_Star]

Costa Rica 🇨🇷 vs Honduras 🇭🇳 in the other Copa America qualifier on Saturday...I have Costa Rica 🇨🇷 winning but if Honduras 🇭🇳 beat them I won't be all that shocked

[kacbru]

1 hour ago, WestHamCanadianinOxford said:

I got to "Fal..." and declared you the winner (loser.) 28-3.

 

I adopted the Saints in high school (way before 2010) to go with the natural West Ham and Oilers.

I'm still a Nordiques fan at heart...it really hurt to see them put it all together in Colorado.

[Kent]

Speaking of penalties. Do we know if there will be extra time in the event of a draw? Or straight to penalties?

[JamboAl]

6 hours ago, gigi riva said:

Trying Being a long time Bills Fan, Notre Dame, and Fiorentina 

What’s wrong with Notre Dame??

[JAVIERF]

Eustaquio should be captain .  If not it has to be Piette when he plays . 

[JAVIERF]

David could be captain too 

Penalty taker Buchanan or Eustaquio.  

Adekugbe seems like he has a great peg ,  good accuracy and a calmer personality, could be the best option .  When he plays .  I alñ

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[JAVIERF]

1 hour ago, Kent said:

Speaking of penalties. Do we know if there will be extra time in the event of a draw? Or straight to penalties?

Buchanan / Eustaquio it seems

[cornerkick]

1 hour ago, Kent said:

Speaking of penalties. Do we know if there will be extra time in the event of a draw? Or straight to penalties?

If it's listed on the concacaf site, i can't find it.  i'm sure we'll learn more, say 10 min before kickoff...

[Kent]

11 minutes ago, cornerkick said:

If it's listed on the concacaf site, i can't find it.  i'm sure we'll learn more, say 10 min before kickoff...

Or more likely, with 10 minutes to go in the game if a draw seems like a possibility.

[Kent]

28 minutes ago, JAVIERF said:

Buchanan / Eustaquio it seems

I thought you were a World Cup winner that was never wrong about football. You might want to re-read what I asked and reconsider your answer. On the other hand, if you are correct and the tie breaker is "Buchanan/Eustaquio", I don't know exactly what that means but I like our odds!

[TGAA_Star]

Staq as captain I actually like this

[CanadaFan123]

How are we two days out with virtually no news? I thought for sure they would have amped up coverage.

[JAVIERF]

2 hours ago, Kent said:

I thought you were a World Cup winner that was never wrong about football. You might want to re-read what I asked and reconsider your answer. On the other hand, if you are correct and the tie breaker is "Buchanan/Eustaquio", I don't know exactly what that means but I like our odds!

I am baby.  That match took too much was a dull 2-0 and it became a rollercoaster.  We had that so easy ,  we got distraught those frogs and then they came back from a certain death.  Anyway, we delivered the bomb!

[JAVIERF]

4 hours ago, Kent said:

Speaking of penalties. Do we know if there will be extra time in the event of a draw? Or straight to penalties?

30 minutes and penos

[TGAA_Star]

29 minutes ago, JAVIERF said:

30 minutes and penos

Yeah let's just hope it doesn't come to that

[TGAA_Star]

But also should we qualify then our schedule of games:

- June 20th, 2024- Canada 🇨🇦 vs Argentina 🇦🇷 (reigning Copa America & World Cup champions) (Atlanta)

 

June 25th, 2024- Canada 🇨🇦 vs Peru 🇵🇪 (Kansas City)

 

June 29th, 2024- Canada 🇨🇦 vs Chile 🇨🇱 (Orlando)

 

Game times still TBD

[Kent]

6 hours ago, JAVIERF said:

30 minutes and penos

Do you have a source or is that just your assumption? I would guess that as well, but CONCACAF has been known to skip extra time in some of their competitions.

[Kent]

7 hours ago, CanadaFan123 said:

How are we two days out with virtually no news? I thought for sure they would have amped up coverage.

Not sure if this is what you want, but OneSoccer does have some videos out about the game. You can check their channel here. https://www.youtube.com/@OneSoccer/videos

[ensco]

 

If this is tied after 90, do they play 30 more, or go straight to PKs?

(Sorry for repeat question, I have searched on here and didn’t find the answer.)

[Stryker911]

14 hours ago, Bigandy said:

I agree but it has to be staq. 

Davies would only get in based on star power. We can even argue that the teams most success has been during wcq when he was injured. Without staq we crumble. 

Options for captain 
Piette - Vet and a leadership figure... not even a squad guarantee though, let alone starter. Not good enough as a player or captain to truly deserve it.
Johnston - I feel people say this because hes likable in the media. Not really my choice as I dont see him as a captain.
Miller - has experience and is in our 11 but thats about the only reason
larin - same as miller but a better player
david - star power. 
davies - star power
Staq - most important player to CMNT. Organizes, controls the tempo of our games, experienced, top player. 

Just to add to this, I hate having a keeper as a captain. How many times did we see Borjan run up from his own end to get in the face of an opposition or the referee. They are too far out of the play to be involved. Thereby eliminating Crepeau as an option as well.

[Stryker911]

13 hours ago, TGAA_Star said:

Costa Rica 🇨🇷 vs Honduras 🇭🇳 in the other Copa America qualifier on Saturday...I have Costa Rica 🇨🇷 winning but if Honduras 🇭🇳 beat them I won't be all that shocked

Honduras has a crazy amount of guys injured or unavailable for this match. Acosta, Arriaga, Palma, Eli's, Quioto. Would be surprised if they are able to pull it off. 

[Aird25]

I hope we lose so we can save some money. I've been persuaded by Unnamed sources 

[Bigandy]

9 minutes ago, Aird25 said:

I hope we lose so we can save some money. I've been persuaded by Unnamed sources 

In one of the one soccer preview videos, Oliver mentions something along the lines of, "its crazy but I'm of the opinion that the copa will actually be good for the CSA contrary to what some people are saying".