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Canada Women @ Olympic Qualifying Tourney in Vancouver 2012
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What I find interesting is that no one has said 1 single thing about Lauren Sessleman deciding to play for Canada. She was born in Green Bay. When she realized she wasn't going to make the US national team, she chose her second choice with her fathers roots to come up and play for Canada. So I guess its just a bias based on which side of the border the player decides to go with.
cascadesoccer
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stop being logical masry.
Colin Elmes
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Sorry, thats it from me. Second hand info from someone on the coaching staff of the day
johnnybluenose
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which is exactly why I've given up on the Southsiders/Voyageurs mentality of hypocrisy in uber-criticizing the men and women that opt out of playing for Canada and cap elsewhere.
I don't blame Hargreaves for his decision, same can be said for others like Jonothan DeGuzman, and now he is contemplating capping for Canada as he's essentially never going to get a game for Holland ever again.
The difference, to me, is where you are developing and if any "debt" is owed to who brought you up (I guess) but that's going to be my opinion on a case to case basis as a fan or supporter. I'm not going to be one of these guys that shout it from a rooftop like some of the V's/SS'ers. How awkward it must have been for some of the SS'ers to run into Leroux having a drink with Kaylyn Kyle at the Roxy last night
Donovan Bailey sprinting for Canada although he's Jamaican is one thing, he never competed for Jamaica..which is slightly different than Daniel Igali who was competing for Nigeria in Canada when he defected/sought refugee status in Canada... but still a purely sane reason to opt out.
Sesslemen needed to play for Canada to play internationally otherwise she wouldn't play at all on the World Stage. She wasn't good enough to play for the Yanks. Le Roux would be/could be a difference maker for Canada. Julien couldn't hit water if she fell out of a boat last night, I doubt Leroux would have failed as often or as bad as Julien. She's simply a better player than Julien.
Karina LeBlanc (CANWNT Keeper) is also US-Born.
For me they were beaten all over the pitch. Pace...passing...and their first touch was like a jack hammer at times. US looked miles better and have "impact players" all over the place where as Canada during this game did not. Not that it would have made a difference but why didn't they play the Maple Ridge keeper? She looks bigger and better than the other girl. Anyways Apples to Oranges for me.
If this tourney was held in any other CONCACAF country, we would have expected the States to qualify 1st and Canada a distant second. Contrary to what the mighty SSers believe, all the singing about Solo's arse was never going lift Canada to victory. The sad thing is seeing how quickly the Mexicans have come to catching Canada.
Captain Shamrock
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Leroux is overrated. When she was in grade 9 at Johnston Heights, our own phenom, Caitlin Davie(who was in grade 10 and scored a hat-trick on the day), stuffed her and her teammates 5 - 2. Leroux scored one goal on the day.....on a free-kick when it was 5 - 1. Ever heard of Jess Elliott? She was the girl who played gold soccer who marked her completely out of the game. 
Go Devils!
BTW, the overrated part was a bit of piss-take.....but we did shut her down in grade 9 in the Fraser Valley semi-finals.
As for Canada's team, it's really simple to me. They are too big, slow, and predictable. Everything you don't want in a footballer or a team. The US destroyed them in all aspects of the game.....including looks. God bless, Hope.
Go Devils!BTW, the overrated part was a bit of piss-take.....but we did shut her down in grade 9 in the Fraser Valley semi-finals.
As for Canada's team, it's really simple to me. They are too big, slow, and predictable. Everything you don't want in a footballer or a team. The US destroyed them in all aspects of the game.....including looks. God bless, Hope.
"Julien couldn't hit water if she fell out of a boat last night, I doubt Leroux would have failed as often or as bad as Julien. She's simply a better player than Julien."
Julien!? Every single game that I watched she was simply the worst player on the field. Is she really a national calibre player?
Although USA outplayed Canada the fact is that Julien missed two great opportunities. When we were 0:3 down, it really should have been 2:3; huge difference, we would still have a chance. Anyway, hopefully, lesson learned for London.
Julien!? Every single game that I watched she was simply the worst player on the field. Is she really a national calibre player?
Although USA outplayed Canada the fact is that Julien missed two great opportunities. When we were 0:3 down, it really should have been 2:3; huge difference, we would still have a chance. Anyway, hopefully, lesson learned for London.
fat monkey
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I love when Hernden came on TV, looked right into the camera and apologized to anyone who tuned in after that performance. That spoke a lot to his expectations, realistic or otherwise.
But damn, the US can attack. With all due respect to Abig Wombat Alex Morgan is absolutley lethal. She had the Canadian defence in fits all game.
I have to say that when I walked into the stadium for that game, I turned to Mrs. Monkey and said, "I bet we lose 3 or 4 nothing." Anybody who thought any different when playing against the best team in the world is kidding themselves.
But damn, the US can attack. With all due respect to Abig Wombat Alex Morgan is absolutley lethal. She had the Canadian defence in fits all game.
I have to say that when I walked into the stadium for that game, I turned to Mrs. Monkey and said, "I bet we lose 3 or 4 nothing." Anybody who thought any different when playing against the best team in the world is kidding themselves.
Captain Shamrock
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Anyone want to bet that Canada will NOT medal in the London? In fact, the will not make it past the quarter final stage?
cascadesoccer
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Nope.Anyone want to bet that Canada will NOT medal in the London? In fact, the will not make it past the quarter final stage?
Leroux is overrated. When she was in grade 9 at Johnston Heights, our own phenom, Caitlin Davie(who was in grade 10 and scored a hat-trick on the day), stuffed her and her teammates 5 - 2. Leroux scored one goal on the day.....on a free-kick when it was 5 - 1. Ever heard of Jess Elliott? She was the girl who played gold soccer who marked her completely out of the game.
BTW, the overrated part was a bit of piss-take.....but we did shut her down in grade 9 in the Fraser Valley semi-finals.
As for Canada's team, it's really simple to me. They are too big, slow, and predictable. Everything you don't want in a footballer or a team. The US destroyed them in all aspects of the game.....including looks. God bless, Hope.
Captain, a player on our team shut Steve Nash down in high school Basketball, limiting him to 9 points...just ask him. He still thinks Nash is overrated, so I know where you are coming from. Nash is over rated and so is Leroux.
johnnybluenose
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I have very little experience watching any amount of womens football, what I did see prior to the USA v Canada game was that womens soccer is VERY different than the mens game in style and tactics, this was the many teams I saw Canada play and the games not involving the yanks.
The Yank women though played a style very similar to the mens style of game. It's not so much short passing till a gap develops then pump it long (Which is what this neophyte saw the Canadians and others doing) as much as it was searching and cutting diagonal passing, awesome speed up the wings challenging fullbacks to not fall down let alone make a defensive play.
...That and no weak links in any position on the field.
The Yank women though played a style very similar to the mens style of game. It's not so much short passing till a gap develops then pump it long (Which is what this neophyte saw the Canadians and others doing) as much as it was searching and cutting diagonal passing, awesome speed up the wings challenging fullbacks to not fall down let alone make a defensive play.
...That and no weak links in any position on the field.
