My Summary for now:
The good of this season:
-fairly entertaining matches due to the lack of quality overall. Poor defending = lots of scoring chances = entertainment for most, especially the "layman"
-free ticket to see Man City for Seasons Tix holders, "free" in that they're included at no additional cost, although we haven't seen our tix yet
-Hassli, Rochat, Chiumiento have been a pleasure to watch
The Bad:
-The Caps certainly underestimated the quality of this league and/or the quality of the players they brought along from NASL/USSL to MLS
-Poor injury record, especially surrounding Demerit and Chiumiento
-The horrible start up to the season around ticketing
-No Henry or Marquez in NYRB game at Empire
-Having to leave Empire for BC Place (opinion)
The Ugly:
-treatment of the vocal supporters groups
-the MLS officiating
-WFC midfield
I was watching SYL game today. U17 Burnaby side showed well against Coastal boys. #15 from Burnaby side was by far the strongest guy on the pitch. # 6 was also a guy to look at for University soccer. Good passing ability and also knows how to finish. Both guys with size and power.#11 from Burnaby shows streaks of well playing bit slow on comming back to help..
Number 7 from coastal team by far has the most potential as a player to move to upper levels.
a player that might play for White Caps could be Ryan Bowie. Dam fast and strong right D. Very few in BC with his speed and strength on the ball.
Thanks PV you also made a good point. I should have pointed out #11 and # 10. One of them tends to stay still till he gets the ball. Then he has what it takes. D side of his game tents to be non existant.
In todays game U17 Mountain FC was by far a better side. Yet Surrey almost tied the game witch would have kept Mountain from going to Florida as top two sides in each age group do go. Again those same two guys stood out on Mountain FC. U14 Surrey Gerry Bains stood out with fantastick skill. Also #12 from Surrey side deserves to be on HPL side next fall.
In U14 boys side of it Mountain beat Surey side by four goals. Number five on Mountain was by far the best player in attacking zone. Strong fast ad hard shot. Could end up on Caps some day soon. It is also nice to see four teams from Burnaby North Shore to go to Florida. Boys U17 and U15, girls also are sending two sides I am not sure about age groups. Grate number of folks came out to watch the games.
GEORDIE said:Holy crap! The titantic has sunk!
Mr Base , Hardly any local BC players given opportunities by Whitecaps but hopefully some of these young players u mention might get a chance.
Akslop no comet to your post.
Bluecard I am not sure if you are aware of this, but this stream, while named "potential whitecaps players in BC," is actually reserved for spelling errors and u12-14 non-rep players. Sorry for your confusion.
Hundhal is a very talented player and would probably do well on the caps PDL side but I believe he is a highlander?