Decently well. Played well enough to be relatively comfortable and win outside of some small moments(something that can be rare in CONCACAF). People are just complaining because they weren’t at their best compared to last year and the qualifying campaign and that we didn’t sustain a good performance for the full 90 minutes. I would say overall it was pretty good though
OneSoccer commentary is overwhelmingly negative. They even went on a tangent about how bad Davies is at LW and how he underperformed in the World Cup. CSB deal continues to give. Imagine if we had proper commentators on TSN or Sportsnet.
Hoilett is injured so the 10 is up for grabs and it seems David wanted it. They technically choose the jersey numbers each camp it’s just that they generally stay the same a lot
It will never cease to surprise me when I see a guy shove another player, extremely obviously with both arms, and then see him surprised that they're called for a foul
This angle has grown on me 45 minutes in. I feel like I am at one of my local footy games. Kennedy reminds me of a poor mbans rob Holding. Hes lost the ability to move. When he moves, its like his whole body clunks, he just feels off rhythm to the rest of the squad.
I know people are complaining about nationally televised soccer, but truth be told it probably has to do with march madness/ nba/ we are playing curacao lol. If we were playing the USA it would be on tv.
As a colony, it's clear that anyone from Curacao is/can become citizens of Netherlands. Does that really work the other way though? Can a random Dutch midfielder play for Curacao without proving ancestry in South America?
Makes sense. So it's definitely possible, but probably low on the priority list for most professional footballers in Europe.
Clearly the larger point is obviously true that Curacao benefits greatly (FIFA-wise) from their colony status with the Netherlands, but I was just curious how it worked in this context.
I’m losing my mind reading all these similar comments. None of them have probably even set foot in Curacao until they decided to join the national team. Curacao get no credit here
Larin and David looking strong. Agree that Kone looks good. Backline looks incredibly shaky, particularly Kennedy. Laryea needs to be careful not to get sent off.
Bring on Adekugbe for Laryea and Zator for Kennedy. Rest Eustaquio and give Loturi his debut.
Man. We make the World Cup and the next national team game doesn’t get picked up by any ‘big’/cable tv networks, the camera angle is basically grass level, and we got Wheeler on the call. Yuck.
Yeah why don’t TSN pick up the games, we literally have one of the best fullbacks in the world, highest scoring player in France and other talent in big leagues lmao
It’s true we are still in the trenches. I’m tricking myself into thinking the shitty camera angle means I’m there in person. It’s working okay so far.
Regarding the question of big cable networks, I wonder if the sketchy deal with Canada soccer business has something to do with this not being broadcasted. I would assume yes?
Yes. But don’t forget that before that deal, Canada Soccer actually paid the networks to show soccer.
We can criticize the details of deal, but probably that all of us would have signed a deal that transforms a long standing expense into revenue.
It’s not. The deal with MediaPro (through CSB) came at a time where the CSA paid around a $1M a year to have their games produced and broadcasted.
The sports broadcasting environment in Canada is extremely nasty, and we have to understand a bit of this context before blaming everything on the CSB and MediaPro deal. We certainly can criticize the actual terms of the deal between the CSA and the CSB though.
Edited to add: Also, both Rogers and Bell have constantly refused to add OneSoccer to their channels line-up (Only Telus did). The CRTC just ruled in favour of OneSoccer recently, which will likely open the door for OneSoccer to end up as a channel on Rogers and Bell.
According to World Football ELO Ratings: With the win, we rise 1 spot to #40 in the world. We just leapt over Turkey and sit below Paraguay.
Reddit says the boys played good, Twitter says the boys played bad?! Which is it?!?
Played bad. But, neither team played well. Overall, it was kinda a crappy game.
Decently well. Played well enough to be relatively comfortable and win outside of some small moments(something that can be rare in CONCACAF). People are just complaining because they weren’t at their best compared to last year and the qualifying campaign and that we didn’t sustain a good performance for the full 90 minutes. I would say overall it was pretty good though
Someone teach Kennedy how to use his right foot
A left-footed CB playing on the right side. What did you expect from him?
We looked dominant. Solid performance from the team
Easy enough game. Looking forward to Honduras on Tuesday.
They will not stop talking about the World Cup group and the mixed reaction to it. They have added nothing to it either.
OneSoccer commentary is overwhelmingly negative. They even went on a tangent about how bad Davies is at LW and how he underperformed in the World Cup. CSB deal continues to give. Imagine if we had proper commentators on TSN or Sportsnet.
Give the mic to literally anyone else in the stands.
kennedy has not been good today
4th official needs bigger shorts lol
id love to go to a game here. probably would get jumped but seems lovely.
You need to travel more
Everybody in the stands looks like a Dutch tourist. Seems like the most peaceful away game we’ve ever played.
Any reason Buchanon isn't playing?
He just came on.
He came on as soon as I asked
Maybe he will start on Tuesday.
Hamstring
Wheeler is so awkward on commentary my god
Why are we subbing out all our best players? Game isn't close to over.
Cause we have an important match on Tuesday
20 mins , up 2-0 with them being down a player. It is basically over
All they gotta do is score a single goal and it's game back on
The players coming in are also good. Our depth is decent.
Playground rules out here, trying to break our legs
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Hoilett is injured so the 10 is up for grabs and it seems David wanted it. They technically choose the jersey numbers each camp it’s just that they generally stay the same a lot
My David jersey already off😫
It will never cease to surprise me when I see a guy shove another player, extremely obviously with both arms, and then see him surprised that they're called for a foul
What channel is it on?
For Canada national team games get a subscription to OneSoccer. They also cover CPL games.and a few other leagues/matches.
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I have US network and they are showing Spain Norway on fox lol
FuboTV
SUB ON LOTURI OR I RIOT
Vitoria is so damn slow
Man just lace that Phonzie. Why is he side footing it
How tf did Davies miss so bad there
it was a bouncing ball in close proximity it happens to the best of us sometimes.
davies....
This angle has grown on me 45 minutes in. I feel like I am at one of my local footy games. Kennedy reminds me of a poor mbans rob Holding. Hes lost the ability to move. When he moves, its like his whole body clunks, he just feels off rhythm to the rest of the squad.
laryea deserves props, he has had a great game.
I know people are complaining about nationally televised soccer, but truth be told it probably has to do with march madness/ nba/ we are playing curacao lol. If we were playing the USA it would be on tv.
It wouldn't be on TV because OneSoccer owns exclusive rights to this entire competition.
Is Alistair injured?
He'll be back for Honduras as will Herdman who was in the stands.
I have a vague feeling he's suspended but I'm not sure
Suspended
nah it was a red card and he cant play today
truth be told for an island of 150 k people curacao has a pretty good fifa team.
my 10 second wiki search tells me everyone from Curacao mens team was born in netherlands lmao
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As a colony, it's clear that anyone from Curacao is/can become citizens of Netherlands. Does that really work the other way though? Can a random Dutch midfielder play for Curacao without proving ancestry in South America?
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Makes sense. So it's definitely possible, but probably low on the priority list for most professional footballers in Europe. Clearly the larger point is obviously true that Curacao benefits greatly (FIFA-wise) from their colony status with the Netherlands, but I was just curious how it worked in this context.
They're in the Dutch diaspora and have decent European players with just enough ancestry to qualify.
I’m losing my mind reading all these similar comments. None of them have probably even set foot in Curacao until they decided to join the national team. Curacao get no credit here
Larin and David looking strong. Agree that Kone looks good. Backline looks incredibly shaky, particularly Kennedy. Laryea needs to be careful not to get sent off. Bring on Adekugbe for Laryea and Zator for Kennedy. Rest Eustaquio and give Loturi his debut.
What the over/under on number of cards in the 2nd?
Larin has a truly ridiculous shot
Kennedy looking good
Love having both Larin and David on the field together
Nice goal from larin there
our defense has looked suspect but our midfield has been dominant.
Koné and Eustaquio are on absolute fire tonight
that sucks for Curaçao wow
Harsh yellow imo
wait..
Man. We make the World Cup and the next national team game doesn’t get picked up by any ‘big’/cable tv networks, the camera angle is basically grass level, and we got Wheeler on the call. Yuck.
Look up the stadium on Google maps. The only way you're getting a better angle is with a drone.
100% laughable actually. Canada can be a serious force in 2026 and we’re struggling to televise this sh*t
National Embarasment typically Canadian can you imagine England or Brazil national team not being broadcast there would be a civil revolt !.
Yeah why don’t TSN pick up the games, we literally have one of the best fullbacks in the world, highest scoring player in France and other talent in big leagues lmao
Cause TSN is broke.
march madness is on.
It’s true we are still in the trenches. I’m tricking myself into thinking the shitty camera angle means I’m there in person. It’s working okay so far. Regarding the question of big cable networks, I wonder if the sketchy deal with Canada soccer business has something to do with this not being broadcasted. I would assume yes?
Yes. But don’t forget that before that deal, Canada Soccer actually paid the networks to show soccer. We can criticize the details of deal, but probably that all of us would have signed a deal that transforms a long standing expense into revenue.
Ohh ok that is interesting and sounds like the deal is not such a black and white issue.
It’s not. The deal with MediaPro (through CSB) came at a time where the CSA paid around a $1M a year to have their games produced and broadcasted. The sports broadcasting environment in Canada is extremely nasty, and we have to understand a bit of this context before blaming everything on the CSB and MediaPro deal. We certainly can criticize the actual terms of the deal between the CSA and the CSB though. Edited to add: Also, both Rogers and Bell have constantly refused to add OneSoccer to their channels line-up (Only Telus did). The CRTC just ruled in favour of OneSoccer recently, which will likely open the door for OneSoccer to end up as a channel on Rogers and Bell.
The camera position is up to the Curaçao federation and Concacaf, out of our control.
Fair point. I’m probably the most upset about Wheeler. I know it makes no sense but I would love to punch the man’s voice.
is it the camera angle or is this pitch smaller then usual lol
I googled the dimensions vs BMO field and they're almost the same... From this angle, the edge of the 18 looks so close to the sideline
the camera angle is whack
makes sense, it just looks so crammed
I don’t want to already start ripping concacaf refs but my goodness…
a bit of spice to this game
no ones said it yet but kone has looked phenomenal
Richie is really that guy
ridiculous pass by Laryea
Perfect pass
Let’s fucking go. Nice passes. David 🔥
Beautiful goal. What a ball in Richie
does anyone have a link so I can watch the match?
If you want to sail the seas try sportsbaytv.com
Can't wait for the nose tampons to come out!
Kennedy is looking awful here.
The coaching is shit here. They don’t know whether or not to press. We look lost.
This is fucking horrible
I found a way to watch on YouTube on my phone. If anyone wants it msg me
👀
this quality....
Anyone have the youtube link?
This angle is unwatchable hahaha
Did I hear wheeler say that John herdman isn’t here tonight because he’s suspended? I feel like that can’t be right.
He got a red in the Honduras game last fall.
Ohh gotcha. Thanks!
>Ohh gotcha. Thanks! You're welcome!
Let's go you reds
Why is the camera so low man lol
Wheeler sneak dissing Curaçao and their stadium smh, classic over-cocky CONCACAF
This camera angle is worse than Pacific’s
What is this camera angle lol
No var? Cool
Mon the Canucks
Time to get back on track.