CSA has seemingly dropped the ball on the roster and selection which is not surprising. I understand that USA U23 are together having a selection/training camp right now. FCE has said that Porter, Saiko and Michal Misiewicz all were invited. But they have kept everything a mystery.

Tiebert, Morgan and Stinson would be locks depending on WCFC and TFC granting their releases. All our various academy grads could be in the mix as well like Bassi, Gage, etc.

Would be nice to see Russell go and really make an impression.

ynwasouthside said: I believe ex-Cap Simon Thomas has been invited to camp.

That's good to hear. Hopefully they will be able to get all the old academey lads together. Maybe Straith?

This incarnation of the Toronto National Team is 25% Whitecaps and ex-Whitecaps, so we have even more reason than usual to cheer for them.

slamo said: Yeah, if TFC cared about developing Canadian talent we'd have a better chance of qualifying. Clearly TFC doesn't care about Canadian soccer.

On a serious note, TFC is holding Ashtone Morgan back from Olympic qualifying. Then their fans are bitching that the Whitecaps didn't play any Canadians last week because we sent them all to help their country.

@CanadaSoccerEN: #canm23 - CAN XI - GK-Misiewicz, 3-Teibert, 4-Attakora, 16-Beckie, 11-Stinson, 6-Bekker, 7-Alderson, 9-Saiko, 10-Haber, 17-Haworth, 20-James

I like watching the youngsters from most nations competing, I'll tune in and support our boys. Let's get to the Olympics!

Gotta say, I like the new CMNT kits the more I see them.

1.) I have been happy with Alderson so far. 2.) Glad the boys are just kicking it towards Haber as hard as they can, very un-Canadian. 3.) It's weird that Fonseca, Rennie and Soehn are all out to lunch on this Tiebert in defense thing. One of those 3 is not like the other. 4.) Haworth is looking okay, it will be interesting where REB come on...

Lord_Bob said: Rennie used Teibert as an attacking midfielder in every pre-season game in which he featured. Fonseca's just thick as crap. (Why is Haber playing up top? He's good when he plays further back and holds the ball up; that's how he's found success in Scotland. Everybody knows this except the same crappy staff coaches who get an infinite number of chances to ruin our national teams.)

In defense of Fonseca, they u23 Fullback Depth in this country doesn't seem to be there.

now if we can just beat the states

I didn't get to see the game, was at work, so any analysis would be welcome... that being said, this will not help our chances of advancing.

Assuming both we and El Salvador lose to the US, this means we have to advance on goal differential, I assume? Lets hope most of the skilled Cubans defect before we play them.

I'm not liking our chances. It's going to come down to who scores more goals against Cuba between Canada and El Salvadore and El S looked much more likely to score goals today than Canada.

Would you guys take Nana on our team? Sounds like he could be had for a song from San Jose. Would be good to have a domestic centre half and he looked good in the air.

Miscliewicz looked like he was about to fall asleep when the camera was close up but he played well and is aggressive in his area.

Bryce didn't get totally over run, considering he is 6 years under age.

Haworth made a super play (drawing two defenders) to set up Saiko in the first half and he put it into row 56.

ynwasouthside said: I think Nana is looking for a big contract, or he'd be playing for Yallop. He looked very strong last night. He's the only guy who can really put his MLS resume up against the top players on the US team. I'd take him as our 3rd CB if his salary demand was reasonable, but Mitchell is already filling this role nicely. I guess Nana's domestic status would be a plus though.

What could he demand? 80k ? I think he would be an improvement on Boxall based on roster status and room for growth.

Hopefully him and Big Phil can play well for the rest of the tourney and get into good club situations.

Rudi reported TFC offered him $100k+ and he turned it down!

He also turned down an offer from Union Berlin.

Nana was put into a position to fail with Toronto: he looked good with the solidity and experience of Cann but he does play a little wildly and when he's a partner on a patchwork back line he can look bad. He hasn't had good coaching in a while and, of course, has struggled with injuries.

I'd take him over Boxall, depending on the salary, but if he wants big money then forget it.

From CanadaSoccer Flickr

2012 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying
22 March 2012 - Nashville, TN

Shaun Saiko
Matt Stinson
Michal Misiewicz
Marcus Haber
Drew Beckie
Nana Attakora
Russell Teibert
Kyle Bekker
Evan James
Bryce Alderson
Carl Haworth

fourfourtwo said: No thanks then. We can wait for Stanese.

YES. I would say Daniel has way more upside. If he stays around long enough.

The succession plan on the back line is definitely should be an organizational priority, hence why I mentioned Nana.

Just read the 86 forever article about the ES game. I was wonderin this when I saw the starting line-up and then I thought no way, you HAVE to go with your best line-up, it's WAY too risky! He really screwed the pooch on this one of he did save his players for the US game, one that we have very little chance of getting anything from anyways.

Interesting read though.

In true Voyageurs self loathing spirit, I should point out that sounded like he might be available for Greece as well!

Great match for him, and I do hope it opens some doors above the NASL for him.

We played like a team which defeated a collection of "better" players. Yes on paper the USA out matched us at most positions but as a unit we absolutely rocked the joint! Cav for MOTM easily. He is a Tevez type solid built player who cannot be shoved around and was a handful for them all night. Nice to see him get the second goal.

The defence looked way better than they did against el Salvador and our back line was in sync all night. Our keeper? What can I say other than that is 2 games in a row that he is the reason we are looking to advance. Pity about Sodade getting injured. I was looking forward to seeing him play after all I'd heard about him. Get well soon.

great performance by the young lads, just make sure the don't cock it up now

What a game!!! That was the most enjoyable game in any sport that I've seen in a long time!!! All around well played, and really nice to see the academy players playing so well (Toronto and Vancouver). Give it a few years and add in more from Vancouver and Montreal and things look great.

Waiting to hear from Lord Bob about this one as it appears that Fonseca's gamble paid off.

Worried about the celebrations after the game as it seemed like the players thought they had accomplished their goal. Hopefully they remember that the Olympics is their goal.

Also, as much as it pisses Canadians off (and judging by the crowd Americans too) the boys did a great job of killing the clock (particularly when the gk spent about a minute on the pitch). Not sure what happened with REB at the end though.

That US goalie looked awful on the first Canadian goal!