We are arguably the worst or second worst side in this tournament
The worst team was Cuba...and they qualified for the quarterfinals!
We are arguably the worst or second worst side in this tournament
You don't pay $2500 to sit on the bench and watch your team try to win games the wrong way. That's counterproductive. It's about developing players good enough to play at the next level and understanding the game enough that they can play at the level they are capable of playing at. Playing track and field with the ball doesn't do that.Many delusional views here. If Larkin scores in the first game, they win and go through. He missed an open net, nothing a coach can do. Technically they are not as good as costa rica, or some other countries of course. However, they have been in every game and outplayed Jamaica and Costa Rica. They do not have a stud who can win a game or a natural goal scorer. Avg. international players for majority of part, some below average. I keep hearing and reading about development, however you also have to develop a mentality of winning and how to win. I personally dislike when coaches of u17 and u18hpl teams say its not about winning but about development. Development for what??? You play the game to win.
You don't pay $2500 to sit on the bench and watch your team try to win games the wrong way. That's counterproductive. It's about developing players good enough to play at the next level and understanding the game enough that they can play at the level they are capable of playing at. Playing track and field with the ball doesn't do that.
Mattock is no Neely. I'd trade Mattocks right fcuking now for Barry Pederson, and not the Barry Pederson in his prime, give me the 2015 version. He has to be good for something...collecting water bottles, handing out tape, holding the door open. I'll take that trade right now.Whitecaps should talk to the Canucks about making deals. For example, Cam Neely and a first round pick for Barry Pederson.