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um ya... are they going to smuggle him into canada?
Though he is the best player in this draft
italian_stallion21
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Like Bobbaduzzi said, we wanted a player that may not make an impact immediately (well, duh) but will be an impact player in the future and for years to come. You have to take the best player, and I'm sure they'll figure out the Visa issues ASAP.
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whats their to figure out? we let every one into canada... cough cough *tamil tiger migrants* cough cough *mr. base* cough cough , as a few examples
is Darlington Nagbe the next Steve Francis?
the kid is 17 or 18 years old and has decided that he would 'PREFER' playing in the U.S.
does it really matter when you are playing in a league that is based in north america? we do have airplanes in vancouver.
we won't really know for a couple of years how this draft worked out but i say we got the better of the deal already.
i hate portland already.
the kid is 17 or 18 years old and has decided that he would 'PREFER' playing in the U.S.
does it really matter when you are playing in a league that is based in north america? we do have airplanes in vancouver.we won't really know for a couple of years how this draft worked out but i say we got the better of the deal already.
i hate portland already.
italian_stallion21
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I hated Portland before, but that adds to the fire. Sour grapes for not being #1? Nanchkoff (sp?) with the 8th pick.
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johnnybluenose
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The Caps will be making a pitch for an exemption because the MLS is a 2 country league....
How would it work, visa wise, for him to play away game in Van and TO? Same fcuking thing, whether it's one day or the entire year.
The MLS involves the CSA and USSF... Two federations, Two Countries, 1 league.
I wonder if the rules would apply to a player who played for a Welsh Team in England's FA?
How would it work, visa wise, for him to play away game in Van and TO? Same fcuking thing, whether it's one day or the entire year.
The MLS involves the CSA and USSF... Two federations, Two Countries, 1 league.
I wonder if the rules would apply to a player who played for a Welsh Team in England's FA?
Titan4Life
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I heard from a "source" inside the residency program that Salgado was drafted with the intention of selling/trading him down the road.
I was also told that him getting an exemption is very unlikely.
Also was told by a player who trained with him, that while he is a good player, at 17 he will not make much of an impact anytime soon. Let's keep in mind he hasn't made much of an impact in the US program.
I was also told that him getting an exemption is very unlikely.
Also was told by a player who trained with him, that while he is a good player, at 17 he will not make much of an impact anytime soon. Let's keep in mind he hasn't made much of an impact in the US program.
johnnybluenose
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Where do you get your info from? He was widely regarded as the best player at the Milk Cup and the Dallas Dr Pepper Tourneys... and is consistantly part of the US U20 Program.
regardless of him getting an exemption or not, he's going to be a player at some point... and if he turns out to be a Mo Edu and is sold down the line good for him and the club...this is nothing new as the Caps have sold a few players overseas.
PS: Not many 17 year olds do make an impact playing full pro with grown men... he's 6'4 and 170lbs, when he "fills out" he will be an imposing figure... and with his supposed pace and skill he could be a gem.
I just don't get why they took him #1, why not (if you're sold on him) trade down?
regardless of him getting an exemption or not, he's going to be a player at some point... and if he turns out to be a Mo Edu and is sold down the line good for him and the club...this is nothing new as the Caps have sold a few players overseas.
PS: Not many 17 year olds do make an impact playing full pro with grown men... he's 6'4 and 170lbs, when he "fills out" he will be an imposing figure... and with his supposed pace and skill he could be a gem.
I just don't get why they took him #1, why not (if you're sold on him) trade down?
I like Salgato but I do not think he is going to be ready for three years yet. Rooney went in second round. Mark my words will be better in scorring then the few we got. I do like the other three guys. Tough hard nose players. I hope Salgato will become onother Backham. I just do not understand why Caps would not take Kuntacky keeper. A prowen player with six foot four hight. Tough guy playes angles well.
johnnybluenose
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You're telling me you've actually watched Kentucky play NCAA games?
You do realize the Caps have 2 proven professional (in USL and MLS) keepers that are both big and athletic?
Salgado is 17, and a striker. Beckham is 35 and a midfielder. Salgado is 6'4 and Beckham is 6'. Beckham is English, Salgado is American of Mexican Heritage. Omar Salgado is a scrub that hasn't played overseas, and if he was good enough, he would. Beckham has starred for England, United, & Real Madrid.... other than that... yeah Salgado could be JUST like Beckham.
FFS.
You do realize the Caps have 2 proven professional (in USL and MLS) keepers that are both big and athletic?
Salgado is 17, and a striker. Beckham is 35 and a midfielder. Salgado is 6'4 and Beckham is 6'. Beckham is English, Salgado is American of Mexican Heritage. Omar Salgado is a scrub that hasn't played overseas, and if he was good enough, he would. Beckham has starred for England, United, & Real Madrid.... other than that... yeah Salgado could be JUST like Beckham.
FFS.
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