2020 Cavalry FC and CanPL Thread

[Ozy_Flame]

Great to see players graduating to better things, but I hope the serious loss of talent that got us to a fantastic finish last year doesn't dramatically change the performance of the team. The 2nd season is when the real fans show their loyalty, especially if they perform bad. That goes for any pro sports team.

[Muta]

Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden

Waterman, and potentially Adekugbe, and Malonga getting 'promotions' is a good look for the Cavs. If they can keep it up, I could see lots of players on the bubble coming for a season.

That's how I see it too... the Cavs seem to be gaining this reputation as a well-run, classy and successful club and perhaps playing here might elevate your career and gain you some valuable exposure. I'd be okay with that reputation going forward.

[TheIronMaiden]

Originally Posted by Muta

That's how I see it too... the Cavs seem to be gaining this reputation as a well-run, classy and successful club and perhaps playing here might elevate your career and gain you some valuable exposure. I'd be okay with that reputation going forward.

Maybe it is not the best comparison, but I would like for the Cavalry function like a UCLA or a London Knights. Organisations that good young players want to be a part of because they have a reputation of developing pros and getting scouted.

[Kipper is King]

Originally Posted by Muta

I still can't believe Calgary is now part of the global soccer machine, as Jimmy put it... player development, national and international transfers, a now internationally recognized team in a now internationally recognized league.... exciting stuff!

That's the way I feel. It's so refreshing to have a local professional club with a uniquely Canadian league. It's great to analyze, to engage in some banter, and just to have the fun that soccer fans around the world have enjoyed for ages.

[shermanator]

Originally Posted by Muta

That's how I see it too... the Cavs seem to be gaining this reputation as a well-run, classy and successful club and perhaps playing here might elevate your career and gain you some valuable exposure. I'd be okay with that reputation going forward.

Considering a year ago many of these players would not have had an opportunity to play pro soccer I think these transfers reflect well on CPL as a whole.

Hopefully there are more of these transfers as the league establishes itself, meaning more money and sustainability for CPL clubs, and hopefully in turn an increased salary cap, high level of play, etc.

[Hockey-and_stuff]

I'm excited to see if we run with both Brown and Cordova on the pitch at the same time. That would be a new wrinkle that should help us score goals.

Add Minatel, Camargo and (hopefully) Pasquotti and that's a lot of pace to throw at opposition back lines.

[shermanator]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1220056159899418624

[shermanator]

We're now up to 9 articles on the CPL official website regarding Borges transfer, whereas Waterman's move to MLS generated 3.

[CofR]

Originally Posted by shermanator

We're now up to 9 articles on the CPL official website regarding Borges transfer, whereas Waterman's move to MLS generated 3.

#### the Forge

[Muta]

Fellas - only a couple more months until training / season starts. I can't wait.

[Thunderball]

Originally Posted by shermanator

We're now up to 9 articles on the CPL official website regarding Borges transfer, whereas Waterman's move to MLS generated 3.

While I do think a transfer to a team on the cusp of Belgian First Division is a bigger deal than moving to the Impact, and the Borges fee is 3-5x the Waterman fee... the Forge bias is a bit annoying.

[The Big Chill]

Originally Posted by Muta

Fellas - only a couple more months until training / season starts. I can't wait.

Hopefully we have enough players by then to do some 5-a-side training!

[Kipper is King]

Eat.
Sleep.
Breathe.
Hate Forge.

[shermanator]

Originally Posted by Muta

Fellas - only a couple more months until training / season starts. I can't wait.

I can practically taste the overpriced beer!

[Kipper is King]

Sounds like there are more signings incoming!

https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/pinder-...fcs-offseason/

[Kipper is King]

https://twitter.com/nicopasquotti/st...24812226875393

Nico Pasquotti
@nicopasquotti
Signing day ��

I think I make out a red wordmark at the top of the page? But who knows? If he's still a Cav, I'll be pleasantly surprised.

Edit: Jose Escalante wished him "all the best," so that sounds like goodbye?!

The suspense is killing me.

[shermanator]

Originally Posted by Kipper is King

https://twitter.com/nicopasquotti/st...24812226875393



I think I make out a red wordmark at the top of the page? But who knows? If he's still a Cav, I'll be pleasantly surprised.

Edit: Jose Escalante wished him "all the best," so that sounds like goodbye?!

The suspense is killing me.

[Kipper is King]

Ledgerwood tweeted him "looks like Scandinavia," and somewhere in Europe would make sense given that Pasquotti tweeted "signing day" at 7PM MST.

Edit: I'm overanalyzing things, but what can I say? I'm just glad to have a local club where I can freak out about transfers and stuff!

[Addick]

Originally Posted by Kipper is King

Ledgerwood tweeted him "looks like Scandinavia," and somewhere in Europe would make sense given that Pasquotti tweeted "signing day" at 7PM MST.

That would mean it would be around 2AM in Scandinavia. Unless he's doing some late night tweeting, it would be more likely that he's in North America.

[Kipper is King]

Originally Posted by Addick

That would mean it would be around 2AM in Scandinavia. Unless he's doing some late night tweeting, it would be more likely that he's in North America.

Oops! You're right.