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Alexander Smith

@alexinthehammer.bsky.social

Fan of sports. Mostly posting about @forgefchamilton.bsky.social, @cplsoccer.bsky.social, and related topics.

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Assuming the reports are correct that Forge will sign Rama and that Parra and Badibanga are on the way out, then the current depth chart looks something like this.
The midfield depth looks fantastic and the goaltending is set - just need to fill out the roster up front and in defence.

26.01.2025 22:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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As much as I hate waiting for signing announcements, Forge's 2025 roster is already impressive. Add Nimick, Babouli, and some developing youngsters, and we'll have ourselves another winning season for Forge football.
If Hojabrpour departs, I imagine AAJ would then move back into midfield.

15.01.2025 16:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wright on! And I love it when the rest of the league hates us for moves like this 😈

08.01.2025 19:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Every Canadian Premier League Goalkeeper (2019-2024) Can you name every Canadian Premier League goalkeeper who has logged at least one regular-season minute between 2019 and 2024?

While searching for Forge news today, I stumbled upon this gem:
www.sporcle.com/games/wander...

30.12.2024 18:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#GoSensGo

25.12.2024 19:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I thought this article might cover the mysterious case of Dejan Jakovic, but I suppose Forge is already overrepresented, sadly πŸ˜”

22.12.2024 02:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

How dare Forge announce Dom's departure mere hours after you speculated he was likely to stay! The sheer gall! They've disrespected you and taken away our reason to riot, all at once.
But don't worry, we've got your back. Oh, and BTW, nice article πŸ˜‰

16.12.2024 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Great work Kevin. And thanks for the shoutout - cheers 🍻

04.12.2024 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If he had discontinued it, then Priestman didn't simply continue drone spying - she restarted it, which is more damning. But if these activities were as ingrained in the program as the reporting suggests, then Heiner-MΓΈller has culpability and should have been/should be included in investigations.

02.12.2024 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

In a word: brazen. He did a lot of good for soccer in this country and elevated both of Canada's senior national teams to new heights, all with his trademark swagger. But that swagger got him into trouble and ultimately led to his downfall. His long-term legacy is still up in the air.

02.12.2024 15:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Every #DroneGate article either says or implies that Priestman directly succeeded Herdman as #CANWNT coach, which makes for a good narrative but isn't true.
Has Kenneth Heiner-MΓΈller's name not come up in any reporting, analyses, or discussions? He was the head coach from 2018 to 2020.

02.12.2024 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Classic Friday afternoon news dump. Bonus points for it being a holiday weekend south of the border.

29.11.2024 21:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for putting this together. Interesting stuff, as always.
Do you have a model for goalkeeping grades, or plans to build one? I imagine that's a whole separate challenge to create.

22.11.2024 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

After getting knocked out at this stage of last year's Nations League against Jamaica, I'm looking forward to seeing this team learn from that experience and from their positive Copa America run to secure a comprehensive, professional two-legged win.

14.11.2024 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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