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Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic

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Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic @alexgangueruzic.bsky.social · Apr 12

Trying my best to vary my coverage and analysis across different platforms, and figured I’d try and keep track of that at one place on a linktree

I’ll do my best to keep this updated!

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Joshua Kloke @joshuakloke.bsky.social · 5h

Canada's October window is one of the final chances for players to earn World Cup roster spots.

And they could welcome a new dual national into the mix, changing the outlook with less than eight months to go.

What I'm hearing on #CANMNT's roster battles, at @theathleticfc.bsky.social

What I’m hearing: Inside Canada’s roster battles as World Cup approaches

The battle for places on Jesse Marsch's Canada World Cup squad is hotting up

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Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 23h

A result against Colombia could be the espresso shot @canmntofficial.bsky.social needs following an anti-climactic loss in Montréal. But they'll need to be at their best to find their form against Colombia's possession-hungry system.

My latest preview for @onesoccer.bsky.social.

MATCH PREVIEW: CanMNT look to bounce back in ‘challenge we’re excited about’ vs. formidable Colombia

The CanMNT take on Colombia in New Jersey on Tuesday night (Watch on OneSoccer & TSN starting at 7PM ET / 4PM PT) as Jesse Marsch's side continue their march toward preparing for the 2026 World Cup.

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Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic @alexgangueruzic.bsky.social · 22h

It’ll be interesting to see. In theory it should be a massive recruitment boost

In the CPL we’ve only seen Cavalry and Forge, but both were able to load up with impressive domestic and international signings because of that CCC pull.

But also those 2 are perennial CPL trophy contenders🤷‍♂️

Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic @alexgangueruzic.bsky.social · 22h

Correct! Byes are for the Carribean champion, Central American champion, Leagues Cup winner, one of the Liga MX winners (based on points) and the MLS Cuo winner

Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic @alexgangueruzic.bsky.social · 1d

Feel like her form should’ve had her in, especially over a Nichelle Prince for example. Prince always brings value to a frontline but hasn’t scored a bunch or played a lot of minutes

Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic @alexgangueruzic.bsky.social · 1d

Remarkable - the last place #CanPL side, Vancouver FC, is officially heading to the Concacaf Champions Cup!

There will now be 3 CPL teams in next year’s CCC - and 2 teams from the Lower Mainland with #VWFC back in a 4th straight tournament. Going to be fun 👀

Imagine seeing this months ago…

📸CCC

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Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic @alexgangueruzic.bsky.social · 1d

We've got a #CanWNT/#CanXNT squad for the October window!

As expected, some new faces - Kaylee Hunter and Florianne Jourde are in, which is quite exciting. Lots of injuries again, so no Vanessa Gilles/Kadeisha Buchanan/Simi Awujo; and no Annabelle Chukwu due to NCAA commitments

No DB Pridham is🤔

CANWNT @canwnt.bsky.social · 1d

Our #CANWNT Roster for the October International Window is HERE! 🇨🇦 🆚🇨🇭🇳🇱

Read more: news.canadasoccer.com/canwnt-roste...

Join CanadaRED today to continue to support our Women’s National Team: canadared.canadasoccer.com

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Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic @alexgangueruzic.bsky.social · 2d

Yeah I feel like we might not see that for a while, only problem with Promise is that while he’s dangerous he can sometimes be very static and not as lively up front. Sometimes he deals with that at USG, too. He’s a great supersub for Canada, but he’ll need a tad more of above to start

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Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic @alexgangueruzic.bsky.social · 2d

I think it’s all about recognizing his role. For example last weekend he comes off the bench for Feyenoord and assists the winner - that could be a role that works for Canada. Come in against tired legs and make an impact. But as a starter it’s just not working for him

Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic @alexgangueruzic.bsky.social · 2d

It depends on the game. He’s had some fantastic matches playing deeper, especially if the game is stretched or if there’s space between the lines

Against an Australia side with a 5-4-1… that’s where you’re bang on - you want David closer to goal, either on his own or with a clearer target #9

Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic @alexgangueruzic.bsky.social · 2d

If the Caps were to have a most improved player award, I’d have to think it’s him, (although Berhalter has a big shout, too😂)

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Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic @alexgangueruzic.bsky.social · 2d

I get using wins because it incentivizes teams to not play for draws, and the schedule is so unbalanced that h2h doesn’t work, but it makes for an anticlimactic ending next weekend despite the Caps being able to tie the Union

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Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic @alexgangueruzic.bsky.social · 2d

They were dominant all game! Didn’t get down after the goal, and just kept at it

Having Ryan Gauld as a supersub also isn’t bad, either, he really changed the game when he came on, involved in both goals

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Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic @alexgangueruzic.bsky.social · 2d

From a Canadian perspective, Ralph Priso was fantastic tonight:

57/64 passing (89%)
2/2 dribbles
15 passes to final third
3/8 long balls
3 tackles
6 recoveries
6/9 duels won

#CanMNT

Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic @alexgangueruzic.bsky.social · 2d

The old #VWFC probably loses after this decision (how was this not a goal, and how is there still no GLT in MLS??), but now the new VWFC has Thomas Müller so they get a 90+7’ winner from him instead

They now still control their destiny in the race to win the West

Ben Wright @benwright.bsky.social · 2d

... this is a goal.

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Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic @alexgangueruzic.bsky.social · 2d

Ben Wright @benwright.bsky.social · 2d

... this is a goal.

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Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 3d

New: Oh, yes, there were moments of promise for the @canmntofficial.bsky.social in Montréal.

The evening, however, ended in disappointment as Canada ran out of ideas against a low block. Given their real test is less than 10 months away, the time is now for them to figure out their challenges.

Promise, and frustration too, following CanMNT’s loss to Australia

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Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic @alexgangueruzic.bsky.social · 3d

I didn’t get a chance to see the WyScout xG yet (not sure it’s up yet) but FotMob let slip that Canada’s xG was 1.64 - no word on Australia’s though.

Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic @alexgangueruzic.bsky.social · 3d

Interestingly, Jesse Marsch has seemingly quietly set up to take on Colombia by resting Stephen Eustáquio, and by saying Tani Oluwaseyi will start that one - it’ll be interesting to see how those changes (and perhaps others?) might change the team’s set-up for a tough friendly

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Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic @alexgangueruzic.bsky.social · 3d

That wasn’t the only worry offensively - I’d like to see 🇨🇦’s full backs more involved in a game like this. A good way to break down low blocks is to have wide overloads, which can either create good crossing opportunities (🇨🇦 had just 8/29 crosses) or open up space in the middle

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Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic @alexgangueruzic.bsky.social · 3d

To that point, in Larin’s last 2 starts for 🇨🇦, they haven’t scored (🇨🇮🇦🇺). By comparison, having one of Promise David or Oluwaseyi seems to stretch the field, adds fluidity to the attack and helps Jo David be more dangeroud, even if they haven’t been as prolific as hoped in a Canada shirt

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Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic @alexgangueruzic.bsky.social · 3d

To the Larin/David point, in limited time on the field, Promise David had 4 shots and a big chance, and Tani Oluwaseyi had 2 shots and a big chance - Larin had 1 shot, and David none

Larin wasn’t bad, per se, but the challenge 🇨🇦 faces with him starting is that the attack doesn’t gel with him

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Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic @alexgangueruzic.bsky.social · 3d

Cyle Larin was not able to have a desired impact up front, Jonathan David was pushed to the periphery, and the wingers Tajon Buchanan and Ali Ahmed were not able to have as much joy 1v1

🇨🇦 didn’t create enough wide overloads for their wingers, and struggled to play off Larin/David

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Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic @alexgangueruzic.bsky.social · 3d

Was too bad to see the #CanMNT unable to score, as they couldn’t reward a fantastic Montréal crowd

The good news is that a Niko Sigur mistake aside on 🇦🇺’s goal, they defended pretty well again considering their injuries - their big woes were in the attack, especially in the first 60 minutes

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Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic @alexgangueruzic.bsky.social · 3d

Mixed feelings last night for the #CanMNT - they suffered a frustrating 1-0 loss to 🇦🇺 off a sloppy mistake, but also controlled large swaths of the game

Of course, as we know, control =/= dominance, and Canada were let down by their play in the final third as they continue to struggle vs low blocks

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Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic @alexgangueruzic.bsky.social · 3d

It is a bit of a surprise to see Eustáquio start on the bench, but Koné/Saliba were fantastic vs. Wales, and Eustáquio's club minutes have been spotty. Shows how strong the #CanMNT's depth is now where that's even an option

LDF had a knock this week so that also opens the door for Waterman