November 19, 2024...post game press conference after the Canada vs Suriname game in the CONCACAF Nations League Quarterfinal
(recorded by Rocket Robin)

All the audio from the post game press conferences and hallway interviews with players from the Canadian team recorded
after the CONCACAF Nations League Quarterfinal (second leg) of Tuesday November 19, 2024 between Canada and Suriname
played at BMO Field in Toronto at 7:30pm.

If I ask the question it's in bold lettering.

The players hallway interviews were conducted BEFORE the formal press conferences of each team's head coach but I've put them
at the bottom of this report.

Suriname head coach Stanley Menzo

post game audio 10 minutes 48 seconds
Questions for Stanley Menzo:
He starts by making a statement to summarize the game. He admits that the quality of Canada was too much
and repeatedly said "Canada was too fast for us" but tonight's game was a good lesson.
The Suriname media then asks three questions in Dutch.
The team was wearing parkas tonight warming up which you may never have to wear again in World Cup Qualifying,
did the weather have any effect on the team at all or did the slippery field?
Tell us about how your country's 'Sports Passport Program' is working.
Have you reached out to Justin Kluivert regarding playing for Suriname?
How do you feel about World Cup Qualifying with the two opponents El Salvador and Puerto Rico?

Canada head coach Jesse Marsch

post game audio 18 minutes 45 seconds
Questions for Jesse Marsch:
How would you rank the speed you have with your team as compared to other CONCACAF teams?
Is Jonathan David at world class level now in your estimate or where is he right now?
How are you planning for fixture congestion with players seeking new club contracts?
What is the next level for Jacob Shaffelburg?
What was the main difference between the two performances against Suriname?
How do you reflect on your progress over the months you've been in charge and your quest for a trophy?
What do you see in building the depth with debuts to new players such as Jamie Knight-Lebel?
Is the possibility of a trophy in March significant to the growth of this team? What could it do?
Are you satisfied with player rotation and is it a good problem to have?
Did you have to have a speech about 'political goal celebrations' [USA Christian Pulisic did a Trump dance]
Will you be turning to other things with no game windows for many months?
Is the drone scandal really 'behind' the organization now when investigations are still being opened up?
Has the rest of the world missed out on the progress of Canadian soccer in the last year?

When the game ended, I was a bit slow getting downstairs since I wanted to get a picture of the Canadian players giving some
love to the Canadian fan supporters, The Voyageurs in the south end stands. All the prime center spots were taken but I squeezed
between a potted plant and the backdrop and held my long arm as close to the players as I could to pick up what they were saying.
The dominant reporters were on the left side of the players so it was hard to even catch their faces in a profile.

Canada forward Jonathan David

post game audio 3 minutes, 12 seconds
Questions for Jonathan David
Have you been impressed in your start for club football?
What did you think of the performance tonight?
How bad does winning a trophy mean to the team?
What does it mean to score in Canada in front of home fans?
Would you like to face Mexico or Honduras for the semi-final? [late news is Mexico overcame a 2-0 first game deficit to win their Quarterfinal]
How do you feel about Canada being a favourite to win?
How do you feel about qualifying for the next Gold Cup with your win tonight?
Your thoughts about Jacob Shaffelburg's performance tonight?
What for you signifies your feeling about 'Everythings clicking for you'?
How do you feel about the increased attention and how do you adapt?
A question in French.

Canada forward Jacob Shaffelburg

post game audio 3 minutes, 52 seconds
Questions for Jacob Shaffelburg:
How much are you enjoying your offensive opportunities?
Is it talked about the progress that the team has made in the last year?
Has that what's most impressed you about the team in the last year?
Is there anyone on the team that can keep up with you in speed?
Did you think you were going to get to that Moise Bombito ball?
How hard was it to stay onside for that goal?
How did this performance differ from your game last week?
Have you had a chance to reflect on your growth in the last year?
How do you like playing in Toronto?
How did you pick up your injury? Are you OK now?

Canada midfielder Stephen Eustaquio

post game audio 4 minute, 47 seconds
Questions for Stephen Eustaquio:
How much does winning a trophy matter for your progress?
What was the difference on the set pieces working today better than in the last game?
What was it like to play against Suriname?
Why is Jonathan David in such good form? What do you see?
What do you think is motivating the team now?
How do you see the international windows balancing out with the players' club football?

Canada defender Richie Laryea

post game audio 2 minute, 48 seconds
Questions for Richie Laryea:
How much does this win mean as it is your last game of the year?
When a team loses a winning moment, how good does it feel to get it back?
How important will winning a trophy mean to this team?
What do you see in the 'next level' play of Jonathan David?
How impressive is the speed you now have on this team?
What was the difference in tonight's game vs last week?

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