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Title: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Married2ATrini on November 07, 2011, 02:17:37 PM
Ranjitsingh - Awarded All-Freshman Atlantic Sun Team

Five Bears Earn A-Sun Postseason Awards

MACON, Ga. – Five members of the Mercer men’s soccer team received Atlantic Sun postseason honors as announced on Monday morning by the league office after voting conducted by the nine conference head coaches.

Junior Josh Shutter was voted onto the first team, classmate Joey Heavner landed a spot on the second team and freshmen Ashani Samuels, Carl-Oscar Andersson and Greg Ranjitsingh were all named to the All-Freshman squad.

Mercer's five overall selections were tied for the second-most in the conference, trailing only FGCU who had seven players receive All-Conference recognition. Another sign of the program’s growth under head coach Brad Ruzzo, the Bears five All-Freshman selections over the past two seasons are the most of any team in the A-Sun Conference.

Stetson junior midfielder Jonathan Mendoza won the A-Sun Player of the Year while classmate Luis Ocejo won the A-Sun Defensive Player of the Year. FGCU forward Xavier Silva and head coach Bob Butehorn won the A-Sun Freshman of the Year and Coach of the Year, respectively.

For Shutter, the selection marks his second A-Sun postseason award after earning a spot on the All-Conference second team last season. A 2011 Preseason All-Atlantic Sun Team selection, the Sinking Spring, Pa. native has appeared and started in 16 games for the Bears this season, setting career-highs in points (9) and goals (3). The 6-2 center back starred in Mercer’s 2-0 over Appalachian State on September 4, scoring the game-winning goal on a penalty kick and assisting on the second goal.

For Heavner, the All-Conference second team honor is his second A-Sun postseason award in as many days, as he was also named to the inaugural Men’s Soccer Academic All-Conference team. The Landisville, Pa. native is tied for second on the squad with nine points on one goal and seven assists. Heavner currently ranks tied for first in the A-Sun and 22nd in the nation with seven assists and scored his lone goal of the season in a 2-1 win over Belmont on October 30.

Samuels, Andersson and Ranjitsingh were all selected to the All-Freshman team, giving the Orange and Black multiple selections on the All-Rookie team in back-to-back seasons.

Samuels has played in 15 games, including 13 starts, and has four points on two goals this season. Andersson has appeared and started in all 18 games this season for Mercer and tallied seven points on one goal and five assists. Ranjitsingh has played every minute in goal this season for the Bears and finished tied for first in the A-Sun with seven shutouts and second in the league with a 1.07 goals against average.

Mercer returns to the field on Wednesday evening when it takes on Lipscomb in the first round of the Atlantic Sun Championship. Game time is scheduled for 4 p.m. at Summers-Taylor Stadium on the campus of East Tennessee State University.
 
Title: Re: Ranjitsingh - Awarded All-Freshman Atlantic Sun Team
Post by: Sando on November 08, 2011, 03:08:32 PM
Keep improving kid. !!!!

We are always in need of good keepers.
Title: HIGHLIGHTS of Goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh
Post by: Tallman on February 18, 2015, 11:20:09 PM
https://www.youtube.com/v/9PSXHKxZWCI
Title: Re: Ranjitsingh - Awarded All-Freshman Atlantic Sun Team
Post by: Bianconeri on February 19, 2015, 12:22:21 PM
have to wonder if he's been contacted bout training with the national team at all

just to compare it with the keeper for the U20 in the recent tourneys.
Is he even interested in the national team ?
Title: Re: Ranjitsingh - Awarded All-Freshman Atlantic Sun Team
Post by: Tallman on February 19, 2015, 12:47:20 PM
have to wonder if he's been contacted bout training with the national team at all

just to compare it with the keeper for the U20 in the recent tourneys.
Is he even interested in the national team ?


He's interested in the national team and his information has been passed on to the coaching staff.
Title: Re: Ranjitsingh - Awarded All-Freshman Atlantic Sun Team
Post by: Trini _2026 on February 19, 2015, 05:41:50 PM
nice option for our under 23
Title: Re: Ranjitsingh - Awarded All-Freshman Atlantic Sun Team
Post by: Mad Scorpion a/k/a Big Bo$$ on February 23, 2015, 10:18:44 AM
His highlight reel naturally shows a lot of positives.  I would love to watch him in a few games to see these things live.  From the video he seem to possess great positional awareness, fearlessness when rushing out to collect a ball, strong punch out, doesn't parry ball back into dangerous positions, strong reflexes and agility.  He certainly could be one to compete for the spot on eligible national teams.
Title: Greg Ranjitsingh signs with Louisville City FC
Post by: Tallman on March 26, 2015, 05:23:05 PM
Greg Ranjitsingh signs with Louisville City FC.
http://louisvillecityfc.com/louisville-city-fc-signs-three-more/
Title: Re: Ranjitsingh - Awarded All-Freshman Atlantic Sun Team
Post by: Trini _2026 on March 27, 2015, 06:51:49 AM
An  under 23 team call up
Title: Ranjitsingh signs with Louisville City FC
Post by: Married2ATrini on March 27, 2015, 08:35:41 AM
Greg Ranjitsingh signs with Louisville City FC.
Lousivillecityfc.com


LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (March 26th, 2015)­­ — Louisville City FC, the new professional soccer team that will kick off its inaugural season campaign on March 28th at Louisville Slugger Field, announced three more acquisitions to the club. Goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh, English forward, Cameron Lancaster and Serbian forward Ilija Ilic.

Lancaster started his career in the Tottenham Hotspur Academy and made his debut for the English Premier League team under former Spurs head coach, Harry Redknapp. In 2014 the 6-foot striker went on-loan to Stevenage where he connected on a wonder goal from 40-yards out. Lancaster went on to St. Albans City for another loan stint. He made for appearances and scored twice for the Saints.

While on trial with Louisville City FC, the 22-year-old wasted no time displaying his talents. In the club’s first friendly he broke a 2-2 draw in the 89th minute with a superb strike to give his team the 3-2 win over Indiana University.

“We invited Cameron to come on trial with us last month,” head coach James O’Connor said. “It was obvious within the first few days of training that he had great potential. He has the ability to score a lot of goals for us this season.”

Ilic was a former teammate of Louisville City midfielder Niall McCabe at Young Harris College. Ilic left Young Harris holding the school record for most points in a season. In 2014 he was voted the NCAA Division 2 Player of the Year, finishing second in all of NCAA Division II in goals scored with 27.

The 6-foot-2 Belgrade, Serbia native had also been on trial with the club and has been able to show how his powerful right boot can help Louisville City. The 23-year-old scored a goal and was responsible for another in LCFC’s 5-0 win over Lindsey-Wilson.

“Ilija is another player that we have been fortunate to sign,” O’Connor said. “He has a strong right foot that is going to lead to many goals for us. He was constantly filling the stat sheet at Young Harris, and we now that we have seen what he can do first hand, we are thrilled to have him on board.”

Ranjitsingh is a 22-year-old from Pickering, Ontario. In his four years as the starting goalkeeper at Mercer University, Ranjitsingh led the conference in many statistical categories including save percentage and average goals allowed. He finished his collegiate career as one of the top keepers in the country. In one preseason game with Louisville, Ranjitsingh registered a clean sheet in a 5-0 win over Lindsey-Wilson.

“We invited Greg to come on-loan to us a few weeks ago,” O’Connor said. “During his time with us he proved that he has the skills to be a quality goalkeeper. Obviously we are excited to have gotten Greg here and thrilled to have him here in Louisville.”

Lancaster, Ilic, Ranjitsingh and the rest of the Louisville City FC squad continue their preparation for the club’s inaugural season. Season tickets are still available and can be purchased by visiting LouisvilleCityFC.com or by calling 502-384-8799. Ticket packages include 15 matches – 14 USL PRO regular season home games and one additional fixture (friendlies, Open Cup matches, etc.).

The full schedule is available online at LousivilleCityFC.com/schedule.

Louisville City FC is a professional soccer team founded in 2014 and will begin its first season in USL in March, 2015. The United Soccer League was founded in 2010 and has expanded to 24 teams for the 2015 season. Louisville City FC will play all home matches at Louisville Slugger Field in downtown Louisville.

Title: Man of the Match: SIUE vs Louisville City FC
Post by: Tallman on April 09, 2015, 01:55:40 PM
SIUE could have converted on a few more chances if not for the goal keeping of Greg Ranjitsingh. The first year pro out of Mercer was called upon to make several saves throughout the match and he did not disappoint.

As early as the 11th minute of the contest, Ranjitsingh, making his first start since the friendly versus Lindsey-Wilson, stood tall as the Cougars nearly turned a costly Louisville City turnover into the games opening goal.

The Louisville City FC keeper was forced to make another save in the 18th minute, but it was near the end of the first half that he was really tested. Ranjitsingh did just enough to get a glove on it and allow his defender, Conor Shanosky, to get the ball out of danger.

In an effort to get the game in, halftime was cut short and the players quickly returned to the pitch for the second half. Ranjitsingh was immediately tested again and made the save of the game in the 53rd minute. The 22-year-old was forced to reach all the way to his right to corral the ball and maintain the clean sheet.

http://louisvillecityfc.com/match-recap-siue-1-louisville-city-fc-0/

(http://louisvillecityfc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Greg1.png)

https://www.youtube.com/v/OZ4P9d4fiBY
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on April 09, 2015, 03:20:26 PM
I bet you canada will call him him up .. time to act fast tnt ....
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tallman on May 24, 2015, 09:21:08 AM
In goalies, Louisville City has pair of keepers
By Jonathan Lintner (The Courier-Journal)


Already one of the best defensive teams in the United Soccer Leagues, Louisville City FC flexed its muscle in Wednesday's 1-0 U.S. Open Cup win over Lansing United.

Backup keeper Greg Ranjitsingh, a four-year standout at Mercer University, posted his second clean sheet in as many appearances for the first-year franchise, the other coming during a preseason game against Lindsey Wilson College.

Though Ranjitsingh hasn't appeared in a regular-season USL match -- and likely won't again when Louisville City FC plays at 8:30 p.m. Sunday against rival Saint Louis FC -- he's added depth to a unit with four shutouts in eight games with starter Scott Goodwin between the posts.

"Greg is someone who we really like," said coach James O'Connor. "He works really hard and he's got tremendous potential. We're really excited about Greg as a prospect. It's great that we have such good keepers in Greg and Scott. And Greg will definitely push Scott and he can learn a lot from Scott because Scott's and excellent keeper."

Goodwin opened the season with a shutout of Saint Louis back on March 28. The clubs, in addition to Sunday's game on the road, play again May 30 at Louisville Slugger Field, continuing a rivalry dubbed "The King's Cup."

While Louisville (4-1-3) has the USL's best goal differential -- 14 scored to just four allowed -- O'Connor's team is still seeking its first win, having lost once and drawn in two other matches.

Saint Louis (3-3-1) enters the week having dropped a 2-1 decision to Toronto FC II in its last USL outing.
Title: Greg Ranjitsingh recalls his first start as a professional
Post by: Tallman on July 10, 2015, 03:46:48 PM
https://www.youtube.com/v/r_mt-CgvAyk
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Married2ATrini on September 03, 2015, 12:03:05 PM
LOUISVILLE CITY FC vs ORLANDO CITY FC

GREG RANJITSINGH (LOUISVILLE CITY FC)

Record Crowd Sees Louisville City Take Down Orlando City 3-1

Louisville, KY (August 25, 2015) — An historic night at Louisville Slugger Field was made even more special with the record crowd of 9,434 fans saw the home side come away with a 3-1 victory of Major League Soccer’s Orlando City SC.

Lou City threatened early with some great chances to draw first blood. Captain Matthew Fondy challenged the Orlando backline all night and got his first real chance coming in the in the 34th minute. Fondy would find the ball and get off a shot to the left of the keeper, only to be corralled then saved by Orlando’s Earl Edwards.

Just a minute later, Fondy would weave through three defenders to get off a shot on a tough angle. The ball rifled past Edwards, finding the back of the net and sent the crowd into a frenzy.

That would be all the scoring the first half would see, but the second half would tell a different story. Many new faces entered the field for the final 45 minutes, including Greg Ranjitsingh who made his Slugger Field debut.

Orlando would have a great chance to level things in the 47th minute brushing by multiple Lou City defenders only to find his shot go wide of the post and out for a goal kick.

Despite the visitors pushing for an equalizer, Juan Guzman would double the Louisville lead in the 50th minute. The midfielder would pressure a bad handle by Orlando’s backline, get a touch on the ball, and fire a shot  for Lou City’s second goal on the night.

Orlando would come right back in the 66th minute with a goal of their own by Danny Mwanga, who was able to cross through two defenders and get off a solid shot beating Ranjitsingh to the left, bringing the score to 2-1.

Orlando would come close to equalizing in the 71st minute when a strong cross by the Lions would be tipped out by Ranjitsingh only to have another shot come right back into the keeper’s hands then cleared away to end the threat.

Louisville’s final goal of the night would come from Charlie Adams in the 78th minute. Louisville benefited from a foul and a quick restart. Charlie Adams attempted to maneuver around a defender, only to see Edwards meet him near the six-yard-box. The two nearly collided, forcing Edwards to spill the ball  and allowing Adams to deliver the finishing blow.

As the final whistle blew, Louisville City would defeat the Orlando 3-1.

Fans could tell this would be a special night as the crowd began to fill the stands, Louisville Mayor Greg Fisher, former USL President Tim Holt, Brek Shea, and dozens of other MLS talents made it a star-studded affair.

After an incredible showing by the team in their 3-1 victory over Orlando, this was both a record setting attendance night and monumental victory for the club. Louisville City will be back in USL play this Saturday night at home versus the Pittsburgh Riverhounds as the race for playoff positioning is in full swing, be sure you get your tickets at www.louisvillecityfc.com/tickets.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Cocorite on September 03, 2015, 12:20:30 PM
LOL! Thanks M2AT
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Sam on September 04, 2015, 08:45:14 AM
Glad for de youth.

T&T really messing up on a possible decent keeper, a position we been lacking.

Maybe Hart dont want to call Canadian players because he eh want to piss of he Canadian roots.

 :rotfl:

Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tallman on May 04, 2016, 08:04:07 PM
Ranjitsingh saved in the last two matches for Louisville City FC, had two clean sheets, and was voted Man of the Match on both occasions.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Chp9npyWsAEWtuI.jpg:large)
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Cocorite on May 04, 2016, 09:09:42 PM
Wonderful

We need better Goalies
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Bianconeri on May 04, 2016, 10:49:22 PM
TTFA should maybe do an interview with him n get the ball rolling, kinda like how they did with Nick De Leon (hopefully they fix this one soon)
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Controversial on May 05, 2016, 08:20:41 AM
Just a question, why isn't Greg overseas or in the Mls?
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Deeks on May 05, 2016, 02:58:09 PM
Valid question!
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Dinner Mints on May 05, 2016, 03:29:19 PM
Just a question, why isn't Greg overseas or in the Mls?
Because this is as good as he is?
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on May 05, 2016, 03:57:04 PM
Just a question, why isn't Greg overseas or in the Mls?

he plays in the same league  as Guerra  ,trevin caesar  and molino (2 years ago)
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: maxg on May 05, 2016, 04:27:24 PM
Just a question, why isn't Greg overseas or in the Mls?
Overseas where ? and with whom ? Isn't he working ?
Just a question, why isn't Greg overseas or in the Mls?
Because this is as good as he is?
could he possibly be better than where he plays ?  What is the most difficult position to break in on any pro level team regardless of location ?

ans: For a West Indian, especially TTian, that would be 'ANY' position, including coach. That is why tallest accomplishment is so amazing and Dwight, KJ, Stern and Latas just as amazing..but the Million goalies trying in each country's local pro leagues, he might not even be able to break in a last place team in the Italian serie Z amateur division..so good he can get work and keep up his craft, need to be evaluated by our coaching staff very soon doh.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Dinner Mints on May 05, 2016, 06:08:00 PM
Just a question, why isn't Greg overseas or in the Mls?
Overseas where ? and with whom ? Isn't he working ?
Just a question, why isn't Greg overseas or in the Mls?
Because this is as good as he is?
could he possibly be better than where he plays ?  What is the most difficult position to break in on any pro level team regardless of location ?

ans: For a West Indian, especially TTian, that would be 'ANY' position, including coach. That is why tallest accomplishment is so amazing and Dwight, KJ, Stern and Latas just as amazing..but the Million goalies trying in each country's local pro leagues, he might not even be able to break in a last place team in the Italian serie Z amateur division..so good he can get work and keep up his craft, need to be evaluated by our coaching staff very soon doh.
I didn't mean that as a slight. I just never understand these, 'why so and so ain't playing in such and such big league?' questions. I see man talking bout Kevan George in de Prem and ting. Funny.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tallman on May 05, 2016, 07:05:43 PM
TTFA should maybe do an interview with him n get the ball rolling, kinda like how they did with Nick De Leon (hopefully they fix this one soon)


They have been aware of him for some time now.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tobago28 on May 05, 2016, 07:20:10 PM
Our current keepers are well over 30, will be closer to 40 by Russia 2018. We need to look at Greg and others. Greg is brave, controls his box and distributes the ball well. I would like to see him hold on to more balls, he parries well but too often
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Controversial on May 06, 2016, 07:28:02 AM
Just a question, why isn't Greg overseas or in the Mls?
Overseas where ? and with whom ? Isn't he working ?
Just a question, why isn't Greg overseas or in the Mls?
Because this is as good as he is?
could he possibly be better than where he plays ?  What is the most difficult position to break in on any pro level team regardless of location ?

ans: For a West Indian, especially TTian, that would be 'ANY' position, including coach. That is why tallest accomplishment is so amazing and Dwight, KJ, Stern and Latas just as amazing..but the Million goalies trying in each country's local pro leagues, he might not even be able to break in a last place team in the Italian serie Z amateur division..so good he can get work and keep up his craft, need to be evaluated by our coaching staff very soon doh.
I didn't mean that as a slight. I just never understand these, 'why so and so ain't playing in such and such big league?' questions. I see man talking bout Kevan George in de Prem and ting. Funny.

When I asked that question, it wasn't to imply he is better, it was to ask, if he is national material, he should be aiming for a higher league, imo if he can make it there of course..
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Controversial on May 06, 2016, 07:30:27 AM
Just a question, why isn't Greg overseas or in the Mls?

he plays in the same league  as Guerra  ,trevin caesar  and molino (2 years ago)

Brother, we all know Tulla better than that league, good start for him but not a final goal with his talent..

Hart should test Greg with a smaller team, or against china ...
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Deeks on May 06, 2016, 10:38:58 AM
Just a question, why isn't Greg overseas or in the Mls?

he plays in the same league  as Guerra  ,trevin caesar  and molino (2 years ago)

Brother, we all know Tulla better than that league, good start for him but not a final goal with his talent..

Hart should test Greg with a smaller team, or against china ...

Fair enough!
Title: Ranjitsingh’s clean sheets earns Team of the Week selection
Post by: Tallman on May 15, 2016, 08:27:12 PM
Ranjitsingh’s clean sheets earns Team of the Week selection
louisvillecityfc.com


May 10, 2016

In just 197 minutes of regular season action, Louisville City FC goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh has allowed just one goal — a penalty kick in his first minute of action. For his services to the table-topping LouCity (5-1-2, 17 points), Ranjitsingh has been named to the USL Team of the Week as goalkeeper for Week 7, the league announced on Tuesday.

“It’s great to receive the individual honor,” Ranjitsingh said. “The shutouts are a team effort. That’s never something I’ll take credit for, because it takes 11 guys to do their jobs well to get that result. i couldn’t be happier with how the team is playing right now.”

The 6-foot-2 shotstopper sealed a scoreless draw at Bethlehem Steel last Sunday before taking all three points at Toronto FC II on Wednesday via a 2-0 victory. All in all, Ranjitsingh has concreted five points in three matches since stepping into goal.

Ranjitsingh is Louisville City’s seventh Team of the Week selection in 2016. He joins Scott Goodwin, who earned Team of the Week in Week 1, as a LouCity goalkeeper to earn the honor.

In his first start of the 2016 season, Ranjitsingh came up huge early on, after a Steel through ball snuck past the LouCity back four. Ranjitsingh came off his line in a diving effort to deny Bethlehem an early goal. The keeper came up big again in the 90th minute after a softly struck Bethlehem shot lingered around the penalty area before Ranjitsingh picked it up and ended any chance of a Steel goal.

In his hometown of Toronto, Ranjitsingh came up huge in the 36th minute with a diving save off of a TFC II free kick. He sprawled to his right and clutched the well-placed shot.

In his rookie season, Ranjitsingh started one regular season match against the Charleston Battery on September 12. Ranjitsingh got his first start for Louisville City on May 20 versus Lansing United in the second round of the U.S. Open Cup.

The Canadian out of Mercer University made several key saves to preserve the clean sheet and help Louisville City FC advance with a 1-0 win. The goalkeeper played in the second half of Louisville City’s 3-1 win over Orlando City SC on August 25, and allowed just one goal.
Title: Ranjitsingh stands tall in LouCity goal
Post by: Tallman on May 15, 2016, 08:29:38 PM
Ranjitsingh stands tall in LouCity goal
By Caitlin Ladd (louisvillecityfc.com)


Saturday’s game Kings’ Cup match against Saint Louis ended in Ranjitsingh’s third consecutive shutout of the season.

Incidentally, these past three games have provided Ranjitsingh with the opportunity — to test his year-plus of training as Louisville City’s No. 2 keeper — on the field after playing a just one regular season game last season, which ended in a 2-0 loss to Charleston Battery. He featured in one half of a friendly against MLS-side Orlando City SC, and the U.S. Open Cup game LouCity played against Lansing United.

“Last year, I was the backup to Scott Goodwin and Scott’s a great goalkeeper,” Ranjitsingh said. “In training it’s always competitive where you push each other. I think just having that kind of environment to train (in) every day, when you know you have people pushing each other, you get better.”

In addition to more regular season game time, Saturday’s game was also the first home start for Ranjitsingh. The fans played a role in his excitement and Ranjitsingh joked that his voice was almost gone because he had to shout over the crowds for his defenders to hear him.

When asked how he felt about starting, Ranjitsingh lit up.

“(It was) amazing,” Ranjitsingh said. “Last year I got a little test in exhibition versus Orlando, but to have a season game and to start my first game at Slugger, it was great. The environment that they have here, all the fans behind us, it’s awesome to play.”

For Ranjitsingh, saves seem to add even more to the atmosphere of the game and the ambiance that Slugger provides, especially the back-to-back saves he achieved at Saturday’s game.

“It’s great how after a save, you get all pumped up,” Ranjitsingh said. “Sometimes it happens during the game, you don’t get much to do and late in the game, 85th, 86th (minute), you have to come up and help out the team. That’s what it’s like to be a goalkeeper and I was just pumped to be able to help the team out.”

Despite all of the excitement surrounding the three shutout streak — and a seventh consecutive unbeaten match from LouCity — Ranjitsingh refused to take credit, insisting that it’s a team effort. He thinks his teammates are doing a great job by minimizing who gets past the defense and what he’s forced to deal with when that happens.

“Ultimately, it’s just that one moment,” Ranjitsingh said. “You have to come up big and no matter if it’s a busy game or not you just have to be ready for it.”

Next up for Ranjitsingh and LouCity, is the 2016 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup second-round match on Wednesday against Detroit City FC at Bellarmine University.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Storeboy on May 16, 2016, 08:22:37 AM
Ranjitsingh stands tall in LouCity goal
By Caitlin Ladd (louisvillecityfc.com)


Saturday’s game Kings’ Cup match against Saint Louis ended in Ranjitsingh’s third consecutive shutout of the season.

Incidentally, these past three games have provided Ranjitsingh with the opportunity — to test his year-plus of training as Louisville City’s No. 2 keeper — on the field after playing a just one regular season game last season, which ended in a 2-0 loss to Charleston Battery. He featured in one half of a friendly against MLS-side Orlando City SC, and the U.S. Open Cup game LouCity played against Lansing United.

“Last year, I was the backup to Scott Goodwin and Scott’s a great goalkeeper,” Ranjitsingh said. “In training it’s always competitive where you push each other. I think just having that kind of environment to train (in) every day, when you know you have people pushing each other, you get better.”

In addition to more regular season game time, Saturday’s game was also the first home start for Ranjitsingh. The fans played a role in his excitement and Ranjitsingh joked that his voice was almost gone because he had to shout over the crowds for his defenders to hear him.

When asked how he felt about starting, Ranjitsingh lit up.

“(It was) amazing,” Ranjitsingh said. “Last year I got a little test in exhibition versus Orlando, but to have a season game and to start my first game at Slugger, it was great. The environment that they have here, all the fans behind us, it’s awesome to play.”

For Ranjitsingh, saves seem to add even more to the atmosphere of the game and the ambiance that Slugger provides, especially the back-to-back saves he achieved at Saturday’s game.

“It’s great how after a save, you get all pumped up,” Ranjitsingh said. “Sometimes it happens during the game, you don’t get much to do and late in the game, 85th, 86th (minute), you have to come up and help out the team. That’s what it’s like to be a goalkeeper and I was just pumped to be able to help the team out.”

Despite all of the excitement surrounding the three shutout streak — and a seventh consecutive unbeaten match from LouCity — Ranjitsingh refused to take credit, insisting that it’s a team effort. He thinks his teammates are doing a great job by minimizing who gets past the defense and what he’s forced to deal with when that happens.

“Ultimately, it’s just that one moment,” Ranjitsingh said. “You have to come up big and no matter if it’s a busy game or not you just have to be ready for it.”

Next up for Ranjitsingh and LouCity, is the 2016 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup second-round match on Wednesday against Detroit City FC at Bellarmine University.
So if he is a Trini, what we waiting on? Hart lived in Canada so I hope he has a good reason for not selecting him, because Jan Michael makes me really nervous.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: andre samuel on May 16, 2016, 12:31:26 PM
Quick question...............what has he done to warrant selection to our national team?

I'm all for widening the pool, but i just want to know what has he done to knock on the door
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: palos on May 16, 2016, 01:02:48 PM
Quick question...............what has he done to warrant selection to our national team?

I'm all for widening the pool, but i just want to know what has he done to knock on the door

Good question.  I had a shut out on de weekend too.  Based on dat, I should get a call too.

But daz part of being married...especially after de fuss 2 years.  :devil:
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: soccerman on May 16, 2016, 03:09:52 PM
Quick question...............what has he done to warrant selection to our national team?

I'm all for widening the pool, but i just want to know what has he done to knock on the door

Good question.  I had a shut out on de weekend too.  Based on dat, I should get a call too.

But daz part of being married...especially after de fuss 2 years.  :devil:
:rotfl:
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: 100% Barataria on May 16, 2016, 07:08:44 PM
 :rotfl:  tears yes
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Cowen on May 18, 2016, 12:49:26 PM
Quick question...............what has he done to warrant selection to our national team?

I'm all for widening the pool, but i just want to know what has he done to knock on the door

Good question.  I had a shut out on de weekend too.  Based on dat, I should get a call too.

But daz part of being married...especially after de fuss 2 years.  :devil:

have to be one of the funniest thing i read in years ...  :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on May 24, 2016, 10:35:57 AM
Does Ranjitsingh actually hold a T&T passport or we jes like calling his name? :P
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tallman on May 24, 2016, 11:18:17 AM
Does Ranjitsingh actually hold a T&T passport or we jes like calling his name? :P

He has a T&T passport.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tenorsaw on May 24, 2016, 11:46:47 AM
First of all, I want to say that the GK pool in the U.S. is superior to Trinidad.  Just taake a look at the MLS, and you'll see that the GK standard is better than the overal standard of play.  America is blessed with high GK talent because of the nature of the sports they play that all demand hand to eye coordination and catching:  American football, baseball, lacrosse, basketball.  Secondly, the USL is not a bad league, although it has been marred by a split into two competing leagues.   This guy can't be any worse off than the options we currently have.  The reports have been good, and now Hart maybe needs to scout him some more.  We have two GKs in the setup that have not been convincing in their displays recently, and they're not going to get much better; they're aging. 
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: soccerman on May 24, 2016, 01:34:47 PM
SH has been monitoring him so it may not be too long before he gets an opportunity.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: kounty on May 24, 2016, 05:04:28 PM
If Palos 'form' continue I prefer start a Palos for GK thread  ;D
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Dynamite Warrior on May 28, 2016, 11:00:42 PM
Another clean sheet tonight apparently hes had 5 straight. Worth a call with how our GKs have played recently.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Sam on May 31, 2016, 09:06:36 AM
Quick question...............what has he done to warrant selection to our national team?

I'm all for widening the pool, but i just want to know what has he done to knock on the door

Deserve a call up, 5 clean sheet this season already. Nobody eh saying he should get pick to be we number one, but at least training with de squad because we short in this area. Phillip and Glenroy eh good, especially Glenroy.

Hyland play one game all season for Genk and was making de national team all year, same for Hoyte.

Steups !!!!

Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: FireBrand on May 31, 2016, 09:59:09 AM
The man could at least get a look... There is a dearth of quality keepers and we can't afford to leave any stone unturned. Andre Boucaud was neglected for many years because he was playing in the lower leagues. He still plays in the lower leagues, but Hart took a chance and now he is a vital player in our midfield. Greg obviously has potential and is performing well for his club... If we have another friendly before Qualifiers, it won't hurt to give him a call up.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tallman on July 14, 2016, 04:00:51 PM
WATCH: With his club on a 16-game unbeaten streak, Louisville City’s goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh spoke Thursday ahead of their trip to play Wilmington Hammerheads FC.

https://www.youtube.com/v/fkMOfhr__eY
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: soccerman on July 15, 2016, 10:05:38 AM
We should call him up for the next camp.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: maxg on July 15, 2016, 11:10:41 AM
We should call him up for the next camp.
I liking the idea of pulling him in, but might be a slight problem..he is their #1 goalie, they in 1st place, their season wrapping up end of sept, then possibly playoffs. They might not want to let him go (or he come/come late). However, if the coaches could take a trip and observe his training and play in advance, might serve us well. Camp wouldn't be as critical to him, if he's in form.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: trini_stallion on July 15, 2016, 11:33:39 AM
He not better than Jan
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: soccerman on July 15, 2016, 11:34:03 AM
We should call him up for the next camp.
I liking the idea of pulling him in, but might be a slight problem..he is their #1 goalie, they in 1st place, their season wrapping up end of sept, then possibly playoffs. They might not want to let him go (or he come/come late). However, if the coaches could take a trip and observe his training and play in advance, might serve us well. Camp wouldn't be as critical to him, if he's in form.
Points taken but with a camp he can get to bond with the players, as he stated in the vid how he feels comfortable during games knowing the ability and strengths of his defenders. A camp will give him the benefit of getting to know our players, our style of play, etc. Not sure if it will happen before of next set of qualifiers but it will be good if he can have a scout watching him in action though.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: palos on July 15, 2016, 11:52:45 AM
This is the heights of desperation goin on here.

Reminds me of a similar campaign for ''Ronaldinho" Roopie

Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: FireBrand on July 15, 2016, 01:12:37 PM
This is the heights of desperation goin on here.

Reminds me of a similar campaign for ''Ronaldinho" Roopie



Based on our keeper situation, we should be desperate.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: FF on July 15, 2016, 01:32:04 PM
This nowhere near Roopie heights.

This guy have a lot of upside. Already getting a lot of minutes in a competitive league with lots of travels and rigors etc and he is still very young for a keeper

Let's stay tuned.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Dinner Mints on July 16, 2016, 03:19:08 AM
This is the heights of desperation goin on here.

Reminds me of a similar campaign for ''Ronaldinho" Roopie


One man playing at a decent level by our standards. The other man was playing in Skinner Park or something, and couldn't make a Pro League team. That's one difference right there.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tobago28 on July 16, 2016, 05:02:17 AM
Greg Ranjitsingh Age 23 on Monday; 6' 2": Louisville City F.C.
Cleon John Age 35 in October; 6' 3":North East Stars F.C.
Marvin Phillip Age 32 in August; 6' 0": Point Fortin F.C.
Jan-Michael Williams Age 32 in October; 6' 2": Central F.C.
Adrian Foncette Age 27 in October; 6' 1": Police F.C.

Using age, current playing level and qualities required for the HEX, please explain why if he and his club make him available we would not want to invite him to a camp?
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tallman on July 16, 2016, 06:33:49 AM
This is the heights of desperation goin on here.

How is dat desperation? We looking for depth. Maybe he could make it, maybe not. But he young, and playing at de same level as Caesar, Hackshaw, and Guerra.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: andre samuel on July 16, 2016, 08:00:25 AM
I dont think that it is desperation, but I get the impression that Hart has seen him and doesnt think he would sufficiently challenge what we already have.

He should have already been with the squad, especially with the run of friendlies that we had last month.  It would be very difficult for a new keeper to get a run in our squad during the Hex.

I like the fact that he's young.  But in the absence of  Jan-Williams, Hart took Glenroy Samuel and Adrian Foncette, and that to me sends a clear message.

After Jan, we in some trouble.  I actually rate Glenroy as our next best. 

Not sure if this was answered before, but has Ramjitsingh made public an interest in playing for us?

Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: FF on July 16, 2016, 08:05:49 AM
At least one of his parents advocates on here for his inclusion so I would make a leap and say yes he is interested.
See below from 4 years ago. I don't think anything has changed since then... could be wrong


That is not true....McComie said that there's a lack of interest in the Goalkeeper department....if that's the case they need to contact Greg Ranjitsingh.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tallman on July 16, 2016, 09:46:46 AM
Not sure if this was answered before, but has Ramjitsingh made public an interest in playing for us?

Yes, he has been interested in the past, and still is interested. In any event, I just continue to put information out there concerning players who are eligible and interested in representing us.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Sam on July 20, 2016, 07:32:22 AM
Giving de youth a trial cant do no harm.

Simple as that.

Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Mad Scorpion a/k/a Big Bo$$ on July 20, 2016, 09:27:18 AM
Hart will call him allyuh doh worry.  Nobody in T&T disillusioned enough to believe the pro league is a higher level of football than where Greg plying his trade.  And with all the clean sheets he is amassing while his league is active, it only makes sense to have a look.  I will not pronounce him better than anyone until we see what he does in our setup but I like what he's doing so far.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tenorsaw on August 04, 2016, 07:55:50 AM
Bottom line:  The GK stock in Trinidad is not a rich one; we've been recycling the same individuals and there's only one GK that's up to international standard.  Marvin Philip is weak on cross balls and does not inspire confidence in his back line, as next in line.  That league is better organized and probably of a higher standard than the Pro League, with greater depth and quality at the GK position.  It would not hurt to have a closer look at this youth, especially considering the season he's having.


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Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: neymar10 on August 08, 2016, 07:54:41 PM
Trinidad do not have a better keeper than greg its a fact
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: FF on August 17, 2016, 03:25:36 PM
Tristate Area.

Friday night Greg Ranjitsingh and Louisville will be playing Red Bulls II at Red Bull Arena.

This is a clash of no.1 Red Bulls; in the USL vs no.2 Louisville. Come out and see what the hype with Ranjitsingh is about and see the quality of ball at the top of the USL.

Tickets here or at the box office on game day.

http://m.ticketmaster.com/event/000050ACC7E15F7E

Red Bull Arena
Harrison, NJ
Fri, Aug 19, 2016 07:00
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Deeks on August 17, 2016, 03:34:16 PM
I don't think Greg should be brought in for the Guat game. It is too late. If or when we win, Hart should make a serious effort to bring him in. Everybody saying he is the best. He is not the best until we see him under international pressure. Allyuh remember Warner, the English guy.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: FireBrand on August 17, 2016, 04:02:50 PM
I don't think Greg should be brought in for the Guat game. It is too late. If or when we win, Hart should make a serious effort to bring him in. Everybody saying he is the best. He is not the best until we see him under international pressure. Allyuh remember Warner, the English guy.

Remember that other English guy... Chris Birchall? As Sam said...a scrimmage with a ProLeague team or ProLeague 11 can be arranged...
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Deeks on August 17, 2016, 04:33:08 PM
I don't think Greg should be brought in for the Guat game. It is too late. If or when we win, Hart should make a serious effort to bring him in. Everybody saying he is the best. He is not the best until we see him under international pressure. Allyuh remember Warner, the English guy.

Remember that other English guy... Chris Birchall? As Sam said...a scrimmage with a ProLeague team or ProLeague 11 can be arranged...

If I remembered correctly, Birchall played in a friendly against Bermuda, where he showed that he belong. I have no issue with Greg, personally, but we must see him under some kind of pressure.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Dinner Mints on August 17, 2016, 04:53:11 PM
I don't think Greg should be brought in for the Guat game. It is too late. If or when we win, Hart should make a serious effort to bring him in. Everybody saying he is the best. He is not the best until we see him under international pressure. Allyuh remember Warner, the English guy.
The guy with the distinguished playing career that we throw way after one bad game? Barely anything to remember.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on August 17, 2016, 05:07:28 PM
Has any journalist asked SH why or why not? Not that player selection will be treated with in the public domain.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: FireBrand on August 17, 2016, 05:37:36 PM
I don't think Greg should be brought in for the Guat game. It is too late. If or when we win, Hart should make a serious effort to bring him in. Everybody saying he is the best. He is not the best until we see him under international pressure. Allyuh remember Warner, the English guy.

Remember that other English guy... Chris Birchall? As Sam said...a scrimmage with a ProLeague team or ProLeague 11 can be arranged...

If I remembered correctly, Birchall played in a friendly against Bermuda, where he showed that he belong. I have no issue with Greg, personally, but we must see him under some kind of pressure.

Yes Birchall played in a friendly against Bermuda and Tony Warner debuted in a warm up against Iceland... The difference in those two situations and this one is we had capable players to fill their respective positions at that time. The ProLeague is in preseason with our keepers getting little to no competitive action. Our number one, Jan is still recovering from injury and I doubt will be ready for Guatemala... So if Greg (who is in good form and plays in a league on par with or better than the Pro League) is not the best option to at least fill one of the keeper positions in the squad... who would you say is...? I curious...
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tobago28 on August 17, 2016, 06:41:55 PM
Tristate Area.

Friday night Greg Ranjitsingh and Louisville will be playing Red Bulls II at Red Bull Arena.

This is a clash of no.1 Red Bulls; in the USL vs no.2 Louisville. Come out and see what the hype with Ranjitsingh is about and see the quality of ball at the top of the USL.

Tickets here or at the box office on game day.

http://m.ticketmaster.com/event/000050ACC7E15F7E

Red Bull Arena
Harrison, NJ
Fri, Aug 19, 2016 07:00

The game should be good and an opportunity to see Ranjitsingh as well as Noah Powder who plays for Red Bulls II. Powder returned to the field for Red Bulls II last Friday playing the second half after two months in Europe at clubs in Holland and Germany.

Powder is on SH radar but not up the level for full National team yet. He needs to complete his course with U20's in Curacao in October.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: FF on August 17, 2016, 08:46:48 PM
Powder self!! I need two bull pistle
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Mad Scorpion a/k/a Big Bo$$ on August 18, 2016, 09:34:35 AM
Powder self!! I need two bull pistle

More like 4 :devil:
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tobago28 on August 18, 2016, 03:27:35 PM
Hart should be in attendance or watching on Youtube Channel?
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: soccerman on August 21, 2016, 09:52:56 PM
Did anyone see the game against NY Red Bulls II?
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: madness on August 22, 2016, 04:35:15 AM
New York Red Bulls II vs Louisville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2wwiIsdexg
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tiresais on August 22, 2016, 12:38:34 PM
I don't think Greg should be brought in for the Guat game. It is too late. If or when we win, Hart should make a serious effort to bring him in. Everybody saying he is the best. He is not the best until we see him under international pressure. Allyuh remember Warner, the English guy.

Remember that other English guy... Chris Birchall? As Sam said...a scrimmage with a ProLeague team or ProLeague 11 can be arranged...

If I remembered correctly, Birchall played in a friendly against Bermuda, where he showed that he belong. I have no issue with Greg, personally, but we must see him under some kind of pressure.

Yes Birchall played in a friendly against Bermuda and Tony Warner debuted in a warm up against Iceland... The difference in those two situations and this one is we had capable players to fill their respective positions at that time. The ProLeague is in preseason with our keepers getting little to no competitive action. Our number one, Jan is still recovering from injury and I doubt will be ready for Guatemala... So if Greg (who is in good form and plays in a league on par with or better than the Pro League) is not the best option to at least fill one of the keeper positions in the squad... who would you say is...? I curious...
Phillips, samuel, sample, foncette imo. I will try and see Greg play on the YouTubes, but until then I'd say these are the people next in line.

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Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: lefty on August 22, 2016, 03:25:05 PM
I don't think Greg should be brought in for the Guat game. It is too late. If or when we win, Hart should make a serious effort to bring him in. Everybody saying he is the best. He is not the best until we see him under international pressure. Allyuh remember Warner, the English guy.

Remember that other English guy... Chris Birchall? As Sam said...a scrimmage with a ProLeague team or ProLeague 11 can be arranged...

If I remembered correctly, Birchall played in a friendly against Bermuda, where he showed that he belong. I have no issue with Greg, personally, but we must see him under some kind of pressure.

Yes Birchall played in a friendly against Bermuda and Tony Warner debuted in a warm up against Iceland... The difference in those two situations and this one is we had capable players to fill their respective positions at that time. The ProLeague is in preseason with our keepers getting little to no competitive action. Our number one, Jan is still recovering from injury and I doubt will be ready for Guatemala... So if Greg (who is in good form and plays in a league on par with or better than the Pro League) is not the best option to at least fill one of the keeper positions in the squad... who would you say is...? I curious...
Phillips, samuel, sample, foncette imo. I will try and see Greg play on the YouTubes, but until then I'd say these are the people next in line.

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phillips can't control his area and is prone to positioning errors...we need someone else...he becoming a liability
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tiresais on August 22, 2016, 03:26:33 PM
I don't think Greg should be brought in for the Guat game. It is too late. If or when we win, Hart should make a serious effort to bring him in. Everybody saying he is the best. He is not the best until we see him under international pressure. Allyuh remember Warner, the English guy.

Remember that other English guy... Chris Birchall? As Sam said...a scrimmage with a ProLeague team or ProLeague 11 can be arranged...

If I remembered correctly, Birchall played in a friendly against Bermuda, where he showed that he belong. I have no issue with Greg, personally, but we must see him under some kind of pressure.

Yes Birchall played in a friendly against Bermuda and Tony Warner debuted in a warm up against Iceland... The difference in those two situations and this one is we had capable players to fill their respective positions at that time. The ProLeague is in preseason with our keepers getting little to no competitive action. Our number one, Jan is still recovering from injury and I doubt will be ready for Guatemala... So if Greg (who is in good form and plays in a league on par with or better than the Pro League) is not the best option to at least fill one of the keeper positions in the squad... who would you say is...? I curious...
Phillips, samuel, sample, foncette imo. I will try and see Greg play on the YouTubes, but until then I'd say these are the people next in line.

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phillips can't control his area and is prone to positioning errors...we need someone else...he becoming a liability
I agree - our keepers all have a particular weakness, from crossing to experience, but all keepers do - what's Greg's?

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Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: lefty on August 22, 2016, 03:34:34 PM
have not seen him myself, but those who have, mostly have good things to say......goalkeeping is very serious concern for us, more so with Phillips in goal, he was horrible in d friendly tour......and didn' inspire much confidence on a few occasions before that.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tobago28 on August 22, 2016, 10:59:35 PM
I watched Greg play Redbulls on Friday via Youtube but was disappointed. His decision making was poor, his clearances were suspect with either feet. He needs to work on his feet, definitely unable to be a sweeper keeper at this time. One positive he was brave in claiming balls in the air and coming off his line.

Hart is right to to keep an eye on him but he is not ready for a call up.

Watch and share your thoughts:

http://www.uslsoccer.com/game/show/13218192?subseason=280291&referrer=2356892
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Mad Scorpion a/k/a Big Bo$$ on August 23, 2016, 08:35:58 AM
I watched Greg play Redbulls on Friday via Youtube but was disappointed. His decision making was poor, his clearances were suspect with either feet. He needs to work on his feet, definitely unable to be a sweeper keeper at this time. One positive he was brave in claiming balls in the air and coming off his line.

Hart is right to to keep an eye on him but he is not ready for a call up.

Watch and share your thoughts:

http://www.uslsoccer.com/game/show/13218192?subseason=280291&referrer=2356892


Is this opinion all based on that one game or have you seen him several times?
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tobago28 on August 23, 2016, 11:20:16 AM
I watched Greg play Redbulls on Friday via Youtube but was disappointed. His decision making was poor, his clearances were suspect with either feet. He needs to work on his feet, definitely unable to be a sweeper keeper at this time. One positive he was brave in claiming balls in the air and coming off his line.

Hart is right to to keep an eye on him but he is not ready for a call up.

Watch and share your thoughts:

http://www.uslsoccer.com/game/show/13218192?subseason=280291&referrer=2356892


Is this opinion all based on that one game or have you seen him several times?

It'a the 3Rd or 4th time I saw him play. You raise a good point though because I was much more positive on him before this game. He may have had a difficult outing because of the pressure of #1 vs. #2 . Regardless, footskills must improve as his distribution was limited.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Controversial on August 24, 2016, 12:35:40 AM
I watched Greg play Redbulls on Friday via Youtube but was disappointed. His decision making was poor, his clearances were suspect with either feet. He needs to work on his feet, definitely unable to be a sweeper keeper at this time. One positive he was brave in claiming balls in the air and coming off his line.

Hart is right to to keep an eye on him but he is not ready for a call up.

Watch and share your thoughts:

http://www.uslsoccer.com/game/show/13218192?subseason=280291&referrer=2356892


Is this opinion all based on that one game or have you seen him several times?

It'a the 3Rd or 4th time I saw him play. You raise a good point though because I was much more positive on him before this game. He may have had a difficult outing because of the pressure of #1 vs. #2 . Regardless, footskills must improve as his distribution was limited.

I watched the game and saying he was poor in clearances is an over exaggeration... Neither keepers we have are clearing balls from the box at a higher level.. Nor are their foot skills superior... I would say all are on par, Marvin is better at penalties, but I've only seen Greg face one..

Greg is more confident and competent in the air and off his line... He deserves a shot in a friendly... We have nothing to lose...
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tiresais on August 24, 2016, 05:22:29 AM
I watched Greg play Redbulls on Friday via Youtube but was disappointed. His decision making was poor, his clearances were suspect with either feet. He needs to work on his feet, definitely unable to be a sweeper keeper at this time. One positive he was brave in claiming balls in the air and coming off his line.

Hart is right to to keep an eye on him but he is not ready for a call up.

Watch and share your thoughts:

http://www.uslsoccer.com/game/show/13218192?subseason=280291&referrer=2356892


Is this opinion all based on that one game or have you seen him several times?

It'a the 3Rd or 4th time I saw him play. You raise a good point though because I was much more positive on him before this game. He may have had a difficult outing because of the pressure of #1 vs. #2 . Regardless, footskills must improve as his distribution was limited.

I watched the game and saying he was poor in clearances is an over exaggeration... Neither keepers we have are clearing balls from the box at a higher level.. Nor are their foot skills superior... I would say all are on par, Marvin is better at penalties, but I've only seen Greg face one..

Greg is more confident and competent in the air and off his line... He deserves a shot in a friendly... We have nothing to lose...
Yea a friendly might be the best test, but they're thin on the ground (typically, not recently) and we have to use our friendlies to prep us for the wc qualifiers and get team practice.

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Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tobago28 on August 25, 2016, 04:37:18 PM
Louisville’s Ranjitsingh Earns First Call-Up for Soca Warriors

http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/690392?referrer_id=2333971


LOUISVILE, Ky. – Louisville City FC goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh has been named to the Trinidad & Tobago squad for the country’s upcoming CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying contests early next month. Ranjitsingh’s call-up is the first of his career for the Soca Warriors, as they prepare to face Guatemala and the United States in their final two games of the penultimate stage of qualifying.

"I've been working toward this my whole life training and trying to improve myself," said Ranjitsingh, a native of Canada who qualifies to play for Trinidad & Tobago through his father.. "On my birth certificate it doesn't say it, but I grew up in a Trinidad house. That was the culture – the food, everything – and it's so close to my heart. It's great to be able to represent the country."

While with the national team, Ranjitsingh will miss just one USL game for Louisville, the club's Sept. 3 contest at FC Montreal. In his second season with the club, Ranjitsingh has posted a 0.90 goals against average and .707 save percentage this season, helping Louisville clinch a playoff spot with five games left in the regular season.

"It's fantastic for Greg and speaks volumes about the work Thabane Sutu is doing with our goalkeepers," said Louisville City FC Head Coach James O'Connor. "We can all be very proud of the work we are doing here, as it's a fantastic achievement to have developed a player to the international level in 18 months."

Ranjitsingh signed with Louisville in 2015 as a rookie out of Division Mercer University in Macon, Ga. He took over the starting role for the USL club in May, opening with a string of five clean sheets, and has remained in goal ever since.

Trinidad & Tobago will host Guatemala at Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port of Spain on Friday, Sept. 2 before closing out the stage by facing the United States at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Fla. on Tuesday, Sept. 6.

The Soca Warriors currently lead Group C with 10 points, with the United States sitting with 7 and Guatemala with 6. A win or draw against Guatemala would ensure the side advances to the final stage of CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tiresais on August 25, 2016, 05:16:05 PM
Carpe diem - with injuries to Jan mw and Sample this is an excellent chance for him to prove his worth
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Deeks on August 26, 2016, 07:36:40 AM
Congrats to Greg on his selection. When we win vs Guat., he may get his baptism of fire against the US. But that mere speculation. In due time.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: madness on August 26, 2016, 07:53:16 AM
I believe he's going to be the starting goalkeeper.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Deeks on August 26, 2016, 08:02:38 AM
For the Guat. game?
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: 100% Barataria on August 26, 2016, 10:47:08 AM
People livin up to dey handle oui...leh de yute groom nah, oh gosh
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Controversial on August 26, 2016, 12:28:01 PM
Congrats to Greg on his selection. When we win vs Guat., he may get his baptism of fire against the US. But that mere speculation. In due time.

I agree, said this on the other thread..
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: injunchile on August 27, 2016, 03:50:04 PM
 I will not start him against Guatemala. When we secure the three points I will start him against The USA.
  The Goalkeeper coach I guess will make the right choice. Best of Luck to the young man
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: FF on August 27, 2016, 04:58:31 PM
Unless he is head and shoulders above the rest, I would not start him in any of these games.
It is good to have him around the team and training with Maurice and Hart.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: 100% Barataria on August 27, 2016, 05:09:04 PM
Unless he is head and shoulders above the rest, I would not start him in any of these games.
It is good to have him around the team and training with Maurice and Hart.

 :applause: :beermug:
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Trin on August 27, 2016, 06:38:48 PM
Taking in his game now against Bethlehem Steel. First half now finished they're up 1-0 he's made a few saves. His distribution looks solid.

If yuh have kodi its on castaways. Or I think its on the usl youtube channel. Second half about to start.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Sando prince on August 28, 2016, 02:34:52 AM
I will not start him against Guatemala. When we secure the three points I will start him against The USA.
  The Goalkeeper coach I guess will make the right choice. Best of Luck to the young man

I agree, too risky starting a goalkeeper in his first ever International in such an important world cup qualifier as the next one against Guat
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Deeks on August 28, 2016, 03:57:48 AM
Taking in his game now against Bethlehem Steel. First half now finished they're up 1-0 he's made a few saves. His distribution looks solid.

If yuh have kodi its on castaways. Or I think its on the usl youtube channel. Second half about to start.

Bethlehem Steel. Wow! that is one of the oldest football clubs in the US. They have had various versions, but it started in 1907. Love to see legacy clubs in the mix.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Deeks on August 28, 2016, 03:59:48 AM
I will not start him against Guatemala. When we secure the three points I will start him against The USA.
  The Goalkeeper coach I guess will make the right choice. Best of Luck to the young man

I agree, too risky starting a goalkeeper in his first ever International in such an important world cup qualifier as the next one against Guat

That is a no brainer unless something tragic happen to the rest of the keepers.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: frico on August 28, 2016, 04:08:25 AM
If we beat Guatemala we could bring on G.Ranjitsingh against the USA for half an hour,a friendly before the games would have been good,but that don't look possible.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Deeks on August 28, 2016, 04:28:16 AM
The fact that Coach brought in the mix is a good first step.. After the Guatemala game(hopefully a win), he could get a baptism of fire against the US. And that is left up to the coach.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Trin on August 28, 2016, 10:57:36 AM
He had a decent game yesterday  only one shaky moment with ball at his feet. Made a good save second half, was impressed with his distribution especially his quick throws to start the play.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on August 28, 2016, 05:22:33 PM
If we beat Guatemala we could bring on G.Ranjitsingh against the USA for half an hour, a friendly before the games would have been good,but that don't look possible.

Like you have a friendly fete match in mind.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: frico on August 29, 2016, 04:06:34 AM
If we beat Guatemala we could bring on G.Ranjitsingh against the USA for half an hour, a friendly before the games would have been good,but that don't look possible.

Like you have a friendly fete match in mind.
Me know seh Hinglish hard fi unastan,gwan read di post again. ;D
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on August 29, 2016, 06:08:52 AM
If we beat Guatemala we could bring on G.Ranjitsingh against the USA for half an hour, a friendly before the games would have been good,but that don't look possible.

Like you have a friendly fete match in mind.
Me know seh Hinglish hard fi unastan,gwan read di post again. ;D

An wah mi ah seh iz .. dat nah mek nuh bloodclaat sens. Mi neva bawn wen mi mooma dey ah market.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: frico on August 29, 2016, 01:24:33 PM
If we beat Guatemala we could bring on G.Ranjitsingh against the USA for half an hour, a friendly before the games would have been good,but that don't look possible.

Like you have a friendly fete match in mind.
Me know seh Hinglish hard fi unastan,gwan read di post again. ;D

An wah mi ah seh iz .. dat nah mek nuh bloodclaat sens. Mi neva bawn wen mi mooma dey ah market.
I note that you are quite adept in the Yardie lingo,bully for you old chap,but I still wish you understood what I wrote.The plain fact is,it's a very simple statement. :)
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Adam Lake on August 29, 2016, 02:51:39 PM
Unless he is head and shoulders above the rest, I would not start him in any of these games.
It is good to have him around the team and training with Maurice and Hart.


Agreed!

When we beat Guatemala on Fri and head to the Hex, we'll have enough Friendlies in between to see what he's made of. No need to rush d Brush... Training with the team and building camaraderie is a start..
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Trin on August 29, 2016, 04:09:42 PM
Only one fifa window between end of 4th round and start of hex in November. Hope we make the most of the October international break and have at least 2 friendlies.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Sando prince on August 29, 2016, 04:12:12 PM
Only one fifa window between end of 4th round and start of hex in November. Hope we make the most of the October international break and have at least 2 friendlies.

We already have matches scheduled in October but not friendlies. I believe the qualifying round for the Caribeean Cup finals is during this window in October.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Trin on August 29, 2016, 04:36:42 PM
Clean forgot about this. Problem is you'd want to win these games to qualify for the Gold Cup so that might limit experimentation.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Sando prince on August 29, 2016, 05:15:19 PM
Clean forgot about this. Problem is you'd want to win these games to qualify for the Gold Cup so that might limit experimentation.

dais correct! we need to field a capable team for these games because Gold Cup qualification is important
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on August 29, 2016, 07:05:33 PM
If we beat Guatemala we could bring on G.Ranjitsingh against the USA for half an hour, a friendly before the games would have been good,but that don't look possible.

Like you have a friendly fete match in mind.
Me know seh Hinglish hard fi unastan,gwan read di post again. ;D

An wah mi ah seh iz .. dat nah mek nuh bloodclaat sens. Mi neva bawn wen mi mooma dey ah market.
I note that you are quite adept in the Yardie lingo,bully for you old chap,but I still wish you understood what I wrote.The plain fact is,it's a very simple statement. :)

Frico, yuh cyah treat GK substitution in the same or similar manner as replacing other players. Also, although the importance of the US match is presently unknown, it is still a WC qualifier. As such, it merits a professional disposition and approach from minute 1 through the final whistle. Nothing you have stated treats or recognizes the occasion for what it is.



Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Jumbie on August 29, 2016, 07:26:04 PM
good luck kid! trust your time will come as long as you prove you deserve it.


--------------------------------------------->



"Mi neva bawn wen mi mooma dey ah market." :rotfl:  :rotfl:  :rotfl:  :rotfl:
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: frico on August 30, 2016, 11:53:44 AM
asylumseeker,
I fully understand what you are saying,that is why I don't want to see G.Ranjitsingh play while we are still not qualified for the Hex;I don't really see any problem  if we beat Guatemala,surely the last half hour against USA won't hurt,especially if we beat Guatemala.Oh,BTW I like your Yardie proverb,"me neva barn when me mooma a garn market,me hear plenty but neva hear dat one.
Best ah luck to we Warriors!
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tallman on August 31, 2016, 05:39:29 AM
https://www.youtube.com/v/VaX1wERa7wA
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on August 31, 2016, 07:09:09 AM
Ah like how he talk dey. Solid.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: madness on August 31, 2016, 07:31:38 AM
I think he is more seasonally than the other two goalkeepers because the TT pro league hasn't started yet. He has a good record with his club for the moment. Please look up his club and you can get an understanding why I think so.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Flex on September 01, 2016, 03:27:38 AM
Ranjitsingh excited at Soca Warriors call-up.
By JELANI BECKLES (Newsday).


NEWLY selected national goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh is excited to be part of the Soca Warriors squad for tomorrow’s crucial 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Guatemala.

Ranjitsingh, born in Canada to a Trinidadian father, has been included in the 24-man squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Guatemala and USA.

Trinidad and Tobago will play Guatemala at the Hasely Crawford Stadium from 7.06 pm tomorrow before travelling to Jacksonville, Florida where they will tackle USA on Tuesday.

A draw against Guatemala tomorrow will earn TT a spot in the final round of qualifying.

Ranjitsingh is looking forward to the experience of representing TT . He said, “it means a lot especially since my father was born here. I am excited to be able to represent his country because it’s really close to my heart and it’s something that my whole family would be proud of.” Ranjitsingh plays for Louisville City FC in the United Soccer League where he was scouted by the national team led by coach Stephen Hart.

“Coach Hart reached out to me a couple months ago saying that he has been watching me and he had some scouts watching me play. I knew if I kept playing at the level I was back at my club that eventually things would fall into place so I am definitely excited to get the call up and looking forward to the games.” The goalkeeper explained that he was fortunate to get a lot of first team action following the suspension of the club’s first choice goalkeeper.

“Our (first team) goalkeeper had a red card and a suspension and I stepped in and did well. The coach decided to keep me in and I have held on to the starting spot since then.” Ranjitsingh is happy the whole squad is now together and said the team is full of quality. “It is good that the whole squad is together here in Trinidad now. All the guys are in from overseas along with the local guys. It has been great to integrate with the guys and build some chemistry and I think the squad is looking good with a lot of quality and I am happy to be part of it.” Midfielder Kevin Molino said the team is going into tomorrow’s contest with an aim to seal a place in the final round of qualifying.

Molino stated, “first and foremost we are not going to take the game lightly. We have a job to finish and we need to go out there and work hard and continue sticking together as a team and build on the last performance.

We need to keep going and fight to the very end.”

Title: Ranjitsingh finds certainty in chance
Post by: Tallman on September 06, 2016, 04:32:48 AM
Ranjitsingh finds certainty in chance
By Nicholas Murray (USLsoccer.com)


What if Louisville City FC goalkeeper Scott Goodwin doesn’t get sent off against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds on April 22?

What if backup goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh doesn’t come in and record a shutout the next game against Bethlehem Steel FC?

What if Ranjitsingh doesn’t give up a goal in the USL in May, recording five consecutive shutouts, effectively making the starting position his own?

What if?

“I felt like I was always ready to play, you know?” Ranjitsingh said on Monday while with the Trinidad & Tobago National Team at EverBank Stadium. “It was just between me and Scott [Goodwin], and he started the inaugural season for Louisville City and he got the starting nod at the beginning of this season, but for me, I always felt I was ready for the start and I was capable, and when the opportunity presented I just took it and ran with it.”

What if Trinidad & Tobago Coach Stephen Hart hadn’t previously led Canada’s National Team?

What if he’d not been aware of the kid with the Trinidadian parents growing up in Brampton, Ontario?

What if he’d not sent scouts out to watch Ranjitsingh in depth after T&T starter Jan-Michael Williams suffered a rotator cuff injury in March?

What if?

“I just thought bring him in, see how he fits in with everybody, see how he does, and he can fight like everyone else for a place,” said Hart on Monday. “He’s been very good. He fits in nicely, and he seems to just roll in. He’s trained well. I’m impressed with how he’s done, and so has our goalkeeping coach.”

It’s sometimes surprising how a chain of events can unfold. Ranjitsingh had made only one appearance for Louisville in his rookie season, and was thrust into duty thanks to Goodwin’s red card and subsequent suspension in a 2-2 draw with Pittsburgh.

The ensuing chain of events has left the native of a Trinidad & Tobago household in Brampton, Ontario on the verge of a first international appearance at any level on Tuesday night against the United States in World Cup Qualifying.

That in turn says something about the perseverance Ranjitsingh has shown to make it this far. One of the last signings to Louisville’s squad last season after playing collegiately at Mercer, the 23-year-old has become one of the top performers between the sticks in the league with a 0.86 goals-against average and .721 save percentage.

After receiving the call to notify him of his selection to the Soca Warriors, word quickly spread throughout the family, most importantly to his father, who had remained true to his heritage after immigrating to Canada when he was 18 years old.

“I know my dad’s extra excited just because I get to represent the country he was born in,” Ranjitsingh said. “Growing up he really instilled the Trinidadian culture in the household. When I’d wake up in the morning it would be soca or reggae music, and the food that we eat would be some Trini food like roti or curried chicken, stuff like that.

“I was surrounded by Trini accents.”

The same could be said of Friday night, when Ranjitsingh took in the atmosphere at Hazley Crawford Stadium as Trinidad & Tobago clinched a place in final stage of World Cup Qualifying - The Hex.

“Although I wasn’t on the field I felt like the whole country was behind us, the atmosphere was great,” Ranjitsingh said. “This is such a big interest in Trinidad, we have the full support of the whole country behind us when we’re playing.”

So, what if Tuesday brings that first appearance on the international stage?

“I mean, it would be one of the biggest accomplishments I’ve ever had in my entire life,” said Ranjitsingh. “It’s just something I’ve been working toward my whole life, playing at the highest level. The first step was getting the call to camp, and then I’m trying just get my first cap. I’m working hard like the rest of these guys, and if coach calls on me, whenever the opportunity happens, I’ll be ready.”

What if?
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tallman on October 04, 2016, 02:56:35 PM
WATCH: Louisville City goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh previews their USL playoff clash against Ataulla Guerra’s Charleston Battery.

https://www.youtube.com/v/bGSDwn1Wxm0
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tobago28 on October 16, 2016, 04:41:42 PM
Watch LIVE Ranjitsingh play NYRBII for Eastern Conference Finals

http://www.uslsoccer.com/game/show/15144032

Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tobago28 on October 16, 2016, 05:51:36 PM
Ranjitsingh injured in the 52nd minute, may affect Hart's options going forward. Not sure what the injury is  but looks like a groin
Title: Louisville City FC signs Goalkeeper Ranjitsingh for 2017
Post by: Tallman on November 15, 2016, 08:09:45 PM
Louisville City FC signs Goalkeeper Ranjitsingh for 2017
By Jonathan Lintner (louisvillecityfc.com)


Louisville City FC has agreed to a new contract with one of the United Soccer League's top goalkeepers for the 2017 campaign.

Pickering, Ontario, native Greg Ranjitsingh will return for a third year with the club after taking over the starting job midway through last season. On his way to allowing just 0.83 goals per game, the 23-year-old also experienced LouCity's first full international call up.

Terms of Ranjitsingh's deal were not disclosed.

"I'm really happy to sign and be part of the team in the coming year," Ranjitsingh said. "I'm excited to play in front of the fans again and hopefully bring a championship and a trophy to the city."

Ranjitsingh is the 12th player back from LouCity's 2016 team that advanced to the USL's Eastern Conference Final. He joins Tim Dobrowolski in a goalkeeping corps that will also benefit from the return of most key defensive pieces.

Ranjitsingh, a product of Division I Mercer University, figures to lead the competition for playing time at his position. His 72.5 save percentage ranked among the USL's best. Combined with his 6-foot-2, 193-pound frame, Ranjitsingh earned a chance to train in September with his father's native national team, Trinidad and Tobago, during World Cup qualifying.

"I'm really pleased to get Greg back on board," O'Connor said. "The way he's developed since he got here has been really impressive."

Ranjitsingh signed with LouCity as a rookie and learned under Scott Goodwin, who starred for the club during its inaugural, 2015 season. When Goodwin was sent off during a game last April, Ranjitsingh took over between the posts and held the job from there, posting clean sheets in his first five starts.

"For 2017, I just hope we keep building off the previous years," Ranjitsingh said. "Being here since the inaugural, Louisville City is a club that has grown ever since. I expect to have more success."

Ranjitsingh left LouCity's Oct. 16 playoff loss to the New York Red Bulls II with a groin strain that he has continued to heal while home in Canada. The keeper said he's rehabbing at a local gym, "and I think I'll be at full strength in the next couple of weeks -- for sure by the preseason."

In addition to Ranjitsingh and Dobrowolski, LouCity currently has under contract for next year multiple defenders (Kyle Smith, Sean Reynolds, Tarek Morad and Paco Craig); midfielders (Guy Abend, Niall McCabe, Mark-Anthony Kaye and Paolo DelPiccolo); as well as forwards (Cameron Lancaster and Ilija Ilic).
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Flex on November 25, 2016, 07:53:27 AM
Ranjitsingh signs new.
By Shaun Fuentes (Guardian).


Louisville City FC’s starting goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh has accepted a new contract to return next year, according to an announcement from the club Tuesday.

Ranjitsingh, 23, who was recently in the T&T senior team squad, took over midway through last season for Scott Goodwin, who ultimately left the team to enrol in Harvard Medical School. Ranjitsingh allowed fewer than one goal per game, playing a key role in Louisville City’s run to the United Soccer League semifinals.

“I’m really happy to sign and be part of the team in the coming year,” Ranjitsingh said in a statement. “I’m excited to play in front of the fans again and hopefully bring a championship and a trophy to the city.”

LouCity coach James O’Connor said, “I’m really pleased to get Greg back on board. The way he’s developed since he got here has been really impressive.”

Ranjitsingh becomes the 12th player the club has confirmed will return from this year’s team, including fellow goalkeeper Tim Dobrowolski.

T&T’s other three goalkeepers are Jan Michael Williams, Marvin Phillip and Adrian Foncette.

Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Married2ATrini on November 30, 2016, 12:06:40 PM
https://youtu.be/8r0vl1KnDOA
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: soccerman on November 30, 2016, 02:10:33 PM
https://youtu.be/8r0vl1KnDOA
:beermug: I enjoyed that clip. He should selected on the team moving forward.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tallman on March 20, 2017, 03:01:18 PM
USL Top Five – Goalkeepers to Watch (http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/771808)

As has been seen time and again, all it can take for a standout goalkeeper to come to the fore is an opening. Louisville City FC’s Greg Ranjitsingh was the latest entry in that list as a suspension to City starting goalkeeper Scott Goodwin gave him a chance, and the Brampton, Ontario native did the rest. Ranjitsingh recorded shutouts in his first five games for Louisville, earning the starting spot for good, and enters this year looking to build on his success.

With expectations as high as they are in Louisville after back-to-back Eastern Conference Final appearances, the 23-year-old will be aiming to repeat his 2016 performance that saw him post a 0.74 goals-against average and .759 save percentage. If he does, another look from the Trinidad & Tobago National Team could come sooner rather than later.
Title: Ranjitsingh back in goal for Louisville City
Post by: Tallman on June 01, 2017, 12:34:00 PM
Ranjitsingh back in goal for Louisville City
By Tate McGarvey and Jonathan Lintner (louisvillecityfc.com)


Louisville City FC coach James O’Connor admitted that when it came to Greg Ranjitsingh’s return to the starting lineup Wednesday night, “I didn’t think he had too much to do.”

Consider it a mostly successful 90 minutes between the posts for the goalkeeper, who made his first appearance since the March 25 USL opener. LouCity went on to fall 1-0 to to FC Cincinnati in Ranjitsingh’s latest spell on the pitch, but he was credited with four saves and punched out two more chances in the Third Round U.S. Open Cup game at Nippert Stadium.

“I thought he made an important save for us in the first half, so I was pleased for him,” O’Connor said.

Ranjitsingh, who has also been called up at the International level for Trinidad and Tobago, tipped a 79th minute header by Cincinnati’s Dani Konig safely over the bar as well.

And so with Ranjitsingh back from a hip flexor injury, consider the battle for playing time on with Tim Dobrowolski, who racked up a pair of USL Save of the Week honors during his time as the starter.

Here’s more of what we took away from Wednesday’s game…

• LouCity found itself in a familiar position: taking quality shots, but not getting the desired result — a goal. On a night the club controlled 53 percent of the possession, LouCity couldn’t capitalize on opportunities. Six shots were attempted — half of them on goal — but now LouCity has tallied eight goals this season in nine games against professional opponents.

• It was a highly physical game. Forward Luke Spencer took an early exit, subbed off before the 20th minute, after going down on a tackle. Defender Tarek Morad also received attention from the trainer, though he stayed on. The clubs tallied 22 total fouls, with 15 of them on FC Cincinnati.

• LouCity didn’t move on to a meeting with Major League Soccer’s Columbus Crew later in the Open Cup. But the weeks ahead remain busy nonetheless. After Saturday’s game at USL Eastern Conference-leading Charleston, fixtures are set for Wednesday (Charlotte at home), the following Sunday (New York away) and the Saturday after that (Pittsburgh at home).
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tallman on June 13, 2017, 01:13:21 PM
Louisville City FC goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh selected to the USL Team of the Week (#12) (http://www.louisvillecityfc.com/news_article/show/803214).

Ranjitsingh recorded back-to-back shutouts as Louisville earned victories against the Charlotte Independence at home and New York Red Bulls II on the road.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: pull stones on June 13, 2017, 11:33:14 PM
coach Lawrence why not have a look at that keeper? it definitely wouldn't hurt to try.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Deeks on June 14, 2017, 07:24:32 AM
coach Lawrence why not have a look at that keeper? it definitely wouldn't hurt to try.

I honestly think the coach should bring him in. But TTFA have to get games for Tallest. He just can't stick him in the next 3 Hex games. But he should get a call up.
Title: Ranjitsingh dazzles in second start back
Post by: Tallman on August 20, 2017, 08:35:58 PM
Ranjitsingh dazzles in second start back
By Tate McGarvey (louisvillecityfc.com)


In his second start since winning the goalkeeping job back from Tim Dobrowolski, Louisville City FC’s Greg Ranjitsingh looked Sunday as if he’d never left between the posts.

Ranjitsingh recorded four saves during LouCity’s 3-1 win over Bethlehem Steel FC with a performance that earned him praise not just from teammates — but also the opposition.

“Greg was incredible,” said defender Oscar Jimenez. “This game, he had a few great saves. Even the other team, when they’d run past me and stuff, would be like, ‘This guy’s an animal. I can’t believe he saved that.’ And I’m like, ‘He does that every day.’”

Ranjitsingh and Dobrowolski have split time at goalkeeper this season, with coach James O’Connor saying both deserve to one day play at the Major League Soccer level. From Toronto, Canada, Ranjitsingh stated his case again Sunday.

An early save and subsequent punch-out started things, with LouCity and Bethlehem scoreless then. Then in stoppage time, Steel FC’s Santi Moar put a shot on frame that deserved to score. But diving the opposite way, Ranjitsingh reached for a one-handed stop.

Moar opened the second half with another great look, only to be denied once again on one of eight Bethlehem shots in the box.

“Sometimes we have the ball all the time, and he just needs to be connected with us,” Jimenez said of his goalkeeper. But it wasn’t that sort of day for LouCity, which controlled only 43 percent of possession. Added Jimenez: “He’s been there to back us up when we need it.”
Title: Re: Ranjitsingh dazzles in second start back
Post by: pull stones on August 21, 2017, 12:13:07 AM
Ranjitsingh dazzles in second start back
By Tate McGarvey (louisvillecityfc.com)


In his second start since winning the goalkeeping job back from Tim Dobrowolski, Louisville City FC’s Greg Ranjitsingh looked Sunday as if he’d never left between the posts.

Ranjitsingh recorded four saves during LouCity’s 3-1 win over Bethlehem Steel FC with a performance that earned him praise not just from teammates — but also the opposition.

“Greg was incredible,” said defender Oscar Jimenez. “This game, he had a few great saves. Even the other team, when they’d run past me and stuff, would be like, ‘This guy’s an animal. I can’t believe he saved that.’ And I’m like, ‘He does that every day.’”

Ranjitsingh and Dobrowolski have split time at goalkeeper this season, with coach James O’Connor saying both deserve to one day play at the Major League Soccer level. From Toronto, Canada, Ranjitsingh stated his case again Sunday.

An early save and subsequent punch-out started things, with LouCity and Bethlehem scoreless then. Then in stoppage time, Steel FC’s Santi Moar put a shot on frame that deserved to score. But diving the opposite way, Ranjitsingh reached for a one-handed stop.

Moar opened the second half with another great look, only to be denied once again on one of eight Bethlehem shots in the box.

“Sometimes we have the ball all the time, and he just needs to be connected with us,” Jimenez said of his goalkeeper. But it wasn’t that sort of day for LouCity, which controlled only 43 percent of possession. Added Jimenez: “He’s been there to back us up when we need it.”
dont know what on earth lawrence is waiting for to call up this upstanding goal keeper instead of insisting on those slippery fingers defective goalies we have.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tobago28 on August 21, 2017, 05:46:23 AM
Its shocking that he is not getting called. It obviously has nothing to do with his ability, normal TTFA bs.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Mad Scorpion a/k/a Big Bo$$ on August 21, 2017, 08:31:31 AM
Its shocking that he is not getting called. It obviously has nothing to do with his ability, normal TTFA bs.

He gives us a better chance to win, TTFA (or more specifically DJW) can't have that.  We will compete and come within inches so the campaign looks like it was somewhat salvaged to those who haven't been paying attention (most of the socalled fans).
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Feliziano on August 21, 2017, 10:32:39 AM
Its shocking that he is not getting called. It obviously has nothing to do with his ability, normal TTFA bs.

He gives us a better chance to win, TTFA (or more specifically DJW) can't have that.  We will compete and come within inches so the campaign looks like it was somewhat salvaged to those who haven't been paying attention (most of the socalled fans).
Gino..is that you masquerading as Scorps??  ;D
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Thomo on August 21, 2017, 11:48:13 AM
Its shocking that he is not getting called. It obviously has nothing to do with his ability, normal TTFA bs.

He gives us a better chance to win, TTFA (or more specifically DJW) can't have that.  We will compete and come within inches so the campaign looks like it was somewhat salvaged to those who haven't been paying attention (most of the socalled fans).
Gino..is that you masquerading as Scorps??  ;D
;D Does kinda sound like him. Doh worry, if dais not him now, he'll definitely make his usual comments by the time the Jamaica game is upon us  ;D
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Jefferz on August 21, 2017, 08:21:12 PM
Its shocking that he is not getting called. It obviously has nothing to do with his ability, normal TTFA bs.

He gives us a better chance to win, TTFA (or more specifically DJW) can't have that.  We will compete and come within inches so the campaign looks like it was somewhat salvaged to those who haven't been paying attention (most of the socalled fans).
Gino..is that you masquerading as Scorps??  ;D
;D Does kinda sound like him. Doh worry, if dais not him now, he'll definitely make his usual comments by the time the Jamaica game is upon us  ;D

reading those comments had me like, "Gino??"
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Controversial on August 22, 2017, 01:35:11 AM
When vein sociopaths run your national football team from abroad and appoint house negroes locally who would sell out their mother for 100 pieces of silver, of course you would get assnine selection decisions like right now...

You really think the best coach and best team will get selected and allowed to practise and train together to gel, in order to beat the top teams and qualify?

Think again, have a look at the West Indies, parallel paths they say, tony cozier alluded to that external forces are at play in the selection of players...

Boycotting of the best players and the firing of Simmons who was best suited for the role and won...

Now look at TT football, firing of Hart, dropping of captain, Levi and other players dropped or relegated to the bench ...

If you're intelligent you will figure out what's going on, if you're not, you will make every excuse in the book to justify what's happening so you don't rock the boat ...
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Rastaman on August 22, 2017, 09:55:21 AM
Its shocking that he is not getting called. It obviously has nothing to do with his ability, normal TTFA bs.

He gives us a better chance to win, TTFA (or more specifically DJW) can't have that.  We will compete and come within inches so the campaign looks like it was somewhat salvaged to those who haven't been paying attention (most of the socalled fans).
Gino..is that you masquerading as Scorps??  ;D
;D Does kinda sound like him. Doh worry, if dais not him now, he'll definitely make his usual comments by the time the Jamaica game is upon us  ;D

reading those comments had me like, "Gino??"
Havent really being keeping up to date eh but the name change really suits him. For months i wondering where this mad man come out. Never know is a man from long time  ;D
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Sam on August 22, 2017, 09:59:42 AM
If he change he name from Ranjitsingh to Thomas he might get pick.

 :rotfl:

Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Rastaman on August 22, 2017, 10:06:30 AM
If he change he name from Ranjitsingh to Thomas he might get pick.

 :rotfl:


:shameonyou:



But I was really referring to Controversial
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: kounty on August 22, 2017, 10:39:12 AM
Its shocking that he is not getting called. It obviously has nothing to do with his ability, normal TTFA bs.

He gives us a better chance to win, TTFA (or more specifically DJW) can't have that.  We will compete and come within inches so the campaign looks like it was somewhat salvaged to those who haven't been paying attention (most of the socalled fans).
Gino..is that you masquerading as Scorps??  ;D
;D Does kinda sound like him. Doh worry, if dais not him now, he'll definitely make his usual comments by the time the Jamaica game is upon us  ;D

reading those comments had me like, "Gino??"
Havent really being keeping up to date eh but the name change really suits him. For months i wondering where this mad man come out. Never know is a man from long time  ;D
Having met them both at different T&T games abroad at different times I can attest that they are not the same  :D This is really uncharacteristic of Scorpion tho. lol. I guess that is just a sign of the level of frustration with what TTFA pedaling as sugar these days. Over the top even for the sanest of us!
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Controversial on August 22, 2017, 12:01:18 PM
Its shocking that he is not getting called. It obviously has nothing to do with his ability, normal TTFA bs.

He gives us a better chance to win, TTFA (or more specifically DJW) can't have that.  We will compete and come within inches so the campaign looks like it was somewhat salvaged to those who haven't been paying attention (most of the socalled fans).
Gino..is that you masquerading as Scorps??  ;D
;D Does kinda sound like him. Doh worry, if dais not him now, he'll definitely make his usual comments by the time the Jamaica game is upon us  ;D

reading those comments had me like, "Gino??"
Havent really being keeping up to date eh but the name change really suits him. For months i wondering where this mad man come out. Never know is a man from long time  ;D
Having met them both at different T&T games abroad at different times I can attest that they are not the same  :D This is really uncharacteristic of Scorpion tho. lol. I guess that is just a sign of the level of frustration with what TTFA pedaling as sugar these days. Over the top even for the sanest of us!

Why is it over the top? Care to explain your reasoning?
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: pull stones on August 22, 2017, 01:30:12 PM
If he change he name from Ranjitsingh to Thomas he might get pick.

 :rotfl:


:shameonyou:



But I was really referring to Controversial
hopefully that is not the case, but what if it was especially on the path of that crazy ttfa prez? I am saying this to say that I can't find any possible reason why they keep excluding this young man who has been quite consistent for his club winning all sorts of awards and getting accolades from the league yet they insist on these two unfit goalies that cost us games based on their obviously glaring text book mistakes.

this is quite frustrating to watch match after match when we have better options waiting at our disposal, what are they waiting for maybe for Canada to snatch him up? come on Dennis and cap this lad please.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Controversial on August 22, 2017, 02:33:47 PM
If he change he name from Ranjitsingh to Thomas he might get pick.

 :rotfl:


:shameonyou:



But I was really referring to Controversial
hopefully that is not the case, but what if it was especially on the path of that crazy ttfa prez? I am saying this to say that I can't find any possible reason why they keep excluding this young man who has been quite consistent for his club winning all sorts of awards and getting accolades from the league yet they insist on these two unfit goalies that cost us games based on their obviously glaring text book mistakes.

this is quite frustrating to watch match after match when we have better options waiting at our disposal, what are they waiting for maybe for Canada to snatch him up? come on Dennis and cap this lad please.

You're applying logical reasoning pull stones but the dictator is all about corruption and sabotage, so nothing logically speaking can explain his behaviour and Tallest behaviour in regards to selection, so you need to look outside of that and think outside the box to rationalize what's taking place
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Thomo on August 22, 2017, 03:15:26 PM
To be fair guys, let's not forget Hart did call him up and left him on the bench for the USA game when we had already qualified for the Hex. He should have started in that game and ah really cyah understand why Hart did that. So it's not much of a difference to Tallest not calling him up at all. Hopefully, the call comes sooner than later.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Controversial on August 23, 2017, 02:00:40 AM
To be fair guys, let's not forget Hart did call him up and left him on the bench for the USA game when we had already qualified for the Hex. He should have started in that game and ah really cyah understand why Hart did that. So it's not much of a difference to Tallest not calling him up at all. Hopefully, the call comes sooner than later.

Jan wouldn't have taken the bench tbh and Hart didn't want to disrupt the team chemistry as Jan has a big say on the team

So it wasn't all Hart on that imo

I could be wrong of course
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Cowen on August 23, 2017, 06:00:12 AM
To be fair guys, let's not forget Hart did call him up and left him on the bench for the USA game when we had already qualified for the Hex. He should have started in that game and ah really cyah understand why Hart did that. So it's not much of a difference to Tallest not calling him up at all. Hopefully, the call comes sooner than later.

Jan wouldn't have taken the bench tbh and Hart didn't want to disrupt the team chemistry as Jan has a big say on the team

So it wasn't all Hart on that imo

I could be wrong of course

Well maybe..... just maybe Tallest is of the same view. Deep into the campaign do we really need that risk at this stage?
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: jusbless on August 23, 2017, 06:29:25 AM
The main problem is we are too racial in this country are men pushing this player because he has an Indian surname and not his ability.  Cause even before he was starting for his USl side when he was a backup keeper.  Men were screaming for him to be on the national side.  If he is so Good why no MLS club has not snapped him up. Probably if that happens and he starting Game in and Game out for his club then we can call for his inclusion.  But for the record he is not the only Trinidad keeper to play in the USL and yet none of the rest it had any uproar for them to be on the squad.  Put race aside and be consistent
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: jusbless on August 23, 2017, 06:35:13 AM
Just imagine if Richard Goddard had this same support
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Sam on August 23, 2017, 08:07:35 AM
The main problem is we are too racial in this country are men pushing this player because he has an Indian surname and not his ability.  Cause even before he was starting for his USl side when he was a backup keeper.  Men were screaming for him to be on the national side.  If he is so Good why no MLS club has not snapped him up. Probably if that happens and he starting Game in and Game out for his club then we can call for his inclusion.  But for the record he is not the only Trinidad keeper to play in the USL and yet none of the rest it had any uproar for them to be on the squad.  Put race aside and be consistent

So you have to be in de MLS to make T&T side?

How mach players we have in de lower leagues in de US, Central America and Europe...

Ah hope Glenn, Ceaser, Guerra, Gomez, Hackshaw, Julius, Moses, George, Britto,Jomal, Plaza, etc, etc he get pick if that de case

De USL better than de Pro League.

Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Mad Scorpion a/k/a Big Bo$$ on August 23, 2017, 08:15:59 AM
The main problem is we are too racial in this country are men pushing this player because he has an Indian surname and not his ability.  Cause even before he was starting for his USl side when he was a backup keeper.  Men were screaming for him to be on the national side.  If he is so Good why no MLS club has not snapped him up. Probably if that happens and he starting Game in and Game out for his club then we can call for his inclusion.  But for the record he is not the only Trinidad keeper to play in the USL and yet none of the rest it had any uproar for them to be on the squad.  Put race aside and be consistent

Level ass talk. He was a backup that once inserted could not be replaced.  Because of injury he initially lost his place and since returning he picked up right where he left off.  Pro League, team for team not better than USL so if nothing else he's been playing at a higher level regularly and performing superbly long enough that he should have been called.  Only one bring race into this is you.  I could be wrong but I willing to bet most of us arguing for his inclusion look like and identify as black (even if we might have ah lil indian in we blood).  So stop yuh shit!
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on August 23, 2017, 08:16:27 AM
The main problem is we are too racial in this country are men pushing this player because he has an Indian surname and not his ability.  Cause even before he was starting for his USl side when he was a backup keeper.  Men were screaming for him to be on the national side.  If he is so Good why no MLS club has not snapped him up. Probably if that happens and he starting Game in and Game out for his club then we can call for his inclusion.  But for the record he is not the only Trinidad keeper to play in the USL and yet none of the rest it had any uproar for them to be on the squad.  Put race aside and be consistent

There are two problems with this statement. It's easier to deal with the last part first. He has started consistently for his club. That club need not be a MLS club. The USL provides a satisfactory standard for national team selection. In addition to starting for his club, he has on more than one occasion had to establish/re-establish himself as the starting GK in the USL (after injury etc.). Not an easy thing to do consistently.

There is clearly something noteworthy about the quality of this GK, other than his race. On more than one occasion we have heard/read firsthand accounts of his exceptional play in games . In the US, no one is going to get that "because he has an Indian surname".

Can he play at a reasonable pro level? Yes.

Is he better than the national team players who compete for his spot? There are only a handful of persons whose opinions I would trust with that and I have not heard them weigh in publicly on the matter.

Is he better than players who have filled in for Marvin or Jan? Without a doubt, he is of better quality than at least one of them.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on August 23, 2017, 08:23:49 AM
The main problem is we are too racial in this country are men pushing this player because he has an Indian surname and not his ability.  Cause even before he was starting for his USl side when he was a backup keeper.  Men were screaming for him to be on the national side.  If he is so Good why no MLS club has not snapped him up. Probably if that happens and he starting Game in and Game out for his club then we can call for his inclusion.  But for the record he is not the only Trinidad keeper to play in the USL and yet none of the rest it had any uproar for them to be on the squad.  Put race aside and be consistent

Level ass talk. He was a backup that once inserted could not be replaced.  Because of injury he initially lost his place and since returning he picked up right where he left off.  Pro League, team for team not better than USL so if nothing else he's been playing at a higher level regularly and performing superbly long enough that he should have been called.  Only one bring race into this is you.  I could be wrong but I willing to bet most of us arguing for his inclusion look like and identify as black (even if we might have ah lil indian in we blood).  So stop yuh shit!

What you said.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Dinner Mints on August 23, 2017, 08:32:41 AM
Man say we racial, yes. De team done 99.92% black already. But we racial checking for a Indian player of merit. Kicks.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: jusbless on August 23, 2017, 08:52:28 AM
I see that you all miss the point.  If you are begging for a USL players then make the same case for Atullah Guerra.  I have no problem asking for Greg but ask for all based on the same argument you used
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: jusbless on August 23, 2017, 08:56:06 AM
The team is 100% Trinidadian.  Why does ethnicity even matter.  These statement brings race into it. Forget ethnicity and talk that the player merits a position.  When u talking about the percentage makeup that is bringing race.  Plus have you not read the comments above which stated if his hair was not straight he would be selected.  You never call that out as a racist statement but labeling my statement as racist. 
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Mad Scorpion a/k/a Big Bo$$ on August 23, 2017, 09:00:10 AM
I see that you all miss the point.  If you are begging for a USL players then make the same case for Atullah Guerra.  I have no problem asking for Greg but ask for all based on the same argument you used

Dan Guerra only now seem to be regaining and displaying his abilities that originally endeared him to us.  Most of us have always liked the player but for a moment he wasn't doing anything meritorious of being selected.  In recent times however he seems to be playing himself back into the conversation which is great.  Who does he instantly replace among the regulars in midfield? George, Boucaud, Hyland, Molino, who exactly?
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Mad Scorpion a/k/a Big Bo$$ on August 23, 2017, 09:05:28 AM
The team is 100% Trinidadian.  Why does ethnicity even matter.  These statement brings race into it. Forget ethnicity and talk that the player merits a position.  When u talking about the percentage makeup that is bringing race.  Plus have you not read the comments above which stated if his hair was not straight he would be selected.  You never call that out as a racist statement but labeling my statement as racist. 

Take Sam with a grain of salt eh fella. Now while is tongue in cheek, it does raise a question that we always visit from time to time as to whether any of the other ethnicities that comprise our sweet T&T does get overlooked simply based on race. However with GR what you pointing out is actually counter to your argument as Sam insinuates that he may actually not be getting the attention he deserves because of his race. Not really congruent with your argument that we seek to have him included because of it. The 2 "pongkin vine" related but is a big stretch trying to make them one in the same.  Hard luck dey hoss!
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Dinner Mints on August 23, 2017, 09:42:50 AM
The team is 100% Trinidadian.  Why does ethnicity even matter.
That's an easy platitude for the well-represented to say. But this eh the thread to go in on that.

Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: pull stones on August 23, 2017, 11:33:53 AM
The team is 100% Trinidadian.  Why does ethnicity even matter.  These statement brings race into it. Forget ethnicity and talk that the player merits a position.  When u talking about the percentage makeup that is bringing race.  Plus have you not read the comments above which stated if his hair was not straight he would be selected.  You never call that out as a racist statement but labeling my statement as racist.
is that damage control you are emploring after being the only one to seriously invoke race, dude have you watched any of our last 10 games with Marvin or jan in goal? in our last 10 games we had one clean sheet (panama march 25th) and for this campaign alone we have conceded 12 goals thus far which are horrid  stats for any goalkeeping crew coach included.

have you ever wondered why Jan and Marvin has never made it out of trinidad/the pro league for any length of time? I happened to believe that if we had an andre blake a navas or a tim howard we would actually be in contention for a place in the top three. Jan and marvin suffers from serious goal keeping anxiety, very bad on set pieces more so Marvin than jan, another glaringly obvious flaw is the constant incident of them charging off their line at attacking players when they are engaged by a defender instead of allowing the defender to deal with the problem and most of our goals were conceded in that fashion.

the bottom line is these guys are not staters and should only be used in a back up situation. suffice to say that they are incapable of being effective on this level especially marvin slippery fingers phillips. we desperately need a first team capable goalie and we're sick of losing due to goal keeping errors of this magnitute that's why we want greg, not because of his race or nationality but based on his stats and club performance he might be the best man for the job and a much better option.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tallman on August 23, 2017, 12:00:03 PM
Just imagine if Richard Goddard had this same support

Who were our national goalkeepers at the time when Richard was plying his trade in the A-League?
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Flex on August 23, 2017, 04:46:52 PM
I did query about Greg and David John said he do not interfere with team selection.

Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tallman on August 23, 2017, 05:14:17 PM
I did query about Greg and David John said he do not interfere with team selection.

Haha  :devil:
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Deeks on August 23, 2017, 05:20:19 PM
I would like to see Greg get called up. But with the next four games, unless the two current keepers get injured, I don't see him starting. I know our keepers have deficiencies. Our real problem is the 10 guys in front of them. They not playing well. They not in sync. They play good football for the first 45 mins, and then things fall apart in the second half.  Midfield/forwards play is disjointed. Midfield/defence play is shakey. Until we resolve these issues and can play a full 90 mins of good football, no GK stand a chance to save TT.

 We must inquire why the Tallest has not call him up. I think he should be on the squad for the next CFU championship. We also need more friendlies. But as you see how much takalang that does cause. Clubs don't  even want to release players  in the Fifa window. What the TTFA should do  is to ask for an invite to the Winward Island football championship. And only pick the guys who don't play regularly for the national. So guys like Greg, Powder and a couple of fringe players(home and abroad) get to show their abilities.

If football is being blamed for discriminating(which I don't), then TF, hockey, rugby, basketball, netball all should fall into that category. Look, Guyana and Suriname are almost the same as TT and their national teams are just as top heavy with Afros as TT.  The real issue is how to encourage Indo-Trini kids to stay the course in football. They do for cricket. Why not football and the other sports
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: gawd on pitch on August 23, 2017, 07:21:34 PM
Thank you Deeks. That point about encouraging more Indo kids in Trinidad to play has a lot of truth. People let me ask all yuh a question. Where was GR developed? Canada.. not TT. So what Deeks saying hit it right on the head.

I hope he get a call up sometime in the very near future.. I believe he does have another option. His mother is Guyanese.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Controversial on August 24, 2017, 01:55:00 AM
The reason Greg is not being selected has nothing to do with ethnicity or the invented race construct that people are brainwashed by, but mostly to do with sabotage and internal team politics

Remember who issued the statement on behalf of the players to the ttfa as to which coaches were on the shortlist for the players.. you guessed it, Jan..

The players support him and Marvin in goal, regardless of their results, we won and drew with them once the dictator was not in the picture

Is Greg better, yes he is, I've seen two of his games, he is our number one choice right now, will he ever get selected, well that's like asking if john will ever play for us?

I love how brainwashed some men does be with this pnm and unc chain up lol men still dunce on divide and conquer politics

The motherland is Africa, the first migrants out of Africa went to India ...understand that and you will understand how European colonialism has rewired your perspective ...

Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Controversial on August 24, 2017, 02:00:13 AM
I see that you all miss the point.  If you are begging for a USL players then make the same case for Atullah Guerra.  I have no problem asking for Greg but ask for all based on the same argument you used

Guerra?

There's probably very few men on here that don't want tullah on the team...

You're acting like Greg is the only man from the usl that is wanted on our national team lol

Come on brother

You also do realize that once he becomes a national he will then have Mls and other higher leagues looking at him which may trigger a move to a bigger league and club
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: andre samuel on August 24, 2017, 04:45:22 AM
Interesting discussion

I have seen Ramjitsingh play once and i have seen him in training live once.  He seems a very competent keeper.  Very good on crosses and pretty decent positionally.

I agree that he should at least be in our national set up as a worse case scenario 3rd string keeper, even tho i think he is better than Marvin.

Jan is still our undisputed number one keeper! He commands the respect of the rest of the team and he is one of the leaders in the squad. 

I asked a member of the technical staff about Greg and i was told that Hart liked him alot, but he wasnt good enough to risk the possible impact on team chemistry, especially the defensive team chemisrty. 

However Jan and Marvin are both around 32.  So i expect this to be their last campaign.  Hopefully, the technical staff will see Greg's value sooner rather than later and start integrating him into the national team so that we wont have the chemistry issues by the time the next campaign rolls around.

ah love it!!

 
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Sam on August 24, 2017, 05:41:57 AM
I did query about Greg and David John said he do not interfere with team selection.



Biggest joke for de year ...

 :rotfl: :rotfl:

Good post Andre

Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Rastaman on August 24, 2017, 08:35:06 AM
Just imagine if Richard Goddard had this same support
But Richard Goddard did play for the national team
Title: Ranjitsingh’s organization keeps pressure off in goal
Post by: Tallman on September 06, 2017, 03:12:58 PM
Ranjitsingh’s organization keeps pressure off in goal
By Dan Karell (louisvillecityfc.com)


One of Louisville City FC’s most important players gets only a few touches of the ball per game — and that’s how the club prefers it.

Goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh has consistently led and organized one of the United Soccer League’s best defense, with LouCity’s 1-0 win Saturday over the Charleston Battery his sixth clean sheet — fifth in the Eastern Conference.

“I think with our team, defensively we’re really strong, not only in our back four but in front of them,” Ranjitsingh said. “We work really hard, and we really limit the opposition’s chances. I think for us, the goalkeeper on our team, it’s going to come down to maybe one moment in the game or two moments in the game where you have to come up big and make the save, and that’s how it’s been because the rest of the game, they’re going to shut it down for you and keep it clean.”

Ranjitsingh only had to make two saves against the Battery, and they were both game-saving stops.

The first came in the 11th minute, when Charleston’s Maikel Chang fired a strike across goal from the right side of the box. Ranjitsingh quickly reacted to the blast and palmed the shot just over the far post.

The keeper’s second save came five minutes later as Heviel Cordoves tried his luck from outside of the box, and Ranjitsingh was up to the task.

For goalkeepers though, the stats don’t tell the whole story. There’s no stat to track how Ranjitsingh organizes the defense in front of him, making sure they are positioned in the right places to cut out passes and prevent shots.

Consider that, for instance, Ranjitsingh has faced 42 shots in 14 games played. FC Cincinnati’s Mitch Hildebrandt has faced a stunning 116 shots in 25 games, good for more than 4.6 shots on-target per game. Hildebrandt has saved nearly 70 percent of those, but the defense in front of him keeps one of the USL’s other top keepers busy.

Organizing the defense, and the team in front of a goalkeeper, is a skill that requires intense focus and constant communication.

“I think it’s all mental,” Ranjitsingh said. “With goalkeeping, everything is all about mentality and confidence.”

What the statistics do say is that Ranjitsingh is one of the best at his position. It’s why he earned a call last year to the Trinidad and Tobago National Team.

He’s saved two-thirds of the shots he’s faced, made 13 catches, seven punches and 19 clearances. Those are better numbers than Hildebrandt and Orlando City B’s Earl Edwards Jr. They’re similar numbers to Charlotte Independence’s Cody Mizell and Toronto FC II’s Angelo Cavalluzzo.

Having a capable second goalkeeper in Tim Dobrowolski has kept Ranjitsingh on his toes in training. Added are Ranjitsingh’s intangibles: setting up a wall for a free kick or making game-saving stops. Having moved past an injury in the season opener, Ranjitsingh’s living up to the hype in 2017.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Flex on September 06, 2017, 03:14:39 PM
Now that we eliminated from the 2018 WC, you guys feel Greg might finally get the call?

 :devil:

Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: palos on September 06, 2017, 03:50:47 PM
Now that we eliminated from the 2018 WC, you guys feel Greg might finally get the call?

 :devil:



Perhaps "the one that doesn't interfere with team selection" can answer that  ;)
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Flex on September 06, 2017, 06:06:06 PM
Now that we eliminated from the 2018 WC, you guys feel Greg might finally get the call?

 :devil:



Perhaps "the one that doesn't interfere with team selection" can answer that  ;)

 :rotfl:

Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: soccerman on September 06, 2017, 07:35:44 PM
Now that we eliminated from the 2018 WC, you guys feel Greg might finally get the call?

 :devil:
He should. Even if he doesn't play, he can start getting familiar with the team.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: pull stones on September 07, 2017, 01:33:56 AM
did you know the main the reasons for our crashing out the hex is because of our goal keepers and their silly errors? maybe someone should keep an eye on those guys for fear of rigging games because I can't believe experienced keepers making such woeful mistakes in very important matches. all two goals on friday were as a direct result of positioning, if jan had stayed on his line his chances of saving the first goal would have been 80% but instead he stood at the top of the six yard box and conceded, but he he been on his Line he could have pushed it over for a corner. same with the second goal very bad positioning giving himself no chance to save the shot.

last night Marvin did the same rubbish. Panama went on the offensive with a one on one situation Gonzales is beaten for pace and instead of him fouling taurez he runs along side him not even putting a body on him then if that was t bad enough the next idiot ( Kevan george) rushed out and got beaten instead of fouling torez, then the third idiot mr Marvin Phillip instead of staying on his line and leaving the defender the space to deal with the attacker he too came out to the edge of the box and collides with his defender real text book errors. I think it's time for a new goal keeper. come on Dennis wake up, how much more you have to see if these guys to know that they aint ready for this level? isnt it strange that these two keepers never made it outside of TT, you want to know why? because they never impressed and that's why they bounce around the local league from connection to central FC to north east star........they never impressed no clubs outside of the pro league. just wait and see jan would be back home before you know it. co e on Dennis give Greg a chance please.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Mad Scorpion a/k/a Big Bo$$ on September 07, 2017, 08:18:03 AM
I hope if they call him he flat out f**kin refuses!  Then of course many of the same assholes on here who thought it wasnt a good idea for varying reasons to bring him in will cuss him stink. I pray when they call him he say f**k allyuh, I change meh mind!
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Sam on September 07, 2017, 01:46:27 PM
I hope if they call him he flat out f**kin refuses!  Then of course many of the same assholes on here who thought it wasnt a good idea for varying reasons to bring him in will cuss him stink. I pray when they call him he say f**k allyuh, I change meh mind!

I agree !!!!

I hope he say no, Bostock smell de coffee early.

Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Mad Scorpion a/k/a Big Bo$$ on September 11, 2017, 10:00:47 AM
Don't look now naysayers because GR just had another clean sheet yet again! Cah believe man didn't want this yute to get in the game fuh we smh! No disrespect to JMW but he have no competition and therefore no incentive to try to be better. But is so we like it anyway so  :banginghead:
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: sjahrain on September 11, 2017, 12:30:28 PM
Small mind ..bad mind .. retarted mind...do I need to go on
If you intend to build for the next cup...the future begins now,give potential a chance because talent is like an improper fraction...it's all in thier heads not on the field
So Jan Marvin and company ...need to  move over  there is a new sheriff in town
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: frico on September 11, 2017, 01:51:55 PM
When I look at so many of our players, so many look like they got some Indo blood in them, and when I see so many Indian they look more Afro than Indo.I will be surprised if race comes into selecting our team.In another 25 years there'll be so many more Douglaz nobody will need to complain.I hope you people especially Indos and Afros keep the mixture going so in years to come race wont matter.
Tell Sat I say so!
Title: Ranjitsingh’s key saves keeps LouCity on top
Post by: Tallman on September 25, 2017, 01:41:25 PM
Ranjitsingh’s key saves keeps LouCity on top
By Tate McGarvey (louisvillecityfc.com)


After a slow start to Sunday’s match, goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh earned his keep as Ottawa Fury recorded 15 total shots, 7 of which came late in the second half.

Ranjitsingh added to his 35 total saves on the year – some of which held Fury FC from taking three points from the boys in purple.

“I thought he made a couple of important saves for us,” said coach James O’Conor on his starting keeper. “I think there was one definitely that I thought was a big save.”

The Mercer University graduate added another save when Ottawa’s Sito Seoane nearly tied the match with a left-footed strike outside the box, but Ranjitsingh’s diving stop held the hosts in check.

Ranjitsingh, who left the season opener against Saint Louis FC with a hip flexor injury, has since come on to help his club record 7 of its 11 clean sheets.

“Again, with the goalkeepers that we have, we have tremendous belief in Greg and Tim (Dobrowolski) and Micah (Bledsoe) that have taken on underneath him,” added coach O’Connor. “So for us, it’s an area that we feel very fortunate to have such good goalkeepers and again, Greg is someone that we have tremendous belief in.”
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: soccerman on September 25, 2017, 07:44:32 PM
How can get this info to DL?
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: maxg on September 26, 2017, 08:27:57 AM
How can get this info to DL?
send a bluenote to DJW or 1/3 Ranji salary, sure pick   ;D
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: soccerman on September 26, 2017, 07:48:39 PM
How can get this info to DL?
send a bluenote to DJW or 1/3 Ranji salary, sure pick   ;D
Dem men really open for business :D
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Controversial on September 27, 2017, 07:38:52 PM
Well he's in the 23 roster for Mexico
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: soccerman on September 27, 2017, 08:28:53 PM
Well he's in the 23 roster for Mexico
Ah send de blue note
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tallman on November 04, 2017, 09:30:34 PM
Greg Ranjitsingh's two stellar saves in the Eastern Conference Final shootout earns the keeper Man of the Match honors! Louisville City defeats New York Red Bulls II 4-3 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw through extra-time.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DN1pj-4W4AEtG34.jpg:large)


WATCH: Greg Ranjitsingh saves two penalties to earn Louisville City a 4-3 win on penalty kicks over New York Red Bulls II after a 1-1 draw in regulation time. Louisville City FC are now the Eastern Conference Champions and will meet Swope Park Rangers for the USL Championship on November 13th
https://www.youtube.com/v/hZCIZBK-_4g?start=60
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: maxg on November 04, 2017, 11:50:11 PM
"November 13th"
USL championships vs likely bench in a practice game against ammm..Messi, Ronaldo, Chelski, England...Grenada..maybe next trip,T&T
Title: Ranjitsingh earns penalty shootout redemption for Louisville City
Post by: Tallman on November 06, 2017, 01:38:11 PM
Ranjitsingh earns penalty shootout redemption for Louisville City
By Nicholas Murray (USLsoccer.com)


A year ago, Louisville City FC goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh had to watch from the sidelines as his side entered a penalty shootout against the New York Red Bulls II with the Eastern Conference Championship on the line, a pulled groin aggravated early in the second half denying him the chance to make a difference for his side.

On Saturday night, with the two teams facing the exact same situation after finishing level 1-1 after 120 minutes of action in front of 10,047 fans at Slugger Field, Ranjitsingh was on the line, ready to make a difference.

“I wasn’t nervous at all,” said Ranjitsingh. “When it comes to penalties for a goalkeeper, you can only be the hero, you can never be the villain, so for me, I went in there like, ‘I’m going help my team out, save one if I can, save two if I can,’ and I made a couple of saves and helped the team win.”

Ranjitsingh’s pair of saves, the second on New York’s Ethan Kutler to open the fifth round reminiscent of the save made by Red Bulls II goalkeeper Ryan Meara a season ago on Louisville’s Ben Newnam, proved enough as Louisville earned its first trip to the USL Cup in the most dramatic fashion possible.

“It was an incredible, absolutely phenomenal game,” said Louisville Head Coach James O’Connor. “I’m just really proud of all the players, the owners, the supporters. It’s a really, really special night for us.”

With the second-highest attendance of the season on hand, things couldn’t have started out better for Louisville as they looked to turn their third consecutive trip to the Eastern Conference Final into the club’s first league silverware. In the 12th minute, Brian Ownby’s pirouetting shot from the top of the penalty area bent into the left corner of the net, sending the massive crowd into an early celebration.

“Luke [Spencer] did all the dirty work for me, won it twice,” said Ownby. “Somehow it just bounced around, I just swung at it and caught enough spin to sneak right in the corner. It was definitely a great feeling to score early.”

Louisville could have added to its lead as the Red Bulls II looked out of sorts in the opening half-hour, with Paolo DelPiccolo’s shot flashing wide of the right post in the 23rd minute. With the hosts unable to take their chances, though, there was always the danger New York could find a way back into the game, and just before the hour-mark the equalizer by Junior Flemmings started to cause some nerves.

Ownby’s third goal of the postseason was part of a strong all-around display by the winger upon his reintroduction to the starting lineup, and he appeared to have a strong claim for a penalty kick after bursting into the penalty area in the 74th minute, only for the pleas to be waved away by referee Sorin Stoica.

Instead, in extra time, it was Ranjitsingh who emerged as Louisville’s hero as a top-level save to deny Ethan Kutler’s fierce free kick from the top of the penalty area kept the game level. Then, with the game set to be determined from the penalty spot, the Trinidad & Tobago goalkeeper came through for the biggest win so far in club history, and set off a celebration that saw most of the fans who had been in the stands join the team on the field.

“It’s awesome,” said Ranjitsingh. “You had 10,000 fans rush the field when we’re hoisting that trophy up. The support is unreal, the city has just been so supportive of us from the beginning, since ’15, you can see that soccer has been growing in the city every year, attendance is rising, and mid-November to have 10,000 people in the cold watching the game, it’s a credit to the city for showing their support.”

Ranjitsingh even got caught up the celebration with the fans – “I think five Coopers jumped me a threw me up in the air, I had no control over that one,” he said. “That was my first time crowdsurfing.”

With one game left in the season, and the Western Conference champion Swope Park Rangers set to visit, the knowledge that the side’s work isn’t yet done was still at the back of most minds.

“This is special,” said Ranjitsingh. “Third time’s a charm, we were able to lock this up and now we’ve got Monday to look forward to.”
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tallman on November 06, 2017, 02:09:22 PM
WATCH: Post-match interview with Louisville City FC goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh after his two penalty saves earned his team a win over New York Red Bulls II and a place in the 2017 USL Cup Final.

https://www.youtube.com/v/L-FXuHk-L50
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tallman on November 06, 2017, 08:43:18 PM
Ranjitsingh declines Trinidad and Tobago call-up in favor of remaining with Louisville City FC for the USL Cup Final. (http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/853297)
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: vb on November 06, 2017, 09:34:06 PM
Ranjitsingh declines Trinidad and Tobago call-up in favor of remaining with Louisville City FC for the USL Cup Final. (http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/853297)

 :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Deeks on November 06, 2017, 11:01:04 PM
Ranjitsingh declines Trinidad and Tobago call-up in favor of remaining with Louisville City FC for the USL Cup Final. (http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/853297)

 :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

what is so funny about that? I think he made the right decision. It is a championship final. He is their number one keeper, right? Remember he makes a living with the club.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: FF on November 07, 2017, 12:48:39 PM
Exactly
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Deeks on November 07, 2017, 01:32:08 PM
I do hope he spoke to Dennis about his decision. I also hope that Dennis understands. Dennis himself has played in the lower division cup final in England. So he should understand.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: soccerman on November 07, 2017, 01:36:49 PM
Seems like he made the right decision to me.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: maxg on November 07, 2017, 02:18:13 PM
I do hope he spoke to Dennis about his decision. I also hope that Dennis understands. Dennis himself has played in the lower division cup final in England. So he should understand.
There is nothing to understand. Stevie Wonder could see he will get a better workout, game and more prestige, besides putting TT on the paid foreign opportunities map. Not even further thought necessary, except if we getting it live on TV.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Deeks on November 07, 2017, 10:31:49 PM
http://www.guardian.co.tt/sports/2017-11-07/molino-garcia-hopes-high-tt

Published:
Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Trinidad and Tobago’s goalkeeper Marvin Phillip, left, makes a return to the national line up.
Minnesota United FC midfielder Kevin Molino, and Levi Garcia, who plays for Eredivisie club AZ Alkmaar have expressed high hopes ahead of this country’s two international friendly matches against Grenada and Guyana on the 11th and 14th of this month at the Ato Boldon Stadium.

Both players at a training session at the Hasely Crawford Stadium yesterday said they were happy to be part of coach Dennis Lawrence’s team that will attempt to conquer Caribbean football once again before it focuses on the Concacaf and FIFA World Cup.

Apart from their confidence, the players were also anticipating the emergence of young players in the upcoming international friendlies. ‘It’s an opportunity for the young players” Molino said, but Garcia who has just returned to full fitness, said he just wants to be back in the country’s starting eleven, staring with the two coming matches.

Both were joined by Point Fortin Civic FC goalkeeper Marvin Phillip, among other seniors in the squad. “It is a good mood in the camp everyone is jolly and we just want to go out there, work hard and finish the year off on a high,” Phillip said.

The trio also alluded to the match ups being instrumental in the players’ continued growth. The country will usher in a new era of football this week as it looks to re-establishing its long-relinquished claim as the powerhouse of the Caribbean. Beyond that, T&T will look toward qualifying for the Digicel Caribbean Cup and the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Phillip’s recall is due to the unavailability of USA based Gregory Ranjitsingh who was originally selected for the encounters but is now excused due to his club’s qualification for the United Soccer League Cup Finals.

In congratulating Ranjitsingh, coach Dennis Lawrence said, “We had this discussion with Greg when he was selected for the friendlies regarding his team’s end of season expectations, so we were prepared to make adjustments. We are all professionals and I am not going to prevent a player from such an opportunity at this stage.”


Shahdon Winchester, the Murcielagos FC striker in Mexico will also be unavailable for the Grenada match due to his club’s crucial clash with Atlante on Saturday. Tickets for the matches went on sale yesterday at all NLCB outlets at $100.00 for covered stands and $50.00 for uncovered. Children under 12 years enter free. Football fans have also been given the option to see both matches with the purchase of one ticket.


Well folks, there it is. I guessed right.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: pull stones on November 08, 2017, 12:50:57 PM
fifa should create a mandate where on international breaks there should be no football related activities other than competitive or friendly international games. all these cup and conferences games in the usa should all be outside fifa dates.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Flex on November 19, 2017, 05:45:59 AM
Greg’s gameday ritual is conversations with God.
By Shaun Fuentes (Guardian).


Recent national team call up Greg Ranjitsingh pulled off another solid performance in the USL Cup Final as his Louisville City defeated Swope Park Rangers 1-0 on Monday night.

Ranjitsingh saved two penalties in his team’s win over New York Red Bulls II the previous weekend to book their place in the USL Cup final.

The custodian, who missed out on T&T’s two friendlies with Guyana and Grenada after being initially selected, spoke about his work with club psychologist Kevin Chapman.

He spoke of cues that his teammates had developed for gameday, saying his was having internal “conversations with God” during the national anthem, as well as the feeling he gets while in the tunnel before the teams walk out.

“Nowadays when I go into games, I don’t have nerves at all because I’m always super happy,” he said. “Before games, I’m buzzing. (O’Connor) will tell us, ‘No one will die on that pitch tonight. Nothing bad is going to happen. Play like you’re a kid on the front lawn, 8 years old without a worry.’”

Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tallman on February 08, 2018, 04:25:23 PM
WATCH: The Best of Greg Ranjitsingh (2017)

2017 was a big year for Greg Ranjitsingh as he helped Louisville City FC claim the USL Cup. Ranjitsingh was a brick wall in goal for Louisville as he recorded 11 clean sheets and a 69.6 save percentage.

Ranjitsingh really excelled in the USL Cup Playoffs where he was a vital part of Louisville’s run to the USL Cup, most notably in a stunning performance in the Eastern Conference Final against the New York Red Bulls II. The 24-year-old claimed the Fan’s Choice Save of the Playoffs for his stunning save in extra time and then went on to make two decisive saves in the penalty shootout to send Louisville past the defending champions. Here's a look at some of Ranjitsingh’s best moments from 2017.

https://www.youtube.com/v/HDyUhDwsQzk
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Deeks on February 08, 2018, 05:49:53 PM
Hope Lawrence call him up for the Martinique and Quadeloupe tour.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tallman on April 07, 2018, 08:48:14 PM
Greg Ranjitsingh is yet to concede a goal this season. Three games played, three clean sheets.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaOTy4tWAAA19dX.jpg:large)
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: pull stones on April 08, 2018, 12:58:46 AM
When on god’s green earth would the coaching staff of the nation team cap this player? Steven hart missed it now it looks like Lawrence is still procrastinating about capping this guy, why don’t they cap him before Canada grabs him up?
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Deeks on April 08, 2018, 05:56:42 AM
This game falls outside of the FIFA window. So his club is not obligated. But I do know if he was an American with the potential, they would have found a way to cap him. There may be forces in the current coaching who don’t want him for whatever reason. Or maybe he is holding out to get a call up by Canada. He is probably having 2nd thoughts. Like John Bostock.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tallman on July 11, 2018, 05:33:15 PM
WATCH: Highlights of Louisville City FC goalkeeper, Greg Ranjitsingh

https://www.youtube.com/v/GYA7WdHkiYM
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Rastaman on July 12, 2018, 07:40:23 AM
Interesting how no MLS team has come calling yet.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Deeks on July 12, 2018, 09:40:26 AM
It would have been nice for him to be on the CAC team. But I am not sure of his age.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tallman on July 12, 2018, 11:56:54 AM
It would have been nice for him to be on the CAC team. But I am not sure of his age.

Doesn't matter. You're allowed to field up to three players who are born before January 1st 1997.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Deeks on July 12, 2018, 05:06:02 PM
What about the yuteman Justin Sadoo? Any of the local forumites can give us an update of his progress so far?
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tallman on August 05, 2018, 05:43:09 PM
WATCH: Greg Ranjitsingh saves a penalty to preserve Louisville City FC’s 2-2 draw with Indy Eleven

https://www.youtube.com/v/Fk-MbtsnkoM?start=124
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Controversial on August 08, 2018, 02:18:27 AM
Interesting how no MLS team has come calling yet.

Bc they are limiting the amount of eligible TT players that reach top flight football, keeper is a key position so they want to keep him at that level of football, it also didn’t help that he didn’t play for the natl team bc the dictator blocked it and also the other 1st string keepers like Jan

Part of the sabotage of our football which also entailed when we got higher or below 50 in FIFA rankings, our sabotage went into full gear

We saw the same trend with England cutting out West Indies players from county cricket
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Married2ATrini on November 10, 2018, 04:53:40 PM
https://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/967003
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Married2ATrini on November 10, 2018, 04:56:07 PM
RANJITSINGH VS DROGBA
LOUISVILLE CITY FC 2018 USL BACK-TO-BACK CHAMPS!!!

https://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/967003
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: soccerman on November 10, 2018, 11:54:39 PM
Congrats to Greg and his team :beermug:
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on November 11, 2018, 07:34:45 AM
Congrats to Greg and his team :beermug:

Fully aboard with that. Let's acknowledge success. Sometimes we doh like to do that.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: lefty on November 11, 2018, 06:26:00 PM
Congrats to Greg and his team :beermug:
ditto
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Sam on November 12, 2018, 02:48:39 AM
Lawrence is a mad man not to call this youth.

Marvin Phillip he wasting time with.

Allyuh feel Lawrence doh like Indians?

 :devil:
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tallman on November 13, 2018, 11:39:01 AM
VOTE for Greg Ranjitsingh (https://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/967872) for Save of the USL Playoffs
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: gawd on pitch on November 13, 2018, 12:34:00 PM
Lawrence is a mad man not to call this youth.

Marvin Phillip he wasting time with.

Allyuh feel Lawrence doh like Indians?

 :devil:

I agree with you and everybody else who says that Greg deserves a call up. Based on his highlights and current form, he also deserves to be in the starting eleven for TT.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on November 13, 2018, 01:27:21 PM
VOTE for Greg Ranjitsingh (https://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/967872) for Save of the USL Playoffs

Voted. Ah honestly view his save as the best of the lot.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tallman on November 13, 2018, 02:58:57 PM
VOTE for Greg Ranjitsingh (https://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/967872) for Save of the USL Playoffs

Voted. Ah honestly view his save as the best of the lot.

Reflexes were on point
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on November 13, 2018, 04:05:21 PM
Interesting how no MLS team has come calling yet.

The MLS team may have better keepers, do we?
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Controversial on November 13, 2018, 09:25:33 PM
Lasana should inquire...
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: vb on November 13, 2018, 09:54:54 PM
Interesting how no MLS team has come calling yet.

The MLS team may have better keepers, do we?

Maybe they did and he didn't like the offer. He wouldn't be the first TT player to turn down an MLS offer.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: soccerman on November 13, 2018, 10:58:07 PM
VOTE for Greg Ranjitsingh (https://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/967872) for Save of the USL Playoffs

Voted. Ah honestly view his save as the best of the lot.

Reflexes were on point
Just voted for him as well. I did think he had the best save, he got down pretty fast.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: vb on November 14, 2018, 02:57:45 PM
Considering the age and level of football our GKs are playing, I think they should focus on GR and the Danish fellow for the next year (with what few friendlies we have ) and give us a better idea of the mix.

Don't know what more he can do other than keep on performing.

VB
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: FF on December 19, 2018, 10:31:23 AM
Greg Ranjitsingh signs for Orlando City in the MLS

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/12/19/orlando-city-sc-sign-louisville-city-duo-ranjitsingh-and-smith

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DuydKYMWoAA8Aya?format=jpg&name=medium)

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS:Signings

Orlando City SC have signed goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh and defender Kyle Smith from Louisville City, reuniting the pair with head coach James O'Connor, the club announced Wednesday.

Ranjitsingh and Smith won back-to-back USL titles in 2017-18. O'Connor was head coach of Louisville from 2015-18, before being appointed OCSC boss in June.

Ranjitsingh, 25, made 81 appearances in goal and recorded 33 shutouts for Louisville since signing in 2015. He was a four-year starter at Mercer College, playing 81 matches with 363 saves and 27 clean sheets.

Smith, 26, joined Louisville in 2016 and made 95 appearances for the club. In 2018 he played more minutes than anyone else at Louisville City. He attended Transylvania University and left as the team's all-time leader in goals (47), assists (16) and points (110).

James O'Connor will begin his first full season with the club, which conceded a league-record 74 goals in 2018.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on December 19, 2018, 11:11:51 AM
Lawrence has to call up this guy ......
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Flex on December 19, 2018, 11:48:26 AM
I asked DJW why isn't Greg being considered for a T&T call and as usual his respose was. "I dont get involved in team selection, contact Dennis."

 :devil:

Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on December 19, 2018, 11:50:15 AM
I asked DJW why isn't Greg being considered for a T&T call and as usual his respose was. "I dont get involved in team selection, contact Dennis."

 :devil:



Well its time  to contact Dennis .. for an interview
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Flex on December 19, 2018, 11:51:53 AM
I asked DJW why isn't Greg being considered for a T&T call and as usual his respose was. "I dont get involved in team selection, contact Dennis."

 :devil:



Well its time  to contact Dennis .. for an interview

Dennis don't normally respond to SWO....

Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Deeks on December 19, 2018, 12:54:34 PM
Allyuh really want this guy to play under DJW. Allyuh eh read Lasana report on the players complaining about DJW. Some look like abandoning national team football until they get their moneys. Allyuh sure Greg want 300 TT for his national service.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on December 19, 2018, 03:00:29 PM
$300 US, not TT.

It really isn't about playing under DJW but about developing a viable long-term relationship with the national team regardless of who is the president of the TTFA. If losing or keeping or getting Greg (or any other player) comes down to who is at the helm of the federation, then that person/those persons should go because football decisions off and on the field ought to be player-centered and team-oriented, rather than about the ego and personality of any administrator(s).

The situation needs to be guided and managed with delicacy and prospective players need to be insulated from the noise of difficult situations that the team has reported experiencing. Without a doubt, it will be a challenging balance to achieve positivity where good faith by key actors is lacking or perceived to be lacking, but positivity must be the yield we get and strive to get.

One hopes that the incentive of Gold Cup participation and international match experience function as magnets to attract those eligible players that are uncomfortable with the dynamics they have seen, read and heard.

Congratulations to Greg on the new opportunity.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Deeks on December 19, 2018, 06:19:21 PM
I would like to see him on the team. If DJW says it is up to DL, then I have prime property on the waterfront in PoS to sell.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: soccerman on December 19, 2018, 07:36:33 PM
Congrats Greg on the promotion to the MLS! Imagine we have a top in form player, playing consistently who made himself eligible and wants to play for T&T but gets blank right through. Yet still it have men on here does fight down players like DeLeon when when they don't make T&T their first choice. Greg should have an axe to grind and say don't come and call me now I signed a MLS contract! Canada will definitely consider him now.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: pull stones on December 20, 2018, 04:03:33 AM
Congrats Greg on the promotion to the MLS! Imagine we have a top in form player, playing consistently who made himself eligible and wants to play for T&T but gets blank right through. Yet still it have men on here does fight down players like DeLeon when when they don't make T&T their first choice. Greg should have an axe to grind and say don't come and call me now I signed a MLS contract! Canada will definitely consider him now.
i am 100% sure every one would agree with no questions ask, and it has me scratching my head in bewilderment. But then again it’s trinidad football where bachanal and confusing takes the spot light every time. As a stubborn people we have plenty lick to get until we learn.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Controversial on December 24, 2018, 10:57:06 PM
He still won’t be selected and if he is he will be discarded for some unknown reason that is not explained to the fans bc the dictator doesn’t want a winning team

If he wanted a winning team, Hart would not have been fired and when the ttfa were rehiring they would have chosen a much better coach which they had the option to as fifa was paying for the coach and has paid Lawrence’s salary from the beginning

So ttfa doesn’t control Lawrence, the dictator is acting on instructions
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Deeks on December 25, 2018, 07:37:01 AM
Contro, Merry Christmas. We go talk football tomorrow!!God Bless!
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Deeks on December 26, 2018, 11:39:59 AM
So ttfa doesn’t control Lawrence, the dictator is acting on instructions

Breds, is Boxing Day. Instructions from whom? So,  are you saying DL taking instructions from someone in Concacaf-FIFA-Mexico. He is told when to lose, draw or win? So he is being bribed. You know he could go to jail for accepting bribes.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Controversial on December 26, 2018, 08:17:52 PM
So ttfa doesn’t control Lawrence, the dictator is acting on instructions

Breds, is Boxing Day. Instructions from whom? So,  are you saying DL taking instructions from someone in Concacaf-FIFA-Mexico. He is told when to lose, draw or win? So he is being bribed. You know he could go to jail for accepting bribes.

Lawrence is not paid privately by ttfa... he’s paid by fifa, so why would he listen to anyone locally? Djw relays instructions bc name a company where someone is paid by a third party but follows orders of the the middle man?

Has jack gone to jail? It’s not bribery it’s politics... go to jail for what exactly? Ttfa is not paying him and they have ordained that
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: andre samuel on December 28, 2018, 11:10:15 AM
Quick question.....


So what is the purpose of controlling Lawrence? How is this unknown entity benefiting from the demise of Trinidad football?
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: davyjenny1 on December 31, 2018, 04:55:25 AM
Aye! Andre, Machel, doh look like that anymore.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Bianconeri on January 08, 2019, 11:24:14 PM
Best of Luck to Greg!
Think he has a good chance of coming in and producing right away

Orlando had a rough season last year and there's gonna be a lot of changes.
I believe the GK Coach has worked with Greg at Louisville so their chemistry may work in Greg's favor initially.

Hopefully the powers that be give him his deserved opportunity in any upcoming games ASAP.
We have 2 keepers that are in the national pool that have yet to get a cap. Try 'em out and let's see what's up!

Wish we had more video of their sessions as well.

I think Mr. Fuentes can possibly think of not using that much music in his posts n lets' get a real feel for the sessions with the sounds n atmosphere
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Flex on January 13, 2019, 01:44:52 AM
Ranjitsingh aiming to be Orlando's #1 but still hopes for a T&T call-up.
By Inshan Mohammed.


At Mercer University, Gregory (Greg) Ranjitsingh finished his highlighted collegiate career as one of the top keepers in the country.

Then fresh out of University where he was a four-year starter, playing 81 matches with 363 saves and 27 clean sheets drew close attention. The Canadian-born goalkeeper was snapped up by Louisville City FC (Lou City) in 2015, a team that was about the make its début in the United Soccer League (USL).

Ranjitsingh, went from being named on the All-Freshman Atlantic Sun team while at Mercer, to, winning two historic USL Cup titles for Louisville in 2017 and 2018 respectively, becoming the first ever back-to-back USL Cup winners. Too top that off, Louisville were Regular Season runners-up on 3 occasions (2015, 2016 & 2017). In-addition to being Kings Cup champions 4 times (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018) and Dirty River Derby champions twice (2017, 2018).

At Louisville, Ranjitsingh's first season saw him bench ridden biting his nails hoping for the day he'd be the number one choice for Lou City and, it came. His second season painted a different picture. A suspension to the club’s first choice goalkeeper Scott Goodwin, gave Greg the opportunity that he grabbed with both gloves. He took over the starting role for the USL club, opening with a string of five clean sheets and has remained in-goal ever since. He finished his 2016 performance that saw him post a 0.74 goals-against average and .759 save percentage.

The following season, Greg continued where he left off and was a brick wall in-goal for Louisville as he recorded 11 clean sheets and a 69.6 save percentage and claimed the Fan’s Choice Save of the Playoffs. He finished his career with the USL team making 81 appearances in-goal and recorded 33 shutouts since signing in 2015.

With a couple of Man-of-the-Match performances, some penalties save and a USL Team of the Week selection caught the eye of Orlando City SC, which ultimately led to the T&T custodian being scooped up by the MLS club in December 2018.

Ironically, Greg made his home Slugger Field début for Louisville against Orlando City. He came on as a second-half substitute that saw the home team defeating the MLS team 3-1 that left them shell shocked.

Ranjitsingh, who qualifies to play for Trinidad & Tobago through his father, can also represent Guyana, Portugal or Canada but chose to wear the red, black and white. He earned his first call-up for Soca Warriors under former head coach Stephen Hart back in August 2016. T&T had to face Guatemala at home and the United States (away) in their penultimate 2018 Concacaf World Cup Group C Semifinal Round qualifier.

Greg never made it off the beuch. T&T tied Guatemala 2-2 in their first game which was enough for them to booked a spot for the final stage Hexagonal (Hex). The remaining game against the US was literally meaningless as far as qualifying goes. Coach Hart stuck with his number one (Marvin Phillip) between the sticks only to see his side fall 4-0 to the CONCACAF powerhouse.

In November 2017, the Ontario-born keeper was again called up, this time by current coach Dennis Lawrence for a pair of exhibition matches against Grenada and Guyana. However, Greg was excused due to his club’s qualification for the United Soccer League Cup Finals. Ever since and 6 T&T games later, the player was never called-up again and is yet to earn a T&T cap.

To date, there are only three T&T players and one potential candidate (Ryan Telfer) playing in the MLS, Greg Ranjitsingh, Justin Hoyte (2019) and Kevin Molino.

Since 2016, Greg, still only 25, has made tremendous stride and consistent progress and with the aging Marvin Phillip (34), Adrian Foncette (30) and Jan-Michael Williams (34), Greg deservedly warrant a T&T call-up as one for the future, hopefully, coach Dennis Lawrence will make the call soon.

Soca Warriors Online (SWO) reached out to Greg and the player was all but happy to tell us about what has been happening lately in his career, from his T&T stint to his soon to be MLS exploits.

1. First, congratulations on your move to the MLS with Orlando City. How do you feel about the move, the environment, your new teammates, training and do you think you can hold down the number one spot being that it's a higher level to what you are use to?
GR: I’m very excited about the move. I’ve worked with James O’Connor, Daniel Byrd, and Thabane Sutu before in Louisville, and i’m very happy to link back up with them in Orlando. I’m looking forward to this challenge and i’m extremely confident in my abilities. I think the transition to playing in the MLS will be seamless and that I will continue to perform at a top level.

2. Greg, are you still interested in representing Trinidad and Tobago?
GR: Right now I would like to focus on my club football. If a national team call-up comes, I will deal with it accordingly.

3. How was your first stint with the T&T senior team? What impressed you the most, how did the players accepted you, how did you rate the other keepers and what did you feel could have been improved.
GR: I really enjoyed my first stint with the national team. It was a new experience for me and I thought the players accepted me in to the team and made me feel comfortable. My first call-up was with Marvin Phillips and Adrian Foncette, who I really enjoyed working with. I thought the level we maintained in training was great.

4. Do you still follow the T&T senior team? And has head coach Dennis Lawrence been in-touch with you?
GR: I always follow football, whether it is the national team, club football, or whatever. I have a love for this game and I stay fully aware of everything that is going on. I have not heard from Dennis Lawrence or any other T&T staff since right after the USA match when I thanked them for having me in camp.

5. Finally, SWO (socawarriors.net) and all of its supporters are hoping to see you suit up for T&T soon and would also like to congrat you with winning back-to-back USL Cup titles with Louisville City FC as well as your move to the MLS. Do you have any words for them?
GR: I want to thank all the supporters of the Soca Warriors. I see all the the nice things they write about me and I really appreciate the support they have shown. My wishes are for the federation to resolve their issues so that the players can proudly represent the country without any off the field distractions. The country and fans deserve top football and I know that is what the players want to provide.


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Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Sam on January 14, 2019, 02:43:16 AM
Good going Greg.

I feel Dennis catch feelings because Greg ask to be excuse for de 2 friendly games because he team was in de finals, if that is de case, Dennis acting like a oman...

Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: soccerman on July 18, 2019, 09:03:15 PM
Playing right now on ESPN 2 against Portland....still can't believe he didn't play against Guyana. That was some serious lack of foresight.
Title: Minnesota United selects Gregory Ranjitsingh in 2019 End-Of-Year Waiver Draft
Post by: Tallman on November 25, 2019, 04:16:54 PM
Minnesota United selects Gregory Ranjitsingh in 2019 End-Of-Year Waiver Draft
mnufc.com


Minnesota United selected former Orlando City goalkeeper, Gregory Ranjitsingh with the 16th pick in the 2019 MLS End-of-Year Waiver Draft. With the selection, Minnesota United now holds his MLS rights and can initiate contract negotiations.

Ranjitsingh, 26, played four years of collegiate soccer at Mercer University from 2011–14. In his senior year, he was ranked third nationally in total saves and ninth in save percentage, earning him the Southern Conference’s Goalkeeper of the Year award and a spot on the All-Conference team. He played a total of 81 games at Mercer making 363 saves along with 27 clean sheets. He is Mercer's career leader in both GAA and clean sheets.

Following his college career, Ranjitsingh was signed by Louisville City in the United Soccer League in 2015. He made 81 appearances in goal and recorded 33 shutouts for Louisville while helping the club to consecutive USL Cup titles in 2017 and 2018.

In 2018, Ranjitsingh was signed by Orlando City SC where he made two appearances.

Transaction: Minnesota United selects Gregory Ranjitsingh with the 16th pick in the 2019 MLS End-of-Year Waiver Draft.

VITALS

Gregory Ranjitsingh (ran-JET-sing)

Position: Goalkeeper

Height: 6-3

Weight: 195

Birthdate: 07/18/1993, 26

Birthplace: Pickering, Ontario

Hometown: Pickering, Ontario

Last Club: Orlando City SC (MLS)

How Acquired: In the 2019 MLS Waiver Draft on Nov. 25, 2019.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Dinner Mints on November 25, 2019, 04:25:06 PM
Ok, I thought he was going there to bench behind Mannone now. I ain't know Mannone was only on loan.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Bianconeri on November 25, 2019, 06:38:13 PM
Ok, I thought he was going there to bench behind Mannone now. I ain't know Mannone was only on loan.

Mannone going back to fight for a contract
Final 6 months on his contract at Reading

Winning MLS keeper of the year could open some doors for him as he's in form
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Controversial on December 15, 2019, 06:03:35 PM
Quick question.....


So what is the purpose of controlling Lawrence? How is this unknown entity benefiting from the demise of Trinidad football?

Simple...

Football results... so the top 3 remain as the top 3, qualifying for the wc and staying in the top 3 in the region has many rewards and football is political... it’s also a game for the bookies...

There’s multiple levels of discrimination in world football.. one level is no black teams being in the top in concacaf

The other level is installing sell outs to ensure the Caribbean doesn’t dominate like in other sports that we have seen

Cfu has the 2nd most votes in world football, if they vote as a bloc, 2nd to Africa, yet no African prez or no increased qualifying spots for Cfu?

In fact Cfu could be by themselves or concacaf could increase the teams that go to the World Cup, their excuses are quality, but that’s a lie, if our Caribbean teams played in the wc consistently, their revenues, sponsorship etc would increase, meaning more money for football and the talent is there ...

Lastly, employ a sell out, who will do it for the money, future opportunity etc, that’s how you oppress and how you control results

Title: Greg Ranjitsingh Receives Green Card
Post by: Tallman on May 28, 2020, 10:52:46 AM
Greg Ranjitsingh Receives Green Card
Minnesota United FC


Minnesota United announced today goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh has received his U.S. Green Card. The Canadian international will no longer occupy an international spot on the Loons’ roster.

Ranjitsingh was selected by Minnesota United 16th in the 2019 Waiver Draft. Prior to joining MNUFC, Ranjitsingh was signed by Louisville City in the United Soccer League in 2015. He made 81 appearances in goal and recorded 33 shutouts for Louisville while helping the club to consecutive USL Cup titles in 2017 and 2018. In 2018, Ranjitsingh was signed by Orlando City SC where he made two appearances.

The 2020 MLS season is currently suspended to help ensure the health and safety of our fans, players, coaches and staff during the COVID-19 outbreak. Please follow Minnesota United’s social channels and check our website mnufc.com for regular updates on the club and the season going forward.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on May 28, 2020, 11:28:20 AM
Which was faster to process? The residency card or the TT passport? :devil:
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: maxg on May 28, 2020, 11:45:00 AM
Which was faster to process? The residency card or the TT passport? :devil:
Yuh have to first ask, “ Anybody call yuh recently? “.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: ABTrini on May 28, 2020, 08:11:37 PM
Hey look
It's not like this one p,Ayer is a game changer but I do wish he would have been given more opportunities and groomed as a future key component in our rebuild-

This position has been underscored since our post WC appearance- going with  local GKs who were pretty   underexposed to a different level of football seemed to simply show the lack of  thoughtfulness and oversight as to the key to having a  bonafide GK.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tallman on May 28, 2020, 08:18:34 PM
Hey look
It's not like this one p,Ayer is a game changer but I do wish he would have been given more opportunities and groomed as a future key component in our rebuild-

This position has been underscored since our post WC appearance- going with  local GKs who were pretty   underexposed to a different level of football seemed to simply show the lack of  thoughtfulness and oversight as to the key to having a  bonafide GK.

We would not know if he's a game changer unless we actually give him games to play.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: pull stones on May 29, 2020, 08:27:52 AM
They called him the “canadian international”, I’m just wondering if he changed his allegiance? the way dennis treated him, won’t blame him one bit. good luck greg.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Bianconeri on May 29, 2020, 11:23:09 PM
3 GKs going to waste that coulda been in the GK pool

Frenderup, Ranjitsingh and another keeper who is also on Minnesota Utd's books but is on loan to a USL club
and he also won a NCAA title at Maryland....

unfortunately we've failed to give them a chance to be part of the team
Would love to know what really happened with Greg and Frenderup when they made the trips here

Both Ranjitsingh and St. Clair are Canadians and can get called up for them as well.....
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: pull stones on May 30, 2020, 02:21:30 AM
3 GKs going to waste that coulda been in the GK pool

Frenderup, Ranjitsingh and another keeper who is also on Minnesota Utd's books but is on loan to a USL club
and he also won a NCAA title at Maryland....

unfortunately we've failed to give them a chance to be part of the team
Would love to know what really happened with Greg and Frenderup when they made the trips here

Both Ranjitsingh and St. Clair are Canadians and can get called up for them as well.....
Listen mate I’m still trying to wrap my mind around the obvious sabotage that took place in football since we made it to the world cup.

the impasse, the lack of development and basic infrastructure under camps, not to mention the total dismantling of football of whatever mr timkee has rebuild, and the last 4 years of gross incompetence and sabotage by the DJW administration and his continued mischief making behind the scenes with this obvious FIFA coup d’ etat who IMO was initiated by none other than DJW himself.

I was in support of DJW and Dennis lawrence and I said that they deserved a chance to turn the ship around,  but the final straw at the gold cup when we had nothing to play for vs guyana when dennis lawrence failed to grab the opportunity to cap greg ranjitsingh making him a TT national tying him to us permanently.

i thought that was a grudge full wicked way to treat this player when he brought on foncette a 29 yr old local who’s at the end of his career, that was the moment when I said to myself dennis lawrence just like latapy and all these other local coaches before him, are self destructive and dunce to no end and they should be kept far away from our national teams.

 now I could say with certainty that dennis lawrence was the worst coach we ever had across the board and I only hope that somehow terry could convince him back on the team, and if not then we lost out on a nifty goal keeper.
Title: Goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh gains comfort with starting assignment
Post by: Tallman on August 23, 2020, 11:50:27 AM
Minnesota United goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh gains comfort with starting assignment
By Jerry Zgoda (Star Tribune)


New Minnesota United starting goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh’s coach and teammates praise his shot-stopping ability, but neither of the two goals he allowed in Friday’s team debut were a mighty blast clutched or turned away.

Each was an opportunistic chance that either bounced or was inadvertently redirected into an open goal during a 2-1 loss to Sporting Kansas City, the Loons’ first game in Allianz Field since October.

The first goal came in the game’s 12th minute, on a ball untouched by three converging players, including Ranjitsingh. The second was the eventual winner, a go-ahead own goal in the 55th minute when defender Michael Boxall slid in an attempt to clear a ball rolling in front of the goal and put it into his own net instead.

Loons coach Adrian Heath called both goals “poor” because of the way his team defended — or didn’t — each, and not all the goalkeeper’s fault.

Ranjitsingh, acquired last fall in the MLS waiver draft, considered his debut a “really frustrating night” but a performance for which he felt fully prepared.

He had known for some time that starting keeper Tyler Miller’s hip hurt him, so it was no surprise he got the call to play Friday when Miller and team officials decided he’d have surgery early Wednesday morning.

Born in Ontario and educated at Mercer University in Georgia, Ranjitsingh, 27, won USL Championship titles with Louisville City in 2017 and 2018 and played two games with Orlando City last season.

“I knew this game would be coming and that I would be playing in it,” he said. “So it has been a lot … of build-up towards it. Finally, I got to play in it. The result didn’t go our way, but I’m happy I was able to get my 90 minutes in. I feel more comfortable on the pitch.”

His first goal allowed came when Sporting Kansas City midfielder Gadi Kinda’s cross was just out of the reach of hard-running teammate Roger Espinoza, defending Hassani Dotson and Ranjitsingh’s outstretched arm and bounded just inside the far post.

“That’s one of them things when people look at as though they’re going to go for the ball and nobody touches it,” Heath said, “and it ends up bobbling in on the back post.”

Heath criticized his team for allowing Kinda space to create from the left wing, saying the goal “looked soft” from where he stood. He also noted his team didn’t defend Sporting Kansas City’s counterattack after Kevin Molino’s giveaway pass was intercepted at midfield in that 55th minute.

Sporting KC attacker Johnny Russell rolled the ball across an open goal mouth after a left-side run, and Boxall’s slide put the ball in the goal instead of sweeping it away. Ranjitsingh and Boxall huddled up after that goal.

“I have full confidence in Boxy,” Ranjitsingh said. “He knows it. I can’t fault him for that. … No wrong to him.”

Ranjitsingh said he’ll learn from Friday’s loss and move forward in a starting position for which he is ready after a “special time” in Louisville and an MLS introduction in Orlando.

“I’m getting my chance,” he said. “I’ve been preparing for a long time and I’ve been training well. … I’ve always viewed myself as a No. 1. I respect the goalkeeper union. We all want to play, and I think that’s good. … I have full confidence in my abilities, and my teammates and staff do as well. So I just have to take this opportunity and run with it.”
Title: Player Report: Greg Ranjitsingh
Post by: Tallman on September 05, 2020, 11:02:29 PM
Player Report: Greg Ranjitsingh
By Ashle Norling (SB Nation)


With Tyler Miller out for the season due to hip surgery Minnesota United needed to go with a different starting goalkeeper for the rest of 2020. Those two options were Greg Ranjitsingh, whom was signed after the 2019 MLS Waiver Draft, and the young Dayne St. Clair, who was recalled from San Antonio FC after Miller went out for the season.

For better or worse Ranjitsingh has gotten the call in each of the three matches the Loons have played so far since returning from Orlando. Last time when I broke down whether or not the Loons would be ok with Miller I broke down the hard numbers, so let’s take a look at that.

The Hard Numbers

First let’s compare Greg Ranjitsingh’s numbers to MNUFC’s last two starting goalkeepers, Vito Mannone and Tyler Miller. So to recap those stats:

In 2019 Mannone made a total of 133 saves on 181 shots across 37 matches (MLS Regular Season plus MLS Cup Playoffs) with a GAA of 1.285 and a SV% of 73.4%. During Miller’s 8 starts (First two MLS matches plus the entire MLS Is Back Tournament) he has given up 11 goals through 8 matches with a GAA of 1.375 on the season with 21 saves on 32 shots for a SV% of 65.6%. So in 2019 vs Miller’s 2020 the GAA is higher, SV% is lower, but the shots on target per match are lower. However in 2019 MNUFC allowed 1 goal for every 3.77 shots on target in 2020 with Miller in net that number is much lower at one goal for every 2.91 shots on target. While all the numbers can’t be put on the goalkeeper, it does show that the overall defensive capabilities of the team are down.

With Ranjitsingh in net it’s yet another story. Currently he has played 3 full matches for 270 minutes with 15 saves on 23 shots on target. With those stats it shows that Greg’s GAA is 2.67, which is much MUCH higher than both Miller and Mannone. His save percentage 65.2%, which while again lower than Vito’s, is actually very close to the Tyler Miller’s. So in that respect the SV% is not bad in comparison but still could be much better; as should Miller’s. Lastly we can also determine how many shots it takes for the opposition to score on average. Ranjitsingh’s number (which is more than slightly helped by his performance against Houston) is the opposition scoring 1 goal for every 2.875 shots. Again way down from Mannone but just slightly down from Miller in 2020.

As a disclaimer, SV% is not a massive indicator of ability or nearly as useful in soccer as it is in say hockey. Because of the large size of the net, wide variety in types of shots (which you’ll see later in the positioning), it can be considered largely un-useful. However I have included it here as it is one of the more basic analytical stats.

So to slightly tackle the xGA (Expected Goals Against) vs GA stat, which is a better indicator of saving ability. All three players have given up more than their xGA stat. With Vito giving up 1.49 more than expected in 2019, that was through 34 matches. Miller has given up 1.05 more while Ranjitsingh has given up 2.95 more than expected through just three games. On a per game basis Ranjitsingh is giving up an average of almost a full extra goal per match, which is, well not good. Those xGA stats are curtsey of American Soccer Analysis.

Distribution

With distribution we won’t compare it to either Vito or Tyler’s as they all play the ball differently. And while that inherently is not a bad thing it does change how MNUFC starts a counter attack up the field.

Above are the distribution charts from the three starts Greg Ranjitsingh has had this season. One key thing you can see from just a quick glance is he tends to take shorter passes. In fact according to fbref.com 75.7% of his passes (not including goal kicks) are under 40 yards, with his average pass length being 31.1 yards. Along with those stats are his completion percentage, which you can also see is much worse as the distance goes up. Football Reference has his completion % at 97.2% (35/36) for passes under 25 yards, while his completions of over 25 yards drops to 58.6% (34/58).

Now the good thing with that is Ranjitsingh has for the most part kept most of his kicks on the shorter end and the team has worked with that. As for example against FC Dallas he completed none of his longer passes and was 6/13 with passes over 25 yards. With MNUFC allowing Ranjitsingh to keep his range fairly close they’ve contributed to an overall pass completion of 73.4%.

Positioning

Lastly lets look at his positioning. There’s three plays here, two goals and one save. One good, one ok, and one that just looks bad to ugly. Then we’ll also look at the own goal from Sporting Kansas City.

First is Greg’s first save against Sporting KC. The ball starts in the middle of the pitch with Ranjitsingh squared up to the SKC player while near the top of the six. The ball is sent to the right side to Roger Espinoza but Ranjitsingh drops back closer to the goal, staying near the center but also has his body weight shifted towards the near post slightly. Espinoza sends a bouncing cross to the left and now Greg comes towards the top of the six and shifts to cover the near post on his right side. The ball is then bounced to Alan Pulido, who has a clear line of sight towards the goal with no defenders in front of him. Pulido takes the open shot, but in that time that he gathered the ball Ranjitsingh took just one or two steps to the side putting him in perfect position to stop the shot. Not an exciting save but he makes a good one that he should have there.

Now let’s take a look at the goal allowed by Minnesota just before this save. The play starts from the back of the field, in the middle third but behind the midfield line. So we’ll start covering it when the GK gets into view. Once Greg gets into view it’s fairly hard to check his earlier positioning. But we can also see that based on his save attempt he was lined up to face a shot from Roger Espinoza, who was running in for the attempt. What ended up happening is Gadi Kinda’s through ball bounced past Espinoza and into the open left hand side of the net. Due to the nature of the play, making a save and good positioning was a choice between covering Espinoza’s run or Kinda’s through ball. Once Ranjitsingh was committed to one the other would be nearly impossible to cover due to the vastly different angles.

After the match Adrian Heath probably said it best about the goal:

“It’s one of them that you always talk about when you’re putting it in, swinging in, make sure that they stay in between the post, because that, that can happen. That’s one of them things when people look as though they’re gonna go for the ball and nobody touches it and it ends up bobbling in on the back post. I’ll have to have another look at it. It looked soft from our position on the bench. I don’t think we had enough pressure on the ball. I’ll have to have another look at it.”

Against FC Dallas last Saturday night, Minnesota allowed two goals early in the first half and a late one in stoppage time from the spot. We’ll take a look at FC Dallas’ second goal first. Fabrice-Jean Picault starts the play with the ball on the nearside. The distance is far enough out that Ranjitsingh is in a good position, near the middle of the six, with weight distribution roughly even. This allows him to easily shuffle back and then to the right after Picault sends the cross into the box.

At this point things start to fall apart, Ricardo Pepi has the ball near the far side of the 18 yard box and Ranjitsingh covers the nearside post. The problem with this since he’s covering the nearside post it leaves most of the goal open. Due to Pepi’s angle the ball would more than likely go either narrow and miss the goal or wider than Ranjitsingh’s coverage area and into the goal. Pepi instead sends the ball in towards the middle to Jesús Ferreira. Ferreira then takes a few steps on a dribble drawing Ranjitsingh towards him leaving most of the net unable to be protected. Because of the poor positioning Jesús Ferreira is easily able to beat him wide from the top of the six and score.

Lastly let’s look at the own goal MNUFC allowed/caused back against Sporting Kansas City and see where Greg was on that play. The play started with a bad pass from Kevin Molino being intercepted by Gadi Kinda. Kinda then broke out into the open before covered by two defenders, when that happened he sent a pass to his left to Johnny Russell. At this point Greg Ranjitsingh starts to square up with Russell, covering the goal and the most obvious point of attack. Russell then takes the ball and dribbles in towards the goal rather than taking an immediate shot, and as Russell approaches the end line Ranjitsingh stays with him covering the near post.

The MNUFC defenders are making sure to stay near each of SKC’s three attackers to keep them covered. Russell is now in deep enough his options are a poor shot from a narrow angle, with not a great chance to score or to send a cross. At this point if Russell sends the cross its up to Michael Boxall to prevent the goal. Russell does exactly that and Boxall does get his foot on the cross, but inadvertently puts it in his own net. For a play starting with a bad pass and wide open breakaway, Ranjitsingh actually did very well for what he needed too and could do.

Conclusions

At the end of the day Greg Ranjitsingh is not a bad goalkeeper. And yes I am saying this for a guy who’s given up 8 goals in three games. But a lot of that is down to the defense, and Adrian Heath has said as much.

“It’s always difficult for a keeper, even when you’re conceding goals. You know, maybe there’s a couple out of the eight, maybe Greg [Ranjitsingh] would have thought he could do better with. But, trust me, when people are having free shots from 7, 8-yards out, invariably, you can’t keep blaming the goalkeeper.”

Greg has done what he can to step into the role of a starter for Minnesota United. He’s stepping into a role that MNUFC has the 2019 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year in. It’s not an easy task and for a guy who has known he’s the backup it can’t be easy either.

“I think the mindset that I go in with, although obviously I know Tyler [Miller] is number one and I’m the backup, but I think I train everyday like I’m the number one. I push Tyler. I think Tyler also knows that all the goalkeepers in this union, especially me, we all want to play and I think that’s good – it’s a healthy competition, it pushes all of us. And obviously I knew for a while now that Tyler was thinking about getting the surgery, and that I would have to step up and fill that role. So, you know, I’ve been preparing for a long time and I’ve been training well. I know that my teammates and staff have full confidence in me and that gives me a lot of confidence moving forward in myself. I felt like I was ready for it and looking to build off it.”

Greg Ranjitsingh is a decent solid goalkeeper, and is an ok replacement for Tyler Miller at this time. Dayne St. Clair isn’t ready to be an MLS starter and Fred Emmings is too young. And while I don’t see Greg as a long term starter, he’s filling a role we absolutely need a solid player in. Now if only he could get some help defensively and that the offense could start producing; we may see a solid threatening MNUFC squad again.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Controversial on September 06, 2020, 01:38:57 PM
Player Report: Greg Ranjitsingh
By Ashle Norling (SB Nation)


With Tyler Miller out for the season due to hip surgery Minnesota United needed to go with a different starting goalkeeper for the rest of 2020. Those two options were Greg Ranjitsingh, whom was signed after the 2019 MLS Waiver Draft, and the young Dayne St. Clair, who was recalled from San Antonio FC after Miller went out for the season.

For better or worse Ranjitsingh has gotten the call in each of the three matches the Loons have played so far since returning from Orlando. Last time when I broke down whether or not the Loons would be ok with Miller I broke down the hard numbers, so let’s take a look at that.

The Hard Numbers

First let’s compare Greg Ranjitsingh’s numbers to MNUFC’s last two starting goalkeepers, Vito Mannone and Tyler Miller. So to recap those stats:

In 2019 Mannone made a total of 133 saves on 181 shots across 37 matches (MLS Regular Season plus MLS Cup Playoffs) with a GAA of 1.285 and a SV% of 73.4%. During Miller’s 8 starts (First two MLS matches plus the entire MLS Is Back Tournament) he has given up 11 goals through 8 matches with a GAA of 1.375 on the season with 21 saves on 32 shots for a SV% of 65.6%. So in 2019 vs Miller’s 2020 the GAA is higher, SV% is lower, but the shots on target per match are lower. However in 2019 MNUFC allowed 1 goal for every 3.77 shots on target in 2020 with Miller in net that number is much lower at one goal for every 2.91 shots on target. While all the numbers can’t be put on the goalkeeper, it does show that the overall defensive capabilities of the team are down.

With Ranjitsingh in net it’s yet another story. Currently he has played 3 full matches for 270 minutes with 15 saves on 23 shots on target. With those stats it shows that Greg’s GAA is 2.67, which is much MUCH higher than both Miller and Mannone. His save percentage 65.2%, which while again lower than Vito’s, is actually very close to the Tyler Miller’s. So in that respect the SV% is not bad in comparison but still could be much better; as should Miller’s. Lastly we can also determine how many shots it takes for the opposition to score on average. Ranjitsingh’s number (which is more than slightly helped by his performance against Houston) is the opposition scoring 1 goal for every 2.875 shots. Again way down from Mannone but just slightly down from Miller in 2020.

As a disclaimer, SV% is not a massive indicator of ability or nearly as useful in soccer as it is in say hockey. Because of the large size of the net, wide variety in types of shots (which you’ll see later in the positioning), it can be considered largely un-useful. However I have included it here as it is one of the more basic analytical stats.

So to slightly tackle the xGA (Expected Goals Against) vs GA stat, which is a better indicator of saving ability. All three players have given up more than their xGA stat. With Vito giving up 1.49 more than expected in 2019, that was through 34 matches. Miller has given up 1.05 more while Ranjitsingh has given up 2.95 more than expected through just three games. On a per game basis Ranjitsingh is giving up an average of almost a full extra goal per match, which is, well not good. Those xGA stats are curtsey of American Soccer Analysis.

Distribution

With distribution we won’t compare it to either Vito or Tyler’s as they all play the ball differently. And while that inherently is not a bad thing it does change how MNUFC starts a counter attack up the field.

Above are the distribution charts from the three starts Greg Ranjitsingh has had this season. One key thing you can see from just a quick glance is he tends to take shorter passes. In fact according to fbref.com 75.7% of his passes (not including goal kicks) are under 40 yards, with his average pass length being 31.1 yards. Along with those stats are his completion percentage, which you can also see is much worse as the distance goes up. Football Reference has his completion % at 97.2% (35/36) for passes under 25 yards, while his completions of over 25 yards drops to 58.6% (34/58).

Now the good thing with that is Ranjitsingh has for the most part kept most of his kicks on the shorter end and the team has worked with that. As for example against FC Dallas he completed none of his longer passes and was 6/13 with passes over 25 yards. With MNUFC allowing Ranjitsingh to keep his range fairly close they’ve contributed to an overall pass completion of 73.4%.

Positioning

Lastly lets look at his positioning. There’s three plays here, two goals and one save. One good, one ok, and one that just looks bad to ugly. Then we’ll also look at the own goal from Sporting Kansas City.

First is Greg’s first save against Sporting KC. The ball starts in the middle of the pitch with Ranjitsingh squared up to the SKC player while near the top of the six. The ball is sent to the right side to Roger Espinoza but Ranjitsingh drops back closer to the goal, staying near the center but also has his body weight shifted towards the near post slightly. Espinoza sends a bouncing cross to the left and now Greg comes towards the top of the six and shifts to cover the near post on his right side. The ball is then bounced to Alan Pulido, who has a clear line of sight towards the goal with no defenders in front of him. Pulido takes the open shot, but in that time that he gathered the ball Ranjitsingh took just one or two steps to the side putting him in perfect position to stop the shot. Not an exciting save but he makes a good one that he should have there.

Now let’s take a look at the goal allowed by Minnesota just before this save. The play starts from the back of the field, in the middle third but behind the midfield line. So we’ll start covering it when the GK gets into view. Once Greg gets into view it’s fairly hard to check his earlier positioning. But we can also see that based on his save attempt he was lined up to face a shot from Roger Espinoza, who was running in for the attempt. What ended up happening is Gadi Kinda’s through ball bounced past Espinoza and into the open left hand side of the net. Due to the nature of the play, making a save and good positioning was a choice between covering Espinoza’s run or Kinda’s through ball. Once Ranjitsingh was committed to one the other would be nearly impossible to cover due to the vastly different angles.

After the match Adrian Heath probably said it best about the goal:

“It’s one of them that you always talk about when you’re putting it in, swinging in, make sure that they stay in between the post, because that, that can happen. That’s one of them things when people look as though they’re gonna go for the ball and nobody touches it and it ends up bobbling in on the back post. I’ll have to have another look at it. It looked soft from our position on the bench. I don’t think we had enough pressure on the ball. I’ll have to have another look at it.”

Against FC Dallas last Saturday night, Minnesota allowed two goals early in the first half and a late one in stoppage time from the spot. We’ll take a look at FC Dallas’ second goal first. Fabrice-Jean Picault starts the play with the ball on the nearside. The distance is far enough out that Ranjitsingh is in a good position, near the middle of the six, with weight distribution roughly even. This allows him to easily shuffle back and then to the right after Picault sends the cross into the box.

At this point things start to fall apart, Ricardo Pepi has the ball near the far side of the 18 yard box and Ranjitsingh covers the nearside post. The problem with this since he’s covering the nearside post it leaves most of the goal open. Due to Pepi’s angle the ball would more than likely go either narrow and miss the goal or wider than Ranjitsingh’s coverage area and into the goal. Pepi instead sends the ball in towards the middle to Jesús Ferreira. Ferreira then takes a few steps on a dribble drawing Ranjitsingh towards him leaving most of the net unable to be protected. Because of the poor positioning Jesús Ferreira is easily able to beat him wide from the top of the six and score.

Lastly let’s look at the own goal MNUFC allowed/caused back against Sporting Kansas City and see where Greg was on that play. The play started with a bad pass from Kevin Molino being intercepted by Gadi Kinda. Kinda then broke out into the open before covered by two defenders, when that happened he sent a pass to his left to Johnny Russell. At this point Greg Ranjitsingh starts to square up with Russell, covering the goal and the most obvious point of attack. Russell then takes the ball and dribbles in towards the goal rather than taking an immediate shot, and as Russell approaches the end line Ranjitsingh stays with him covering the near post.

The MNUFC defenders are making sure to stay near each of SKC’s three attackers to keep them covered. Russell is now in deep enough his options are a poor shot from a narrow angle, with not a great chance to score or to send a cross. At this point if Russell sends the cross its up to Michael Boxall to prevent the goal. Russell does exactly that and Boxall does get his foot on the cross, but inadvertently puts it in his own net. For a play starting with a bad pass and wide open breakaway, Ranjitsingh actually did very well for what he needed too and could do.

Conclusions

At the end of the day Greg Ranjitsingh is not a bad goalkeeper. And yes I am saying this for a guy who’s given up 8 goals in three games. But a lot of that is down to the defense, and Adrian Heath has said as much.

“It’s always difficult for a keeper, even when you’re conceding goals. You know, maybe there’s a couple out of the eight, maybe Greg [Ranjitsingh] would have thought he could do better with. But, trust me, when people are having free shots from 7, 8-yards out, invariably, you can’t keep blaming the goalkeeper.”

Greg has done what he can to step into the role of a starter for Minnesota United. He’s stepping into a role that MNUFC has the 2019 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year in. It’s not an easy task and for a guy who has known he’s the backup it can’t be easy either.

“I think the mindset that I go in with, although obviously I know Tyler [Miller] is number one and I’m the backup, but I think I train everyday like I’m the number one. I push Tyler. I think Tyler also knows that all the goalkeepers in this union, especially me, we all want to play and I think that’s good – it’s a healthy competition, it pushes all of us. And obviously I knew for a while now that Tyler was thinking about getting the surgery, and that I would have to step up and fill that role. So, you know, I’ve been preparing for a long time and I’ve been training well. I know that my teammates and staff have full confidence in me and that gives me a lot of confidence moving forward in myself. I felt like I was ready for it and looking to build off it.”

Greg Ranjitsingh is a decent solid goalkeeper, and is an ok replacement for Tyler Miller at this time. Dayne St. Clair isn’t ready to be an MLS starter and Fred Emmings is too young. And while I don’t see Greg as a long term starter, he’s filling a role we absolutely need a solid player in. Now if only he could get some help defensively and that the offense could start producing; we may see a solid threatening MNUFC squad again.

Sounds like she’s making excuses for their poor defense and defenders... while throwing Greg under the bus for it, hoping the TT national team doesn’t call him up... she also could have a favorite keeper over greg bc he is  non white
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Sam on September 07, 2020, 05:35:04 AM
Yuh talking kaka, Greg will get better, his first in de MLS, give him time.

Half de team is black plus two from T&T, so they can't be racial, they de only team in de MLS to have 2 Trinis playing for them currently.

We don't have a national team and may not have one in years to come if this FIFA shit go on.

Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Soccerpro on September 07, 2020, 08:54:57 AM
Dayne St Clair started the last game for MNUFC. He's biracial. Definitely not a race thing against Greg.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Andre on September 07, 2020, 01:01:10 PM
Is all temporary until Vito Mannone come back. He was alright for Sunderland in the Prem...speaking of bad defences.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: maxg on September 07, 2020, 01:45:57 PM
Dayne St Clair started the last game for MNUFC. He's biracial. Definitely not a race thing against Greg.
Maybe he a lil more white ?   :rotfl: :rotfl:

https://newsday.co.tt/2019/02/26/star-goalie-with-tt-roots-eyes-canada-call-up/

Greg and Kevin may probably convince him to enjoy his roots but doh study TT football bachanal. If TT football even exist. Focus on the job and programme that you know my youth.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on September 29, 2020, 08:11:54 AM
i see  minnesota aquired another keepr as  back up for st clair ...
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tallman on September 29, 2020, 09:03:07 AM
i see  minnesota aquired another keepr as  back up for st clair ...

It look like they give Greg three games and that was it. Harsh!
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: FF on September 29, 2020, 01:14:22 PM
i see  minnesota aquired another keepr as  back up for st clair ...

It look like they give Greg three games and that was it. Harsh!

He injured his knee and requires surgery
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tallman on September 29, 2020, 04:29:17 PM
i see  minnesota aquired another keepr as  back up for st clair ...

It look like they give Greg three games and that was it. Harsh!

He injured his knee and requires surgery


Ok, did not know that.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tallman on December 12, 2020, 10:23:28 AM
As expected, Greg got released by Minnesota United.
Title: Philadelphia Union sign goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh
Post by: Tallman on April 02, 2021, 05:21:30 PM
Philadelphia Union sign goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh
Philadelphia Union Communications


Philadelphia Union announced today that they have signed goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh to a one-year contract. The 27-year-old will be added to the Union’s active roster effective immediately. Prior to joining the 2020 Supporters’ Shield winning Union, Ranjitsingh won consecutive USL Championship finals before spending time with Orlando City SC and Minnesota United FC.

“With a congested international schedule that will present opportunities to have our keepers called up to their respective national teams, it was important to add Greg to our roster and create depth in our goalkeeper unit” said Ernst Tanner, Philadelphia Union Sporting Director. “He brings experience along with the type of work ethic our system requires, and we look forward to his contributions this season.”

Ranjitsingh played for both Orlando City SC and Minnesota United FC, making five appearances. Ranjitsingh also played for Louisville City in the USL Championship, where he led his team to consecutive titles in 2017 and 2018, keeping clean sheets in both finals. Prior to signing with Louisville City, he played four years of collegiate soccer at Mercer University from 2011-2014. During his senior year he was ranked third nationally in total saves and ninth in save percentage for which he earned the Southern Conference’s Goalkeeper of the Year and earned a spot on the All-Conference team.

Internationally, Ranjitsingh earned a call up to Trinidad and Tobago’s national team in 2016 ahead of the 2018 World Cup qualification. In 2019 he was called up once again where he was subsequently named to the final Gold Cup roster, debuting in a friendly against Canada.

TRANSACTION: Philadelphia Union sign goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh on April 2, 2021.
Name: Greg Ranjitsingh
Position: Goalkeeper
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 195
Born: July 18, 1993
Hometown: Pickering, Ontario
Citizenship: Trinidad and Tobago and Canada
Acquired: Philadelphia Union sign goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh on April 2, 2021.
Previous Experience: Minnesota United FC (2019-2020); Orlando City SC (2018-2019); Louisville City (2015-2018)
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Dinner Mints on April 02, 2021, 08:51:13 PM
Really wish I knew what happened here.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tallman on April 02, 2021, 09:17:23 PM
Really wish I knew what happened here.

In terms of what?
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: chelsealife on April 03, 2021, 02:34:17 AM
Really wish I knew what happened here.
it's clear what happened. The article says it lol
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: pull stones on April 03, 2021, 06:37:16 AM
Duncey Dennis failed to cap the lad, that’s what happened there. and every time think of this I get very angry to to point where I lose it just thinking about it. that man was truly a dummy, him and his whole clueless entourage.

BTW didn’t ranjitsingh suffer a season ending injury a few months ago, did he recover already?
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Bianconeri on April 03, 2021, 09:29:44 AM
Duncey Dennis failed to cap the lad, that’s what happened there. and every time think of this I get very angry to to point where I lose it just thinking about it. that man was truly a dummy, him and his whole clueless entourage.

BTW didn’t ranjitsingh suffer a season ending injury a few months ago, did he recover already?


I'd like to believe Philadelphia did their homework and that Ranjitsingh is good to go now


Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Bianconeri on April 03, 2021, 09:35:45 AM
Really wish I knew what happened here.

you mind expanding?

the story posted n the info about his injury seem self-explanatory

What I do know is he's going into a highly competitive GK Union with Blake and Bendik and Freese
So minutes may be scarce possibly.
Nothing against Ranjitsingh here as I been wanting him to get capped by T&T for years.
But realistically it's gonna be a battle going up against the GK of the year in Blake

The environment will be highly competitive which can seriously improve his talent as well as working with one of the best GK coaches in the business in Phil Wheddon.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on April 03, 2021, 10:08:04 AM
He wasn't contracted to be the #1, but football is football. He's been in that position before. Either way, where he is in club preference should have no bearing on his incorporation into our qualifying effort, although the club wants him around as much as possible.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Dinner Mints on April 03, 2021, 10:13:04 AM
Really wish I knew what happened here.

In terms of what?
I meant in terms of representing us. Successive coaches show little to no interest. Wish I knew what the deal was.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Bianconeri on April 03, 2021, 10:48:06 AM
Really wish I knew what happened here.

In terms of what?
I meant in terms of representing us. Successive coaches show little to no interest. Wish I knew what the deal was.

Ditto
I've been asking that since he stopped getting called up pre-injury days

Heard ole talk but refused to believe it based on how it was being put out about work ethic. I highly doubt that is the real reason.

While Frenderup looks relatively solid. We need competition in that area.
Kelvin Jack seems to have his head screwed on correctly and seems like a proper professional
So i hope he gives Ranjitsingh the time of day before it's too late. He's heading into his prime after a serious injury --- the ship shouldnt have sailed yet on him

And we have limited options in that position to be coasting this way
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tallman on April 03, 2021, 11:07:51 AM
Really wish I knew what happened here.

In terms of what?
I meant in terms of representing us. Successive coaches show little to no interest. Wish I knew what the deal was.

Hart was interested and called him up for the Caribbean Cup, but it was bad timing because Greg was in the USL Championship playoffs with Louisville ultimately won. And then Hart get de squeeze. After that, there was no rationale for him not earning a number of caps. He had solid performances for Louisville which saw them win back to back USL Cup Championships. Arguably, he should have been the #1 by now. Then maybe Frenderup might have come and displaced him, but they woulda battle it out. The fact that Greg has yet to earn a proper cap is just ludicrous.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Bianconeri on April 03, 2021, 03:50:20 PM
Fully agreed Tallman

And it's not a direct attack on Phillip and Foncette
But we need more options that will in turn improve the competition usually and improve the pool

Phillip on the tail end of his career and should be looking at a succession plan
Is it foncette? and if it is, who will be the 2-4 GKs to challenge him consistently
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: pull stones on April 03, 2021, 06:50:51 PM
As they like to say in trinidad, friend thing. Dennis lawrence and russell latapy was famous for that. I remember latapy excluding a lot of better options in favor of the local lads playing in the pro league, it’s almost like the crowd got in their ears by wanting to see their starlets in national colors.

I remember both fenderup and ranjitsingh being called up by Lawrence but he still insist and went with the two locals, not sure if Ross Russell was in his ears but I certainly wouldn’t doubt it, after all its trinidad we’re talking about where the nepotism has been known to reach toxic levels.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Deeks on April 04, 2021, 08:29:53 AM
I liked DL. But I have to admit he did screw up with Greg. He had enough time to play him and he failed to do that.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tallman on May 12, 2021, 04:10:07 PM
LISTEN: Greg Ranjitsingh shares his journey to becoming a professional football player. He talks about his early stops in college and the USL (United Soccer League) on his way to MLS (Major League Soccer), and his international experience with Trinidad and Tobago (https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80MmRhMDJiOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw/episode/YjkyOGFiNDEtZmNlZS00ZDc0LWJiMDgtMTU5M2YyNDJjMjJj).
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Bianconeri on May 16, 2021, 12:21:21 PM
LISTEN: Greg Ranjitsingh shares his journey to becoming a professional football player. He talks about his early stops in college and the USL (United Soccer League) on his way to MLS (Major League Soccer), and his international experience with Trinidad and Tobago (https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80MmRhMDJiOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw/episode/YjkyOGFiNDEtZmNlZS00ZDc0LWJiMDgtMTU5M2YyNDJjMjJj).

nice drop!
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Bianconeri on May 16, 2021, 12:21:34 PM
As they like to say in trinidad, friend thing. Dennis lawrence and russell latapy was famous for that. I remember latapy excluding a lot of better options in favor of the local lads playing in the pro league, it’s almost like the crowd got in their ears by wanting to see their starlets in national colors.

I remember both fenderup and ranjitsingh being called up by Lawrence but he still insist and went with the two locals, not sure if Ross Russell was in his ears but I certainly wouldn’t doubt it, after all its trinidad we’re talking about where the nepotism has been known to reach toxic levels.

Sad if this is true!
Title: Toronto FC sign goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh
Post by: Tallman on January 21, 2022, 11:08:41 PM
Toronto FC sign goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh
By Toronto FC Communications


Toronto FC announced today that the club has signed goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh through 2023 with an option for 2024.

“Greg’s experience and mentality make him an excellent addition to our goalkeeper corps this season,” said Toronto FC Head Coach and Sporting Director Bob Bradley.

Ranjitsingh, 28, most recently served as Major League Soccer’s Pool goalkeeper during the 2021 season. Born in Scarborough, Ranjitsingh spent time with Philadelphia Union (2021), Minnesota United FC (2020) and Orlando City SC (2019), making a combined five appearances, before signing as the league’s emergency goalkeeper in July 2021. Prior to MLS, he made 90 appearances for Louisville City FC of the USL Championship through four seasons (2015-2018). He helped lead the club to consecutive USL Cup titles in 2017 and 2018, keeping clean sheets in both finals. Before joining Louisville, Ranjitsingh played college soccer at Mercer University from 2011 to 2014, earning the Southern Conference’s Goalkeeper of the Year award and getting named to the All-Conference team during his senior year.

Internationally, Ranjitsingh was a member of Trinidad and Tobago’s 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup team. He made his first appearance in a closed-door friendly against Canada on June 10, 2019.

TRANSACTION: Toronto FC signs goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh through 2023 with an option for 2024.
Title: Greg Ranjitsingh's Toronto FC homecoming a long time in the works
Post by: Tallman on January 29, 2022, 05:28:33 PM
Greg Ranjitsingh's Toronto FC homecoming a long time in the works
By Neil Davidson (The Canadian Press)


Greg Ranjitsingh has been a nomadic goalkeeper, with stops in Orlando City, Minnesota United and Philadelphia Union as well as time as an MLS pool 'keeper.

That journey has taken him full circle as he tries to win a job with Toronto FC.

"It's been a long road but I'm finally happy to land at home," said the 28-year-old from Pickering, Ont.

Ranjitsingh spent a week at the TFC training camp last year before joining Philadelphia. In July, he changed his contract to serve as the league's emergency goalkeeper in July 2021. That led to some time with Los Angeles FC where he came under the eye of Bob Bradley, now Toronto's head coach and sporting director.

"That week was pretty important to me to show well and meet Bob and the rest of the staff. I think that kind of led to me coming back home since he knew me," said Ranjitsingh.

In signing Ranjitsingh through 2023 with an option for 2024, Bradley said his "experience and mentality make him an excellent addition to our goalkeeper corps this season."

The six-foot-two, 194-pound Ranjitsingh is one of five 'keepers in camp in Irvine, Calif.

First-team incumbents Alex Bono and Quentin Westberg are joined by Ranjitsingh, 2022 draft pick Luka Gavran and Andreas Vaikla of Toronto FC II.

"So far the group has been great," Ranjitsingh said of the goalkeepers in camp. "I think we're pushing each other. We're all hungry to play. So far it's been a healthy competition."

Ranjitsingh put soccer on hold Friday, flying back to Toronto where wife, Cassandra, is due to give birth to a baby boy Sunday.

The couple have been together since meeting at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School in Ajax, Ont.

"She's been a big reason for my success. Every team that've I been at she's been there every step of the way," Ranjitsingh said.

Ready to battle for No. 1 'keeper role

Past TFC coaches have said diplomatically that they have had two No. 1 'keepers with Bono, drafted sixth overall by TFC in 2015, and Westberg, who joined the team in February 2019. The two have traded the starting job since Westberg came on board.

Westberg played in 58 regular-season games over the last three years compared to Bono's 34. But Bono had the edge last season, starting 24 of TFC's 34 league matches.

Toronto conceded a franchise-worst 66 goals in 2021, a failure that should be shared among the whole team. But neither incumbent 'keeper seemed particularly at ease.

Bono's salary was listed at $482,000 US last season while Westberg earned $288,583.

Ranjitsingh says his many moves have made him a better 'keeper.

"I've been thrown into many different situations, many different teams," he said. "So I've been able to build up some mental toughness, a tolerance and confidence in myself."

As a pool 'keeper, Ranjitsingh was on call, sometimes flying across the country to spend a week with a team battling injuries or COVID. Based in Philadelphia, he spent time with the Union, Orlando, LAFC and Portland last season.

"I've got a lot of stories, I've got a lot of teams," Ranjitsingh said with a chuckle. "I think it's great. It's just a lot of experiences that are contributing to who I am as a person."

He has appeared in five MLS games, two with Orlando in 2019 and three with Minnesota in 2020.

Prior to coming to MLS, Ranjitsingh made 90 appearances for Louisville City FC of the USL Championship from 2015 to 2018, helping the club to USL Cup titles in 2017 and 2018. He posted shutouts in both finals.

Ranjitsingh played collegiate soccer at Mercer University in Georgia from 2011 to 2014, earning Southern Conference's Goalkeeper of the Year and All-Conference team honours as a senior.

Growing up, he played for Sigma FC, with former TFC fullback Richie Laryea a teammate there.

Internationally, Ranjitsingh has represented Trinidad and Tobago, where his father was born and raised, at the youth level and was on its 2019 Gold Cup team. He played against Canada in a closed-door friendly in June 2019 but has yet to win an official senior cap.

"Right now I'm basically focused on club football," he said. "We'll see where international football takes me."
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tallman on June 19, 2023, 07:02:15 PM
Ranjitsingh set for first start in Toronto FC goal
The Canadian Press


With starter Sean Johnson and backup Tomas Romero away on international duty, Greg Ranjitsingh will make his first start in goal for Toronto FC on Wednesday at FC Cincinnati.

The 29-year-old Ranjitsingh will be backed up by Luka Gavran, Toronto's second-round pick (31st overall) in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft. Coach Bob Bradley said the team was working on a short-term loan agreement to get Gavran from TFC II.

Bradley said Toronto will get fullback Richie Laryea and midfielder Jonathan Osorio back for Wednesday's game. They will then leave to rejoin Canada at the Gold Cup ahead of TC's weekend game at New England.


Johnson is with the United States while Romero is in camp with El Salvador.

The 47th-ranked Canadians lost 2-0 to the 13th-ranked U.S. in Sunday's CONCACAF Nations League final in Las Vegas. Canada opens Gold Cup play June 27 against either No. 170 Guyana or unranked Guadeloupe at Toronto's BMO Field before heading to Houston to finish Group D play against No. 116 Guatemala and No. 165 Cuba.

Toronto (3-5-10) last played June 10 when it drew 1-1 with visiting Nashville SC.

Ranjitsingh joined Toronto in January 2022. The Toronto native had stints with the Philadelphia Union (2021), Minnesota United (2020) and Orlando City (2019), making a combined five appearances, before signing as the league’s emergency goalkeeper in July 2021.

As a pool ‘keeper, Ranjitsingh was on call, sometimes flying across the country to spend a week with a team battling injuries or COVID. That included time with Los Angeles FC where he was noticed by then-manager Bradley.

Before that, Ranjitsingh made 90 appearances for Louisville City FC of the USL Championship from 2015 to 2018.

Ranjitsingh trains regularly with Johnson and Romero.

"I think Greg earns confidence with what he does in training … He makes some good saves," said Bradley. "People see that. They always feel like they've got someone behind them who's going to be there and be ready."

Added midfielder Brandon Servania: "He's ready to just step into that role and do what he has to do."

Ranjitsingh, whose last MLS start was in September 2020 for Minnesota against Houston, has played two games recently for TFC II.

Ranjitsingh played collegiate soccer at Mercer University in Georgia from 2011 to 2014, earning Southern Conference’s Goalkeeper of the Year and All-Conference team honours as a senior.

Growing up in Toronto, he played for Sigma FC, with Laryea a teammate there.

Internationally, Ranjitsingh has represented Trinidad and Tobago, where his father was born and raised, at the youth level and was on its 2019 Gold Cup team. He played against Canada in a closed-door friendly in June 2019 but has yet to win an official senior cap.

Bradley said Shane O'Neill is back from injury while fellow centre back Matt Hedges remains a question-mark. Midfielders Michael Bradley, Alonso Coello and Victor Vazquez continue their injury rehab.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Tallman on February 22, 2024, 02:25:38 PM
Toronto FC sign goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh to a new contract
Toronto FC Communications


Toronto FC announced today that the club has signedgoalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh to a new contract through 2024 with a 2025 option.

Ranjitsingh, 30, made four appearances and registered 14 saves through two seasons (2022, 2023) for the Reds, including his First Team debut against FC Cincinnati on June 21, 2023. He also represented Toronto FC II, registering 25 saves in eight matches across two MLS NEXT Pro seasons (2022, 2023). He originally signed with Toronto FC on January 22, 2022, after serving as Major League Soccer’s Pool goalkeeper during the 2021 season.

Ranjitsingh previously spent time with Philadelphia Union (2021), Minnesota United FC (2020) and Orlando City SC (2019), making a combined five appearances, before signing as the league’s emergency goalkeeper in July 2021. Prior to MLS, he made 90 appearances for Louisville City FC of the USL Championship through four seasons (2015-2018). He helped lead the club to consecutive USL Cup titles in 2017 and 2018, keeping clean sheets in both finals. Before joining Louisville, Ranjitsingh played college soccer at Mercer University from 2011 to 2014, earning the Southern Conference’s Goalkeeper of the Year award and getting named to the All-Conference team during his senior year.

Internationally, Ranjitsingh was a member of Trinidad and Tobago’s 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup team. He made his first appearance in a closed-door friendly against Canada on June 10, 2019.

TRANSACTION: Toronto FC sign goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh through 2024 with a 2025 option.

GREG RANJITSINGH

Position: Goalkeeper

Height: 6’2”

Weight: 202 lbs.

Birthdate: July 18, 1993 (Age – 30)
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Controversial on February 22, 2024, 04:04:09 PM
Could someone explain why Greg is not in the TT team currently?
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Marcus868 on February 23, 2024, 06:23:46 AM
Could someone explain why Greg is not in the TT team currently?
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Simple, the coach feels Defence force has better keepers, no-one could question Denzil Smith and his position, but the current line up has 3 additional defence force keepers.... (they probably have the greatest keeper academy there  ???) In all seriousness, Greg should be apart of the current setup... its unfortunate that he isn't.
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Marcus868 on February 23, 2024, 06:27:01 AM
Could someone explain why Greg is not in the TT team currently?

Plus you would think that if our next assignment is Canada, then someone plying their trade in Canada would make sense, but we don't get paid to make sense, we get the honor of supporting the coach.  :frustrated: :frustrated:
Title: Re: Greg Ranjitsingh Thread
Post by: Controversial on February 23, 2024, 09:25:24 PM
brother, if he selects Greg, it gives us a stronger chance, so that will not happen, plus I heard through the grapevine, Eve is a racist man, so I doubt he will get a call, one it doesn't fit well with Eves masters and sabotage and two, he's not the right type of player for eve apparently from my sources
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