Player Profiles - Ed Gonzales
The editors of the CSSC website sat down with fan favorite #19, the quiet, likeable Ed Gonzales, to find out about street football in El Salvador and science.
How did you end up playing for Crescentwood Saturday, and do you regret doing so yet?
About 5 years ago (can't believe it's been that long already) Matt Trendota told me he was going to join a men's soccer team--one that Todd Chernomas had recommended--and asked if I would be interested in joining. It's been five years playing with CSSC and no regrets.
Tell us a bit about your footballing history.
My football history started when I was 8 years old. Soon after my family came to Canada I started playing for community centre teams. In El Salvador, my birthplace, I only played street football or in the school yard--there were no organized youth leagues. I played for the Bonivital Flames from my early to late teens, until I fractured my left ankle, which became a recurring injury and I decided to take 2 or 3 years away from football. I also played for my high school team on and off. During my early University years I began playing football more consistently again, first with a co-ed team and then later on with CSSC.
Would you describe your playing style as "terrifying enforcer", "mazy dribbler", "elegant passer" or "stone cold finisher"?
If I had to pick one of those four, I'd have to go with the “passer” playing style (albeit not so “elegant”). I really enjoy the playmaking side of football; at times, even more so than scoring a goal.
What do you do when you’re not playing for CSSC?
When I'm not playing for CSSC, I spend my time divided between cheering for Liverpool FC and AS Roma; watching movies and TV shows; working, studying and reading; and, most importantly, spending time with friends and family. The typical Winnipeg life.
And now some classics: What are you listening to these days? What's your favorite movie? What's Winnipeg's best restaurant?
I don't follow any specific genre of music. I listen to anything on the radio but, to be honest, I usually put on CBC radio in the car and listen to the news. Also, I like movie soundtracks. My favourite movies are The Godfather, The Shawshank Redemption, Aliens and Star Wars.
You have a science background. Could science possible find an answer to why CSSC scores so few goals?
Maybe a select council of sports scientists, statisticians, and philosophers will have the true answer to that question; but I think we just need to improve our possession with the ball, with better passing decisions and movement. We'll get there soon.
Your dad has been voted CSSC's fan of the year. How does he stay so positive?
I would say he stays positive by not blaming the team for their mistakes but, rather, on poor or incorrect calls by the officials. This scrutiny will have been overheard by some of the CSSC players on a consistent basis.
How did you end up playing for Crescentwood Saturday, and do you regret doing so yet?
About 5 years ago (can't believe it's been that long already) Matt Trendota told me he was going to join a men's soccer team--one that Todd Chernomas had recommended--and asked if I would be interested in joining. It's been five years playing with CSSC and no regrets.
Tell us a bit about your footballing history.
My football history started when I was 8 years old. Soon after my family came to Canada I started playing for community centre teams. In El Salvador, my birthplace, I only played street football or in the school yard--there were no organized youth leagues. I played for the Bonivital Flames from my early to late teens, until I fractured my left ankle, which became a recurring injury and I decided to take 2 or 3 years away from football. I also played for my high school team on and off. During my early University years I began playing football more consistently again, first with a co-ed team and then later on with CSSC.
Would you describe your playing style as "terrifying enforcer", "mazy dribbler", "elegant passer" or "stone cold finisher"?
If I had to pick one of those four, I'd have to go with the “passer” playing style (albeit not so “elegant”). I really enjoy the playmaking side of football; at times, even more so than scoring a goal.
What do you do when you’re not playing for CSSC?
When I'm not playing for CSSC, I spend my time divided between cheering for Liverpool FC and AS Roma; watching movies and TV shows; working, studying and reading; and, most importantly, spending time with friends and family. The typical Winnipeg life.
And now some classics: What are you listening to these days? What's your favorite movie? What's Winnipeg's best restaurant?
I don't follow any specific genre of music. I listen to anything on the radio but, to be honest, I usually put on CBC radio in the car and listen to the news. Also, I like movie soundtracks. My favourite movies are The Godfather, The Shawshank Redemption, Aliens and Star Wars.
You have a science background. Could science possible find an answer to why CSSC scores so few goals?
Maybe a select council of sports scientists, statisticians, and philosophers will have the true answer to that question; but I think we just need to improve our possession with the ball, with better passing decisions and movement. We'll get there soon.
Your dad has been voted CSSC's fan of the year. How does he stay so positive?
I would say he stays positive by not blaming the team for their mistakes but, rather, on poor or incorrect calls by the officials. This scrutiny will have been overheard by some of the CSSC players on a consistent basis.