Ian Kennett Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Since the Canadian national rugby teams play more games in Canada at present than do the soccer teams, and since the rugby men play in a farmer's field in, I believe, Vaughn rather than in a stadium (other than Thunderbird at UBC in Vancouver), I wonder if it isn't time for the CSA and Rugby Canada to get together and build a soccer-specific stadium at York or wherever. If the Argos pull out and play at Rogers, then the new SSS would NOT have to have turf, an obvious plus when it comes to attracting top clubs and national teams. Obviously real grass is the best option. I wonder if Rugby Canada could pull off 5 or 6 games a year at the new stadium, the CSA another 8-10 (M&W combined), a future MLS team 15, with other uses providing more dates (University teams). Surely this is better than playing on turf. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertuzzi44 Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 yes good idea... except rugby canada's budget must be pretty small, right? csa would probably end up providing most of the funding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River City Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 It might good to have them on board since a SSS would need to be filled on a regular basis to generate some revenue. If the National team plays 5 times and they can get a couple of more dates (tourneys) it can't hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted April 24, 2005 Share Posted April 24, 2005 what about getting the Canadian "Gaelic" Men's national team to play there as well? That could bring in one or two dates as well. Rugby is so far down the list of sports in Canada it's truley shocking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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