PSG Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Having just returned from Montreal, I'd just like to say that the Impact marketing department have obviously done a very good job at getting their merchandise in the city's sports stores. I saw them on shelves in several stores. It's a shame the Lynx and Whitecaps can't do the same in Toronto and Vancouver. Well done Impact!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polish_LYNX_Fan Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Lynx have no marketing campaign at all. A collag/university studen can reach their target market. Eventhough the Lynx are a "Niche Market" then can do soo much more. I'm sure once MLS comes to town or is announce MLSE will do a terrific job marketing their product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Yeah, that's another thing to look forward to. Actual merchandise for the local pro soccer team that supporter's can purchase for themselves. What a novel concept! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealGooner Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 I have never seen a Toronto soccer scarf. I mean every pro team on the planet should at least be able to sell its fans a bloody $15 scarf for goodness sakes, even if they can't sell you a replica jersey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Was on Denver (Home of the world famous Rapids) and NYC (home of the world famous MetroStars)recently. Same for Boston and the REVS- who have been made household names by ESPN 3. Not a single MLS item anywhere to be found in any sports shop in any of those cities. However If I wanted I could pick up an Liverpool kit or a Man U hat any form of payment was accepted. And the last time I was in Arnhem in Holland, could not find one single Vitesse shirt on main street, tons of Ajax stuff however. The Lun-x's are not alone. You can pick up an major league European kit basically anywhere in the big smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealGooner Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Well that is where Toronto will have to improve on the other MLS teams. Our supporters group must quickly open dialogue with MLSE to ensure that they are aware of the things that are important to soccer fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 That's funny, as I saw a number of Taylor Twellman jerseys in shops when I was in Foxborough. Fancy that. And I guess I must also be imagining those photos that have just been posted in the get-together thread with tons of fans wearing Chicago Fire apparel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piltdownman Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 quote:Originally posted by G-Man And the last time I was in Arnhem in Holland, could not find one single Vitesse shirt on main street, tons of Ajax stuff however. I ran into this in switzerland too. In all the sports stores I could buy England, Holland, Brazil, Juve, AC Milan, Internazionale, Barca and Manchester United shirts, but never found a Swiss national jersey, or any of the local clubs. The only exception was in Basel where you could get 1893 jerseys everywhere even the local co-op (the 7-11 of switzerland). It was the same for hockey too. Which I found even more odd. You could buy a Rangers, Flames or Leafs Jersey but I never saw any local teams. Of course I didn't look too hard for either of these things and never went to any real specalist stores, just general sports stores. Can you really not buy Lynx stuff in Toronto? Here in Vancouver you can get whitecaps gear at the games and all the soccer stores. Its not in any of the general sports stores though. I hear in Portland it is imposible to get Timbers stuff anywhere, they don't even sell it at the games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polish_LYNX_Fan Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Toronto had some scarf a while back 3 yrs ago I think. They were not of greatest quality. Sean and I were about to order scarves but it never happend maybe its for the best. I have a contact in Poladn as well for scarves but I wanna wait for the colors to be unvailed before I go ahead with supporters scarves but dont worry boyz you will be able to wear a scarf with TORONTO TILL I DIE written on it hehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealGooner Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 quote:Originally posted by Polish_LYNX_Fan Toronto had some scarf a while back 3 yrs ago I think. They were not of greatest quality. Sean and I were about to order scarves but it never happend maybe its for the best. I have a contact in Poladn as well for scarves but I wanna wait for the colors to be unvailed before I go ahead with supporters scarves but dont worry boyz you will be able to wear a scarf with TORONTO TILL I DIE written on it hehehe Thats great PLF, I can't wait. I think the least we can do is give the Lynx a really good 'last hurrah' before the big boys arrive and take over the limelight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 The Whitecaps offer club merchandise in the online store part of their website. They also sell it at a booth on the concourse during every game. I don't really know how much of it is available in local retail outlets but there is plenty of evidence of purchasing of clubwear amongst the fans at games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polish_LYNX_Fan Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 it seems you are really hardcore gooner. Too bad you didnt make it out to Estadio Cenntenial sooner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealGooner Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Better late than never PLF ; ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 quote:Originally posted by piltdownman I ran into this in switzerland too. In all the sports stores I could buy England, Holland, Brazil, Juve, AC Milan, Internazionale, Barca and Manchester United shirts, but never found a Swiss national jersey, or any of the local clubs. The only exception was in Basel where you could get 1893 jerseys everywhere even the local co-op (the 7-11 of switzerland). It was the same for hockey too. Which I found even more odd. You could buy a Rangers, Flames or Leafs Jersey but I never saw any local teams. Of course I didn't look too hard for either of these things and never went to any real specalist stores, just general sports stores. Can you really not buy Lynx stuff in Toronto? Here in Vancouver you can get whitecaps gear at the games and all the soccer stores. Its not in any of the general sports stores though. I hear in Portland it is imposible to get Timbers stuff anywhere, they don't even sell it at the games. When I have been to the States, I usually see a secluded rack of MLS gear in the Champs Sports (or equivalent) in a shopping mall. It's not everywhere, but I've seen NE Revolution gear in Missoula, Montana, which is reasonably impressive. Last spring, I was in the Netherlands and Ajax and national team gear was everywhere in the country, even well outside of Amsterdam. It was not easy to find local kits, but I saw Feyenoord gear in some places and I picked some up in Rotterdam. I was not able to find any Sparta Rotterdam gear despite my efforts. When I was in Volendam I was told the only place in town to buy gear was at the stadium which was closed. In Alkmaar, I was there during the UEFA Cup final 8 time so there was absolutely nothing to be bought. My inquiries drew laughter at sporting goods stores. They suggested I check back in a couple months as they had been sold out since Christmas. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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