jaydog2006 Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Should the csa step in and take control of the csl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis_Rancagua Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 As a developmental league for amateur players, I would vote in favour of this idea. This would help our U-21 program which needs it so badly. I would even suggest that they promote the idea all across Canada (a developmental league from sea-to-sea) with an open-cup tournament and national championship. This is so vital. It can not be ignored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesW Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 No. Let it die. Then when Soccer gets big (a.k.a we make the World Cup), try and start a new one up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River City Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 They shouldn't take over. They should offer support and help the League grow, but never take over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettermirror Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 completely agree river city. making it a "soft" u21 league might be a great way to start - but it's a "professional league" and nowhere is a u21 league in the world garnering corporate or public support as a professional league. however, mandating a proportion of each team be u21 may be an idea, hence the word "soft" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydog2006 Posted December 14, 2006 Author Share Posted December 14, 2006 If they went like chl you have a ontario league/quebec league/western league that would be the way to go.If they this way they would get the fans etc and be a much better league in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackTheBlizzard Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 quote:Originally posted by jaydog2006 Should the csa step in and take control of the csl. Why would the CSA step in to save a league that isn't even under their jurisdiction? It's an OSA sanctioned provincial level league. Soes it even need to be saved anyway. The Montreal Impact have a team in it for 2007 based in Trois Rivieres and there are rumours of additional International Division teams joining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ed Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Exactly. Let the OSA help if required. The 'Cdn' professional league is a provincial league based in Ontario. The CSA can't handle their current mandate, why add to their woes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydog2006 Posted December 14, 2006 Author Share Posted December 14, 2006 20 years ago hockey canada steped into save the chl.Why can the csa not do the same.Please do not call the league pro it is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydog2006 Posted December 14, 2006 Author Share Posted December 14, 2006 20 years ago hockey canada steped into save the chl.Why can the csa not do the same.Please do not call the league pro it is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Is the future of the CSL in such serious jeopardy? Last time we had commissioner Kaplan on this forum he was very bullish about the future of the league? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 This topic is 14 years too late... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamiltonfan Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 not really sure what you're talking about save the CSL there. the CSL have taken some big steps in the offseason..having the Impact now operating a team. I'm sure they'll pull in the fans just as the eagles bring in a few thousand a game. sigma..im pretty sure that someone over on the USLboard just made that up.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbailey62 Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 quote:Originally posted by Daniel This topic is 14 years too late... Well said! db Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydog2006 Posted December 15, 2006 Author Share Posted December 15, 2006 As with players not getting paid after this year.This is not offical but the csl wants to be open to college players they way it is now ncaa players can not play in the csl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnipeg Fury Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 quote:Originally posted by dbailey62 Well said! db Hear, Hear ! As for the CPSL, it falls under provincial jurisdiction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamiltonfan Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 the CSL is open to college players right now, they just have to be carefull about their contract. I have a few friends who have played a few games in the CSL and new are playing college ball in the states. The CSL is trying to make it easier for college players to play, but they are not stopping salaries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydog2006 Posted December 17, 2006 Author Share Posted December 17, 2006 Ncaa players can not play in the csl.It not only has to to due with there contract but they can not play in a league where other players are paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamiltonfan Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 There are many CSL that play for the first 3/4 of the season then head down to the states. Ian Bennet and a few other players on the Thunder did. jaydog you gotta get ur info straight.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydog2006 Posted December 17, 2006 Author Share Posted December 17, 2006 They may do it but if they ever get caught there ncaa days are done.Take the nhl for exzample ncaa players are only permitted to take part in the rookie camps even then they have to pay there own way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamiltonfan Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 that is also not true. the CSL is a semi-pro league..the nhl is not. aslong as the players do not collect any money or goods for free than they are fine...players just have to be carefully..there was a player who did play in the CSL and could not play in the NCAA for that reason..aslong as your carefully u can do both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackTheBlizzard Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 It probably helps that they no longer have "Professional" in the title. Players do get paid in PDL. There are ways around this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSL Commissioner Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 To all, I just wanted to provide a bit of an update (to both fans and skeptics): The Canadian Soccer League provides the best and most realistic opportunity for a true national pro soccer league. The foundation is Ontario has been laid, ultimately the concept is roll out this model across the country. This objective must be done with geographic restraint. A few points: 1. The CSL has 12 franchises, including a re-energized entry in Trois-Rivieres with the endorsement of the Montreal Impact. 2. The league's attendance last season was about 500 people per game average, including several thousand for the playoffs. Total fans exceeded 50,000. 3. The league has received expansion inquiries from prospective owners in Barrie, Kingston, Kitchener, Hamilton, Halifax, Winnipeg, Laval, Quebec City, and international groups representing Greek, African, Indian, and Chinese communities in the past 6 months. 4. The concpet of a CUSL, or a league with teams spread across the country (the former CSL or NASL) is absurd. The travel costs, consistently bankrupt those teams and leagues. It is an inferior model. The CHL model (but with professional players) is the way to go. 5. This concept of a time frame when players will or will not be paid is entirely unfounded. The current strucutre where players are paid nominal amounts to help build the league will continue until the majority of clubs are able to be profitable. 6. Of course there are challenges, and we're some dissapointments last year, but on the whole, the league is moving in the right direction. 7. Comments of the league's demise have no merit. The CSL (former NSL, CNSL and CPSL) has been around since 1926. The league's biggest challenge is to do a better job of entetaining and engaging soccer fans and increasing attendance. We expect exciting things in 2007. Thank you for your feedback, Cary Kaplan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydog2006 Posted December 18, 2006 Author Share Posted December 18, 2006 What are the chan ces kingston will join for 2007. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Still bullish I see, but perhaps a little more realistic now. Good luck CSL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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