Seb of Mtl Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Now that the voyageurs cup has be awarded to the impact, the champs must look towards the Nicaraguan Representatives. I think it would be interesting to get everyone's views and opinions on the confrontation. and does anybody know when the games will be played? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nazzer Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 The first game is In montreal on Aug 27, the second game in Esteli on Sep 2. How accomodating will the USL be with moving league matches for Montreal (and Puerto Rico) for the Champions League games? Montreal's current schedule is vs Atlanta Aug 20 vs Atlanta Aug 24 vs Portland Aug 27 at Carolina Aug 30 vs Rochester Sep 3 vs Minnesota Sep 5 At minimum the Aug 27, and Sep 3 games would need to be moved. But will the league move others as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trident Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I'd say yes, Ol' Tony can do anything in the USL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 According to the Journal de Montreal, the dates of the USL games will be changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyola Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 The August 30 game is perfect as that will diminish travel for the Impact since they'll be in North Carolina and will have to fly to Managua from there. Tough schedule, I guess we'll see quite a few players from the Attak on that spell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keano Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Anyone have any info on the Real Esteli squad? Any internationals or all local baseball players? Wikipedia doesn't have a squad list for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trident Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Keano Anyone have any info on the Real Esteli squad? Any internationals or all local baseball players? Wikipedia doesn't have a squad list for them. Many Nica. Internationals: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicaragua_national_football_team#Current_Squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb of Mtl Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 when do tickets go on sale?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Don't want to jinx the Impact, but it looks like I'll be in Montreal on September 24th for Atlante match. I guess "in Montreal" isn't quite right. I'm staying at a place called St. Donat, which is supposed to be 120 km out of town. I'm guessing there's not a metro or bus stop out there. So, Mpenza, Trident, Grizzly, which one of you guys is coming to pick me up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachesl Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Keano Anyone have any info on the Real Esteli squad? Any internationals or all local baseball players? Wikipedia doesn't have a squad list for them. About 30% the international are on Real Esteli. There are a couple of honduran players. I saw many matches there 2006 to 2007 when I lived there. The players are on par athletically, and marginally better technically, with the players in the A-League circa 2004 when Edmonton had a team, as I went to all the Edmonton/Aviators matches there. The organization and tactics are probably a fair degree lower. Saprissa of Costa Rica, who won the Champions League in 2005 I think (and were close runner upo this year) beat Real 10-0 in 2005 over two legs, but Real tied them at home 1-1 and then only lost 1-0 away in 2006, so they are improving. Baseball traditionally has been Nica´s sport, but it has been dying, and soccer has been number one for years. They will continually get better, the youth are obsessed with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 quote:Originally posted by youllneverwalkalone Don't want to jinx the Impact, but it looks like I'll be in Montreal on September 24th for Atlante match. I guess "in Montreal" isn't quite right. I'm staying at a place called St. Donat, which is supposed to be 120 km out of town. I'm guessing there's not a metro or bus stop out there. So, Mpenza, Trident, Grizzly, which one of you guys is coming to pick me up? Glad I'm not on the list . How did you get to Saint-Donat and can't you get back same way? There's actually two private bus lines that run between SD and MTL... just not on Wednesdays... [V] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 quote:Originally posted by youllneverwalkalone Don't want to jinx the Impact, but it looks like I'll be in Montreal on September 24th for Atlante match. I guess "in Montreal" isn't quite right. I'm staying at a place called St. Donat, which is supposed to be 120 km out of town. I'm guessing there's not a metro or bus stop out there. So, Mpenza, Trident, Grizzly, which one of you guys is coming to pick me up? Are you willing to sing "Toronto is full of s-hit" with the Ultras at Pub 99 for a Youtube video like the other Southsiders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Daniel Glad I'm not on the list . How did you get to Saint-Donat and can't you get back same way? There's actually two private bus lines that run between SD and MTL... just not on Wednesdays... [V] I'm there for a conference, completely at the mercy of my hosts. I'm trying to come up with some sort of story as why I need to get back into the city. Hopefully they'll be some supporters at the host firm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimglow Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 I know this is a long shot, but will these Champions League matches be broadcast on television? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keano Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Mimglow I know this is a long shot, but will these Champions League matches be broadcast on television? Hopefully SRC will pick up the home game, since they're already set up to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimglow Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Anyone have a feel on how well this will sell in the Montréal market? Will the stadium sell out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montreal_FC_fan Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Apparently we might play the away game in Honduras or Miami because RE's stadium isn't FIFA approved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnipeg Fury Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 It's too bad Montreal did not play at home on September 3, as many people coming from out of town would come for the doubleheader, Canada-Honduras on September 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpenza Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Well there's always Mtl vs Minnesota on Sept. 5. The home game vs Rochester on sept 3 will most probably be rescheduled too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trident Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Winnipeg Fury It's too bad Montreal did not play at home on September 3, as many people coming from out of town would come for the doubleheader, Canada-Honduras on September 6. I'd like that, as long as they don't start some lame "WHo are ya"s and "This is our house". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachesl Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Montreal_FC_fan Apparently we might play the away game in Honduras or Miami because RE's stadium isn't FIFA approved. FIFA approval is not necessary for this CONCACAF comp. Some of the sandlots that many of the matches have been played at in the past and scheduled at now are proof. Miami, Texas or LA would be a possibility because of the large Nica populations there, and the portential for a profitable gate they could not get in Esteli. Or they may hope that the adavantage of playing in remote Esteli may leave them with the hope of cashing in by winning and then playing in the US against more profitable competition. Honduras...no way. Hondurans would not come to the match, and Nicas are not welcome in and to afraid to go to Honduras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtl-supporter23 Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 rds reported that the match is likely to take place in miami, that makes more sense than honduras in my opinion. Montreal shouldn't have much of a problem although it won't be a walk in the park. Limniatis will have our boys ready. allez impact, you now carry the label of Canada's team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachesl Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 If the reports of Comayagua, Honduras are correct, I was way wrong in my assessment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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