Neil M Brown Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Additional tryouts for Hamilton FC PDL will take place on March 25th and April 16th. Details are posted on the website at www.hamiltonfc.com. Tryouts are open and there is no cost to attend. Cheers! Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 does anyone know if they have a supporters group yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil M Brown Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 does anyone know if they have a supporters group yet Its in the works....PM me if you are interested in getting involved or would like details. Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted March 28, 2011 Author Share Posted March 28, 2011 Kevin, PDL (Premier Development League) teams in general do not draw large crowds, most teams are made up of 17-22 year old USA University based players that play to stay in shape before returning to school, the season is finished by August 10. The majority of people that watch these games are parents, friends, girlfriends and youth club kids from local youth teams in the area that are allocated free tickets. The trend is usually all hype for the first few games then the fan base disappears, who really wants to pay to watch University kids, maybe it will be different in Hamilton! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Kevin, PDL (Premier Development League) teams in general do not draw large crowds, most teams are made up of 17-22 year old USA University based players that play to stay in shape before returning to school, the season is finished by August 10. The majority of people that watch these games are parents, friends, girlfriends and youth club kids from local youth teams in the area that are allocated free tickets. The trend is usually all hype for the first few games then the fan base disappears, who really wants to pay to watch University kids, maybe it will be different in Hamilton! The demographics I mean. I didn't know people had such big extended families in places like Victoria, Thunder Bay or Des Moines. Must be nice think as a player that amongst the fans most are your cousins, especially when you are not even from that town. Though it is sort of sad that those big T-Bay families abandon their playing kin just when the good weather starts to set in. Why is that anyways: weekend fishing trips? Wanna check those stats and report back to us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Kevin, PDL (Premier Development League) teams in general do not draw large crowds, most teams are made up of 17-22 year old USA University based players that play to stay in shape before returning to school, the season is finished by August 10. The majority of people that watch these games are parents, friends, girlfriends and youth club kids from local youth teams in the area that are allocated free tickets. The trend is usually all hype for the first few games then the fan base disappears, who really wants to pay to watch University kids, maybe it will be different in Hamilton! the CSL is just about the same way I had fun last year supporting hamilton it's too bad it only was for 1 season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Kevin, PDL (Premier Development League) teams in general do not draw large crowds, most teams are made up of 17-22 year old USA University based players that play to stay in shape before returning to school, the season is finished by August 10. The majority of people that watch these games are parents, friends, girlfriends and youth club kids from local youth teams in the area that are allocated free tickets. The trend is usually all hype for the first few games then the fan base disappears, who really wants to pay to watch University kids, maybe it will be different in Hamilton! Yep, we have only had two seasons of PDL attendances averaging around 2,000 per game here in Victoria. We must have awfully big families willing to pay to watch Highlanders games, drink beer and sing in the Bravehearts End. Kevin, I encourage you to go and have fun and maybe you will see players go from being hopeful PDL players to members of the National team. I watched Josh Simpson play on my local team and now he is a regular for Canada and enjoying a pro career. No reason at all you cannot do the same in Hamilton. EDIT: took out uncalled for name-calling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 last season for some csl games some team were lucky to have 100 to 200 show up and I really enjoy watch csl more then MLS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottawa.Eye Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 last season for some csl games some team were lucky to have 100 to 200 show up and I really enjoy watch csl more then MLS. YES!! support the CSL lets finally get this league off the ground people need to be aware of the grave talent in this league and support Canadian soccer. lets be honest the MLS isn't that exciting I would really rather watch a CSL game r two than watch TFC get beat on by a BRAND NEW franchise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 I would love to do some road trip for hamilton 1st PDL game in toronto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 so whats going on with the team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil M Brown Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Final open tryouts were held this past Saturday. Turnout was great! Preseason training camp starts May 9 with about 30 players expected to participate. Roster will be trimmed from there heading into the season opener vs Toronto Lynx on May 25th at 11am at Centennial Park in Etobicoke. Home opener is May 29th, 6pm at Ivor Wynne vs Ottawa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 so where is the Preseason training camp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil M Brown Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 so where is the Preseason training camp Preseason will be held at Players Paradise, weekday mornings from 9-11am Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Ticket information is available on the website at http://www.hamiltonfc.com/ 80$ for season ticket with scarf and pin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil M Brown Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Ticket information is available on the website at http://www.hamiltonfc.com/ 80$ for season ticket with scarf and pin. Season ticket covers both PDL and W-League games. Home opener on May 29th is a double header. Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Season ticket covers both PDL and W-League games. Home opener on May 29th is a double header. Neil oh that good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I have a 30ft x 15ft canadian flag I could bring it to the games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSAone Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 the hamilton rage should set up a friendly against hamilton serbians to see where they stand playing against a strong competetive team plus it would be good for promoting the game between the city's 2 top league teams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil M Brown Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 We're Twittering @HamiltonFC_USL Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 what going on with the supporter group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 We're Twittering @HamiltonFC_USL Neil cool I'll make sure to sign up soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil M Brown Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Roster has been set, team picture today...media guide will be ready to go early next week! Season opener fast approaching...count down to Wednesday is on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosicky10 Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Roster has been set, team picture today...media guide will be ready to go early next week! Season opener fast approaching...count down to Wednesday is on! Is the roster posted anywhere yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 seen the billboards ads up on barton st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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