Free kick Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 I used to live St. Clair west, just east of Dufferin. During the 2006 World Cup, I noticed a patch of Ecudorian support before you got to Corso Italia. There were a few shops/cafes in a row all supporting their flag with people out on the streets. They will had some good support, hopefully the CSA pumps up the Gold Cup and that match so we have a good showing ourselves. Our team doesn't get enough marketing to the general public! A few of us here went to Renna's a few years back whereby a Copa America match involving Peru and Ecuador was being played. This was a big joint. Its setup is made to accommodate large numbers for events like this and the place was something like 85 percent Ecuadoran support. I never imagine their numbers could be that large. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuscan Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Best to start setting up a marketing plan now. Get the Who, What, and Where questions answered quickly, then set up a plan of implementation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saviola7 Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Except the location hasn't been confirmed has it? I'd love to see it somewhere other than Toronto - Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City? It probably depends on where they'll be training of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Except the location hasn't been confirmed has it? I'd love to see it somewhere other than Toronto - Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City? It probably depends on where they'll be training of course. It's gotta be Toronto, its our national stadium close to Detroit and has an international airport where players will be flying into Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fort York Redcoat1555362293 Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Oh if only... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzAndSting Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Except the location hasn't been confirmed has it? I'd love to see it somewhere other than Toronto - Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City? It probably depends on where they'll be training of course. As much as I'd love that, Ottawa is out of the question for another couple years as we don't have an adequate stadium. I'd love this game to plaid somewhere other than Montreal, Toronto or Edmonton. Forgetting about logistics it would be great to play the game in Vancouver at Empire or at the new stadium in Moncton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Let me state first that I think the game will probably be played at BMO. I have no big problem with that. But the logistics to have the match played anywhere else in Canada aren't so crazy. I don't think this is news to anybody, but it doesn't take 6 days to travel from Vancouver to Detroit, or adjust to the new time zone. Players from Europe should be gathering well in advance of June 1st, so it's not like an eastern Canada locale is necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 They'll likely hold a training camp at the Nottawasaga Inn in Alliston (it's a CSA favourite, much like Sunrise, Florida in the winter months), which lends itself to a Toronto match. That, plus the CSA is obligated for X number of matches at BMO per year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzAndSting Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 They'll likely hold a training camp at the Nottawasaga Inn in Alliston (it's a CSA favourite, much like Sunrise, Florida in the winter months), which lends itself to a Toronto match. That, plus the CSA is obligated for X number of matches at BMO per year. Really? I didn't know they were obligated to play any, I guess that came with the "National Stadium" designation. That's good, at least there's some contractual obligation for the CSA to schedule friendlies at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil_z_ Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Public money was in part used for financing. That provides some valid justification to have this held at BMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfitz Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 That, plus the CSA is obligated for X number of matches at BMO per year.According to a recent Exhibition Place report on the agreement, it was amended last year so that "CSA has the right (but not the obligation), to host a minimum of six games at the stadium annually". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSoccerFan Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Does the CSA have to pay to rent BMO field? I hope not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christian Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Ecuador ranked 49th by fifa They got a couple of good players in Antonio Valencia from Manchester United as well as Jefferson Montero who plays for Levante It should be a good game, now does anybody know how many Ecuadorians live in Toronto? Don't forget Felipe Caicedo...10 goals in La Liga so far this year. Christian Noboa who captains Rubin Kazan and Chuco Benitez...played on Birmingham last year but now on Santos in Mexico. Let's go Ecua!!!! I hope this game takes place in Toronto and doesn't get moved to Montreal like last year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forster01 Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 don't forget felipe caicedo...10 goals in la liga so far this year. Christian noboa who captains rubin kazan and chuco benitez...played on birmingham last year but now on santos in mexico. Let's go ecua!!!! I hope this game takes place in toronto and doesn't get moved to montreal like last year! boooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdroze Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 It's official: http://www.canadasoccer.com/news/viewArtical.asp?Press_ID=4739 Also, interestingly: "The team will be training in Southwestern Ontario in advance of the match." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Considering this game is on a Wednesday night the attendance could be terrible if it is not priced properly. If the prices are anything like the Peru game expect lots of empty seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzAndSting Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I'll be there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killgod Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Considering this game is on a Wednesday night the attendance could be terrible if it is not priced properly. If the prices are anything like the Peru game expect lots of empty seats. Just sing/cheer louder. Everyone bring a megaphone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ageroo Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Not sure if posted anywhere so apologize....got a heads up from a buddy who says that the new kits and/or merchandise will be available at BMO for this match. Again sorry if posted.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcoatsforever Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 not sure if posted anywhere so apologize....got a heads up from a buddy who says that the new kits and/or merchandise will be available at bmo for this match. Again sorry if posted.... hooray!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyJames Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 I wish I could be there...just moved to West Coast and my June travel has me in NB...can't do both.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil7777 Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 I might come from Montreal. Question: What is the Ecuadorian population in GTA - similar to Peruvian? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gian Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 I think its around 20K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grigorio Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 I think its around 20K Perfect, just enough to fill BMO aside from our small little swathe behind the net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milzee09 Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Has there been any word on what time the game is? I haven't been able to find it. A link would be awesome too. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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