xcalibre Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 At work so I don't want to pull up a link, but I saw a tweet earlier saying CR has pulled out of hosting the 2014 U17 WWC. I know the CSA would probably tut at organizing something on such short notice, but why not? Someone has to do it, and it would be a great warm-up for the big show in 2015. The U20 womens tournament we had 12 years ago or so went swimmingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 http://www.fifa.com/u17womensworldcup/organisation/media/newsid=2018872/?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_media_statements It's true. Sad to hear. We won't host it. It's too cold in March. We have the U-20 world cup in 2014 as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alberta white Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Maybe Australia. their League is winding down by then. But would need to work aound the A-League dates Weather not been an Issue, as it would be in the Aussie Spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squizz1402635577 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Man, right on the heels of last year's U20 WWC having to be relocated, too. That is disappointing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdude Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Man, right on the heels of last year's U20 WWC having to be relocated, too. That is disappointing. Well, FIFA couldn`t walk to Uzbekistan. (Simpsons` reference) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Bob Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 We won't host it. It's too cold in March. Not in Vancouver and Victoria. Games at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby, BC Place in Vancouver, Centennial Stadium in Saanich, and Royal Athletic Park in Victoria. Semifinals at RAP and BC Place, final at BC Place. Sorted. Could do it tomorrow. (I mean, you're right, we won't host it, but we totally could.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Not in Vancouver and Victoria. Games at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby, BC Place in Vancouver, Centennial Stadium in Saanich, and Royal Athletic Park in Victoria. Semifinals at RAP and BC Place, final at BC Place. Sorted. Could do it tomorrow. (I mean, you're right, we won't host it, but we totally could.) Ya, a "BC only" bid could work, but they would expect more from us if we volunteered to host. Although the schedule says it's for the spring, the date could get bumped; the last U-17 WWC was in mid-september to mid-october. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_FIFA_U-17_Women%27s_World_Cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Bob Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Ya, a "BC only" bid could work, but they would expect more from us if we volunteered to host. Although the schedule says it's for the spring, the date could get bumped; the last U-17 WWC was in mid-september to mid-october. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_FIFA_U-17_Women%27s_World_Cup A Victoria/Vancouver bid would be a cut below the usual facilities for a U-17 World Cup, but they'd probably be adequate and they'd certainly be fine by emergency host standards. I'm not saying we'd be the best emergency host, that FIFA would want to give it to us, that moving the schedule would be impossible, etc. etc., just that it could physically be done in March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trillium Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Stadia in place, they are trying to build the women's game, they have ability to present the tournament with little trouble and the Olympic tourney gave England a taste for the women's game beyond what existed before. CONCACAF executive has to take responsibility for this failure, they knew they had a weak Federation President in Costa Rica who could not drive the necessary political decisions to get the money flowing and stadia upgraded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alberta white Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 ^ Well, I wasn't going to bang that particular drum, but yes stadia in place and a groundswell of interest are the women's game is strong. Note the restructuring (again) to align the top2 divisions is on the cards at present. I'm not sure but I think the FA may have something like a standing order from FIFA to cover Tournaments if requested. I also thing one or two other countries do as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trillium Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 ^ Well, I wasn't going to bang that particular drum, but yes stadia in place and a groundswell of interest are the women's game is strong. Note the restructuring (again) to align the top2 divisions is on the cards at present. I'm not sure but I think the FA may have something like a standing order from FIFA to cover Tournaments if requested. I also thing one or two other countries do as well. Would love to see the CSA get a bunch of Canadian players over for tryouts in women's summer league and some for next yers winter league, the Women's leagues in England may not match Germany, but i think a lot of Canadian players can get in on the programs and succeed. I am not sure if the leagues have defined criteria for elegible players based on origin, I think its still open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrenaline11 Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Not sure it's a good idea if we do host it. Wouldn't that lead to "World Cup burnout" by the time we host the 2015 WWC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrandOne Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Not sure it's a good idea if we do host it. Wouldn't that lead to "World Cup burnout" by the time we host the 2015 WWC? I think the EXACT SAME thing about NFL, NHL and MLS pro sports. Total burnout. #sarcasm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Bob Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Not sure it's a good idea if we do host it. Wouldn't that lead to "World Cup burnout" by the time we host the 2015 WWC? The U-17 WWC mostly appeals to the hardcore and the kids who just want to see a good game, I think. I can't see how there'd be burnout; there wouldn't be enough attention given to justify it, what with the tournaments being spaced a year apart each. Unless of course Canada did something special, in which case it would increase rather than decrease enthusiasm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alberta white Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Would love to see the CSA get a bunch of Canadian players over for tryouts in women's summer league and some for next yers winter league, the Women's leagues in England may not match Germany, but i think a lot of Canadian players can get in on the programs and succeed. I am not sure if the leagues have defined criteria for elegible players based on origin, I think its still open. Well, as trailed earlier the FA have apparently got their sh*t together and will launch their 28 team Two division league: Promotion and Relegation next year. Notably, no Manchester United or Spurs as of yet. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21610773 Come a long way from John Terry buying the Chelski Ladies a full set of tracksuits..."Normally he gets away with half a larger or a babycham" (Joke) Kind of give the impression to FIFA that the FA has finally switched on regarding the women's game. Lord Bob, To what I heard on the beeb, Everton have signed three Americans and a Finnish player so how that works for Canadians would probably be as open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpfan68 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 My daughter played two years ago for the Hannover 96 Ladies team. They were fully sponsored by the home club. All their kit (except shoes and shin guards) were provided by the Men's team. All fees where taken care of and they even had a paid training camp at a spa in the Czech Republic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Costa Rica has now been re-appointed as host: http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/organisation/bodies/news/newsid=2039605/index.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_media_statements FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2014: based on new guarantees received from the Costa Rican public authorities as well as the report received from CONCACAF, the executive re-appointed Costa Rica as hosts of the tournament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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