Jason Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 I'm already believing in the roster by the way. There's no reason this roster can't rise up to the challenge and compete at this tier. They better be able to compete against a club which has only practiced together for a week, is missing several key players, and is only bringing 16 to the match. If they get their doors blown off, it will be an ominous sign. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Is there a timeline on when they want to try to jump to usl pro by? I think 5 years has been mentioned. They are careful to always mention there is no rush. It's a huge increased financial commitment, so I think quite a bit will have to fall in place for it to happen. I'm not certain on this, but I would think a USL club would have an annual budget of perhaps $1 million, which is much more than the PDL clubs at $150,000 (+$50K franchise fee). Can't remember the USL franchise fee, but it's a lot more. Travel would be expensive - pretty much all flights unless you do the bus to Seattle, Vancouver and Portland. They would need a lot of corporate sponsors, a good season ticket base, and someone to help put up some of the $. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 I've heard the franchise fee for USL is $750k. In addition to the items Jason mentioned to make a USL team successful, a stadium that could seat 3-5000 would be a must as well. Doesn't have to be fancy, just capable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 I didn't see Nik Reyes on the Foothills roster. Thought he was going to be a player/coach? Edit: oops - see he is #7 Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonte Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 They better be able to compete against a club which has only practiced together for a week, is missing several key players, and is only bringing 16 to the match. If they get their doors blown off, it will be an ominous sign. Jason I know right? Strategically placing our team in Canada so that they can't bring all their players WAS part of the year-long gameplan, all along, though, you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonte Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Just to further along the discussion about USL vs NASL I think it should be pointed out that under the original agreement, for NASL to maintain its 2nd division status, it needs to have 12 teams, with at least 9 teams being from the US. Also, there must be teams playing in three different time zones (no problem there) Virginia and OKC are having organization difficulties that may prevent them from kicking off in 2016. And then, Minnesota and Atlanta are doing what exactly? So yeah take from that what you will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Miami FC has been announced on Twitter today. So there's #12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonte Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Wow, really? I was sort of leading to Hamilton being there in 2016 but that works lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonte Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Okay so the very first attendance is in. Was 770 against Puget Sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Okay so the very first attendance is in. Was 770 against Puget Sound. Yep, noticed that. I am writing up my thoughts of the first game and will post probably tonight. If they can get more than that on a Tuesday night that will be real progress. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 ^ Not bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 That number seems low to me? Oh well, let's see if the club improves on it for game 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 For PDL in general it is not bad. Not crazy big like the Highlanders got but we are in a more isolated market with fewer "big" sports teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 For PDL in general it is not bad. Not crazy big like the Highlanders got but we are in a more isolated market with fewer "big" sports teams. The goal attendance this year is 1000 according to the club. Very little competition at this time of year in Calgary. Flames and Hitmen are over, Stampeders aren't in training camp, no baseball here. Only Roughnecks lacrosse playoffs left - they will draw 10,000+ this weekend I would expect. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toje Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 May 22 Kitsap 3 Calgary 1 att 291 CF:Darius Ramsay(?) 4 KP:Mike Chamberlain(Justin Ortinau)65 KP:Mike Chamberlain(Matt Eronemo)75 KP:Mike Chamberlain(Buba Jammeh)84 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oranje Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 May 22 Kitsap 3 Calgary 1 att 291 CF:Darius Ramsay(?) 4 KP:Mike Chamberlain(Justin Ortinau)65 KP:Mike Chamberlain(Matt Eronemo)75 KP:Mike Chamberlain(Buba Jammeh)84 LOVE that name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob.notenboom Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I'm sure this has been discussed but I'm too lazy to track it down. Are jerseys available yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I emailed the gameday co-ordinator about that, and to provide feedback on a few other things this morning (beer gardens fence, water for sale in beer gardens). Haven't heard back. I have a feeling have the daughter of the VP as your gameday co-ordinator is not going to get great results... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Is she already on the Foothills staff? Is this a summer job for her? I was wondering before if there are any staff that are actually assigned to the PDL project. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradMack Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I just moved to Lethbridge from Nova Scotia and I'm thinking about trying to get to Calgary to see a game, any weekends stand out as especially good ones to go to the city? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Jason, no idea. She initially reached out to me back in March saying she works for Foothills. Have a feeling it's not dedicated to PDL since that is just a small portion of what they do. Brad, there are only two more weekend games; June 21 and June 28. Either should be good to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toje Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 June 2nd Calgary 1 Portland Timbers U-23 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonte Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 On a rainy weekday, I've been told turnstile (not paid) attendance was about 765. Thanks sherm for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Yup, pretty promising to see an almost identical crowd show up on a rainy weeknight. Also, Calgary Foothills has picked up Nolan Wirth on loan starting June 20 http://foothillsfc.ca/pub/docs/Press%20Release%20PDL%20Calgary%20Foothills%20bolsters%20squad%20vs%20Portland%20Timbers%20U23.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonte Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Isn't Melvin already a season-long loan? Surprised by this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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