Cheeta Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Canada Schedule July 8 vs El Salvador in Los Angeles July 11 vs Jamaica in Houston July 14 vs Costa Rica in Toronto Sweet Geezus where's my VISA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Hammer- Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Aww man, this means it's going to steal thunder from the Pan Ams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munseahawk Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 While we are at it, what is the process/ plan for those intrepid souls who might want to see the CMNT in Carson, CA plus Houston, TX and then at BMO? I see we have plans afoot for BMO but what is the plan for the first two games? I'm sure DontPanic (our resident travel guru) will have some details sooner than latter. Man I wish I had my vacation that week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 We have sections 112, 113, 114 and possibly 115. More details tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnkelDal Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Can anyone recommend some good & rather cheap hotels near BMO? Or anywhere that is easy to get there from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trillium Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 While we are at it, what is the process/ plan for those intrepid souls who might want to see the CMNT in Carson, CA plus Houston, TX and then at BMO? I see we have plans afoot for BMO but what is the plan for the first two games?Very tempted to fly out of YTO to LAX then to HOU and back to YTO about 800.00 airfare and six nights of hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob.notenboom Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Can anyone recommend some good & rather cheap hotels near BMO? Or anywhere that is easy to get there from? Cheapest hotels are by the airport. Closer to downtown you get the more pricey in my experience. Is the new transit link from the airport to downtown going to be done by the summer? Otherwise it's 45min to an hour to get to downtown and a little less to BMO field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffian Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Cheapest hotels are by the airport. Closer to downtown you get the more pricey in my experience. Is the new transit link from the airport to downtown going to be done by the summer? Otherwise it's 45min to an hour to get to downtown and a little less to BMO field. It is supposed to be ready for PanAm games this summer. I think it is still on schedule. I live by the Bloor station and it looks close to complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfitz Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Can anyone recommend some good & rather cheap hotels near BMO? Or anywhere that is easy to get there from? Would there be any cheap hotels during the games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Anyone notice in the seating map there is one for Italy vs Portugal ? Is that a TM boo boo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob.notenboom Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 It is supposed to be ready for PanAm games this summer. I think it is still on schedule. I live by the Bloor station and it looks close to complete. Thanks. I saw signs when I was through last week but couldn't remember the dates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jahmanagain Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 We won the group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfitz Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Anyone notice in the seating map there is one for Italy vs Portugal ? Is that a TM boo boo? Presumably an old map from this game last year - http://bmofield.com/event/italy-vs-portugal-legends/ Which presumably was very forgettable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Hammer- Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 I thought I would add to this, just in case you are coming to the Hammer for the Pan Am games and are looking to go to this game. For around $20 you can get GO day pass from the Hamilton GO station (or just about any station on the line) which will bus you out to Aldershot to the train to Toronto (I'm assuming the new direct train to Liuna station won't be ready by July). It takes about an hour and a bit to get to BMO (the Exhibition stop) and ensures you won't have to deal with Toronto Traffic as you DO NOT want to try to get to BMO via car between the hours of 3-7 on the QEW. Traffic is always brutal around rush hour. Also, according to wikipedia, Pan Am Rugby's finals are booked for BMO Sun 12...so it might be a good test to see how the new pitch holds up under a worst case scheduling scenario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcalibre Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Was considering flying to LA and renting a car to Houston that week/weekend. Seems doable with a few days of driving. Then, maybe, flying to TO for this game before flying home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfitz Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I'm assuming the new direct train to Liuna station won't be ready by July The new James North GO station, adjacent to the former Hamilton CN station (now owned by Liuna) will be open by July. It's the terminus for GO's Pan-Am soccer train service. Though I doubt it will provide trips at the right time to get back to Hamilton after the game. But you are right, GO to Aldershot works great. BTW, Pan-Am games tickets include GO, TTC, HSR fares all day - though I guess that doesn't help one get to the Gold Cup. Also, according to wikipedia, Pan Am Rugby's finals are booked for BMO Sun 12...so it might be a good test to see how the new pitch holds up under a worst case scheduling scenario. I don't think there is any new pitch at BMO yet. They are still using the old grass for another season or two as far as I know. So by the time Canada plays at 8:30, it will have already had a soccer game, and we're only 2 days after 2-days of solid rugby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Hammer- Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 The new James North GO station, adjacent to the former Hamilton CN station (now owned by Liuna) will be open by July. It's the terminus for GO's Pan-Am soccer train service. Though I doubt it will provide trips at the right time to get back to Hamilton after the game. But you are right, GO to Aldershot works great. BTW, Pan-Am games tickets include GO, TTC, HSR fares all day - though I guess that doesn't help one get to the Gold Cup. I don't think there is any new pitch at BMO yet. They are still using the old grass for another season or two as far as I know. So by the time Canada plays at 8:30, it will have already had a soccer game, and we're only 2 days after 2-days of solid rugby. They say it will be open, but I'll believe it when I see it, I think you will be right on the trains if it does open in time. I think the plan was only an additional 5 trains to start in addition to the 2 rush hour trains that run to the Hunter St. GO. I know the bus service to Aldershot should be continuing from the Hunter St GO station, so I'd say you'd probably safer leaving from there, but the transits scheduling closer to the date should be checked. The main point is though, if you are staying in Hamilton for the pan am games, do not try to drive to Toronto for a 8:30PM game unless you give yourself at least 2 hours to get there. Traffic in and out of Toronto becomes gridlock at rush hour. As far as the pitch, that sounds like it's going to be ripped up pretty bad if that is the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfitz Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 They say it will be open, but I'll believe it when I see it The whole point of them doing that station now, without the stations further towards Grimsby, and without the new yard, is for the games. Worst comes to worst for the games, they'll simply build a temporary wooden platform in a few days, some wooden staircases, and run a handicapped shuttle from the platform itself. There will be service. I wouldn't be surprised though if the additonal rush-hour trains don't begin service until September though, even if the station is ready. As far as the pitch, that sounds like it's going to be ripped up pretty bad if that is the case. It will be interesting to see. Might be a function of the weather during the rugby. I reckon it's 34 15-minute matches. Equivalent of over 6 rugby matches in 2 days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Shaman Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 @ xcalibre I ran the numbers for driving vs. flying and the driving option doesn't really make sense. Driving distance from Carson to Houston is 1550 miles and 21 hours under ideal conditions. There are a number of one way flight options for under $200 and then a number of flight options for Houston to Toronto for under $250. Can't pay for the car's fuel for those prices let alone the fatigue, etc. I think any Gold Cup roadtrips will likely be running through airports for this cycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSamurai Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Can't wait. No way in hell am I missing this game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfitz Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 @ xcalibre I ran the numbers for driving vs. flying and the driving option doesn't really make sense. Driving distance from Carson to Houston is 1550 miles and 21 hours under ideal conditions. There are a number of one way flight options for under $200 and then a number of flight options for Houston to Toronto for under $250. Can't pay for the car's fuel for those prices let alone the fatigue, etc. I think any Gold Cup roadtrips will likely be running through airports for this cycle. There is a direct train from Los Angeles to Houston. It's about a 35-hour trip, but costs $195 (for a seat, no bunk) - though that would save a hotel room for a night. I suppose one could do the entire Gold Cup trip by train if one wanted ... hmm, a little close though, you'd arrive back at Union station 50 minutes before kickoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 The regulations have been published: http://issuu.com/concacaf2013/docs/gold_cup_regulations_2015-eng?utm_source=2015W15_subscribers&utm_campaign=Digest&utm_medium=email I don't like how CONCACAF continue to allow six of the twenty three players to be changed at the quarter final stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sébastien Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Ordered my tickets yesterday, I can't wait! I'm bringing my girlfriend to her first National Team match and am hoping to add a convert to the cause. I haven't been to a meaningful NT match since Honduras was in Montreal... Happy to finally go back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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