lazlo_80 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 ...I have legit concerns about launching with 6. It still seems strange to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 8 minutes ago, lazlo_80 said: ...I have legit concerns about launching with 6. It still seems strange to me. I don't have an issue with it. They figure it's better to get going with the secure than forcing places that aren't ready or prolonging it any further. Strike while the iron is hot and the level of awareness for the sport in Canada is at an all time high. At the same time I wish it was more teams but it doesn't take anything away fromt he league to launch with six assuming there's more teams coming soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazlo_80 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 2 minutes ago, Rheo said: I don't have an issue with it. They figure it's better to get going with the secure than forcing places that aren't ready or prolonging it any further. Strike while the iron is hot and the level of awareness for the sport in Canada is at an all time high. At the same time I wish it was more teams but it doesn't take anything away fromt he league to launch with six assuming there's more teams coming soon. I understand both sides. But you only get one launch, its arguably the biggest moment for drawing attention to your league. You don't run a league like a start up where you launch in beta and go big with it once the bugs are figured out. I think launching this way kneecaps the amount of attention it draws...something this league will desperately need to garner legitimacy. From getting players to play in the league, to drawing fans, a league launching with six teams feels off in my opinion. Not to mention playing each opponent 4 times for a 20 game league. I'm obviously dying for this league to succeed and have been on board with most other reports. This one seems really really strange. If I knew you could launch with 8 in 2019 I'd just wait until then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 18 minutes ago, lazlo_80 said: ...I have legit concerns about launching with 6. It still seems strange to me. I do as well but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopherbashi Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 I think we'd all (well, most of us) would ideally like to see more than 6, but the world isn't ideal. It makes a huge difference what those six are, IMO. If it's Hamilton, Ottawa, and FCE + three new teams, that's a lot difference from Hamilton + 5 new teams with FCE & OFFC still outside the CPL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopherbashi Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 I'd really worry about delaying until a 2019 launch. As it is, a 2017 launch would've been ideal to raid the corpse of the NASL, as it would've been fairly painless to bring FCE & OFFC in for next season. I really worry what will happen with FCE if NASL falls and they don't have an obvious choice to jump to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grande Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Yeah, I can't imagine a league with six teams ever doing well... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Original_Six Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Complete Homer Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 37 minutes ago, lazlo_80 said: ...I have legit concerns about launching with 6. It still seems strange to me. Rollins said they feel they are better off launching with 6 and demonstrating that the league is viable to attract more owners than waiting around. Had said before that there were owners in other markets coming in late, so hopefully that means #7 and #8 are in but not ready and it's about attracting #9 and #10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtlMario Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 I think we should start asap, even if it's 6 teams. If we keep delaying there will be more rumbling that something is wrong and that nobody is willing to invest blah blah blah. We have enough naysayers and pessimists now, we don't need more.I'm just disappointed there seems nothing for Mtl. Let's get this going,I'm tired of waiting. Besides if we wait any longer ,we'll have another 531 more pages to read and write!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazlo_80 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 37 minutes ago, Gopherbashi said: I think we'd all (well, most of us) would ideally like to see more than 6, but the world isn't ideal. It makes a huge difference what those six are, IMO. If it's Hamilton, Ottawa, and FCE + three new teams, that's a lot difference from Hamilton + 5 new teams with FCE & OFFC still outside the CPL. I agree which 6 makes a ton of difference. If this doesn't launch in at least one of the top 3 markets I really, really don't understand what the rush was. This thing needs visibility to do well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex D Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 1 hour ago, lazlo_80 said: ...I have legit concerns about launching with 6. It still seems strange to me. They are probably banking on some world cup buzz for casual sports fans to pay attention to soccer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuillermoDelQuarto Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 53 minutes ago, grande said: Yeah, I can't imagine a league with six teams ever doing well... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Original_Six LOL literal perfect response Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuillermoDelQuarto Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 1 hour ago, Gopherbashi said: I'd really worry about delaying until a 2019 launch. As it is, a 2017 launch would've been ideal to raid the corpse of the NASL, as it would've been fairly painless to bring FCE & OFFC in for next season. I really worry what will happen with FCE if NASL falls and they don't have an obvious choice to jump to. shrug, I think you could make a case for either honestly. u listed the pros for 2017, but delaying allows more time for groundswell to build(which it definitely seems to have been in this country recently) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazlo_80 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 54 minutes ago, Alex D said: They are probably banking on some world cup buzz for casual sports fans to pay attention to soccer. But wouldn't this launch before the world cup? I was under the impression it was coming in the spring and not late summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Complete Homer Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 1 minute ago, lazlo_80 said: But wouldn't this launch before the world cup? I was under the impression it was coming in the spring and not late summer. I think he's referring to the Canadian world cup bid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazlo_80 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 my mistake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Anyone else worried they're gonna launch the cpl with a bunch of pregame concerts before every teams' first home game and take a page from the isl and promote the sport like a spectacle not unlike the following fictional image? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Complete Homer Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 12 minutes ago, matty said: Anyone else worried they're gonna launch the cpl with a bunch of pregame concerts before every teams' first home game and take a page from the isl and promote the sport like a spectacle not unlike the following fictional image? Paul Bierne will probably copy what he was successful with - promoting supporters culture and the game day experience of soccer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex D Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 23 minutes ago, lazlo_80 said: But wouldn't this launch before the world cup? I was under the impression it was coming in the spring and not late summer. There will be a general spike in interest leading into the world cup. Any extra buzz will help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 5 minutes ago, Complete Homer said: Paul Bierne will probably copy what he was successful with - promoting supporters culture and the game day experience of soccer Hope he does and there isn't someone that vetos him in favour of a sort of cfl game day atmosphere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 51 minutes ago, matty said: Hope he does and there isn't someone that vetos him in favour of a sort of cfl game day atmosphere Nah. We can help with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 2 hours ago, grande said: Yeah, I can't imagine a league with six teams ever doing well... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Original_Six #DropsMic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 20 hours ago, grande said: Yeah, I can't imagine a league with six teams ever doing well... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Original_Six And even that league didn't get up to 6 teams until it's 8th season. Started with 4 teams, with one folding after 6 games, leaving 3 teams for the remainder of the season, and the following season. Then got back up to 4 teams for 5 seasons, before expanding up to 6. I know it was different times, but I think Canadians will be understanding of a league with 6 teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Complete Homer Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 14 minutes ago, Kent said: And even that league didn't get up to 6 teams until it's 8th season. Started with 4 teams, with one folding after 6 games, leaving 3 teams for the remainder of the season, and the following season. Then got back up to 4 teams for 5 seasons, before expanding up to 6. I know it was different times, but I think Canadians will be understanding of a league with 6 teams. Really, if they are smart they could push the "original six" angle in the announcement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 3 minutes ago, Complete Homer said: Really, if they are smart they could push the "original six" angle in the announcement I get the sentimentality and hockey related benefits if they did it. I worry about it marginalizing the teams that come after. Best just to say we're here I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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