matty Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 21 minutes ago, lazlo_80 said: so without the ottawa and Edmonton markets off the hop, first 6 would be?.... Hamilton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, Regina, ??? I'd say Victoria or Moncton climb into #6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Complete Homer Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 6 hours ago, -Hammer- said: A bit older, but Pugh didn't seem like he was keen on pursuing an affiliation. http://apt613.ca/fury-fc-moves-usl/ I get the feeling that Pugh doesn't always get what he wants for the Fury, being the small and unprofitable arm of OSEG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 11 hours ago, coppercanuck said: I like the look of FCEd in the USL. Wouldn't they cut their travel budget in half? A couple of games against Whitecaps 2 and Sounders 2? On Two Solitudes yesterday Sandor said USL wants no part of Edmonton. They sell the league as cheap travel for teams and Edmonton would be a flight for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 FC Edmonton and Ottawa Fury will be in CPL at launch. That is my bold prediction based on no real information whatsoever - just blind optimism, national pride, and a vague feeling that it will all work out. Because we Canadian footy fans have suffered enough. Don't we deserve a serendipitous happy ending? And not the kind you get in some Bangkok massage parlour. I mean a real happy ending that doesn't leave you feeling dirty and ashamed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopherbashi Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 6 minutes ago, dyslexic nam said: FC Edmonton and Ottawa Fury will be in CPL at launch. That is my bold prediction based on no real information whatsoever - just blind optimism, national pride, and a vague feeling that it will all work out. Because we Canadian footy fans have suffered enough. Don't we deserve a serendipitous happy ending? And not the kind you get in some Bangkok massage parlour. I mean a real happy ending that doesn't leave you feeling dirty and ashamed. Sure we do, but if Toronto is leading Seattle 2-1 in the 85th this weekend, decades of history will have us shitting our pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Complete Homer Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 https://mobile.twitter.com/OttawaFuryFC/status/806158335800119300 Sounds like FC Montreal 2.0 goes live at 1pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 3 minutes ago, Complete Homer said: https://mobile.twitter.com/OttawaFuryFC/status/806158335800119300 Sounds like FC Montreal 2.0 goes live at 1pm The Maple Leaf emoji are interesting. Who knows though, maybe they're just signing another guy like yesterday lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopherbashi Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 I'm guessing they're signing two Canadians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazlo_80 Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 11 minutes ago, Gopherbashi said: I'm guessing they're signing two Canadians. ...from FC Montreal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Nope, the Fury signed Callum Irving. Guessing he'll be their starter for 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 That's funny that I was right half jokingly. I'm very rarely right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David C. Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 39 minutes ago, shermanator said: Nope, the Fury signed Callum Irving. Guessing he'll be their starter for 2017. Good for Callum and Ottawa. I guess this closes the door for Crepeau to secure a loan, so I guess it's making the Impact or bust (looking for a job elsewhere) with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macksam Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 I'm clearly bored and day dreaming in the afternoon. I was just thinking how awesome it would be if the potential Toronto owners built a stadium modeled after the old Maple Leaf Gardens. It was a unique arena back in the day. It reminds me of a soccer stadium with the two giant single-tiered grandstands and the steep stands behind the goalie nets. A 25,000 to 30000 seat arena like this with an open roof and configured for a full sized soccer pitch would be . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 So was the CPL sanctioned by the CSA on December 5th as expected? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuillermoDelQuarto Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 6 minutes ago, Ivan said: So was the CPL sanctioned by the CSA on December 5th as expected? not sure if troll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 14 minutes ago, GuillermoDelQuarto said: not sure if troll Nope, honest question. Did I miss something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopherbashi Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 20 minutes ago, Ivan said: So was the CPL sanctioned by the CSA on December 5th as expected? No news as of yet. That being said, I'd be shocked if Montagliani was so out of step with the CSA board that it wasn't approved. And if this whole four-year process was a big lie to force MLS into loosening its Canadian restrictions... we didn't exactly see a huge payoff from that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Thanks Gopherbashi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GuillermoDelQuarto Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 whatever happens, I am optimistic as ever http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/nylander-always-surprised-trade-rumours-im-now/ something's happenin' here what it is ain't exactly clear and nylanders TFC is sick, I want one. last thing - dwane casey is a fan - I like how he says "The FC is rolling" - just feel like it conveys respect, which as a soccer fan, I've found is a bit unusual from people who play other sports. https://www.thestar.com/sports/doug_smiths_sports_blog/2016/11/when-sports-worlds-collide-everyone-turns-into-a-fan.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopherbashi Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 I don't suppose one of you lot are up in Vaughan throwing together a supporters group? Clarification: the account is labelled as a supporters group, not a team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazlo_80 Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Vaughn in CPL? NASL gone but Edmonton pretending everything is fine? Ottawa an affiliate of an MLS team? Can someone freaking explain to me what the heck is going on with this league? I admit I never knew anything. But at least before there was an illusion I gave myself that I did. Now I have no clue. If they were like "Hey we got a new league. Teams in Vaughn, Hamilton, Nunuvut, North Korea, Planet jupiter, and we found a box of puppies we're gonna give a team to as well", I'd be like, alright I guess thats what this is and still jump in 100%, but man, now more than ever I have no clue what the frig this league is gonna look like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Complete Homer Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 I think Ottawa is positioning itself defensively, by ensuring that messing with their USL sanctioning is also messing with an MLS club. They are skeptical about either the level or the stability of a CPL attempt, and are cementing their position. It's shitty, but fine, CPL will have to prove to Ottawa that it is a worthwhile endeavour. There's still risk on Ottawa's end, they are passing off their fanbase (twitter looks like 50% of their supporters aren't interested in the club if it's an IMFC affiliate), and are risking a more CPL positive group comes into their market and diluted interest in their club entirely. I think they thought they could play the CSA, announcing a move to USL before sanctioning and proclaiming that they'll be back in the V-Cup despite it being against CSA regulation, but at least on Twitter it seems like the public opinion is very much against the Fury, not the CSA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Complete Homer Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Then again, Twitter is probably where you will find the most engaged people. Lots of fans will probably roll with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 I feel like this week has been a kick in teeth to the cpl and csa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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