BrennanFan Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 1993 Aus Commonwealth Edmonton 27,775 2000 TnT Commonwealth Edmonton 25,000 2008 Jam BMO Field Toronto 21,978 2015 Hon BC Place Vancouver 20,108 1993 Mex Varsity Stadium Toronto 19,200* 1976 Mex Empire Stadium Vancouver 17,939 2012 Cub BMO Field Toronto 17,712 2012 Pan BMO Field Toronto 17,586 2012 Hon BMO Field Toronto 16,132 1976 USA Empire Stadium Vancouver 15,453 2008 Mex Commonwealth Edmonton 14,145 1980 USA Empire Stadium Vancouver 13,598 1985 Crc Varsity Stadium Toronto 13,486 2008 Hon Stade Saputo Montreal 12,338 1972 Mex Varsity Stadium Toronto 12,187 2011 PuR BMO Field Toronto 12,178 1997 Mex Commonwealth Edmonton 11,806 2008 SVG Stade Saputo Montreal 11,502 2011 Luc BMO Field Toronto 11,500 2015 Bel BMO Field Toronto 10,412 2011 SKN BMO Field Toronto 10,235 2015 Dom BMO Field Toronto 9749 2004 Hon Commonwealth Edmonton 9654 1997 Crc Commonwealth Edmonton 9100 2000 Cub Winnipeg Soccer Complex 9000 1997 USA Swangard Stadium Burnaby 8420 1997 Sal Swangard Stadium Burnaby 8312 2004 Blz Richardson Stadium Kingston 8245 1996 Cub Commonwealth Edmonton 7800 1997 Jam Swangard Stadium Burnaby 7634 1972 USA King George V Park St. John's 7600 1957 USA Varsity Stadium Toronto 7567 1985 Hon King George V Park St. John's 7500 1993 Sal Swangard Stadium Burnaby 6968 1993 Hon Swangard Stadium Burnaby 6868 1996 Sal Swangard Stadium Burnaby 6858 1992 Jam Varsity Stadium Toronto 6526 2004 Gua Swangard Stadium Burnaby 6500 2000 Mex Varsity Stadium Toronto 6456 1980 Mex Exhibition Stadium Toronto 6371 1992 Sal Swangard Stadium Burnaby 6296 1968 USA Varsity Stadium Toronto 5959 1988 Gua Swangard Stadium Burnaby 5300 1996 Pan Commonwealth Edmonton 5240 2004 Blz Richardson Stadium Kingston 5123 1985 Gua Royal Athletic Park Victoria 5000 1996 Cub Commonwealth Edmonton 4900 2004 CRC Swangard Stadium Burnaby 4728 1968 Ber Varsity Stadium Toronto 4131 1992 Ber Swangard Stadium Burnaby 4093 2000 Pan Winnipeg Soccer Complex 3000 1985 Hai Royal Athletic Park Victoria 2886 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnkelDal Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Now curious to see what the attendance will be next month. how many seats alone are in the lower bowl of BC Place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrennanFan Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 I think the lower bowl capacity is 27,000. Full capacity is 54,500. With 32,000 tickets sold already, this game will surely shatter the 1993 record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Gagne Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 ^ Not that it's likely, but if it's anywhere near a sell out it would be more than all three 2012 home games in the same round put together. I wonder what the record is for a soccer game in Canada in general? I know the Impact have had some ~50K crowds for CCL games, Inter Milan friendly, MLS era home opener, etc. @BrennanFan... where did you track down this list! Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 1 hour ago, A_Gagne said: ^ Not that it's likely, but if it's anywhere near a sell out it would be more than all three 2012 home games in the same round put together. I wonder what the record is for a soccer game in Canada in general? I know the Impact have had some ~50K crowds for CCL games, Inter Milan friendly, MLS era home opener, etc. @BrennanFan... where did you track down this list! Nice work! Go on Twitter, Canada soccers twitter account released a game day program prior to the Honduras game with all sorts of statistics. Search "issuu Canada soccer" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 1 hour ago, A_Gagne said: ^ Not that it's likely, but if it's anywhere near a sell out it would be more than all three 2012 home games in the same round put together. I wonder what the record is for a soccer game in Canada in general? I know the Impact have had some ~50K crowds for CCL games, Inter Milan friendly, MLS era home opener, etc. @BrennanFan... where did you track down this list! Nice work! 1976 olympic soccer gold medal match is the largest ever soccer game attended in canada. 71,617 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Gagne Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 1 hour ago, king1010 said: 1976 olympic soccer gold medal match is the largest ever soccer game attended in canada. 71,617 respect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toje Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 12 hours ago, BrennanFan said: 1993 Mex Varsity Stadium Toronto 12,000 This has to be wrong. I was at this game and it was close to being sold out. I am sure that the CSA (I looked at their database) has this wrong... The videos on youtube show a full Varsity Stadium, so the attendance was probably around 19,000. LA Times had the attendance as a sellout (19,200) which makes more sense. http://articles.latimes.com/1993-05-10/sports/sp-33475_1_world-cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDub Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 1994-06-05 Edmonton, AB, CAN Men's International Friendly CAN MNT 1 - 1 BRA Commonwealth Stadium 51,936 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red card Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 7 hours ago, Toje said: This has to be wrong. I was at this game and it was close to being sold out. I am sure that the CSA (I looked at their database) has this wrong... The videos on youtube show a full Varsity Stadium, so the attendance was probably around 19,000. LA Times had the attendance as a sellout (19,200) which makes more sense. http://articles.latimes.com/1993-05-10/sports/sp-33475_1_world-cup I was also at this match on a hot sunny Sunday in May. Bunbury scored the first goal and we were dreaming of heading to USA 94. But instead lost at 3am in penalty kicks in the 2nd leg in Australia a few months later. It was at Varsity when capacity was closer to 27k. It was mostly Mexicans from Chicago but Varsity was packed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toje Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 2 hours ago, JDub said: 1994-06-05 Edmonton, AB, CAN Men's International Friendly CAN MNT 1 - 1 BRA Commonwealth Stadium 51,936 Yes, but not a World Cup qualifier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Observer Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I was at the Mexico match as well in 1993 (with lowlander from these boards and well before even the Network 54 site, no matter the Voyageurs). It was packed but I think Varsity was only around 19,000 in those days, and as you say, there were more Mexicans than Canadians. Unfortunately, we couldn't hold the lead (even though Pesch scored another that was wrongly ruled off side). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amanfromvancouver Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 This March game should get to 35 - 38 I would think... new record...awesome to see We might be able to get a sellout for an important game in the hex next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 8 hours ago, amanfromvancouver said: We might be able to get a sellout for an important game in the hex next year. Of coarse we will. So many fans would jump on the hype train if we made it to the hex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob.notenboom Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 2 hours ago, canta15 said: Of coarse we will. So many fans would jump on the hype train if we made it to the hex. The importance of making the hex right now can't be overstated. Following up the WWC, to have another big event over the next year or so would give the CSA such a platform to build from. Good crowds for these games, CanPL announcement ... perfect storm if it all goes right. But to keep myself from jinxing it - What am I saying? This is Canadian soccer. It can't actually all go right can it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amanfromvancouver Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 4 hours ago, rob.notenboom said: But to keep myself from jinxing it - What am I saying? This is Canadian soccer. It can't actually all go right can it? Problem is, this optimism beyond the hardcore supporters is still very new and very fragile. We have to make the Hex in order for that to carry over into the future. There will be a lot of people shitting on the program again if we get busted out . Absolutely crucial for the growth of support in this country to make this game in March count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 14 hours ago, amanfromvancouver said: This March game should get to 35 - 38 I would think... new record...awesome to see We might be able to get a sellout for an important game in the hex next year. I think it'll be over 40K. Last week the CSA announced over 32K sold. I've been tracking ticketmaster everyday and the upper bowl seats keep moving. With a month and a half to go still lots of time to push over 40K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob.notenboom Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 4 hours ago, amanfromvancouver said: Problem is, this optimism beyond the hardcore supporters is still very new and very fragile. We have to make the Hex in order for that to carry over into the future. There will be a lot of people shitting on the program again if we get busted out . Absolutely crucial for the growth of support in this country to make this game in March count. Yes, making it through is very important, and the timing is fantastic if we do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SthMelbRed Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Making it through is definitely important. Putting in a credible performance against Mexico is just as important. We don't necessarily have to win or draw, but taking a spanking from Mexico in front of 40,000 of our newest friends will deflate the bubble of optimism right quick. We have to show that we at least belong on the same pitch as the region's best team if we want people to show up for El Salvador in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob.notenboom Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 1 hour ago, SthMelbRed said: Making it through is definitely important. Putting in a credible performance against Mexico is just as important. We don't necessarily have to win or draw, but taking a spanking from Mexico in front of 40,000 of our newest friends will deflate the bubble of optimism right quick. We have to show that we at least belong on the same pitch as the region's best team if we want people to show up for El Salvador in September. Yes I was thinking this too. A solid performance where we have a chance to win is still a positive. But making the hex is such a potential springboard. An entire array of meaningful games against good opponents. It's hard to imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amanfromvancouver Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 2 hours ago, rob.notenboom said: Yes I was thinking this too. A solid performance where we have a chance to win is still a positive. But making the hex is such a potential springboard. An entire array of meaningful games against good opponents. It's hard to imagine. With the way Honduras is looking lately, I think Canada will finish 2nd in this group. We are good enough, especially with the new additions, to do it. I believe we are good enough to get to 4th in the Hex and get that playoff with a beatable AFC team. I wouldn't have said that a couple of years ago; and haven't felt that way for a long long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob.notenboom Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 5 hours ago, amanfromvancouver said: With the way Honduras is looking lately, I think Canada will finish 2nd in this group. We are good enough, especially with the new additions, to do it. I believe we are good enough to get to 4th in the Hex and get that playoff with a beatable AFC team. I wouldn't have said that a couple of years ago; and haven't felt that way for a long long time. I'm personally more worried about El Salvador than Honduras at the moment. So much hangs in the balance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 10 hours ago, rob.notenboom said: I'm personally more worried about El Salvador than Honduras at the moment. So much hangs in the balance. Take care of beating El Salvador at home in the final game, and the "should" be out of the picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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