MtlMario Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 5 minutes ago, BringBackTheBlizzard said: Did some googling and it was probably 2004: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/world-cup-qualifier-canada-belize-1.3216906 Yeah sounds kinda right but it's the wrong article. Tks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
to70 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 http://www.canadasoccer.com/index.php?t=schedule_new.tpl&genderId=0&seasonKeyword=&tid=all&venueKeyword=kingston&opponentTeamKeyword=&month=0&year= It was 2004. Both games were played in Kingston. Pretty decent crowds considering the opponent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad_Impact Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Not sure what the budget is but I was hoping for something a little more permanent looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex D Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 52 minutes ago, Chad_Impact said: Not sure what the budget is but I was hoping for something a little more permanent looking. They are saying this is a three year stadium. If it's a success after the first two then they will try to have something more substantial in place by year 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatest Cockney Rip Off Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 some more recent smaller grounds I like in the UK. Broadhurst Park - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadhurst_Park Opened: 2015 Capacity: 4,400 Cost £6.5 million New York Stadium - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Stadium Opened: 2012 Capacity: 12,021 Cost £6.5, million [ marauder01 and Ivanovski94 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopherbashi Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 1 hour ago, Chad_Impact said: Not sure what the budget is but I was hoping for something a little more permanent looking. Honestly, the thing that still worries me to no end about this is the portapotties. You want a professional league with a great game-day experience? You can't rely on portapotties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad_Impact Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 5 minutes ago, Alex D said: They are saying this is a three year stadium. If it's a success after the first two then they will try to have something more substantial in place by year 4. It makes sense but I also think that having a nice stadium from the start plays a role in finding a fan base. 5 minutes ago, Greatest Cockney Rip Off said: New York Stadium - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Stadium Opened: 2012 Capacity: 12,021 Cost £6.5, million [ Something like this stadium or even the San Antonio Scorpions stadium feels more like a D1 stadium. I remember bringing my "euro snob" friends to Stade Saputo when it opened and they were blown away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 6 minutes ago, Gopherbashi said: Honestly, the thing that still worries me to no end about this is the portapotties. You want a professional league with a great game-day experience? You can't rely on portapotties. Portapotties aren't ideal but it beats building permanent bathroom facilities for a stadium that may not be there in three years. If people don't go to the games because of portapotties than the team most likely wasn't bound to succeed anyways lol Chad_Impact, grasshopper1917, CDNFootballer and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Yeah, as much as portapotties and a temp stadium at the outset may not be ideal, I can't blame investors for expecting the city to demonstrate some loyalty/enthusiasm before funding infrastructure that is probably an order of magnitude greater than what is required for the kind of temp stadium they are contemplating. From my perspective, the SEA folks are doing their fair share in making this happen. The city and potential supporters (speaking broadly - the early involvement of the supporters group has been great) will need to step up and do their part by demonstrating the long term viability of the club that warrants longer term investment.. Rheo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex D Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 I'm pretty sure its the same way at Sacramento and Phoenix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masster Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 16 hours ago, Gopherbashi said: Honestly, the thing that still worries me to no end about this is the portapotties. You want a professional league with a great game-day experience? You can't rely on portapotties. There were portapotties at Empire Field in Vancouver and that was MLS. The Halifax stadium is a temporary stadium just like Vancouver's was. Temporary bathrooms for a temporary stadium. Sure, by season 3, doing your business in a portapottie will be tiring, but by then, hopefully there will be a more permanent plan on the horizon. Rheo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperCanuck Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 On 02/03/2017 at 9:35 PM, Ivanovski94 said: Here are a couple stadiums that have a nice look and are sub-15'000 capacityhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aker_Stadionhttp://www.stadiumguide.com/alfheimstadion/http://www.europlan-online.de/stadionul-zimbru/verein/5238 That Moldovan one looks like a small version of La Bombonera with that tall but shallow stand. (or the Michelin rugby stadium in Clermont, France or Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria). Weird, but cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperCanuck Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 On 31/03/2017 at 9:49 AM, Rheo said: Portapotties aren't ideal but it beats building permanent bathroom facilities for a stadium that may not be there in three years. If people don't go to the games because of portapotties than the team most likely wasn't bound to succeed anyways lol They could stick with the temporary stadium idea, but build nice permanent washrooms. If the stadium comes down, it's still the Wanderers' Grounds, and they'll need something better than a tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperCanuck Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 On 31/03/2017 at 9:32 AM, Greatest Cockney Rip Off said: some more recent smaller grounds I like in the UK. Broadhurst Park - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadhurst_Park Opened: 2015 Capacity: 4,400 Cost £6.5 million I love this. This small, enclosed, intimate ground is much nicer than something that's a little bigger but has an open end with a sprawling beer garden so people walking down the street can stand there and watch. Open ended grounds are a bit mickey mouse. However, at this point I'll take what I can get for any team in Canada. Complete Homer, Ivanovski94 and Greatest Cockney Rip Off 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyFromToronto23 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Toronto's CPL Club could play at York U Stadium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 13 minutes ago, DannyFromToronto23 said: Toronto's CPL Club could play at York U Stadium Too far. Might as well build a temporary stadium like Empire Field either somewhere midtown or near Bloor/danforth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 On 05/04/2017 at 5:51 AM, SuperCanuck said: I love this. This small, enclosed, intimate ground is much nicer than something that's a little bigger but has an open end with a sprawling beer garden so people walking down the street can stand there and watch. Open ended grounds are a bit mickey mouse. However, at this point I'll take what I can get for any team in Canada. I was hoping that was Halifax was going for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Ansem said: Too far. Might as well build a temporary stadium like Empire Field either somewhere midtown or near Bloor/danforth I question if you'd be able to do so. Might be better off renovating somewhere even in the burbs Edited April 11, 2017 by matty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackTheBlizzard Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 26 minutes ago, DannyFromToronto23 said: Toronto's CPL Club could play at York U Stadium As I have pointed out previously, look at how narrow the pitch would be on google maps: https://www.google.com/maps/@43.7751135,-79.506476,178m/data=!3m1!1e3?hl=en You need several extra yards either side of a Canadian football gridiron to have enough width to avoid a severely congested midfield that completely kills the entertainment value. That extra width simply isn't available at York University stadium, so it's not suitable for pro level soccer. You need something like the setup at Landsdowne Park in Ottawa where the extra space has been left to provide more than 10 yards between the corner flag and the penalty box before a Canadian football field becomes somewhat suitable (as long as there is no crown and the football teams don't wear down the extra space that is needed when they are standing on it watching their games): https://www.google.com/maps/@45.398343,-75.6839589,173m/data=!3m1!1e3?hl=en Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 1 hour ago, matty said: I question if you'd be able to do so. Might be better off renovating somewhere even in the burbs Burbs won't have the same seeing potential than inside the city Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Ansem said: Burbs won't have the same seeing potential than inside the city I think there are burbs that are not bad (like Scarborough) but agree it might hinder you. The issue with DT/Bloor-Danforth Line is, aside from Lamport, there's not really any where to put it and those that might seem doable will likely not want it. You can find spots at the edge of the lines but by then you're in the burbs Edited April 11, 2017 by matty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 1 hour ago, matty said: I think there are burbs that are not bad (like Scarborough) but agree it might hinder you. The issue with DT/Bloor-Danforth Line is, aside from Lamport, there's not really any where to put it and those that might seem doable will likely not want it. You can find spots at the edge of the lines but by then you're in the burbs There's land. We just don't know where and if the city would allow a stadium there ... zoning, urban plan fit etc... A prospective investor would seek it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyFromToronto23 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Centennial stadium in Etobicoke ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 (edited) 7 minutes ago, DannyFromToronto23 said: Centennial stadium in Etobicoke ??? No. Bad location. The easier the access, the more people will go. This isn't the case here Edited April 11, 2017 by Ansem Shway and matty 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 (edited) 19 hours ago, Ansem said: No. Bad location. The easier the access, the more people will go. This isn't the case here Thats what I said. However people disputed that it is a good location by saying its close to airport, but thats the only plus. Yes, it's in Etobicoke, but when I went there for a training session last year I felt like I was driving to Missisissausage. I think if you're going that far out...you might as well plan a popup stadium on the massive unused land (owned by OLG?) that you can see right off the 427 that is adjacent to the Woodbine Race Track. (GTA peeps will know what I'm talking about). Edited April 12, 2017 by Jahinho Guerro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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