Gopherbashi Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 OH MY GOD THERE'S LEGIT NEWS PRAISE THE BEIRNE Rintaran, Complete Homer, johnyb and 4 others 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 2 minutes ago, matty said: Maybe but OSC has the advantage of being run by the governing body. I doubt that place is what the league has in mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackTheBlizzard Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Just now, matty said: It would also add THE media market in Canada, so could boost any sponsorship deals they snag. True and as we both argued always seemed likely as the most obvious way to reach six quickly without having to build anything, but the optics of the OSA Soccer Centre are a bit too Esther Shiner like to be able to be taken seriously with any Canada's D1 angle and a team there could easily struggle to break into four figures on crowds. Unless York University would be the base of operations, which is a better location from a transit standpoint but has its own set of issues with the running track and undersized field dimensions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 2 minutes ago, Ansem said: I doubt that place is what the league has in mind Unless you can reno it quietly and cheap and lease it way cheaper than York (that seems highly likely) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 4 minutes ago, BringBackTheBlizzard said: True and as we both argued always seemed likely as the most obvious way to reach six quickly without having to build anything, but the optics of the OSA Soccer Centre are a bit too Esther Shiner like to be able to be taken seriously with any Canada's D1 angle and a team there could easily struggle to break into four figures on crowds. Unless York University would be the base of operations, which is a better location from a transit standpoint but has its own set of issues with the running track and undersized field dimensions? I agree the stadium looks shit but I think most CPL stadiums will look like shit. Place need to be tidied up but can't see it being much more than the modular stadiums. CNMNTPERUELIGIBLE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackTheBlizzard Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 4 minutes ago, matty said: Unless you can reno it quietly and cheap and lease it way cheaper than York (that seems highly likely) Think all the permissions are already in place for the expansion that was planned for TFC II but never happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Guess we'll have to find out later about the venue. Most likely, they've worked that part out a while ago matty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackTheBlizzard Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 So the ten appears to be: WEST: "BC", Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Winnipeg EAST: K/W, Hamilton, GTA, Ottawa, Halifax with FCE and the Fury still being major question marks in terms of the pathway to being able to reach six by 2019. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Complete Homer Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 (edited) https://www.yorkregion.com/sports-story/7184010-new-aurora-pitch-brings-respect-to-soccer-ex-tfc-player-jimmy-brennan/ Probably not related, but Brennan presented a plan to build a 1.9 million dollar soccer pitch in Aurora with some basic facilities, bleachers, etc to be completed in 2018. It was done on behalf of Aurora FC, so probably not actually related, but it could be plausible that the basic setup could be the city's contributions for a pop-up Only thing I could find in the council's minutes were that "the presentation was discussed and recommendations were reviewed", doesn't seem like the report is public. Still a bit of a stretch since it would mean some sort of arrangement between a nonprofit and an owner Edited December 31, 2017 by Complete Homer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowsweatygorilla Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 1 minute ago, Complete Homer said: https://www.yorkregion.com/sports-story/7184010-new-aurora-pitch-brings-respect-to-soccer-ex-tfc-player-jimmy-brennan/ Probably not related, but Brennan presented a plan to build a 1.9 million dollar soccer pitch in Aurora with some basic facilities, bleachers, etc to be completed in 2018. It was done on behalf of Aurora FC, so probably not actually related, but it could be plausible that the basic setup could be the city's contributions for a pop-up Only thing I could find in the council's minutes were that "the presentation was discussed and recommendations were reviewed", doesn't seem like the report is public I certainly hope not. The Ontario Soccer Centre isn't ideal, but I could see it working somewhat, made a little better but the new subway station (York would definitely be better). Aurora would be way too far though for most people and I just don't see Aurora itself having attendances required. If it does end up being there, I hope it works out and demonstrates the potential for something closer to Toronto proper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Complete Homer Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 (edited) 13 minutes ago, yellowsweatygorilla said: I certainly hope not. The Ontario Soccer Centre isn't ideal, but I could see it working somewhat, made a little better but the new subway station (York would definitely be better). Aurora would be way too far though for most people and I just don't see Aurora itself having attendances required. If it does end up being there, I hope it works out and demonstrates the potential for something closer to Toronto proper. I'm just throwing out ideas, don't take that post as anything of substance. I was just looking for presentations for soccer venues made to York Region's council and it was the first thing I came across Edited December 31, 2017 by Complete Homer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopherbashi Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Aurora has nowhere near the interest, population, or media presence to support a CPL team. Not even close. Plus Brennan wouldn't be leaving Aurora if there was an Aurora CPL on the horizon. yothat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Complete Homer Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 1 minute ago, Gopherbashi said: Aurora has nowhere near the interest, population, or media presence to support a CPL team. Not even close. Plus Brennan wouldn't be leaving Aurora if there was an Aurora CPL on the horizon. Like I said, just throwing things out there, and I said it was probably unrelated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackTheBlizzard Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 16 hours ago, Ansem said: Guess we'll have to find out later about the venue. Most likely, they've worked that part out a while ago If they were as close to the soft launch as was being indicated to peope at the Regina fan meeting and they are ready to actually hire people that will be very much done and dusted, which is why the OSC in Vaughan is the most likely scenario. The interesting thing to watch will be whether there is an investor involved or it is a league owned franchise to put the numbers together and add a market that would be very difficult to succeed in but where they will need to be in media and sponsor terms. Jim Brennan as TFC's first ever signing and former captain has probably been hired for marketing reasons as much as for his coach/GM potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSoccerFan Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 USSF presidential candidate Eric Wynalda has made a few interesting tweets and re-tweets. Reading between the lines, he'd like it if the Canadian MLS teams f***ed off and joined a Canadian domestic league. yothat and Futballer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 4 minutes ago, CanadianSoccerFan said: USSF presidential candidate Eric Wynalda has made a few interesting tweets and re-tweets. Reading between the lines, he'd like it if the Canadian MLS teams f***ed off and joined a Canadian domestic league. I'd like it if he just fucked off generally. Rintaran 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 A stopped clock is right twice per day? Futballer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Complete Homer Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 6 minutes ago, CanadianSoccerFan said: USSF presidential candidate Eric Wynalda has made a few interesting tweets and re-tweets. Reading between the lines, he'd like it if the Canadian MLS teams f***ed off and joined a Canadian domestic league. His tweet seemed to indicate he didn't even know about CPL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycoyster Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 42 minutes ago, CanadianSoccerFan said: USSF presidential candidate Eric Wynalda has made a few interesting tweets and re-tweets. Reading between the lines, he'd like it if the Canadian MLS teams f***ed off and joined a Canadian domestic league. That's pretty in line with his platform. BradMack and Futballer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSoccerFan Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 8 minutes ago, harrycoyster said: That's pretty in line with his platform. I highly doubt he'll win anyway. His proposals would cause anarchy at MLS HQ. Winter season, ProRel, blocking the Crew relocation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Complete Homer Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 (edited) Someone on reddit suggested the Apostolopoulous family as potential owners in York. Not an implausible guess. They've had interest in getting involved in MLS before, are worth 3.9 billion, are behind a billion dollar entertainment project in Pickering, and Steve Apostolopoulos follows Paul Beirne on twitter (though he also follows a number of sports executives) Again, just throwing out guesses of who could be behind it Edited January 1, 2018 by Complete Homer Ansem, johnyb and Gopherbashi 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 MtlMario, Zem, johnyb and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopherbashi Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 3 hours ago, Rheo said: Here's hoping 2018 is more fulfilling for us than 2017 was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 (edited) I'm sure no matter what they do there will be something for people to bitch about in 2018 as much as there was in 2017 With that said Happy New Years all Edited January 1, 2018 by Rheo Greatest Cockney Rip Off and matty 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Northern Starting XI CPL news round up for the last two months http://www.northernstartingeleven.com/the-canadian-premier-league-november-december-2017-rumour-roundup/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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