Dominic94 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 This was left field and man did Nef and Rollins just lose so much credibility. They literally each reported last week that there was virtually 0 chance and no investor. Mikmacdo, johnyb, narduch and 8 others 7 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_M Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 CPL TO SASKATCHEWAN: A sit down with LSSE's Alan Simpson narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Lol everyone was so far off on this one. I’m so impressed with how they were able to keep it quiet. TFC2017, gator and baulderdash77 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 So the ETA isn't confirmed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Aiming for 2023 nfitz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryker911 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 This is kind of disappointing news... Dominic94 and toontownman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianjc Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 It's good to use Prairieland Park, this could be like Spruce Meadows for Cavalry. Just a thought. Mikmacdo and toontownman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baulderdash77 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Launch in 2023 with a 5,000 seat soccer specific stadium. It takes a bit of time to build a proper SSS. I really like Saskatchewan (Saskatoon) getting a team. I’m sure they will develop a rabid fan base. This is really a positive development for the League. So much for no investors in Saskatchewan lol. TFC2017, Club Linesman, toontownman and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Just now, brianjc said: It's good to use Prairieland Park, this could be like Spruce Meadows for Cavalry. Just a thought. They’ve got to build the stadium though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Just now, baulderdash77 said: Launch in 2023 with a 5,000 seat soccer specific stadium. It takes a bit of time to build a proper SSS. I really like Saskatchewan (Saskatoon) getting a team. I’m sure they will develop a rabid fan base. This is really a positive development for the League. So much for no investors in Saskatchewan lol. 5000 is going to be small, I get they’re aiming for HFX, is it a pop up ??? I think they could build 10k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-g-williams Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Does anyone else find it a bit odd that there's not even a mention of Joe Belan in all of this? I understood him to be *the* driving force behind a Saskatoon bid, but maybe I'm wrong. MtlMario, Trois Reds, johnyb and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baulderdash77 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, Stryker911 said: This is kind of disappointing news... Really? There’s nothing disappointing about an expansion team building a soccer specific stadium in a new market. No matter what this is a positive development. NVsoccer, Dominic94, dyslexic nam and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aird25 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 1 minute ago, m-g-williams said: Does anyone else find it a bit odd that there's not even a mention of Joe Belan in all of this? I understood him to be *the* driving force behind a Saskatoon bid, but maybe I'm wrong. Listen to the interview. Two groups and they each decided to go it alone m-g-williams, NVsoccer and Dominic94 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trois Reds Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 (edited) Delete post Edited March 12, 2021 by Trois Reds Already answered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baulderdash77 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Just now, m-g-williams said: Does anyone else find it a bit odd that there's not even a mention of Joe Belan in all of this? I understood him to be *the* driving force behind a Saskatoon bid, but maybe I'm wrong. He sounded like he was part of that D2 league thing they were floating. Clearly something between him and the CanPL broke down. His loss I guess. m-g-williams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 4 minutes ago, m-g-williams said: Does anyone else find it a bit odd that there's not even a mention of Joe Belan in all of this? I understood him to be *the* driving force behind a Saskatoon bid, but maybe I'm wrong. Apparently he moved back to Toronto due to pandemic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, Aird25 said: Listen to the interview. Two groups and they each decided to go it alone So they could have 2 teams eventually in the province ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 This is great news for the league, I think many of us were hoping for a team to start playing in the league sooner but it seems it is being well thought out and the stadium needs to be built, another SSS is great for the league as well! CanadianSoccerFan, m-g-williams, TFC2017 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFC2017 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Love this for Saskatchewan, an untapped market. I hope the stadium will be around 7.5-10k seats. Doesn't need to be massive but it can be bigger than 5k. Unnamed Trialist, Dominic94 and johnyb 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 39 minutes ago, gator said: I'm wondering where all of the naysayers on here are, you know the ones, constantly picking apart the league, predicting doom and gloom and clubs or even the league to fold? If any clubs were in that much trouble do you think there would be an impending announcement of expansion? Hey, I still have my doubts about the league long term and wouldn't be shocked by teams folding. But, that doesn't mean I can't also be excited for a new team in a new region of the country. It's massive and good news. gator and CanadianSoccerFan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigzTFC Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 This is fantastic. My guess, is that they will go modular around the the grand stand at Marquis Down (former thoroughbred race course). The tricky part will be converting the grounds to proper grass or turf. There is sufficient parking for 3000 cars for a 4,500 seat stadium. Usually its 1.5 heads per car depending on the event. Seems to be a successful business man. Great news in a year that will be challenging for the league. johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 So 5-6.5k seats to start, can go to 10-12 after. I think it will a Halifax situation where they will be an instant success and they will need 6.5K seats. lots of work to do but the park is open and receptive so I wouldn’t be surprised for them to have shovels in the ground in 2022. I think this guy is willing to spend on this team and it doesn’t seem like he’s poor. I think it’s ball in the city’s court rn. NVsoccer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Aird25 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 I hope they add soccer people to the team early on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baulderdash77 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Sportsnet picked it up and has some details. https://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/cpl-awards-expansion-club-saskatoon-pending-stadium-approval/sn-amp/?__twitter_impression=true Simpson is looking at a stadium that can accommodate 5,000 to 6,500 to start, refurbishing some of the existing infrastructure of the racetrack. Clanachan says the plan could see the venue expand to 10,000 to 12,000. Starting in 2023 would mean "we would need to put shovels in the ground probably second quarter of 2022," said Simpson. "We’ll focus on 2023. We’ll be assertive and aggressive on trying to achieve that," he added. "But we will also be realistic that it’s a very very ambitious timeline." johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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