Rheo Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 2 minutes ago, harrycoyster said: I just feel like we have exhausted every possible topic of conversation. I'm still engaged, but since we haven't gotten official word about anything in months, this board just ends up arguing in circles. Agreed, but I like hanging out in here while I'm working. However rarely check when I'm not working unless something big is going on lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackTheBlizzard Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 (edited) 6 minutes ago, harrycoyster said: ...this board just ends up arguing in circles. If the Soccer Nova Scotia event had happened this month the Halifax posters would be a lot more energized in the way they were in the run up to the city council meeting. There actually has been surprisingly little solid news over the last couple of months. Edited September 15, 2017 by BringBackTheBlizzard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 13 minutes ago, BringBackTheBlizzard said: Was reading somewhere that they have to play games like this in cities like Houston precisely because they might get a crowd there paying decent coin in a way they almost certainly wouldn't in San Salvador for a game like this. The spending power of Mexican and Central American fans in the US is what drives the finances of SUM. The real moneyspinner is Mexico obviously. I know they do it but they have a mixed history of turning out. They likely do have a better chance of getting a crowd than in El Salvador but it's still very mixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub Narcotic Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Isn't this year the year to capture FC Edmonton given the NASL's likely dissolution? A 2019 start might see Edmonton either not existing or in the USL. Gopherbashi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackTheBlizzard Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 (edited) Would have thought so and two existing franchises with viable stadiums ready to go as is switching leagues provides the most obvious way to get to six franchises actually playing games by July 2018. Think today is when the NASL have to resubmit their revised D2 application, so we'll find out soon enough what the outcome is in Edmonton terms. https://www.si.com/soccer/2017/09/14/nasl-us-soccer-sanctioning-division-2-future-league-usa-club-landscape?xid=si-amp-fbshare Edited September 15, 2017 by BringBackTheBlizzard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Complete Homer Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 41 minutes ago, harrycoyster said: I just feel like we have exhausted every possible topic of conversation. I'm still engaged, but since we haven't gotten official word about anything in months, this board just ends up arguing in circles. True, just pointing out that there is plenty of enthusiastic conversation in other places (reddit, Twitter, Facebook, now even a little on discord), I think most CPL supporters have just bailed on this particular forum/set of threads for the time being Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 42 minutes ago, Rheo said: CUSL is before my time following Canadian soccer as closely as I do now. Not asking sarcastically because I truly don't know but in the as you put it "way more excitement" on the CUSL discussions previously was there numerous supporters groups across the country for teams that don't exist? It was during my time (heck I contributed to the plan) and no, there were no local supporters groups getting behind teams that did not even exist at the time. I would gauge the level of excitement to be be slightly higher with the CanPL because it has gotten slightly further and seems like a real possibility IMO. Or maybe it's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackTheBlizzard Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 (edited) There was no D1 soccer league in Canada at that point, so the fans of the existing teams like the Whitecaps (maybe still 86ers at that point), impact and Lynx were engaged in a way they are not at the moment. A lot of people from what I can see are focussing on their MLS team and tuning CanPL out pretty much completely. Edited September 15, 2017 by BringBackTheBlizzard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Since they aren't plugging it the latest recap of CPL news by NS11 http://www.northernstartingeleven.com/the-canadian-premier-league-junejuly-rumour-roundup/ Complete Homer, Rintaran and ironcub14 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackTheBlizzard Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Think the most interesting thing to follow this weekend is what is happening with the NASL after their meeting yesterday, because Tom Fath's recent quote that was maybe too late to be included in that link is probably the most significant thing to happen in the last month or so, and has provided grounds for genuine optimism where CanPL is concerned. johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 And things get more interesting https://the11.ca/fc-edmonton-owner-confirms-attendance-at-canpl-meetings-says-usl-not-an-option/ BringBackTheBlizzard, Zem, johnyb and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Complete Homer Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 10 minutes ago, Rheo said: And things get more interesting https://the11.ca/fc-edmonton-owner-confirms-attendance-at-canpl-meetings-says-usl-not-an-option/ Woot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 9 minutes ago, Complete Homer said: Woot! Whoop whoop i wanna be in a vice article....but seriously this is "good" news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycoyster Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 On 9/16/2017 at 5:27 AM, BringBackTheBlizzard said: Think the most interesting thing to follow this weekend is what is happening with the NASL after their meeting yesterday, because Tom Fath's recent quote that was maybe too late to be included in that link is probably the most significant thing to happen in the last month or so, and has provided grounds for genuine optimism where CanPL is concerned. The latest from that meeting is that a plan was put in place to meet US D2 standards, but it was suggested that the individual teams formulate a "Plan B". Many of the American soccer journalists I follow don't think the NASL has much of a chance. Grant Wahl called the NASL plan a "hail mary". ironcub14 and BringBackTheBlizzard 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futballer Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 1 hour ago, harrycoyster said: The latest from that meeting is that a plan was put in place to meet US D2 standards, but it was suggested that the individual teams formulate a "Plan B". Many of the American soccer journalists I follow don't think the NASL has much of a chance. Grant Wahl called the NASL plan a "hail mary". My futsal ball suggests the plan B spoken about is, for all the breakaway NASL teams to rejoin the USL for the up coming season. this then clears the way for an edmonton FC to the CanPL as promised. As for Ottawa Entry in the Canpl , the Ottawa Wizards owner OMar S has been approached by CPL for the past several years so he may finally decide to join. Quebec / Trois rivers Attak was also interested. Quite a while ago i had told many on this forum and the Former OFF the Pitch forum that the MLS wants Canada to have a National League, well its starting to un ravel, so stay tuned to the Futballer report!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Futballer said: My futsal ball suggests the plan B spoken about is, for all the breakaway NASL teams to rejoin the USL for the up coming season. this then clears the way for an edmonton FC to the CanPL as promised. As for Ottawa Entry in the Canpl , the Ottawa Wizards owner OMar S has been approached by CPL for the past several years so he may finally decide to join. Quebec / Trois rivers Attak was also interested. Quite a while ago i had told many on this forum and the Former OFF the Pitch forum that the MLS wants Canada to have a National League, well its starting to un ravel, so stay tuned to the Futballer report!!!!! go away with your shitposts. like you're seriously full of shit and repeat info we've heard else where and drop the names of people from the past no one in the cpl should want in the league. Edited September 17, 2017 by matty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Fath attending the CPL meetings is a good sign, and possibly a sign that even he realizes the NASL is a sinking ship. I think FC Edmonton (and Ottawa fury for that matter) in the CPL would instantly give the league more legitimacy, an 8 year old club would instantly set the standard of the league. Really looking forward to a Calgary / Edmonton derby should it actually happen. #AlClasico or bust. matty, johnyb, CDNFootballer and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futballer Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 19 minutes ago, matty said: go away with your shitposts. like you're seriously full of shit and repeat info we've heard else where and drop the names of people from the past no one in the cpl should want in the league. Hey you reminded me of a guy name Martin on off the pitch whom called me all sorts of name when i first made it known in 2009 that a Canadian premier league business plan was submitted to the CSA and would be sanctioned. Matty i dont make claims, Futballer knows whats next because Futballer Rocks!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Futballer said: Hey you reminded me of a guy name Martin on off the pitch whom called me all sorts of name when i first made it known in 2009 that a Canadian premier league business plan was submitted to the CSA and would be sanctioned. Matty i dont make claims, Futballer knows whats next because Futballer Rocks!!!! Tell me five things you've "informed" us about that wasn't hinted at by Rollins or Sandor or fury fanatic or someone well prior? all you do is regurgitate Rollins tweets list guys blacklisted by the CSA and ussf and say they're involved and claim your plan will make a profit asap when the mls loses money ever year. Futballer rocks like nickleback Edited September 17, 2017 by matty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 3 hours ago, Rheo said: And things get more interesting https://the11.ca/fc-edmonton-owner-confirms-attendance-at-canpl-meetings-says-usl-not-an-option/ From Fath: “As long as the USL has its current ownership and structure, we will not go to USL. There are many reasons on why I won’t go to USL that I won’t say publicly. But I can say that I do not believe in the franchise model. I believe in what I call the world model [where clubs are run independently of each other].” That pretty much confirms what CPL won't be. Zem and CDNFootballer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Complete Homer Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Boom ironcub14, Gopherbashi, matty and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 6 minutes ago, Complete Homer said: Boom Awesome now if only we knew how serious they were Chad_Impact, Ansem and Complete Homer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopherbashi Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 2 hours ago, Ansem said: From Fath: “As long as the USL has its current ownership and structure, we will not go to USL. There are many reasons on why I won’t go to USL that I won’t say publicly. But I can say that I do not believe in the franchise model. I believe in what I call the world model [where clubs are run independently of each other].” That pretty much confirms what CPL won't be. Spoiler: FCE convinces CPL to go with a franchise model in exchange for joining, league collapses due to instability of teams, FCE become the league-killing Cosmos of Canada. ironcub14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReedOnTheGrand Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 29 minutes ago, Gopherbashi said: Spoiler: FCE convinces CPL to go with a franchise model in exchange for joining, league collapses due to instability of teams, FCE become the league-killing Cosmos of Canada. Why would FCE do that, that's exactly what he doesn't want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 41 minutes ago, ReedOnTheGrand said: Why would FCE do that, that's exactly what he doesn't want. He might of been sarcastic. I know it's hard to tell typed but that's how I took it. I'm wrong a lot though lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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