OhCanadaOhBaby Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 5 minutes ago, narduch said: Another point on Edmonton games, full capacity is allowed. If FC Edmonton matches are any indication, I think half capacity would be a miracle. Floortom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cblake Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 On 9/28/2021 at 8:34 PM, Olympique_de_Marseille said: I had this exact problem for about 3 weeks and then about a week ago it fixed itself. To be clear I didn't do anything; it just started working again. Yeah I thought it must have been some sort of auto correct mess up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frmr Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 1 minute ago, OhCanadaOhBaby said: If FC Edmonton matches are any indication, I think half capacity would be a miracle. I don't think that would be any indication. I'll be driving up from Calgary for at least one of the Canada games. Obinna, Jedi Ram and johnyb 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cblake Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Just now, OhCanadaOhBaby said: If FC Edmonton matches are any indication, I think half capacity would be a miracle. The weather could certainly play a part in Edmonton, never know how it is going to go. johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Match times for both Edmonton games are 7:05 local time. https://www.concacaf.com/world-cup-qualifying-men/article/concacaf-and-fifa-confirm-schedule-for-november-s-final-round-matches-of-world-cup-qualifying/ Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 6 minutes ago, Cblake said: The weather could certainly play a part in Edmonton, never know how it is going to go. Very true, but the weather in Alberta has been brilliant so far this fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cblake Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, narduch said: Match times for both Edmonton games are 7:05 local time. https://www.concacaf.com/world-cup-qualifying-men/article/concacaf-and-fifa-confirm-schedule-for-november-s-final-round-matches-of-world-cup-qualifying/ Cheap flights from Toronto these days if anyone is looking to fly out west for the November matches. johnyb and narduch 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Just now, Cblake said: Cheap flights from Toronto these days if anyone is looking to fly out west for the November matches. I wonder if Air Canada still has the red eye. Don`t even need a hotel room. Olympique_de_Marseille and Jedi Ram 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cblake Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Just now, Obinna said: Very true, but the weather in Alberta has been brilliant so far this fall. Absolutely, but as we know it can change in a flash, have to be prepared for anything just saying. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cblake Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Just now, narduch said: I wonder if Air Canada still has the red eye. Don`t even need a hotel room. That makes for one long ass day, not sure my body would hold up well ( : narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinrack Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 52 minutes ago, narduch said: Another point on Edmonton games, full capacity is allowed. Full capacity is also allowed in Montreal. narduch and Obinna 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 57 minutes ago, OhCanadaOhBaby said: If FC Edmonton matches are any indication, I think half capacity would be a miracle. The only similarity between FC Edmonton and the CanMNT is that they both play soccer. I think Canada will draw extremely well there given the magnitude of the matches, the opponents, and the Davies factor. johnyb, An Observer, NVsoccer and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoginess Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 (edited) I think we all kind of had a hunch this was coming with the CSA needing to test out Edmonton ahead of the WC bid but does this seem a bit crazy to anyone else? Average daily high temperatures in Edmonton during November are 1 degree... I have no doubt this will prove an advantage but wow... EDIT: kind of wish these games were against those countries that always schedule mid-day peak heat matches like Cuba or Honduras. Edited October 1, 2021 by Yoginess Bison44, johnyb, CanadianSoccerFan and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeta Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 4 hours ago, RS said: The only similarity between FC Edmonton and the CanMNT is that they both play soccer. I think Canada will draw extremely well there given the magnitude of the matches, the opponents, and the Davies factor. I wouldn't be surprised if the Costa Rica match out draws the Mexico match, just because of the schedule advantage, for the travelling support anyway. A positive result against Costa Rica and some good weather Tuesday could really drive the gate for Mexico. It goes without saying it's up to Alberta to make this into an event. Obinna and johnyb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colliedor Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, narduch said: "on a surface they won't be happy with" and did they ask their own players on this? Cause I'm gonna take a wild guess and say the Canadian players aren't thrilled they're gonna play on concrete. It's such a dilemma. Playing away from the the typical 3 Canada cities lowers the chance have having Mexican fans take over the stadium (heck, we also have to hope the weather doesn't scare away Canada fans too), on the other hand, the playing conditions are awful and could back fire on our own players. Edited October 2, 2021 by Colliedor narduch, Corazon and Cheeta 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frmr Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 9 minutes ago, Colliedor said: "on a surface they won't be happy with" and did they ask their own players on this? Cause I'm gonna take a wild guess and say the Canadian players aren't thrilled they're gonna play on concrete. It's such a dilemma. Playing away from the the typical 3 Canada cities lowers the chance have having Mexican fans take over the stadium, on the other hand, the playing conditions are awful and could back fire on our own players. I’m gonna go with yes. Obinna, Weng, h coach and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SthMelbRed Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 5 minutes ago, frmr said: I’m gonna go with yes. JH: "Phonsie, we're thinking of playing 2 matches in Edmon..." AD19: "Fuck, yes!" JH: "What about the weath..." AD19: "Fuck, yes!" JH: "How about the artific..." AD19: "Bitch, did I stutter the first 2 times?" hulkrogan, Corazon, Bison44 and 9 others 4 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDoon Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Are the tickets for sale yet!? Edmonton will show Toronto how to fill a stadium. Jedi Ram, Bison44, Sal333 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cblake Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 28 minutes ago, TheDoon said: Are the tickets for sale yet!? Edmonton will show Toronto how to fill a stadium. Right now it it is two very different situations that you can really compare, due to a difference is capacity levels, political climates and some of the different views towards the pandemic. We are certainly not out of the woods yet. That is not to say that Edmonton will not bring out a big crowd, but comparing one place to another right now is apples and oranges. johnyb, h coach, Jedi Ram and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestHamCanadianinOxford Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Back home in Alberta for these. Looking forward to seeing the team for the first time in years. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cblake Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 1 hour ago, WestHamCanadianinOxford said: Back home in Alberta for these. Looking forward to seeing the team for the first time in years. That is great to hear, being away from something you love is always tough. I am sure Edmonton will do these games well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frmr Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Jebbison and Corbeanu both unused subs today. Some great loan spells so far... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 (edited) 22 hours ago, Yoginess said: Edmonton...but does this seem a bit crazy to anyone else? The V's : Build a stadium in Nunavut and freeze those CONCACAFing bastards! Also the V's : It may be too cold in...( insert city) & ( insert month) 🥶 Edited October 2, 2021 by Olympique_de_Marseille ted, h coach, MtlMario and 3 others 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe1973 Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 21 hours ago, spinrack said: Full capacity is also allowed in Montreal. Please not in Montreal no matter how many people we could pack in! I still haven't shaken off the 2008 qualifier vs Honduras, where me and my buddies thought we were on vacation in Central America. 80% Latin American crowd. A proper away game for the men's team that night. I'll drive to Toronto, fly to Edmonton gladly instead of risking a game here. Floortom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longlugan Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 19 hours ago, SthMelbRed said: JH: "Phonsie, we're thinking of playing 2 matches in Edmon..." AD19: "Fuck, yes!" JH: "What about the weath..." AD19: "Fuck, yes!" JH: "How about the artific..." AD19: "Bitch, did I stutter the first 2 times?" Now that is fucking funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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