BringBackTheBlizzard Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackTheBlizzard Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 (edited) http://www.totalsoccerproject.com/2019/04/oliver-minatel-cavalry-fc-canadian-premier-league/ ... How did you end up signing for Cavalry FC? “I started talking to Tommy (Wheeldon Jr., Cavalry FC head coach) and Martin (Nash, Cavalry FC assistant coach) in late last year,” said Minatel. “I was finishing up my season in Australia, at the time. So, we spoke a lot. The project was very interesting. I was excited. And I really wanted to come over. By the end of the year we had everything sorted. And I’m happy to be here working.” ... Martin Nash was the Fury's assistant coach when Oliver Minatel was there. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_Minatel https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Nash_(soccer) Edited April 15, 2019 by BringBackTheBlizzard johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 http://northerntribune.ca/cavalry-fc-player-signing/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM3/MM2/MM Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Would have to be a youth player, Cavalry have 2 open roster spots and only 1 u-21 player signed. David Loturi was on their list of players to order shirts. https://shop.canpl.ca/calgary-cavalry-macron-authentic-away-cpl-soccer-jersey.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zem Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 9 hours ago, MM3/MM2/MM said: Would have to be a youth player, Cavalry have 2 open roster spots and only 1 u-21 player signed. David Loturi was on their list of players to order shirts. https://shop.canpl.ca/calgary-cavalry-macron-authentic-away-cpl-soccer-jersey.html He's the one Rintaran 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Think that's the first example of going past 20 without a U-Sports signing being involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM3/MM2/MM Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 29 minutes ago, Ozzie_the_parrot said: Think that's the first example of going past 20 without a U-Sports signing being involved. Yes, they are at 22 with only one draft pick signed, and can't sign Gabriel Bitar unless he is u21. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 I saw that Cavalry U-20 is going to have a team in the Alberta Major Soccer League this season. FC Edmonton will enter a U-20 team as well. This will bring the AMSL up to 10 teams. It will be interesting to see who plays on that team and how they do in the league. I assume neither would participate at Nationals if they win. MM3/MM2/MM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deschamp86 Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 17 hours ago, Ozzie_the_parrot said: Think that's the first example of going past 20 without a U-Sports signing being involved. Saw it mentioned in an article, forget where, that three spots are designated for U21 players. So I don't USports signings gives extra roster spots at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 (edited) https://imgur.com/gallery/c5etBQ0 Edited April 22, 2019 by Ozzie_the_parrot BFBF, Toronto Ruffrider, Blackjack15 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 (edited) https://cavalryfc.canpl.ca/article/cavalry-fc-signs-u-sport-pick-gabriel-bitar Edited April 24, 2019 by Ozzie_the_parrot shamrock 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack15 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 7 hours ago, Ozzie_the_parrot said: https://cavalryfc.canpl.ca/article/cavalry-fc-signs-u-sport-pick-gabriel-bitar It's a developmental contract, will go back to school for his Junior year (3rd) at Carleton in order to remain his eligibility and plans to finish his studies before turning pro Would have been very strange to not have seen the #1 pick at U-Sports not signed, glad that's been settled now, scored 17 goals in 2018, Cavalry have themselves quite the player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrFitzpatrick Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 I was looking at Ticketmaster and ticket sales for Cavalry look really weak, not to mention, really expensive. Anyone from Calgary have a view on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Arent the prices way out of whack with the rest of the league? Shame as it's going to be an absolutely glorious stadium and setting. If they do sell it out kudos to them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack15 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 6 hours ago, DrFitzpatrick said: I was looking at Ticketmaster and ticket sales for Cavalry look really weak, not to mention, really expensive. Anyone from Calgary have a view on this? What does the ticketmaster seating map look like now? Let's have an update for the first game vs York (May 4th) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 (edited) It's easy to check: https://www.ticketmaster.com/cavalry-fc-vs-york9-fc/event/110056656EFB1ADF The expensive ticket prices definitely appears to be an issue, but looks like they should get at least 3000 or so at a minimum and probably significantly more, so it's not disastrous by any stretch of the imagination. There is a smattering of cheap tickets still available behind the goal in the supporters section, which is somewhat surprising if most would be fans are balking at the prices in most of the new grandstand. Edited April 25, 2019 by Ozzie_the_parrot toontownman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzAndSting Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 (edited) Chris Serban out for the season. Tough loss as he figured to play heavy minutes. No mention of what type of injury but he has had knee problems in the past. Also of note, Spruce Meadows is apparently going to be named ATCO Field?! They've already begun installing the seats with "Spruce Meadows" written out so I imagine it will be ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows. http://northerntribune.ca/chris-serban-injury/ Edited April 25, 2019 by BuzzAndSting toontownman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KW519 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 (edited) . Edited April 25, 2019 by KW519 Duplicate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Wondered why Serban wasnt in the predicted line up. Insider info! Huge loss as he was touted as being one of the potential national team breakthroughs. We will see lots of time for the youngsters with these type of injuries unavoidable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrFitzpatrick Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 21 hours ago, Ozzie_the_parrot said: It's easy to check: https://www.ticketmaster.com/cavalry-fc-vs-york9-fc/event/110056656EFB1ADF The expensive ticket prices definitely appears to be an issue, but looks like they should get at least 3000 or so at a minimum and probably significantly more, so it's not disastrous by any stretch of the imagination. There is a smattering of cheap tickets still available behind the goal in the supporters section, which is somewhat surprising if most would be fans are balking at the prices in most of the new grandstand. I think only 3000 for a home opener is a disaster. I wonder if the location is an issue. Correct me if I’m wrong, but the stadium does t seem to be in a very central or convenient location. Blackjack15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack15 Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 1 hour ago, DrFitzpatrick said: I think only 3000 for a home opener is a disaster. +1 3,000 fans for your home opener is a disaster! Cavalry front office don't know what they're doing in terms of ticket prices. They've sold 2,000+ season tickets but only to the members of their "rich country club equestrian exclusive group" The majority of people don't agree or simply don't have the money to pay $80-100 for a main grandstand central seat and $50 for a side seat. Very few sections where it's $35 and below for single game tickets. Hope attendance gives them a re evaluation of their ways. Maybe they're trying to recuperate some money on the million dollar plus expansion fee and what it costed to built the stadium 1 hour ago, DrFitzpatrick said: I wonder if the location is an issue. Correct me if I’m wrong, but the stadium does t seem to be in a very central or convenient location. No you're completely right, the location is a big issue, it's 30-40 minutes from Downtown Calgary, outside of the city practically - Foothills County, AB. DrFitzpatrick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 https://calgarysun.com/sports/soccer/buzz-for-cavalry-fc-grows-with-cpl-season-fast-approaching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pottsy3 Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, DrFitzpatrick said: I think only 3000 for a home opener is a disaster. I wonder if the location is an issue. Correct me if I’m wrong, but the stadium does t seem to be in a very central or convenient location. I'd imagine that the week between the inaugural game this weekend and Cavalry's first game a week later, will be a big time for marketing. Especially considering the exposure that the league should gain by the CBC broadcast. Although its 3,000 now, you'd have to hope for 4-5000 by match day. Heck we were all scared about Pacific' s home opener just a week or so ago and now it's sold out. Let's not just cry out disaster before it even happens. Edited April 26, 2019 by Pottsy3 BCM and Obinna 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 (edited) Perhaps not the right thread, but, wouldn't it make sense for Foothills to share the Spruce Meadows location with Cavalry? Think about it, Spruce Meadows gets more use, revenue, exposure and Foothills get out of the Compsite H.S facility in Okotoks, which is even further from the city centre. As a general rule I don't like clubs sharing the same venue, but in this case there may be some benefit by making Spruce Meadows de facto Soccer Central in Calgary. Edited April 26, 2019 by Obinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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