m-g-williams Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 On 5/24/2018 at 1:54 PM, Rheo said: While I love the military angle that Cavalry FC has taken, this arrow logo needs to be ditched immediately. The Canadian Army doesn't use upward-pointing chevrons to denote NCM ranks; it uses downward-pointing ones. And throwing in the curl at the bottom just makes this look like a bastardized version of a Staff Sergeant from the US Army or USMC. The closest thing I can think of in Canada would be a CF pipe/trumpet/drum major, or an RCMP Staff Sergeant. But even then, those badges just feature four upward-pointing chevrons with no curl at the bottom. If done right, incorporating the military angle can be an easy win for building support and relationships. But if done like this and representing the wrong military, it's just going to piss people off. Obinna, SuperCanuck and DoyleG 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, m-g-williams said: While I love the military angle that Cavalry FC has taken, this arrow logo needs to be ditched immediately. The Canadian Army doesn't use upward-pointing chevrons to denote NCM ranks; it uses downward-pointing ones. And throwing in the curl at the bottom just makes this look like a bastardized version of a Staff Sergeant from the US Army or USMC. The closest thing I can think of in Canada would be a CF pipe/trumpet/drum major, or an RCMP Staff Sergeant. But even then, those badges just feature four upward-pointing chevrons with no curl at the bottom. If done right, incorporating the military angle can be an easy win for building support and relationships. But if done like this and representing the wrong military, it's just going to piss people off. I agree with the bolded text but at the same time I find it strange they decided to go the military angle in the first place. Perhaps I am ignorant but Calgary does not strike me as a city with a big military influence. All the military stuff feels a little forced. Edited May 27, 2018 by Obinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 On 5/27/2018 at 5:43 AM, m-g-williams said: While I love the military angle that Cavalry FC has taken, this arrow logo needs to be ditched immediately. The Canadian Army doesn't use upward-pointing chevrons to denote NCM ranks; it uses downward-pointing ones. OMG can we please stop describing this as an an "arrow logo"?!!? They are chevrons and in Canada we use inverted chevrons. Other than that which offends the heraldry geek in me, I agree that it is awful. As soon as I saw it I thought US Sergeant. m-g-williams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Or just don’t describe the chevron as part of the military angle since it offends? It’s supposed to represent mountains so let it be and let the name Cavalry be the military angle. Simple no? They tried way too hard to make the chevron an all in one symbol and it’s backfired predictably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macksam Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 On 5/25/2018 at 2:41 PM, Rheo said: Cavalry FC Blog, 3 posts already https://cavshalves.com/ Theoren Fleury was a child hood hero of mine. If he becomes a Cavalry FC super fan, he's going to make it difficult for me to root against this team. I keep this thing in a glass case: CDNFootballer, Rheo, CofR and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 20 hours ago, Keegan said: Or just don’t describe the chevron as part of the military angle since it offends? It’s supposed to represent mountains so let it be and let the name Cavalry be the military angle. Simple no? They tried way too hard to make the chevron an all in one symbol and it’s backfired predictably. I love the chevron and military history connection. It can also be a mountain which is cool. Given the nice clean simplicity of the shield, I see no reason to create the "US Sergeant" logo. Obinna and Keegan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 45 minutes ago, ted said: I love the chevron and military history connection. It can also be a mountain which is cool. Given the nice clean simplicity of the shield, I see no reason to create the "US Sergeant" logo. So you like the chevron but see no reason for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Keegan said: So you like the chevron but see no reason for it? The chevron (a single chevron) is the main element of the club crest. Multiple chevrons were stacked to make a cartoon version of the insignia seen on the sleeve of Sgt. Rock. Does that clear up the confusion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 (edited) We interrupt this whining about the logo to bring you Cavalry FC merchandise available online. I can say for a fact that the hoodie is damn comfortable, the scarf is hanging on my wall, and the backpack I thought was a shopping bag until my wife pointed it out to me. Edited May 29, 2018 by shermanator Macksam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share Posted May 29, 2018 Just now, shermanator said: We interrupt this whining about the logo to bring you Cavalry FC merchandise available online. https://twitter.com/CPLCavalryFC/status/1001545547289788416 http://shop.sprucemeadows.com//catalogsearch/result/?q=CFC_ direct link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtlMario Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Ordered the t-shirt. I will order the rest of the teams tees as they are available.? Macksam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Membership update. Closing in on 500 memberships. Hoping we keep pace with Halifax as the weeks go on. Greatest Cockney Rip Off 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonte Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Last number we saw is just under 500 for Cavalry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macksam Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 (edited) 6 hours ago, MtlMario said: Ordered the t-shirt. I will order the rest of the teams tees as they are available.? I might do the same. Anyhow, I just got so excited that official merchandise finally became available for one of the clubs that I had to bite. That red shirt and snap back black ball cap with red trim are lit. Got both items. I can't be certain but if the club does what I think they might do, which is have three or four monochromatic kits (red, green, black and white) that they alternate evenly as their primary uniforms like some NBA teams did this year, I think that would be an awesome direction to take. PS, this is the first time I have ever bought merchandise from a Canadian sports team's official place of business (online or brick). Edited May 30, 2018 by Macksam MtlMario and CrossCheck 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted May 30, 2018 Author Share Posted May 30, 2018 From The Black Hole podcast, episode 99 with Tommy Wheeldon Jr -Not a shock but transitioning out of Foothills -Goes over story with PB and Calgary start. Basically once established Foothills wanted to go pro to continue to the pathway for players. -They had talked with USL before knowing about CPL, including possibility of being Whitecaps affiliate, was blocked because couldn’t move the affiliate out of the USL attachment area. Canada soccer told them about CPL and went from there -Really put over the Southern family, commitment to improving Canadians in show jumping and now doing the same in soccer -Stadium talk. Talking to a couple of companies but most likely will be similar to Phoenix Rising’s. One side of seats will be taken out when needed for jumping events. Doing lots of talk of set up. Current location could scale up to 10k, if demand in future rises above that could move to other locations on site, mentioning the 500 acres. -Talked player development given him going from development to the pro side. Lots of this talk and it’s really good. Doesn’t know if they will be doing solidarity/training payments. FIFA rules are changing and he wasn’t up to speed on it but pointed out Foothills has sent 13 players to Whitecaps but as pay to play they aren’t eligible for training payments. He sees pro academies being paid for by sponsorships and the clubs, investing in the grass roots. Lots of Alberta talk, need of high performance league like Quebec and Ontario. Need to mirror the hockey development structure for soccer. -Expect lots of news over the summer. Put over the CPL and CSB staff and what they’ve done and have planned. Zem, Greatest Cockney Rip Off, CrossCheck and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 And we've passed 500! johnyb, Greatest Cockney Rip Off, ESG Shawn and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red card Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 ordered a cap the other day but just got email, saying it will be out of stock for 3-4 weeks Macksam and C2SKI 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macksam Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 (edited) On 5/31/2018 at 8:05 PM, red card said: ordered a cap the other day but just got email, saying it will be out of stock for 3-4 weeks You wuz too slow on the draw Edited June 6, 2018 by Macksam CrossCheck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtlMario Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 According to Canada Post I should receive my tee tomorrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtlMario Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Btw cost $20.00 plus tax $1.00 and no shipping cost. deschamp86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtlMario Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Received my tee today. The first of many. deschamp86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted June 7, 2018 Author Share Posted June 7, 2018 AFTN ep 274 http://aftn.ca/episode-274-the-aftn-soccer-show/ Tommy Wheeldon Jr interview (starts around 31 minutes) -Hosts discussed relations between PDL teams and academies and CPL pre-interview -Talked about leaving Foothills and their future. -Talked about advantage Cavalry might have with them developing the team this year with an eye on the CPL he said, “There’s going to be some element of parity with the league, the way that they will do some sort of draft system. It’s yet to come out but I know the discussions are there.” He knows he can’t take all of them but the others will go elsewhere and he’s still contributing to the game -Lots of development talk. Looking forward to developing players and sending them overseas. -Talked of attachment areas with Vancouver having such a big presence in Alberta -Asked if there has been talk of loan agreements with MLS and he said no but assumed they would follow FIFA rules. Said the CSA wants an open market system with the CPL -Talked about travel cost differences. Said it would depend on if the league does a deal with a flight company but “that’s not being discussed or released” -Asked what’s on top of his to do list once Foothills is done, learning the constraints of the league in regards to signing players, build the technical staff, scouting staff and infrastructure. Plus all the GM type duties (stadium design, locker rooms, VIP boxes) and connecting with the community/fans johnyb, mpg_29 and deschamp86 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 http://calgarysun.com/sports/horse-racing/spruce-meadows/soccer-takes-centre-stage-with-horses-this-summer-at-spruce-meadows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Macksam Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 11 hours ago, shermanator said: Can’t tell what the brand of beer is....did a craft brewer sponsor them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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