toontownman Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 (edited) As we approach the first season, who is everyone on the board rooting for? It feels weird to me to sit and be a neutral. I don't know if I can. I am certainly going to try and watch as much as I can if its broadcast freely. On the flipside can I support a team that could potentially be a rival if Saskatoon does ever get a city team? That rules out Edmonton, Winnipeg and Calgary for me. Decisions decisions. Edited February 5, 2019 by toontownman adding in missing words that make me more stupid that normal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex D Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 I'm loosely choosing York 9 for year one but i reserve the right to cheer for everyone gator and Bison44 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SthMelbRed Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 3 hours ago, toontownman said: As we approach the first season, who is everyone on the board rooting for? It feels weird to me to sit and be a neutral. I don't know if I can. I am certainly going to try and watch as much as I can if its broadcast freely. On the flipside can I support a team that could potentially be a rival if Saskatoon does ever get a city? That rules out Edmonton, Winnipeg and Calgary for me. Decisions decisions. I'd imagine that it'll be a long, long time before Saskatoon ever gets a real 'city'. toontownman and garmc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 I will prob cheer for Halifax as the lone Maritime rep in the league, but like MLS I will simply enjoy the fact that Canadian teams are playing pro soccer in this country. In Canadian derby situations, I tend to root for TFC, but would absolutely cheer for the Impact or the Caps when they were playing. So I guess I am just cheering for soccer... HfxCeltic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Initial B Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 I'll be cheering for Ottawa to join the CPL for 2020. Senorpopps, Sébastien, Kent and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad_Impact Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 I'm torn between cheering for Halifax or Pacific. I love the idea of a club in Halifax, but also love the brand and roster Pacific has been putting together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red and White Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 I'm based in Ottawa, so basically neutral. I hope to see a good product and groundwork for Canadian players to have a solid path up to the CanMNT. Also hoping to see Fury convinced enough to join - if the league takes off, it'll look completely foolish not to join. I'm intrigued by Halifax. It's nice to see an east coast team and I like the themes they've gone with. So I'll have a soft spot there and wishing all the clubs success early on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Like anyone needed to ask me. LOL GuillermoDelQuarto 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_Bison Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Valour FC is my hometown team, but for a second choice it's Pacific FC. Basically because they are different and I love their colors & crest. Lofty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 2 hours ago, Chad_Impact said: I'm torn between cheering for Halifax or Pacific. I love the idea of a club in Halifax, but also love the brand and roster Pacific has been putting together. Really? I find it to be like the weakest branding especially when compared to how amazing the branding of Forge is MtlMario 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 (edited) 56 minutes ago, matty said: Really? I find it to be like the weakest branding especially when compared to how amazing the branding of Forge is Pacific weakest and Forge strongest? As a Forge fan I think the marketing aspect has been 10/10, engagement, signings etc. Right up there ... but branding I wouldn’t say is particularly strong. The problem is that while the logo and name have grown on most of us it takes a while.. I can’t imagine it’s any easier for people who aren’t completely obsessed with Canadian soccer. PFC on the other hand has gone above and beyond to make their “brand”.. they’ve opened a store downtown and even have their own coffee. I also think the whole island/local player thing they’re going for is the strongest push out of all teams so far. Their apparel is easily tops in CPL so far. Edited February 4, 2019 by Keegan grande, BenFisk'sBiggestFan, ted and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Keegan said: Pacific weakest and Forge strongest? As a Forge fan I think the marketing aspect has been 10/10, engagement, signings etc. Right up there ... but branding I wouldn’t say is particularly strong. PFC on the other hand has gone above and beyond to make their “brand”.. they’ve opened a store downtown and even have their own coffee. I also think the whole island/local player thing they’re going for is the strongest push out of all teams so far. Forge actually selected a name and logo (that level of branding) that give a clear image and it's very different for soccer and very Hamilton. The name Forge brings up many images but remain focused. PFC picked the most 'milk' name (if that makes sense), it's very broad and loose, and a fairly dull logo and colour selection. It feels very safe. They've been pushing it well like you point out but that's marketing not branding. I don't think they have the weakest branding overall, that goes to FC Edmonton. In comparison Forge branding: makes you think of a black metal musician FORGING a battle axe to declare ownership of the best pitch in town Pacific branding: makes you think of a 3.5 star spa Edited February 4, 2019 by matty ted and Aird25 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad_Impact Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 1 hour ago, matty said: Forge actually selected a name and logo (that level of branding) that give a clear image and it's very different for soccer and very Hamilton. The name Forge brings up many images but remain focused. PFC picked the most 'milk' name (if that makes sense), it's very broad and loose, and a fairly dull logo and colour selection. It feels very safe. They've been pushing it well like you point out but that's marketing not branding. I don't think they have the weakest branding overall, that goes to FC Edmonton. In comparison Forge branding: makes you think of a black metal musician FORGING a battle axe to declare ownership of the best pitch in town Pacific branding: makes you think of a 3.5 star spa Just different tastes I suppose. I get the reasoning behind Forge's branding but it's not my favorite. I do agree the name Pacific FC is a little cheesy but I like the crest and colors a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackTheBlizzard Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Neutral in the absence of a London team, which won't be happening any time soon by all accounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Niagara guy so until we get a team, it will be Forge for me. maccaliam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cblake Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Totally neutral here as TFC season ticket holder and supporter. Will have a keen eye on the guys who have suited up for the Reds in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 8 minutes ago, Cblake said: Totally neutral here as TFC season ticket holder and supporter. Will have a keen eye on the guys who have suited up for the Reds in the past. I think their should be another option for those of you without a CanPL team in your town: Waiting for my team to be founded and hating all of you! Shway and MtlMario 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperCanuck Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Wanderers. Best crest and I like the city, although it's starting to Vancouverize a bit. I hope it doesn't lose too much of its character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperCanuck Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 7 hours ago, Chad_Impact said: I'm torn between cheering for Halifax or Pacific. I love the idea of a club in Halifax, but also love the brand and roster Pacific has been putting together. ted, grande and marauder01 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 ^ I want one! (Possibly the only decent use of the crest I have seen). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 2 hours ago, Cblake said: Totally neutral here as TFC season ticket holder and supporter. Will have a keen eye on the guys who have suited up for the Reds in the past. Same boat. Durham United FA has a team at least. Until then it's neutral all the way, looking at talent that will be called for the CMNT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copes Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Halifax. Nova Scotian living in Newfoundland, but Hali is without a doubt going to be my team. Hopefully team in St. John's eventually, but even if that happens my Nova Scotian blood is going to win out over my current physical location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 (edited) Valour FC. Love the badge and colours, top marks for branding. I was a little bit skeptical about the name initially but I am over it and the public reception to the name and story has been overwhelmingly positive here. HFX is my "other" team. And I would also like to say that I am LOVING the variety of team colours. Well done CPL! Edited February 5, 2019 by dsqpr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 York 9 for me. And I still love TFC but they get demoted from favourite team to 8th favourite team. MtlMario, dyslexic nam, maccaliam and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 5 minutes ago, Kent said: York 9 for me. And I still love TFC but they get demoted from favourite team to 8th favourite team. Valour for me, but I agree about TFC, I wont be so invested in them anymore. Ah hell, all the MLS teams just got demoted! Among the other CPL, I have always had a soft spot for Hamilton, and I love the Halifax logo, colors and the KING OF DONAIRS!! GO HARTSIE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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