red card Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Unlike some here who thought hordes of American Outlaws will show up... RS and johnyb 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodgkiss Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 any regular tv for those of us who won't be there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 6 minutes ago, red card said: Unlike some here who thought hordes of American Outlaws will show up... A reality check for some who think the USMNT fanbase is rabid enough to travel to Toronto on a Tuesday for what they see as a meaningless match. Obinna, Corazon, hamiltonfan and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theaub Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 (edited) As usual everyone who I'm going with had no idea this game existed before i asked them, even though they all follow PL/MLS/etc. I do think the lack of TSN advertising has an impact. Edited October 10, 2019 by theaub CanadianSoccerFan, Kusch to the Corner, johnyb and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lansdude Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 1 minute ago, theaub said: As usual everyone who I'm going with had no idea this game existed before i asked them, even though they all follow PL/MLS/etc. I do think the lack of TSN advertising has an impact. Hell, a commercial during a Leafs game would probably boost it up. Addona 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Califax said: I'll pick some up if you still have em. Need 3 Sure, sounds great. Glad you can make it. Just buy the extras from the site, I'll be emailing them out this weekend. We have another player joining us for tomorrow at Rec Room. Not sure it was announced yet..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califax Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 4 minutes ago, admin said: Sure, sounds great. Glad you can make it. Just buy the extras from the site, I'll be emailing them out this weekend. We have another player joining us for tomorrow at Rec Room. Not sure it was announced yet..... Love it. Done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red card Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, theaub said: As usual everyone who I'm going with had no idea this game existed before i asked them, even though they all follow PL/MLS/etc. I do think the lack of TSN advertising has an impact. People are often siloed nowadays but you would think that if they follow MLS, of all matches, they should have known about this one. MLS regular season has ended but why aren't the playoffs not starting for 2 weeks? The bulk of both teams are MLS players. TSN broadcasts always play up players selected for national team matches. If you follow a team like TFC, wouldn't you be interested in knowing if you're favourite player has been selected for their national team? MLS site has had a number of articles about the Cdn & US national teams. I have seen field level board ads for this match even during Impact matches. Edited October 10, 2019 by red card Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theaub Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 16 minutes ago, red card said: People are often siloed nowadays but you would think that if they follow MLS, of all matches, they should have known about this one. MLS regular season has ended but why aren't the playoffs not starting for 2 weeks? The bulk of both teams are MLS players. TSN broadcasts always play up players selected for national team matches. If you follow a team like TFC, wouldn't you be interested in knowing if you're favourite player has been selected for their national team? MLS site has had a number of articles about the Cdn & US national teams. I have seen field level board ads for this match even during Impact matches. I honestly don't think its that complicated. - Everyone knows it the international break (mainly due to no PL), but there's zero correlation with the average fan between that and a Canada match going on - For the last six matches TFC has played, two have been on a streaming service nobody has heard of, one was a 10:30 match out west and three were directly up against NFL. - No one is identifying with the Canadian TFC players on this roster (and considering the US has played one match in Canada since 1997 I doubt anyone is wondering where Altidore/Bradley are playing on international break). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 (edited) This is all so funny because it just speaks to the Toronto stereo type of being stuck in a bubble and lacking self awareness. All the reasons given for why the game won't draw a lot are actually reason why the game won't draw a lot in Toronto not anywhere else. I also don't recall anyone saying lots of American fans would show up in Toronto. I remember people saying lots of Americans would show up in Vancouver. Again, different places Edited October 10, 2019 by SpursFlu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 3 hours ago, CanadaFan123 said: A 5 man defence at home? Not sure who is worse, Neil Davidson or Laura Armstrong. Maybe she is counting the keeper in that number. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theaub Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 1 hour ago, SpursFlu said: This is all so funny because it just speaks to the Toronto stereo type of being stuck in a bubble and lacking self awareness. All the reasons given for why the game won't draw a lot are actually reason why the game won't draw a lot in Toronto not anywhere else. I also don't recall anyone saying lots of American fans would show up in Toronto. I remember people saying lots of Americans would show up in Vancouver. Again, different places I find it tough to believe that American fans anywhere would travel midweek for a match that's a glorified friendly to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 (edited) 16 minutes ago, theaub said: I find it tough to believe that American fans anywhere would travel midweek for a match that's a glorified friendly to them. Are you from Vancouver? Edited October 10, 2019 by SpursFlu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 1 hour ago, SpursFlu said: This is all so funny because it just speaks to the Toronto stereo type of being stuck in a bubble and lacking self awareness. All the reasons given for why the game won't draw a lot are actually reason why the game won't draw a lot in Toronto not anywhere else. I also don't recall anyone saying lots of American fans would show up in Toronto. I remember people saying lots of Americans would show up in Vancouver. Again, different places I have heard Vancouverites described in this way, for what it's worth. RS and Shway 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertuzzi44 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Can we stop with the inter-city bickering? It's so annoying and not really productive. Obinna, InBorjanWeTrust, apbsmith and 6 others 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 (edited) 51 minutes ago, Obinna said: I have heard Vancouverites described in this way, for what it's worth. Self loathing, whiners might be a little more accurate Again I don't care about the crowd at this point. It gonna be great, Totonto fans who show up are great and I'm just focused on the result. Just stop projecting your reality out on to the rest of the country. It's annoying and let's just get on with it Edited October 11, 2019 by SpursFlu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 3 hours ago, SpursFlu said: I also don't recall anyone saying lots of American fans would show up in Toronto. I remember people saying lots of Americans would show up in Vancouver. Wait, is that supposed to be seen as a positive? And yes, there were many people saying a lot of Americans would show up in Toronto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 4 hours ago, admin said: Sure, sounds great. Glad you can make it. Just buy the extras from the site, I'll be emailing them out this weekend. We have another player joining us for tomorrow at Rec Room. Not sure it was announced yet..... It’s Michael Bradley isn’t it?? TFC TFC TFC! Ha ha. dyslexic nam, gator, Kadenge and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 13 minutes ago, RS said: Wait, is that supposed to be seen as a positive? And yes, there were many people saying a lot of Americans would show up in Toronto. It's a positive in that it creates more of a spectacle and even with a few thousand Americans the ratio to Canadians would still be extremely favourable to us I don't recall anyone talking about Americans showing up in Toronto but I'll take your word for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red card Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, SpursFlu said: It's a positive in that it creates more of a spectacle and even with a few thousand Americans the ratio to Canadians would still be extremely favourable to us I don't recall anyone talking about Americans showing up in Toronto but I'll take your word for it In a thread discussing potential venues for these Nations League matches, there was certainly a bunch who thought the US match shoudn't held in Toronto because too many Americans would show. While a big match for Canada in at least a few years, too many didn't realize that for the US 1) this isn't WC qualifying 2) excitement about the USMNT has faded 3) this isn't Mexico who have good local and/or travelling support. Shway and apbsmith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 (edited) Again. Maybe in Toronto not in Vancouver. Cascadia fans in the US are super thirsty to watch the national team. They've been getting hosed forever Edited October 11, 2019 by SpursFlu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 6 minutes ago, SpursFlu said: Again. Maybe in Toronto not in Vancouver. Cascadia fans in the US are super thirsty to watch the national team. They've been getting hosed forever Again, this seems like a good justification for not putting the game in Vancouver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstackho Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 (edited) I have two Voyageurs PDF tickets in 113 available for $15 each by Interac. Please PM if interested. EDIT: Sold Edited October 14, 2019 by sstackho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aird25 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 3 hours ago, RS said: Again, this seems like a good justification for not putting the game in Vancouver. Why? They wouldn’t overrun the home support, but it would help generate interest and revenue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apbsmith Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 15 hours ago, red card said: Unlike some here who thought hordes of American Outlaws will show up... That's amazing, CSA ticket revenue aside and yes I do realize it's simply a glorified friendly for them, but still under 300 away fans, that's awesome. 100 % would rather 15,000+ pro Canadian, compared with an additional 20-50% tickets sold but cheering for the away team. RS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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