Mikmacdo Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 3 hours ago, Ozzie_the_parrot said: Another noteworthy aspect of the schedule is that there are no home games after Labour Day. Wonder if that means that the York Lions gridiron team are going to be playing there at that point? The field isn't big enough for football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikmacdo Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 5 hours ago, SoccMan said: Looks like Mo Babouli was offered a contract by York 9 but I’ve learned from a good source that he turned it down , he was looking for more money. Therefore, can’t see any other CPL team offering more than what York 9 offered , which tells me he probably wanted enough money to make it worthwhile to continue playing pro soccer full time rather than getting a full time job in the real world. Unless another CPL team offers him more money I’m thinking he is done playing pro soccer full time and most likely gets a job outside of pro soccer. Don’t see him going anywhere else USL or even outside of North America at his age. That's odd cause how much would the metrostars have paid him? Oh well, I hope y9 can get perruzza on loan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 40 minutes ago, Mikmacdo said: The field isn't big enough for football. Guess what I was really getting at is that maybe they would be starting the planned renovations to make that possible at that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macksam Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 19 hours ago, Mikmacdo said: Lots of Friday night games. I like it. This. I was quite vocal on here about Friday night games so I'm in a good mood to begin this weekend. It just makes too much sense Easier to get people to commit to something on a Friday night when they are already out and about I think it will be more palatable for the 18-35 demographic People have things/chores/household things they need to get done on the weekend and taking over their Saturday afternoon is very unappealing Stouffvillain and MM3/MM2/MM 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Mikmacdo said: That's odd cause how much would the metrostars have paid him? Oh well, I hope y9 can get perruzza on loan. He would only have been doing that on a semi-pro basis. He probably already is working outside soccer and what Y9 offered probably wasn't enough to make going fully pro for seven months with a club held option for another seven months next year worthwhile from his standpoint. At some point the dream dies and people turn the page and move on with the rest of their life. The Real Marc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM3/MM2/MM Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 51 minutes ago, Macksam said: This. I was quite vocal on here about Friday night games so I'm in a good mood to begin this weekend. It just makes too much sense Easier to get people to commit to something on a Friday night when they are already out and about I think it will be more palatable for the 18-35 demographic People have things/chores/household things they need to get done on the weekend and taking over their Saturday afternoon is very unappealing Definitely my preferred day for games. Wish Atletico had more Friday games, hope to make it for the Friday, May 8 game vs. Atletico. Mikmacdo and Stouffvillain 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ams1984 Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 I’ve got to say that I have a growing sense of optimism this season. I think that our off season moves have been really solid, the club seems to be doing all the right things to improve the crowds, and I think that we may just about challenge for the title. I’m especially excited about the new format! Bbeto and CanSuffer 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanSuffer Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 STH working in Mississauga, so getting to York Lions is trickier for me. However, I've got flexibility with work and can arrange my 4-day week differently if necessary. So, it should be fine. After that, am looking forward to the Friday night games because it will free up more time on busy weekends. Expecting this Friday-laden sched to help attendance, if only because no TFC conflicts. Personally, with CPL now here, TFC has completely dropped off the radar for me, but not so probably for most of the TFC/CPL crowd. Ams1984 and MtlMario 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ams1984 Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Just now, CanSuffer said: STH working in Mississauga, so getting to York Lions is trickier for me. However, I've got flexibility with work and can arrange my 4-day week differently if necessary. So, it should be fine. After that, am looking forward to the Friday night games because it will free up more time on busy weekends. Expecting this Friday-laden sched to help attendance, if only because no TFC conflicts. Personally, with CPL now here, TFC has completely dropped off the radar for me, but not so probably for most of the TFC/CPL crowd. I still watch TFC, but mostly on TV, and if there’s a conflict, York 9 wins. deschamp86 and Stouffvillain 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikmacdo Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Another international signing is happening tomorrow. Ams1984, SadOnMondays, Stouffvillain and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Angus McNab talking about a couple coming in before the talk in this week (thursday?). Interview on CPL app. SadOnMondays 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikmacdo Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 4 minutes ago, toontownman said: Angus McNab talking about a couple coming in before the talk in this week (thursday?). Interview on CPL app. They really need to sign some u21 Canadians. toontownman and ironcub14 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Is Gattas definitely done? Squad needs another striker and winger, maybe fullback cover but porter, petrasso and Thompson can all play there if needed. Squad depth is reasonably good though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM3/MM2/MM Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, toontownman said: Is Gattas definitely done? Squad needs another striker and winger, maybe fullback cover but porter, petrasso and Thompson can all play there if needed. Squad depth is reasonably good though. Yes, he signed with Gabala of Azerbaijan, his first game was with them yesterday, coming on as a 76th minute sub. Attendance: 400 Edited February 24, 2020 by MM3/MM2/MM toontownman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Cheers. That's a shame. I thought he was useful. Hamilton and Vasconcelos look like potential upgrades though and I expect one of the signings this week will be another striker. Ams1984 and Mikmacdo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikmacdo Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 I'd like perruzza and Julian Dunn from TFC on loan. deschamp86, toontownman and shamrock 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Both would be good pick ups. Dont know Dunn is needed with Arnone, Gasporatto, Thompson and Springer already there though. ironcub14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamrock Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Peruzza looks like USL-1 is too easy for him. Needs a bit more resistance so yeah, a loan deal to Y9 would a great move. ironcub14 and Mikmacdo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Stouffvillain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironcub14 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 On 2/21/2020 at 6:27 PM, CanSuffer said: What I was thinking too. Perhaps they researched it and determined the overlap between footy and pointy-ball is not too bad. Or, at least, the best remaining option. My guess is that TFC was the only real big sports team to avoid for the schedule. So once you take out Saturdays, you're left with Friday nights, Sunday afternoons or Sunday nights. I think most fans would definitely pick Friday nights among those three options. I think TFC Friday nights last season were well-received as well. There are a few fans, including me, who said they can't do Friday nights because of work or other Friday night plans, but I think the majority of fans like it, and that's definitely the most important thing for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, ironcub14 said: My guess is that TFC was the only real big sports team to avoid for the schedule. So once you take out Saturdays, you're left with Friday nights, Sunday afternoons or Sunday nights. I think most fans would definitely pick Friday nights among those three options. I think TFC Friday nights last season were well-received as well. There are a few fans, including me, who said they can't do Friday nights because of work or other Friday night plans, but I think the majority of fans like it, and that's definitely the most important thing for sure. The funny thing is TFC is saying they listened to their fans and got rid of the Friday night games for this season. Personally I hate them due to other commitments. Edited February 24, 2020 by narduch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironcub14 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 1 minute ago, narduch said: The funny thing is TFC is saying they listened to their fans and got rid of the Friday night games for this season. Personally I hate them due to other commitments. Haha that's new to me. Not the getting rid part,. but the part about listening lol. No doubt, people's first choice will always be Saturdays. It is what it is. As long as the majority of Y9 fans and potential new fans are happy about Friday nights, that's what matters. nfitz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingham Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 12 minutes ago, Ansem said: If it's who I think it is (Ugarriza) it is one of the biggest and best signings to date. I am very much looking forward to this. Don't disappoint me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 3 minutes ago, ironcub14 said: Haha that's new to me. Not the getting rid part,. but the part about listening lol. No doubt, people's first choice will always be Saturdays. It is what it is. As long as the majority of Y9 fans and potential new fans are happy about Friday nights, that's what matters. My preferred time is Saturday at 4pm. It gives you time to get to the game. And time to still do other things at night. I miss those early season times for TFC. nfitz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 6 minutes ago, Ingham said: If it's who I think it is (Ugarriza) it is one of the biggest and best signings to date. I am very much looking forward to this. Don't disappoint me! Not Roberto Siucho? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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