Unnamed Trialist Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 https://canpl.ca/article/cpl-deep-dive-how-a-steak-fish-dinner-in-madrid-led-to-the-launch-of-atletico-ottawa Article on the CPL site on how the deal with Atlético was brokered. One of the tidbits we did not know was that the CPL started to throw out possible locations for a club, and they mention BC, Saskatchewan, Quebec and even Toronto. This latter detail is a surprise, but suggests that the league is really thinking that the GTA could absorb another CPL club. The other bit that clears a few things up is that only after Fury folded did they come up with the idea to have Atlético fill the void, and to do it this year, not next. So that in principle rules out some of the speculation here about how the deal was really worked. Seems they moved very quickly after those events. CANMNT_SUPERFAN, gator, dnina10 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stouffvillain Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Unnamed Trialist said: One of the tidbits we did not know was that the CPL started to throw out possible locations for a club, and they mention BC, Saskatchewan, Quebec and even Toronto. This latter detail is a surprise, but suggests that the league is really thinking that the GTA could absorb another CPL club. A Toronto club backed by foreign ownership of another massive worldwide club would be a safe way for the league to enter Toronto proper. Clubs like United, Roma, Arsenal etc. are used to sharing the city and they would have the financial backing to go into the largest market in the country against an established club. Ams1984, gator, Cheeta and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cblake Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Unnamed Trialist said: https://canpl.ca/article/cpl-deep-dive-how-a-steak-fish-dinner-in-madrid-led-to-the-launch-of-atletico-ottawa Article on the CPL site on how the deal with Atlético was brokered. One of the tidbits we did not know was that the CPL started to throw out possible locations for a club, and they mention BC, Saskatchewan, Quebec and even Toronto. This latter detail is a surprise, but suggests that the league is really thinking that the GTA could absorb another CPL club. The other bit that clears a few things up is that only after Fury folded did they come up with the idea to have Atlético fill the void, and to do it this year, not next. So that in principle rules out some of the speculation here about how the deal was really worked. Seems they moved very quickly after those events. Toronto will be interesting as I am sure at some point, I can almost guarantee that a group will emerge thinking they can make a go of it in Toronto proper. The CPL will have to be smart on this front as group without the resources, expertise etc could be a disaster regardless of their finances. Soccer is filled with fly by night, under financed owner types. also Toronto is already filled with sports and entertainment. The Wolfpack are the perfect example of a team that has found its niche and have done quite well early on with their attendance with a sport in rugby league that was complete unknown in this country. So much is going on in the summers and as I always say the under estimated competition of the cottage and the power it has with our relative short summers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtlsab Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 NYC is shared by two foreign clubs, so I dont see why a foreign club would be scared to enter the GTA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 5 hours ago, mtlsab said: NYC is shared by two foreign clubs, so I dont see why a foreign club would be scared to enter the GTA Well, one is in New Jersey. The Real Marc, Ams1984, mtlsab and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grigorio Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 On 2/16/2020 at 9:44 AM, BuzzAndSting said: Check FuryFanatic’s new Twitter feed, @ottleti (?), there’s one or more people who’ve created multiple troll accounts mimicking him and SMR and accusing them of bullying when it looks like the troll account who is the bully. Everything is hashtaged CanPL so if you go back to last evening you’ll see. Also that guy “from above” has jumped in and gone after everyone, he’s using @AtleticoOttawa, which isn’t a good look for the new club. Can anyone in Ottawa give a quick rundown on what the deal is with these two SG's? I'm considering joining one, but based on the kind of behaviour and personalities I've seen online, no one's jumping to the front of the line... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzAndSting Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) 15 minutes ago, grigorio said: Can anyone in Ottawa give a quick rundown on what the deal is with these two SG's? I'm considering joining one, but based on the kind of behaviour and personalities I've seen online, no one's jumping to the front of the line... I’m not part of either but I do know a bunch of the people from the Bytown Boys and there all great. Always welcoming and friendly. I don’t know anyone from SMR. There are hardcore Canadian soccer nerds who aren’t huge into the supporter culture if that’s more your thing, send me a message and maybe we can meet up. Edited February 18, 2020 by BuzzAndSting sloth8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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youllneverwalkalone Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Seems like a good start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzAndSting Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 6 minutes ago, Ansem said: Transfermarkt profile https://www.transfermarkt.us/anthony-lopez/profil/spieler/461081 CanadaFan123 and Ams1984 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Looks like quality signing that. Almost a surprise he would come. He has been getting games and playing well in top tier Costa Rica. Great start if true. CanadaFan123, Ams1984, johnyb and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 17 hours ago, grigorio said: Can anyone in Ottawa give a quick rundown on what the deal is with these two SG's? I'm considering joining one, but based on the kind of behaviour and personalities I've seen online, no one's jumping to the front of the line... I would put it down to some strong personalities with strong opinions about CPL vs OSEG and even club vs country. That bad blood still carries over it seems. It may not even involve people who associate themselves with a particular SG. Next time I run into you, I can give you more of what I know. But I’ve decided to stay out of it cause there’s footy to be watched. Red and White, Sébastien, grigorio and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 56 minutes ago, toontownman said: Looks like quality signing that. Almost a surprise he would come. He has been getting games and playing well in top tier Costa Rica. Great start if true. My thoughts exactly but this move would have to be attractive to him. Coming to a La Liga affiliated club in Canada he'll differentiate himself a lot more than if he stayed in Costa Rica and this could make it an easier move to MLS or Europe in the future. The signings this off season have really impressed league-wide so far. toontownman, Ruffian, DrummingInMySleep and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 1 hour ago, CanadaFan123 said: My thoughts exactly but this move would have to be attractive to him. Coming to a La Liga affiliated club in Canada he'll differentiate himself a lot more than if he stayed in Costa Rica and this could make it an easier move to MLS or Europe in the future. The signings this off season have really impressed league-wide so far. This looks like someone Atlético San Luis has been scouting and who they want to get on the books without signing him for Liga MX quite yet. I had never thought they'd do this, but it is an interesting idea and gives you an idea of the reach of Atlético. Suggesting they don't have to bring their own players from u-19s or the reserve squad or San Luis, they could bring in players who are not yet in the Atlético system. johnyb and Ruffian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Cross posting this from the V Cup forum. Sounds like Ottawa will play Masters in a play in game. Winner would face York9 I'm happy they have been added to the tournament. Although I had assumed they would play Blainville. shamrock, dyslexic nam, MM3/MM2/MM and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viruk42 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Since these haven't been shared here yet: Ams1984, dyslexic nam and johnyb 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoccMan Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 So jealous of these young soccer playing kids here in Canada today and the options they have. Better coaching, Academies , MLS Academies, league 1 Ontario type development leagues, play in CPL and then hopefully go on to Europe or MLS or higher leagues. Back in the day there was nothing nada no future , you played youth soccer and that was it lol. Moreover, Athletico bloody Madrid wow , you make Atlético Ottawa you play really well and Atlético Madrid will notice don’t fool yourself and a kid could be in La Liga you never know. Ams1984, Ruffian, Gian-Luca and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deschamp86 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 1 hour ago, SoccMan said: So jealous of these young soccer playing kids here in Canada today and the options they have Don't remind me. I remember being told to wear ankle weights during practice when playing defense so that I would be able to kick the ball further when I already had the furthest kick on the team... Ams1984 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloth8 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 (edited) The full schedule has been released. Really unbalanced schedule in terms of home games. Only 5 of their first 17 games are at home (April through July). Then 9 of their final 11 games are at home (August through October). Edited February 21, 2020 by sloth8 johnyb and ray 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzAndSting Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 2 hours ago, sloth8 said: The full schedule has been released. Really unbalanced schedule in terms of home games. Only 5 of their first 17 games are at home (April through July). Then 9 of their final 11 games are at home (August through October). Championship push at home 😉 sloth8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-g-williams Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 . . . so, seriously. No one has been contacted for season ticket sales yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 BuzzAndSting 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamrock Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 16 hours ago, Viruk42 said: Since these haven't been shared here yet: Yeah what else are they going to say? The President was a bit more realistic IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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