TGAA_Star Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 As far as the CONCACAF Gold Cup, do you think Canada should be able to host it here in the future, especially as a sole host? I mean we are already hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup or co hosting it with USA and Mexico. But as far as the Gold Cup though, we should be at least given the opportunity don't you think? I mean with CONCACAF Gold Cups, USA always hosts it. So don't you think other countries in CONCACAF especially Canada should be given the chance to host? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devioustrevor Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 CONCACAF won't change the Gold Cup in the near future. In 2015 Toronto couldn't get 17K out for a double-header that had Canada v. Costa Rica in one game and Jamaica v. El Salvador in another. What is the realistic chances of drawing much of a crowd, in for example Calgary, if the double header was something like Honduras v. T&T and Bermuda v. Antigua and Barbuda? I realize having the Pan Am games going on in Toronto at the very same time almost certainly had a serious impact on attendance at BMO that night, but I'm not sure soccer is a big enough draw in Canada. During the 2015 Women's World Cup, there were multiple games with less than 10K in attendance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devioustrevor Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 I think there is a possibility that Canada could effectively co-host and have cities like Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Ottawa and Hamilton each have a day where they host a double-header as a one-off. I don't think each city could host multiple such days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 I've asked Vic this directly and the answer is no. I hate that it's the case but i understand the reasoning. The most money to be made is in the US and with that it allows CONCACAF to help fund all the projects in CA and the Caribbean. Red and White and johnyb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigi riva Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 I wish the Gold Cup was a bigger deal here in our region than I think you would see different regions take turn and hosting it . But it is not , I think in the next few editions we will see Toronto, Montreal and Edmonton maybe hosting games as 2026 approaches, involving Canada playing someone, One thing I do like about the Gold Cup are the double headers in. Actually its the only thing I like about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 I definitely want Canada to host it alone. Short term yes it would leave money on the table, but moving the tournament around could help grow the tournament. If Central America hosted it for example, it would increase the chances of a Central American team winning it all. If it helps teams seem “big” and draws more eyeballs on TV in future editions, that is good for the tournament. And maybe if Canada hosts it, it would grow awareness of the tournament and draw more interest in the future. I can’t back it up but part of me thinks part of the reason for the USA’s rise over the last 30 years has been due to hosting this tournament. If it can grow the game in the USA, it can grow the game here, and grow the stature of the tournament elsewhere. I know that isn’t going to happen anytime soon, so here is my tiny ask for change. If it is going to be held in the USA every tournament, instead of picking 16 cities and having teams crisscross the country, they should use something like 6 cities in one area of the USA (like one of east coast, south, central, or west coast). Reduce the travel to reduce the fatigue and increase the level of play. Plus it could help reduce feelings that the tournament is designed to try to get certain outcomes. Like how Mexico (and as a result, us as well) last time had ridiculous travel in the group stage, presumably to help give an edge to USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 We should at least have a few games like 2015, Have a group stage centered on BMO and Stade Saputo, 6 games. Give us the group without Mexico or the states and you wont leave money on the table, we'll get as good a crowd as Dallas, Clevland, Minn or KC (15-20000). Less travel and it would help our game and be a dry run for 2026 WC games. MtlMario and gigi riva 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigi riva Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 4 hours ago, Bison44 said: We should at least have a few games like 2015, Have a group stage centered on BMO and Stade Saputo, 6 games. Give us the group without Mexico or the states and you wont leave money on the table, we'll get as good a crowd as Dallas, Clevland, Minn or KC (15-20000). Less travel and it would help our game and be a dry run for 2026 WC games. I totally forgot about all the travel Team Canada did during the last Gold Cup . Didn't they go from Pasedena to Denver to Nashville , and finally to Charlotte NC I don't remember the last city. That's a bit of travel there plus different altitudes. I agree with you Bison if you have some of the games involving The Caribbean nations I think you will see a big crowd at BMO and Saputo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Group us with costa rica. Jamaica, Haiti, Guatemala, T+T etc, the smaller nations never draws big in the USA anyways, let us play at home and we'll get decent crowds and the zip between montreal and TO is no big deal. You would think CONCACAF would like this as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGAA_Star Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 Plus if the Gold Cup was hosted here in Canada with Canada as a sole host, the 6 venues you could use for a hypothetical Gold Cup would of course be: 1- Toronto (BMO Field) 2- Montreal (Olympic Stadium) 3- Vancouver (BC Place) 4- Edmonton (Commonwealth Stadium) 5- Ottawa (TD Place) 6- Winnipeg (IG Field) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devioustrevor Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 7 hours ago, TGAA_Star said: Plus if the Gold Cup was hosted here in Canada with Canada as a sole host, the 6 venues you could use for a hypothetical Gold Cup would of course be: 1- Toronto (BMO Field) 2- Montreal (Olympic Stadium) 3- Vancouver (BC Place) 4- Edmonton (Commonwealth Stadium) 5- Ottawa (TD Place) 6- Winnipeg (IG Field) 7- Regina (Mosaic Stadium) 8- Calgary (McMahon Stadium) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 You'd have to have at least 8 venues. The USA likes to spread it around but they have been using more than a dozen sites lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SthMelbRed Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 6 hours ago, devioustrevor said: 7- Regina (Mosaic Stadium) 8- Calgary (McMahon Stadium) Is McMahon in any way suitable for international football? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGAA_Star Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 13 hours ago, devioustrevor said: 7- Regina (Mosaic Stadium) 8- Calgary (McMahon Stadium) Then in that case if it has to be 8 venues, then I would still have my 6 venues that I mentioned earlier plus these 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devioustrevor Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 15 hours ago, SthMelbRed said: Is McMahon in any way suitable for international football? Can it be any worse than any other FieldTurf CFL field? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGAA_Star Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 Plus with a Gold Cup in Canada, they can advertise the hell out of it. I mean every continental competition like Asian Cup, African Cup of Nations, EURO, Copa America...they always change the venue every time but not for the Gold Cup and that is unfortunate. Because by moving it around, you further grow the game in other parts of CONCACAF. Nate3322 and Kent 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkuseisLoose Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 7 hours ago, devioustrevor said: Can it be any worse than any other FieldTurf CFL field? more the stadium then the field that's the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGAA_Star Posted June 18, 2020 Author Share Posted June 18, 2020 Plus another reason why the Gold Cup should be hosted in Canada is that the travel will not be as hard on the visiting sides who are playing here. Not to mention by rotating the Gold Cup, it shows a sign of legitimacy. If you guys want to talk about the 2015 game than that's fine but bare in mind that was one game Canada hosted barely, announced not that long prior and poorly promoted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 5 hours ago, TGAA_Star said: Plus another reason why the Gold Cup should be hosted in Canada is that the travel will not be as hard on the visiting sides who are playing here. Not to mention by rotating the Gold Cup, it shows a sign of legitimacy. If you guys want to talk about the 2015 game than that's fine but bare in mind that was one game Canada hosted barely, announced not that long prior and poorly promoted. I've already mentioned above Vic said no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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