Olympique_de_Marseille Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 (edited) There will be a strong desire to play at least one home match to celebrate the Gold Medal!!! After London 2012 we didn't play a home match until June 2013 (vs the USA). After Rio 2016 we didn't play until February 2017 (vs Mexico). FIFA dates:September 13th to the 21st October 18th to the 26th November 22 to December 1st I think the CSA will skip one or possibly two of the three friendly windows this Fall to rest players + save money + have staff focus on the logistics of the #CanMNT playing in the Octagonal. If we play #CanWNT friendlies in Canada/USA it will have to be against non-UEFA opponents (or possibly Ukraine in September). The NWSL regular season finishes October 31st and the playoffs end on November 20thhttps://www.nwslsoccer.com/schedule?season=2021http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_National_Women's_Soccer_League_season French League calendar:https://media.fff.fr/uploads/files/19233ea26d026e5d628c6255571ac810.pdfhttps://www.fff.fr/article/3138-les-dates-de-la-saison-2021-2022.html English League calendar:https://womenscompetitions.thefa.com/en/Fixtures-Results WCQ starts in 2022 (except for UEFA) If we play in Europe, in terms of decently ranked teams, we can play: September (first matchday) : - Finland - Ukraine - Iceland September (second matchday) : - Republic of Ireland - Ukraine October (first matchday) : - Spain October (second matchday) : - Sweden - Scotland -Czech Republic November (first matchday) : -Iceland November (second matchday) : - Finland - The Netherlands Prior to COVID, we had a deal in place where we would go down to Australia to play friendlies and they would play on Canadian soil. Maybe that is an option. Edited August 6, 2021 by Olympique_de_Marseille JohnnyFranchise and narduch 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SthMelbRed Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 20 minutes ago, Olympique_de_Marseille said: There will be a strong desire to play at least one home match to celebrate reaching the podium. After London 2012 we didn't play a home match until June 2013 (vs the USA). After Rio 2016 we didn't play until February 2017 (vs the Mexico). FIFA dates:September 13th to the 21st October 18th to the 26th November 22 to December 1st I think the CSA will skip one or possibly two of the three friendly windows this Fall to rest players + save money + have staff focus on the logistics of the #CanMNT playing in the Octagonal. If we play #CanWNT friendlies in Canada/USA it will have to be against non-UEFA opponents (or possibly Ukraine in September). The NWSL regular season finishes October 31st and the playoffs end on November 20thhttps://www.nwslsoccer.com/schedule?season=2021http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_National_Women's_Soccer_League_season French League calendar:https://media.fff.fr/uploads/files/19233ea26d026e5d628c6255571ac810.pdfhttps://www.fff.fr/article/3138-les-dates-de-la-saison-2021-2022.html English League calendar:https://womenscompetitions.thefa.com/en/Fixtures-Results WCQ starts in 2022 (except for UEFA) If we play in Europe, in terms of decently ranked teams, we can play: September (first matchday) : - Finland - Ukraine - Iceland September (second matchday) : - Republic of Ireland - Ukraine October (first matchday) : - Spain October (second matchday) : - Sweden - Scotland -Czech Republic November (first matchday) : -Iceland November (second matchday) : - Finland - The Netherlands Prior to COVID, we had a deal in place where we would go down to Australia to play friendlies and they would play on Canadian soil. Maybe that is an option. I would love it if we played a friendly here in Melbourne! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Olympique_de_Marseille said: There will be a strong desire to play at least one home match to celebrate reaching the podium. After London 2012 we didn't play a home match until June 2013 (vs the USA). After Rio 2016 we didn't play until February 2017 (vs Mexico). FIFA dates:September 13th to the 21st October 18th to the 26th November 22 to December 1st I think the CSA will skip one or possibly two of the three friendly windows this Fall to rest players + save money + have staff focus on the logistics of the #CanMNT playing in the Octagonal. If we play #CanWNT friendlies in Canada/USA it will have to be against non-UEFA opponents (or possibly Ukraine in September). The NWSL regular season finishes October 31st and the playoffs end on November 20thhttps://www.nwslsoccer.com/schedule?season=2021http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_National_Women's_Soccer_League_season French League calendar:https://media.fff.fr/uploads/files/19233ea26d026e5d628c6255571ac810.pdfhttps://www.fff.fr/article/3138-les-dates-de-la-saison-2021-2022.html English League calendar:https://womenscompetitions.thefa.com/en/Fixtures-Results WCQ starts in 2022 (except for UEFA) If we play in Europe, in terms of decently ranked teams, we can play: September (first matchday) : - Finland - Ukraine - Iceland September (second matchday) : - Republic of Ireland - Ukraine October (first matchday) : - Spain October (second matchday) : - Sweden - Scotland -Czech Republic November (first matchday) : -Iceland November (second matchday) : - Finland - The Netherlands Prior to COVID, we had a deal in place where we would go down to Australia to play friendlies and they would play on Canadian soil. Maybe that is an option. Would be awesome if the September match was in Canada. BC Place would be available after Sep. 11 based on Lions and Whitecaps schedule. I realize the pandemic could put a wrench in to that but it would be cool to have a home friendly as a post Olympic celebration. JohnnyFranchise 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardsa Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Remember that Vancouver had a match scheduled for April 2020. May be a good choice to make up for that missed match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 Give us a homecoming friendly match please!!!! 🥇 narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cblake Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Play a Gold Medal Victory tour like they have for the US. Play everywhere coast to coast so everyone one can celebrate and this team can be on the pedestal they deserve. I am sure corporate Canada would get behind it. Who cares about the opponent,. This is something the CSA must do. Today was absolutely huge for footy in this country, take advantage of it for the greater good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 14 minutes ago, Olympique_de_Marseille said: Give us a homecoming friendly match please!!!! 🥇 Play the USA in Vancouver during the September window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted August 18, 2021 Author Share Posted August 18, 2021 (edited) 13-21 September If we play home a home match in September the opponents could be: -Ukraine (all other UEFA teams are in WCQs) -Japan/Australia/China (all other AFC teams are in WCQs) -Mexico/Costa Rica/Jamaica (or a weaker CONCACAF opponent, not the US as they will play two home friendlies) -Brazil/Chile/Argentina/Colombia (or a weaker CONMEBOL opponent) -South Africa/Nigeria/Zambia (or another, possibly weaker CAF opponent) -New Zealand As @narduch said, BC Place seems free. 18-26 October For October, there are more choices when it comes to opponents but . The rumour is that the #USWNT have invited South Korea for two matches in the USA so both those teams are out Saputo Stadium in Montreal looks free. BC Place is also free. 22-30 November It's tough to judge stadium availability for November when you factor in playoffs for CFL and MLS Teams and obviously the risk of snow is higher! Edited August 18, 2021 by Olympique_de_Marseille narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted August 18, 2021 Author Share Posted August 18, 2021 (edited) The #USWNT is hosting Paraguay in September! We should host Ecuador or Colombia at BC Place. Edited August 18, 2021 by Olympique_de_Marseille Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted August 19, 2021 Author Share Posted August 19, 2021 The new W Championship qualifiers start in November, so Mexico, Costa Rica, Jamaica and all other CONCACAF teams will be available for friendlies in September and October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted September 15, 2021 Author Share Posted September 15, 2021 (edited) Sadly, the international window for September has started and there is nothing going on. Maybe a victory tour match in October? CONCACAF, CONMEBOL, OFC, CAF and Japan/Australia/China/India are all opponents we can play. Saputo is still the stadium that is completely free. Edited September 15, 2021 by Olympique_de_Marseille Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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