RJB Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 (edited) The email that they sent made it clear that no tickets are required. Free game. Edited March 18, 2023 by RJB By "they" I mean the Langley Soccer Association nolando 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 7 hours ago, RJB said: The email that they sent made it clear that no tickets are required. Free game. Seems weird to open it to fans. Won't it take away from the home opener? Surely you want the first experience for the fans to be then not at a likely not quite finished stadium? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 I think the game is being played at an adjacent turf field to where the stadium is being built. A few weeks ago I pulled in to see the progress of the stadium and the team was actually running a scrimmage on a field on the other side of the parking lot. That's also why it's free to the public.. there are several community fields that anyone can walk up and access at any time NVsoccer and toontownman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 1 hour ago, SpursFlu said: I think the game is being played at an adjacent turf field to where the stadium is being built. A few weeks ago I pulled in to see the progress of the stadium and the team was actually running a scrimmage on a field on the other side of the parking lot. That's also why it's free to the public.. there are several community fields that anyone can walk up and access at any time Yes, just to the south in the same complex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Edgar Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 (edited) On 3/16/2023 at 11:00 PM, nolando said: 2-2 final. Hundal and Romeo scored for the home team. Edited March 19, 2023 by nolando RJB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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masster Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 On 3/16/2023 at 11:00 PM, nolando said: Thanks for posting. I made my way out there for a portion of the game and was pleasantly surprised at the amount of people that were there watching. Whether they were mainly season ticket holders or people who just happened to be at the park/fields, I don't know. For those that are interested, the drive from downtown Vancouver to LEC took me only 40 minutes with no traffic. The weather was perfect. 16 degrees and sunny. It felt like a late spring day. That made me realize the stadium could be a real point of differentiation for this team. Despite the open roof, nobody really wants to go sit inside BC Place when the weather is nice. If the stadium is comfortable with some decent amenities, there will be a decent portion of the crowd that will show up just to have a beer outside when the weather is nice. RJB, nolando and toontownman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 (edited) 9 hours ago, masster said: Thanks for posting. I made my way out there for a portion of the game and was pleasantly surprised at the amount of people that were there watching. Whether they were mainly season ticket holders or people who just happened to be at the park/fields, I don't know. For those that are interested, the drive from downtown Vancouver to LEC took me only 40 minutes with no traffic. The weather was perfect. 16 degrees and sunny. It felt like a late spring day. That made me realize the stadium could be a real point of differentiation for this team. Despite the open roof, nobody really wants to go sit inside BC Place when the weather is nice. If the stadium is comfortable with some decent amenities, there will be a decent portion of the crowd that will show up just to have a beer outside when the weather is nice. Yes, the weather was just about as good as you could have asked for. Lots of young Langley and Surrey United players, which is great to see, and which obviously builds a nice foundation. In hindsight, it would have been the perfect day, opponent, and venue for their big jersey release. Instead they are doing it in Richmond this Saturday evening vs local semi-pro side FC Tigers. I have a feeling the weather will be grim (admittedly not their fault) and the turnout equally unsatisfying, perhaps a missed opportunity. Edited March 21, 2023 by nolando Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masster Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 The timing of the kit launch is a little disappointing considering the national team game will still be on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 52 minutes ago, masster said: The timing of the kit launch is a little disappointing considering the national team game will still be on. This too. I will already be out that way with my son's team but otherwise may not have made the trek, tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM3/MM2/MM Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Draft picks signed: https://canpl.ca/article/vancouver-fc-sign-top-two-2023-cpl-u-sports-draft-picks toontownman and Bison44 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Hmm I wonder what the northern tribune has to say about this? Maybe someone could post the same story again but from them in an hour or so. narduch and NVsoccer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aird25 Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Another BC professional. Hallelujah nolando 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 ...anybody making snide comments about posting this can **** off. These guys put a lot of effort in and that deserves support and respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Hmmm, seems like the CPL puts in a lot of effort and deserves support and respect. Plus its their news they are trying to put out, so why not click on their website/story eh?? But some people just shit on CPL every chance they get, so take your own advice and **** right off. toontownman, dyslexic nam, longlugan and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 On 3/20/2023 at 12:16 PM, masster said: Thanks for posting. I made my way out there for a portion of the game and was pleasantly surprised at the amount of people that were there watching. Whether they were mainly season ticket holders or people who just happened to be at the park/fields, I don't know. Heard it was about 500-700 people, as a rough estimate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 (edited) So whats with this rumor that Vancouver fc is buying Huddersfield Town? They do suspiciously have players training with them. Is this a real rumor? Edited March 25, 2023 by SpursFlu narduch and toontownman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 (edited) Great turnout in Richmond. Tigers going toe to toe...probably 750 ppl here at least. Weather turned nice at just the right time. Very well handled by VFC and host Fusion. Tonnes of freebies, shirts and glowsticks. Lots of merchandise for sale. Reminiscent of a nice night at Swangard. Edited March 26, 2023 by nolando RJB, NVsoccer, toontownman and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Pk Gael....1-0 VFC nearing HT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 For me, Irving, Hundal, Sandoval and Romeo are all standouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 I have a suspicion this team will exceed expectations Not sure how I feel about the Flamengo kits but excited for things to get going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 2 hours ago, SpursFlu said: I have a suspicion this team will exceed expectations Not sure how I feel about the Flamengo kits but excited for things to get going I think these look sharp, personally. And I have low expectations for this team. I think for year one, it would be realistic to be competitive most matchdays but definitely near the bottom of the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 I was pretty impressed with the 15-year-old TJ Tahid, who nearly scored late in the second half and who made the most of his minutes. Spoke to him briefly after the match and he has the confidence and composure of a guy a few years older. I think we'll be seeing some special things from him down the road. Greatest Cockney Rip Off and Ivan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigMattic1 Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 1 hour ago, nolando said: I was pretty impressed with the 15-year-old TJ Tahid, who nearly scored late in the second half and who made the most of his minutes. Spoke to him briefly after the match and he has the confidence and composure of a guy a few years older. I think we'll be seeing some special things from him down the road. The kid even has a website: TJ Tahid masster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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