Ozzie_the_parrot Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Scintillating stuff: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 The Hundal statement was over the top, but it's true, Whitecaps have not done great against CPL teams. And attendance has flagged in recent years. But if it lights a fire for Gressel, I'll be happy, I'd love for Whitecaps to excel and for VFC to develop a nice modest alternative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Looks like the stadium is ready: From what I've read elsewhere SixFive wanted to have a roof but the new mayor for Langley Township didn't want to pay for it and dropped it from plans. The pitch dimensions are nothing like as bad as year one York Lions but still look quite narrow in a Langford sort of way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aird25 Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 3 hours ago, Ozzie_the_parrot said: The pitch dimensions are nothing like as bad as year one York Lions but still look quite narrow in a Langford sort of way. Is Starlight really that narrow? I can't find the dimensions but I've definitely played on narrower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 4 hours ago, Unnamed Trialist said: The Hundal statement was over the top, but it's true, Whitecaps have not done great against CPL teams. And attendance has flagged in recent years. But if it lights a fire for Gressel, I'll be happy, I'd love for Whitecaps to excel and for VFC to develop a nice modest alternative. I think most of the eye rolling from Whitecaps fans was that Hundal said it after 1 win while being eliminated from the Voyageurs Cup a few days earlier. It's not a defense of the Whitecaps so much as it was a comment that seemed really premature. Shway, saladroit and toontownman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 The LEC definitely use to be a corn field Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 This looks better than the pics I've seen of Halifax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 (edited) 9 minutes ago, narduch said: This looks better than the pics I've seen of Halifax I was there yesterday it looks great. I also just saw a big residential commercial development was approved directly across the street. The next block also has a big sign saying future entertainment hub blah blah blah. For those worried about pre and post game food and bev options Edited April 27, 2023 by SpursFlu CDNFootballer and narduch 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RJB Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 On 4/26/2023 at 4:42 AM, Ozzie_the_parrot said: Looks like the stadium is ready: From what I've read elsewhere SixFive wanted to have a roof but the new mayor for Langley Township didn't want to pay for it and dropped it from plans. The pitch dimensions are nothing like as bad as year one York Lions but still look quite narrow in a Langford sort of way. I've heard that a roof is part of year two plans, and suites are hoped to go in in year three. I dont recall if the person said it was hoped or certain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 19 hours ago, SpursFlu said: I was there yesterday it looks great. I also just saw a big residential commercial development was approved directly across the street. The next block also has a big sign saying future entertainment hub blah blah blah. For those worried about pre and post game food and bev options They already set up food trucks on the other side of the event centre all summer. Plus there are concessions inside the other main buildings. It's not a lot and I think there's no pub options, but it's not barren. Parking is probably enough as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDNFootballer Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 12 hours ago, Unnamed Trialist said: They already set up food trucks on the other side of the event centre all summer. Plus there are concessions inside the other main buildings. It's not a lot and I think there's no pub options, but it's not barren. Parking is probably enough as well. There's a concession in the small corner building between the East stands and end supporters stands. S & L Kitchen and Bar is a 5 minute walk down the street, Gov't liquor store right besides it for stocking up for a tailgate. Hopefully the supporters group sets up a pregame meal and brews at the bar, march to the stadium, and tailgate in the parking lot pregame. Unnamed Trialist and nolando 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 11 hours ago, CDNFootballer said: There's a concession in the small corner building between the East stands and end supporters stands. S & L Kitchen and Bar is a 5 minute walk down the street, Gov't liquor store right besides it for stocking up for a tailgate. Hopefully the supporters group sets up a pregame meal and brews at the bar, march to the stadium, and tailgate in the parking lot pregame. You're a fast walker. My personal belief is that you eat before or after wherever you want. Depending on game time. But of course in Langley I suspect families are going to spend on food and drink and on site. In function of how concessions are distributed it could make more sense for the club to monetize them or not. My guess is that they will and that the city won't take a big cut if all. CDNFootballer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 I would definitely like to think there is a tailgate BBQ opportunity before the game and the club would be receptive to that. I'm not a big food truck guy personally. A bit of a last resort. SNL is a good spot but yah I think 5 minute walk is a bit too optimistic CDNFootballer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 On 4/29/2023 at 4:28 AM, Unnamed Trialist said: In function of how concessions are distributed it could make more sense for the club to monetize them or not. My guess is that they will and that the city won't take a big cut if all. The new mayor/council was not happy about having to go through with the stadium construction. It's why it's so bare-bones. I can see it being the opposite: that they'll try to recoup some of the cost with concessions. But, I guess it depends on what agreements were in place before they took over. Unnamed Trialist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RJB Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Interesting that Langley United sent an email to coaches on Tuesday offering discounted tickets ($10) and a free coach ticket to bring your team on Sunday. It was too late notice for my team (U7) but it looks like they're trying to get the club involved - I just wish it was earlier so teams could organize! Also, I wonder if this is a result of a less than capacity crowd expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 (edited) On 3/25/2023 at 11:31 PM, 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. Still with the club. 16 y/o as of mid April. I think we may see him get a full pro contract with Vancouver FC, as opposed to the development deals (for older teens) that the club announced yesterday. Edited May 4, 2023 by nolando Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 10 minutes ago, RJB said: Interesting that Langley United sent an email to coaches on Tuesday offering discounted tickets ($10) and a free coach ticket to bring your team on Sunday... Sales have not been what could sensibly be described as brisk so that isn't in any way surprising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 (edited) The fire sale on tickets went out to all the local clubs, from what I understand. I hope it's just to fill in the last thousand seats or something. And if it's getting local youth soccer players excited about the club, then I'm all for it, too. Edited May 4, 2023 by nolando RJB, NVsoccer, Kadenge and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 There has really been zero engagement or advertising beyond getting the supporters group going. nolando 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Looks like the crowd will be reasonable for the home opener now but things are not looking so rosy on subsequent games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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