BearcatSA Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 24 minutes ago, RJB said: I think that esports are fun... but you can't call him an athlete. At first, I got a kick out of this story because it seemed like the club didn't have enough for him to do in his riole, but esports are a growing facet and having a former player learning the craft of management by being directly involved via competing is beneficial both to him as well as the club. Also, he's not going to tell an opponent to top himself, like a previous Whitecaps gamer got fired for in 2021. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 On 12/14/2023 at 1:45 AM, narduch said: They have drawn Tigres in the CCC This is probably the hardest possible rival, given Club America I think are not in it this year. Problem in Canada is that we don't get a huge pick up of ticket sales for any team in North America, only a few MLS teams being the exceptions. narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Lol. Looks like Whitecaps and Cavalry have quite a bit in common. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Lol 2.0 Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Flowers trump soccer in Canada. We are definitely not a soccer nation. It's too bad for VWC they could have had a big crowd for that game including many travelling Tigres fans Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Someone in Langford gave CONCACAF the hydro pole this offseason... kacbru, narduch, Obinna and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 5 hours ago, Kadenge said: Flowers trump soccer in Canada. You could put this story in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkRegionFan Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 (edited) At the end of the superdraft, Vancouver ends up with 1 senior (Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau (F)) and 1 junior (Eliot Goldthorp(D) ) Edited December 20, 2023 by YorkRegionFan wrong info narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Messi is coming to Vancouver May 25. Kadenge and Watchmen 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoppage Time Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 The 2023 CPL Best XI was just published. Four players of interest for the Whitecaps IMO would be: Tristan Henry - Back up keeper Manny Aparicio - replacement for Teibert with better offensive ability Dan Nimick - to develop into a starting CB Ali Musse - more or less like for like replacement for Hoilett Very good depth if not starting level. Unnamed Trialist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 I see for Single Match tix the Caps are just doing a waiting list, so I suspect they'll be able to gauge the interest for the Inter Miami game quite quickly. in normal circumstances, with Messi playing and on form, healthy, BC Place sells out. But they are making season ticket sales, how many might opt for the whole pack thinking they'll get Inter as part of it? The risk of this latter is selling season tix to fans who are not really interested, or much less so when it's not Inter. So you end up with empty seats or resales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoppage Time Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 30 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said: I see for Single Match tix the Caps are just doing a waiting list, so I suspect they'll be able to gauge the interest for the Inter Miami game quite quickly. in normal circumstances, with Messi playing and on form, healthy, BC Place sells out. But they are making season ticket sales, how many might opt for the whole pack thinking they'll get Inter as part of it? The risk of this latter is selling season tix to fans who are not really interested, or much less so when it's not Inter. So you end up with empty seats or resales. If Messi will even play on turf . . . 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mihairokov Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Stoppage Time said: If Messi will even play on turf . . . 🤔 From Messi's opening MLS presser: "At Messi’s introductory media conference after joining Inter Miami, the 36-year-old explained that his “youth was spent on artificial turf, my whole life was on that pitch,” though when he moved to Europe and Barcelona he would play on grass. “Truth is it’s been a while since I’ve played on artificial turf, but I have no problem adapting myself again,” said Messi." https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/16/sport/lionel-messi-artificial-turf-inter-miami-mls-spt-intl/index.html Edited December 21, 2023 by Mihairokov Stoppage Time and Unnamed Trialist 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costarg Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 13 hours ago, Mihairokov said: From Messi's opening MLS presser: "At Messi’s introductory media conference after joining Inter Miami, the 36-year-old explained that his “youth was spent on artificial turf, my whole life was on that pitch,” though when he moved to Europe and Barcelona he would play on grass. “Truth is it’s been a while since I’ve played on artificial turf, but I have no problem adapting myself again,” said Messi." https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/16/sport/lionel-messi-artificial-turf-inter-miami-mls-spt-intl/index.html In my experience, playing on turf as a flexible kid is very different to playing on turf at 30+. Trois Reds, Metro and nolando 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Will TSN still have a similar number of matches this year? If so, I get the feeling that neither Canadian appearance by Messi will be one of them this time around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 There a few big South American teams that now play on turf. It's very common down there especially for youth because it can be hard to maintain grass in that climate. I'm not the youngest guy and I play on turf all the time. I actually like playing on turf but watching on grass. The game is more tactical on grass, a little more rapid and hectic on turf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 16 hours ago, Mihairokov said: “Truth is it’s been a while since I’ve played on artificial turf, but I have no problem adapting myself again,” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kacbru Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 18 hours ago, Mihairokov said: From Messi's opening MLS presser: "At Messi’s introductory media conference after joining Inter Miami, the 36-year-old explained that his “youth was spent on artificial turf, my whole life was on that pitch,” though when he moved to Europe and Barcelona he would play on grass. “Truth is it’s been a while since I’ve played on artificial turf, but I have no problem adapting myself again,” said Messi." https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/16/sport/lionel-messi-artificial-turf-inter-miami-mls-spt-intl/index.html I think all of his games last year were on grass - I'm sure it is just a coincidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 1 hour ago, kacbru said: I think all of his games last year were on grass - I'm sure it is just a coincidence. The only time I've seen him play was 1) on turf, 2) fighting and injury, 3) subbing in to the game his team was already winning. I'm not guaranteeing he plays in Vancouver, but I don't think it's as unlikely as some people do. saladroit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saladroit Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 1 hour ago, kacbru said: I think all of his games last year were on grass - I'm sure it is just a coincidence. last game of the season he played away at charlotte on turf kacbru 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 5 hours ago, BearcatSA said: Will TSN still have a similar number of matches this year? If so, I get the feeling that neither Canadian appearance by Messi will be one of them this time around. Why's that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 33 minutes ago, saladroit said: last game of the season he played away at charlotte on turf Correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 (edited) Who didn't come to Vancouver because of turf? Was it Thierry Henry? Anyone else? BTW has anyone ever listened to Thierry Henry speak on just about anything? Is it humanly possible to be anymore arrogant? This guy lives the French stereotype to a T I watched Pirlo, Bekham, Villa, Gerrard, Lampard at BC Place. Who didn't come to Vancouver that has turned this in to some kinda of narrative every single time Edited December 21, 2023 by SpursFlu masster, NVsoccer, costarg and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 When does TSN usually announce it's broadcasting schedule? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 13 hours ago, BearcatSA said: When does TSN usually announce it's broadcasting schedule? Last year it wasn't until close to the season. But that may have been because the Apple deal was pretty late. BearcatSA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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