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I haven’t been able to watch the game yet, but this time Pacific started with one defender on the pitch?!?!? This is crazy, at any level of soccer and something needs to change. 

21 minutes ago, Bison44 said:

Holy crap, the thread about how happy we are with the way the league is going instantly turns into a self centered, somebody better acknowledge "i was right about everything".  News flash, you dont have to make every thread about what you said 3 years ago, and what you imagine other people said. 

This was all I was trying to say in my poor attempt at humour. It’s always the same conversation 

Semi-pro.. squawk...beer league...squawk... low attendance.. squawk... conservative salaries... squaaawk. Would someone please teach Ozzie the Parrot some new words.

3-1 Pacific

A differing philosophy is a pretty common reason for new clubs to split off, and fans will always be cannibilized from existing teams. I followed the Whitecaps pretty closely prior to the CPL, but I've hardly watched a game this season. I have no clue whether the support for a new team is there in Ottawa, but I wouldn't write it off out of fear, before doing the appropriate market research

7 minutes ago, PaulV said:

I don't think the average casual fan is nearly as invested in this as the people on this forum. Look at Edmonton, their attendance didn't magically change by any huge amount simply by being in the CPL versus the NASL. At this level of pro sports, people have to be made to care for some reason, it's not just going to happen by default.

Than why would the opinion of the casual fan be a road block to starting a CPL team in Ottawa?

2 hours ago, m-g-williams said:

If someone tries to start up a CPL team here while the Fury are still around, it'll look like a joke and tarnish locals' view of the CPL.

Surely the locals' view of the Fury is also at jeopardy from this ordeal?

4 hours ago, grasshopper1917 said:

There is no compelling reason to stay at Wanderers at this juncture.

TBH playing in front of the Wanderers crowd would be pretty compelling to me

30 minutes ago, Reign said:

Because there isn’t a 8th locked in yet.

And that's surprising. They had 7 clubs join at once with nothing but a shared vision, but now they've shown that the league is a reality and they can't find one other partner? These cities have had a long time to prepare at this point.

18 minutes ago, Ansem said:

 

 

8 is far better than 7. I'm surprised we still don't know who the 8th will be though. 

2 hours ago, SkuseisLoose said:

One of my favourite grounds personally is Wycombe wanderers Adams Park. It’s a 10,000 capacity stadium with a 1717 capacity standing room terrace.

How far out of the city is this? It doesn't look like anything else is around

4 hours ago, fil said:

Most websites/podcasts predicted that Pacific FC would be at the bottom not Valour.

And that was before our horrific injury record. BTW I still adamantly disagree with that assessment. We have one of the most talented squads in the league if healthy

It would certainly be nice if he had another Canada player to welcome him at his new club... 

A positive showing in any global competition would be earth shattering for men’s soccer in this country. I think our biggest problem is the perception that we’re shite

Do we know what Liam Millar and Dario Zanatta's club situations are right now. I thought we might see them both in the SPL today.

Why is everything in Canadian soccer so concealed, when every major sports league around the world offers infinitely more opportunity for fans to engage with the team?

I think his strengths and weaknesses are similar in both positions. The difference for me is simply a difference in perception and expectations for different roles. In attack, I don't think he puts himself in dangerous positions nearly often enough, nor does he make particularly intelligent or well timed runs. Not like a Jonathan David type player who can buy himself space in tight quarters. Instead he succeeds through power strength and dribbling ability. Similarly, on defense he can get caught out of position, and he occasionally fails to track a run. But his speed, strength, and ability to win one on one battles make him an effective wide defender. I'm actually thrilled that he's getting tested at both positions, because he has plenty of room to improve on both sides of the ball. 

2 hours ago, youllneverwalkalone said:

Kadin Chung far more disappointing in my view.

Many goals against can be pinned on Legault. I can't remember many that I would blame Kadin for. I quite like Verhoven though. He adds much more to the attack than Chung does as a RB

I'm sick of the Fury, and I'd gladly welcome another group in Ottawa. I do feel for their fans though; kept in the dark and left to fumble for a valid defense of their club with nothing of truth and substance to build from. I get that OSEG has a strangle hold on the market, but fans do hold power. You have to wonder what they would choose if given a say. 

I can't remember many times where he's even attempted a right footed strike from distance. Great shot

14 minutes ago, WestHamCanadianinOxford said:

No  - top of the diamond in an adventurous 442.  Not something I see much these days. 

I actually turned the game on out of interest. David seems to have quite a free role and he pops up in some interesting positions. He doesn’t seem afraid to collect the from deep, but he’s also in and about the penalty box a bunch. Regardless of where he gets it he’s always looking play the ball forward and attack

FutMob has David playing RB right now. Is that right?

This game needs Borges

Either the schedule or the squad size needs to be adjusted. Halifax were dead on their feet today.