Goalie Posted June 6, 2018 Author Report Posted June 6, 2018 It might be the nicest logo of a sports team in Winnipeg plus pays tribute to a very important part of our history.
Jimmy Pop Posted June 7, 2018 Report Posted June 7, 2018 • [The CanPL Hub] Length of time for #CanPL clubs to reach 500 memberships: 3️⃣ Cavalry FC – 13 days 2️⃣ HFX Wanderers FC – 5 days 1️⃣ Valour FC – 16 HOURS! twitter.com submitted an hour ago by feb914Toronto
The Unknown Poster Posted June 8, 2018 Report Posted June 8, 2018 Ticket prices are higher than I would have thought. But I guess they know their market. It was pretty crazy when the Women's World Cup was here but a lot of people traveled up for it. Counting on a robust local soccer fandom. Like everyone else, I played as a kid but I never really watched as an adult but Im intrigued by this. I remember going to see the Fury.
FrostyWinnipeg Posted June 8, 2018 Report Posted June 8, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, The Unknown Poster said: Ticket prices are higher than I would have thought. But I guess they know their market. It was pretty crazy when the Women's World Cup was here but a lot of people traveled up for it. Counting on a robust local soccer fandom. Like everyone else, I played as a kid but I never really watched as an adult but Im intrigued by this. I remember going to see the Fury. Remember the Fury too. Started in 30k stadium and downsized to 2k stadium. They did beat Vancouver that one time which was glorious. Edited June 8, 2018 by FrostyWinnipeg
The Unknown Poster Posted June 8, 2018 Report Posted June 8, 2018 9 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said: Remember the Fury too. Started in 30k stadium and downsized to 2k stadium. They did beat Vancouver that one time which was glorious. True but since the Bombers own the Valour, they wont be moved somewhere else. Its certainly a concern if you're a soccer fan, of having a great atmosphere in the large IGF. Hopefully the fans come out in droves. I imagine they will not open the upper deck unless needed. A lot worse ways to spend a spring/summer day/evening then watching soccer at IGF.
SpeedFlex27 Posted June 10, 2018 Report Posted June 10, 2018 Skeptical this league will work. To some the word Canadian in it no matter what sport means it's cheap & bush league as we know. So, they'll never support it. The CSL played some pretty good soccer back in the 80's & the league did not last. However, population & demographics have changed in 30 years. So, we'll see. FrostyWinnipeg 1
FrostyWinnipeg Posted June 10, 2018 Report Posted June 10, 2018 4 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said: Skeptical this league will work. To some the word Canadian in it no matter what sport means it's cheap & bush league as we know. So, they'll never support it. The CSL played some pretty good soccer back in the 80's & the league did not last. However, population & demographics have changed in 30 years. So, we'll see. This...and with Vancouver and Toronto in THE best league in North America it's tough to call this a Premier league. Also with York and Hamilton, Toronto like the CFL basically has 2 teams...again.
SpeedFlex27 Posted June 10, 2018 Report Posted June 10, 2018 Halifax is involved with no stadium. They want to build a temporary 5,000 seat facility. Basically a bleacher stadium with port a potties. Then you have a team in Winnipeg with a 33,000 seat stadium. Go figure.
The Unknown Poster Posted June 11, 2018 Report Posted June 11, 2018 On 6/9/2018 at 8:05 PM, SpeedFlex27 said: Skeptical this league will work. To some the word Canadian in it no matter what sport means it's cheap & bush league as we know. So, they'll never support it. The CSL played some pretty good soccer back in the 80's & the league did not last. However, population & demographics have changed in 30 years. So, we'll see. If they can get any sort of TV deal, streaming deal etc, it changes things. Thats the big difference from years ago where Sports were gate-driven. They are now rights-fees driven (or they want to be).
FrostyWinnipeg Posted June 11, 2018 Report Posted June 11, 2018 On 2018-06-10 at 2:00 AM, SpeedFlex27 said: Halifax is involved with no stadium. They want to build a temporary 5,000 seat facility. Basically a bleacher stadium with port a potties. Then you have a team in Winnipeg with a 33,000 seat stadium. Go figure. Reminds me of the CFL expansion rumours. Step 1, build a stadium 25k+ and then you get to go to Step 2. Come on Halifax...QC...Saskatoon...
SpeedFlex27 Posted June 12, 2018 Report Posted June 12, 2018 7 hours ago, FrostyWinnipeg said: Reminds me of the CFL expansion rumours. Step 1, build a stadium 25k+ and then you get to go to Step 2. Come on Halifax...QC...Saskatoon... If Halifax had a 24,000-26,000 seat stadium Halifax & the Maritimes could enter Canadian mainstream professional sports like football & soccer. To me, it should be a logical next step... a given... that they build a stadium for the city. It's so overdue. It would be the best thing for the Maritimes. Until then, Halifax will always be on the outside looking in. Sometimes, I think it's all bluster talking about the CFL or the new soccer league in Halifax but no one is actually serious.
The Unknown Poster Posted August 17, 2018 Report Posted August 17, 2018 From a connected individual at the Skyscraper forum Quote Per Buzzg So WFC have quietly been prepping for the first season of Valour which kicks off in April (brr). They really want to make this the best experience it can be. - only seats on the west side will be open for the games (no corners/end zone). This will allow cameras to use the platforms from FIFA and look better on TV with fans concentrated - all concessions on that side have already been prepped to be flipped to Valour red branding for soccer games. All F&B names and inspo will be rebranded. - they’re aiming to have almost no bomber branding in the areas fans will be able to access- blocked off seats will likely be tarped off like in Edmonton, looking at sponsors for them They’ve already received over 1,300 deposits on season ticket ACCOUNTS. Each account can buy up to 8 tickets once they go on sale. Expectation is that 2/3 will actually buy, and it’s reasonable to assume they’ll all get minimum 2, if not more. So that’s at least 2,000 season tickets already, but more likely in the 4,000 range. Considering some of the CanPL stadiums aren’t even that big, seems like a good start. I get the sense they’d consider a 5-6k average a successful first season, but that part is just my sense. Jimmy Pop 1
FrostyWinnipeg Posted August 17, 2018 Report Posted August 17, 2018 2 hours ago, The Unknown Poster said: only seats on the west side will be open for the games (no corners/end zone). This will allow cameras to use the platforms from FIFA and look better on TV with fans concentrated Okay...cause u never really see the west side fans during CFL games.
SpeedFlex27 Posted September 2, 2018 Report Posted September 2, 2018 If this April was like last April OMG!
FrostyWinnipeg Posted October 9, 2018 Report Posted October 9, 2018 5 minutes ago, The Unknown Poster said: Enjoy the sun.
Jimmy Pop Posted October 9, 2018 Report Posted October 9, 2018 The whole league seems to be coming together nicely, minus the kerfuffle in Ottawa. Open tryouts are in Winnipeg Oct.18 & 19. I hope they've got lots of heaters! Mark F 1
Jimmy Pop Posted January 29, 2019 Report Posted January 29, 2019 Big presser today announcing Volkswagen Canada as CPL's founding sponsor. First match Apr27/19 when Forge FC (Hamilton) hosts York 9. The Unknown Poster 1
FrostyWinnipeg Posted February 4, 2019 Report Posted February 4, 2019 Related https://www.tsn.ca/saputo-says-impact-losing-millions-per-season-1.1191058
SpeedFlex27 Posted February 5, 2019 Report Posted February 5, 2019 What a great sports town Montreal is. If it's not the Canadiens no one cares. The Als should think of relocating to Saputo Stadium. FrostyWinnipeg 1
Jimmy Pop Posted March 15, 2019 Report Posted March 15, 2019 Training camp 8 days in already. Foreign players prob wishing they signed with the Pacific based team given our March weather so far. Interesting hire in the coaching dep't today. This guy is currently employed by ManU. Impressive find by Coach Gale. http://valourfc.canpl.ca/article/valour-fc-add-technical-consultant-to-coaching-staff The Unknown Poster 1
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