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It might be the nicest logo of a sports team in Winnipeg plus pays tribute to a very important part of our history. 

 

 

 

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submitted an hour ago by feb914Toronto

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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.

 

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, 20187 yr by FrostyWinnipeg

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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).

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...

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. 

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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.

 

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.

If this April was like last April OMG!

 

5 minutes ago, The Unknown Poster said:

 

Enjoy the sun.

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!

 

 

Big presser today announcing Volkswagen Canada as CPL's founding sponsor.

First match Apr27/19 when Forge FC (Hamilton) hosts York 9. 

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https://www.tsn.ca/saputo-says-impact-losing-millions-per-season-1.1191058

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.

 

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