Canadian Soccer Part III

[robertmac43]

Other thread starting to get a little old. Previous thread: Canadian Soccer Part II

Some important events and games coming up:
1) CPL Finals Oct 26 and Nov 2
2) A second Match against the US on November 15.

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[Mike Mills]

US Soccer is a good federation. I like them, I got nothing against them. But we’re definitely going to make orphans of their children.

 

[robertmac43]

Canadian Premier League announces Finals 2019 format

Unfortunate to see that there will be no extra time in the finals for this game. Just like the Can championships between TFC and Impact.

 

[robertmac43]

Also talks of Ottawa Fury FC coming to the CPL have picked up this week and I'm guessing they will only be more prominent following the USL playoffs. They play tomorrow night and if it is a loss it could be there last game in USL.

 

[Pouchkine]

Canadian Premier League announces Finals 2019 format

Unfortunate to see that there will be no extra time in the finals for this game. Just like the Can championships between TFC and Impact.

This is just complete nonsense. Make it one game only then like MLS playoffs. Stop with this crap.

 

[Pouchkine]

Also talks of Ottawa Fury FC coming to the CPL have picked up this week and I'm guessing they will only be more prominent following the USL playoffs. They play tomorrow night and if it is a loss it could be there last game in USL.

Now that could be great news.

 

[robertmac43]

This is just complete nonsense. Make it one game only then like MLS playoffs. Stop with this crap.

One game would be the ideal scenario. I'm fine with it being 2 legs, I just wish they went into extra time if it was tied. I find it terribly anti climactic to go straight to PKs

 

[Pouchkine]

2 legs are fine when done right. But for casual fans a one game winner take all final is much more interesting.

There's no reason to go straight to penalties.

 

[robertmac43]

2 legs are fine for fans when done right. But for casual fans a one game winner take all final is much more interesting.

There's no reason to go straight to penalties.

Especially here in Canada where people are not as accustomed to the two-leg system of Europe.

I was thinking it would be solid to go with a 2 round single eliminations set up. 1 seed plays 4, 2 plays 3. winners go on and play each other. Would need more teams in the League likely. I just don't think this 2 season set up is the long term option for the league.

 

[Pouchkine]

When there will be 10 teams, let's hope soon, top 4 in a playoff system like you said would be fine.

 

[robertmac43]

When there will be 10 teams, let's hope soon

I'm honestly surprised there has not been more talk of expansion in the last little bit. If anything other than the Fury came to the CPL it would come at a surprise. Obviously we know the league wants to expand but there are no current leads

 

[Pouchkine]

Laval and Quebec are as usual sleeping... Terrible sport cities especially Laval.

 

[robertmac43]

Canadian Premier League rumoured to be adding new BC club, considering format tweak

Forgot about this article here. Read it a while back, there is interest in a second BC team and some overall tweaks to the scheduling.

 

[Pouchkine]

Any idea how many tickets sold for the first leg saturday?

 

[robertmac43]

Any idea how many tickets sold for the first leg saturday?

I know 112 is sold out which is a good sign.

 

[Pouchkine]

Are the games on CBC?

 

[sabremike]

I know 112 is sold out which is a good sign.

Got mine a week ago through my Ticats rep. Just pissed the game is at the same time as the Bulldogs game at Copps. If I could've done a DH that would've been incredible. BTW are Scotiabank or TD branches open on weekends because I have to do a currency exchange and the banks there give me a way better rate than my bank does?

 

[robertmac43]

Are the games on CBC?

I think they are doing some pre and post game stuff but I'm pretty sure the game is only on One Soccer.

I may be wrong though.

 

[robertmac43]

Got mine a week ago through my Ticats rep. Just pissed the game is at the same time as the Bulldogs game at Copps. If I could've done a DH that would've been incredible. BTW are Scotiabank or TD branches open on weekends because I have to do a currency exchange and the banks there give me a way better rate than my bank does?

I don't know TBH. My guess is there are open atms in the banks but the bank itself is not open

 

[sabremike]

I think they are doing some pre and post game stuff but I'm pretty sure the game is only on One Soccer.

I may be wrong though.

I think they are on CBC.

 

[robertmac43]

Ottawa Fury lose in penalties to the Charleston Battery. The off season begins and so does the interesting choice of whether the team stays in the USL or moves to the CPL!

 

[YNWA14]

Ottawa Fury lose in penalties to the Charleston Battery. The off season begins and so does the interesting choice of whether the team stays in the USL or moves to the CPL!

Really hope they move to the CPL. Would certainly ignite more interest in the league not just for me but I think in general.

 

[robertmac43]

Really hope they move to the CPL. Would certainly ignite more interest in the league not just for me but I think in general.

For sure and it just makes sense for the Canadian Soccer League to have a team in the Nations Capital.

 

[Tuggy]

FIFA rankings update yesterday and Canada officially moves into the #6 spot in CONCACAF.

First half of the job done, but that can quickly be erased with a loss in Orlando next month.

Canada needs a result and to win their group in the Nations League.

 

[robertmac43]

FIFA rankings update yesterday and Canada officially moves into the #6 spot in CONCACAF.

First half of the job done, but that can quickly be erased with a loss in Orlando next month.

Canada needs a result and to win their group in the Nations League.

100%! Great result but we need to see a level of consistency that this program has not been able to provide over its history.