Canada Soccer Part VII: Copa America Semifinal Edition

[robertmac43]

I 100% agree @Pavel Buchnevich. Great write-up!

CONCACAF games are more about battling through poor conditions and reading, it's a mental and physically draining battle. It is not an environment to foster footballing ability, test your technical abilities, and prepare for the high skill of the World Cup. It's a different beast, Europeans just don't have it the same across the pond.

 

[PanniniClaus]

I try to catch highlights for all the matches in CPL. 200 is a normal looking crowd for Edmonton.

ugh... that's tough.

 

[NyQuil]

Here's a Honduras-based journalist with his explanation:



Loose translation:

Honduras won as best as they could against World Cup participant Canada.

...With a pitch in a terrible stadium

...With the weather in their favour

...With a homer referee

...But finally 3 points that will serve to build confidence.

 

[robertmac43]

I try to catch highlights for all the matches in CPL. 200 is a normal looking crowd for Edmonton.

ugh... that's tough.

I went to the last home game of the season last year in Edmonton. There were about 700 people there and it looked empty. That was also the weekend that Canada was playing in Edmonton, even then they could not get more fans out. It's honestly a fun stadium, you walk around the field and get up close to the action. The supporter's section is a fun group and was great to hang out with even though I was in Forge stuff.

The team has not been run well over the years and that shows with the drastic decrease in fans from year to year.

 

[NyQuil]

Another FIFA production that takes too long.

 

[NyQuil]

Vancouver - no big surprise there.

 

[MeHateHe]

Vancouver - no big surprise there.

Well, considering that Vancouver said no initially, there was some possibility that FIFA might have gone with Edmonton instead. But Vancouver is a much better choice.

 

[John Price]

Vancouver and Toronno hosting games in 2026.

 

[NyQuil]

Vancouver and Toronno hosting games in 2026.

Where are they going to play in Toronto?

Edit: apparently an upgraded BMO field.

https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/soccer-world-cup-2026-host-cities-1.6490914

I feel bad for Edmonton but they never had a chance.

 

[robertmac43]

 

[EpochLink]

Ouch, the government of Alberta played themselves with these demands. FIFA probably were pissed at them.

 

[robertmac43]

Ouch, the government of Alberta played themselves with these demands. FIFA probably were pissed at them.

Edmonton was on the outside, to begin with, these demands were the final straw for sure!

 

[robertmac43]

Could you image;

 

[al secord]

I still don't understand why the renos are temporary.

 

[Pink Mist]

I still don't understand why the renos are temporary.

Yeah if they're going to invest that much just make it permanent. Otherwise thats a lot of money to spend for 6 matches

 

[Mathew]

if anyone wants to watch

 

[Eye of Ra]

What canadians (if in their prime) from past generations would be good enough for todays team?

Julian de Guzman, Paul Stalteri, Kevin McKenna, Tomasz Radzinski?

 

[Pink Mist]

What canadians (if in their prime) from past generations would be good enough for todays team?

Julian de Guzman, Paul Stalteri, Kevin McKenna, Tomasz Radzinski?

De Rosario probably still would have a place

 

[JeffreyLFC]

I still don't understand why the renos are temporary.

I am no TFC fan but why are they not pushing for these expansion to be permanent? It seems like counter productive...

 

[Blender]

I am no TFC fan but why are they not pushing for these expansion to be permanent? It seems like counter productive...

Permanent expansions would likely be significantly more expensive, and they may not be sure future revenue can support it.

 

[Uncle Rotter]

What canadians (if in their prime) from past generations would be good enough for todays team?

Julian de Guzman, Paul Stalteri, Kevin McKenna, Tomasz Radzinski?

Alex Bunbury

 

[al secord]

Alex Bunbury

No lol. Give me prime De Vos. This team's lack of defense is frightening compared to what the rest of the team offers .

I didn't mean to demean your Bunbury choice, but our current number 9's far exceed anything we've produced in my 40 years on earth.

Also, I think Radzinski still comes off the bench for us. And I'd still take Junior over him based on his passing ability and IQ

 

[robertmac43]

I don't think De Ro gets into this starting XI as big of a Canadian legend as he is.

 

[robertmac43]

Really awesome move!

 

[Pink Mist]

Really awesome move!

Pretty good for a player who two years ago was set to play Canadian university soccer