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Originally Posted by GirlySports

CSA are idiots. They never ever listen to the players.

http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/...c-8c73fceb3fea

http://www.edmontonsun.com/Sports/So...67956-sun.html

The players don't want to go to Edmonton or Vancouver. It makes it a longer trip from Europe (an extra 3-4 hour flight). Plus the field conditions in Edmonton are awful.

While they are idiots, this is a strategy that is a good one, and has been used before.

Mexico is the stronger side on any given day by far, top 2 in the region...but drop the temperatures below 15C in Oct and the long sleeve shirts come out and the whining and complaining begins from the Mexicans and they get somewhat distracted by the conditions.

I know because I've played against Central and SA teams over the years and it was always the case.

Sure, the Canadians coming from Europe may not love it either, but at least they're somewhat used to the weather here.

Same with the muddy or frozen soup that will be the Commenwealth grass that day.

Both of these even the playing field out a little bit more for what would be a crucial game against the top team...true home field advantage.

When Canada goes down to Mexico, they used to not be allowed (at least back in the mid 90's, not sure if things have changed) on the Azteca stadium field in the days leading up to practice, instead the practice facility was barely covered in grass and in a shady area of Mexico City too.