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Originally Posted by CorbeauNoir
Considering the personal experiences I've had with Halifax's circus sideshow that is their local urban planning, it's stunning to me that they of all places have the proposal that makes the most sense for the scale of this league. Find a green patch that can fit a soccer field, put up some bleachers that are an easy and attractive walk to and from the downtown bars and pubs, and dismantle everything for the winter when the season's over and it's no longer required. They've done the same kind of thing with their speed skating oval on the Commons and it's been a big success as well.
Also trademarking doesn't necessarily mean that's going to be the team's name, usually with these kinds of things they'll trademark a handful of names to hedge their bets.
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To be clear, the 2019 season in Halifax will be a temporary arrangement, then after the conclusion of the season, the City and the CPL will review the success of the location and possibly extend the Wanderers Grounds by 2 more years (I believe). If they extend it, they will erect a more permanent structure. That's my understanding of the arrangement.
Read an article that said they can erect the temp stadium in only one week!
Regarding the name for Calgary, it's more to go on than anything else. Calgary FC is rather ordinary, but is classy and matches football club expectations.
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