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Originally Posted by Muta
Agreed. Although I will add - there's some exceptions here. BMO Field works well because you are close to the action. The supporters section is literally right behind TFC's south goal, and makes for a really fun / intense atmosphere. BC Place works too; the Whitecap's supporters section is almost right behind the west goal.
ATCO Field works very well because the stadium is intimate and the supporters are close to the action, helping to dictate the intensity of the match.
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I agree. But BMO was a soccer stadium from inception, and the CFL moved in later. And the "new" BC Place isn't too bad, actually (pre-reno it had a big gap and big walls before the stands). And it helps that the Whitecaps drape off the upper level (it really helps close it in, actually) and get a decent crowd in the lower bowl. Put 1-2k in there and it would suck too.
I honestly feel that CPL teams like Valour and York would be better off going the Halifax route. Build something temporary and intimate in a central-ish location, get people to fall in love with the vibe, and expand accordingly. Using inappropriate stadiums is a death sentence. Initially cheaper, I guess, but that doesn't mean much when the team dies because nobody liked to be there.