2020 Cavalry FC and CanPL Thread

[shermanator]

I'm hearing rumours that the league is looking into starting the season in July with all 8 teams playing closed door games in one location. I've also heard Pacific is lobbying to host this. All hearsay of course, but it's a little hope right now.

Ontario has also just opened up professional sports facilities for training today as well.

[Thunderball]

Originally Posted by shermanator

I'm hearing rumours that the league is looking into starting the season in July with all 8 teams playing closed door games in one location. I've also heard Pacific is lobbying to host this. All hearsay of course, but it's a little hope right now.

Ontario has also just opened up professional sports facilities for training today as well.

There also seems to be chatter on Reddit about an initial tournament, followed by games played at every stadium (also behind closed doors).

Either of these are preferable to no soccer, but hopefully the teams can find a way to make some additional money, since tickets/concessions are likely the majority of each team's revenue.

[Slava]

Originally Posted by Thunderball

There also seems to be chatter on Reddit about an initial tournament, followed by games played at every stadium (also behind closed doors).

Either of these are preferable to no soccer, but hopefully the teams can find a way to make some additional money, since tickets/concessions are likely the majority of each team's revenue.

I think that for Spruce Meadows that what they should do is let everyone in with a ticket in the south stand. Then have us spread around the stadium with a 3 drink minimum. They get some atmosphere, sell some beverages and we get to watch some live games!

[Thunderball]

Originally Posted by Slava

I think that for Spruce Meadows that what they should do is let everyone in with a ticket in the south stand. Then have us spread around the stadium with a 3 drink minimum. They get some atmosphere, sell some beverages and we get to watch some live games!

Only problem is I'm in 105, but can easy spot some 3 drink minimums.

I wonder if they could conceivably spread out the season ticket holders and have it eventually open to them only (likely in the fall).

[shermanator]

Originally Posted by Thunderball

There also seems to be chatter on Reddit about an initial tournament, followed by games played at every stadium (also behind closed doors).

Either of these are preferable to no soccer, but hopefully the teams can find a way to make some additional money, since tickets/concessions are likely the majority of each team's revenue.

My chatter is with the other supporters groups, but it was spurred on by that Reddit thread.

I think some revenue can be made by having OneSoccer sell rights to their games to TSN, Sportsnet, etc. Have to think those networks are desperate for content.

[Thunderball]

Originally Posted by shermanator

My chatter is with the other supporters groups, but it was spurred on by that Reddit thread.

I think some revenue can be made by having OneSoccer sell rights to their games to TSN, Sportsnet, etc. Have to think those networks are desperate for content.

I would think TSN, CBC, and Sportsnet will be all over CanPL, especially if other leagues aren't operating.

Speaking of revenue, have you heard anything about when the new online Cavalry FC Shop will be open and ready to take our money?

[shermanator]

Any guesses? I know Adekugbe was training with Valerenga in the offseason...

https://twitter.com/user/status/1259966745630081026

[shermanator]

Looks like it's Gordon Bombay Emilio Estevez to the Eredivisie.

https://york9fc.canpl.ca/article/yor...e-ado-den-haag

[Slava]

Originally Posted by shermanator

Looks like it's Gordon Bombay Emilio Estevez to the Eredivisie.

https://york9fc.canpl.ca/article/yor...e-ado-den-haag

He just never really got back to his lofty heights of Young Guns.

[Resolute 14]

Could run a six game season as a round robin east vs west. Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg and Victoria play two games against each other opponent, and same for York, Hamilton, Halifax and Ottawa. Winner of each 'division' meets for the title. That's basically the shortest I think a viable season format could be.

[shermanator]

Fresh rumours on a restart...

https://twitter.com/user/status/1260987962805882882

[Ozy_Flame]

I'm going to guess Winnipeg because of it being the unofficial middle point of the country and the fairest for flight paths.

[TheIronMaiden]

^ their building is always empty anyways.

[Bill Bumface]

Could a grass field hold up to the frequency of games required?

[Thunderball]

Originally Posted by Bill Bumface

Could a grass field hold up to the frequency of games required?

I really doubt it could if there is any inclement weather, since teams will likely also be practicing on that field.

[Muta]

I hope something happens here, I'll take any Cavs action right now... even if it has to be in the taint of Canada.

[shermanator]

Originally Posted by Bill Bumface

Could a grass field hold up to the frequency of games required?

Doubt it. But Westhills, IG Field and Croix Bleue Medavie stadiums are all field turf anyways.

[Bill Bumface]

I didn't realize Westhills was. They live in a rainforest and have turf, while we live on the blizzard swept parries yet have grass, AND Lake Escalante?

[shermanator]

Originally Posted by Bill Bumface

I didn't realize Westhills was. They live in a rainforest and have turf, while we live on the blizzard swept parries yet have grass, AND Lake Escalante?

Do not besmirch the good name of Lake Escalante!

[shermanator]

The Blue Bombers released their 2019 financials, which include Valour's (albeit summarized). If I read this right, $2.8 million in revenue with a $210k loss for 2019. Which seems, not bad actually.

Page 38 here: https://d3ham790trbkqy.cloudfront.ne..._Web_FINAL.pdf