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TriCitiesHockeyFan · 03-19-2011, 05:31 PM

pretty good game so far- i don't watch a lot of soccer but it seems that TFC's defense isn't all that great. it'll be interesting to see how the 'caps fair against a good opponent.

d_phaneuf · 03-19-2011, 05:33 PM

Toronto is going to take awhile to be good, they have switched to a completely new system

'total football' with the Ajax braintrust in charge should make them a better team, but with the lower talent of players it's going to take a long time to get proficient at it

most of the Ajax team comes through the youth ranks and starts playing the system at age 11 or 12

Blaster86 · 03-19-2011, 06:04 PM

3 - 1 Whitecaps now.

GET RIPPED!

Edit - "Toronto FC with a two goal deficit at 65 minutes in." #### you, TSN. I hope someone steals your TFC pompoms.

VANFLAMESFAN · 03-19-2011, 06:41 PM

Pretty much a dream start for the Caps and their entire organization.

Great crowd, great match. 4 Caps goals, sunshine, great pace.

Just amazing day for Vancouver soccer.

shermanator · 03-19-2011, 07:09 PM

Toronto FC continues MLSE's tradition of fielding loser teams....

J epworth · 03-19-2011, 07:54 PM

Wow they should never leave Empire Field, It's just not going to be the same in BC Place, that atmosphere was awesome!

shermanator · 03-20-2011, 11:57 AM

I think this pretty much sums up the excitement....

Locke · 03-20-2011, 12:10 PM

What does 'Get Ripped' even mean?

Temporary_User · 03-21-2011, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Locke

What does 'Get Ripped' even mean?

It is a term meaning to get high from marijuana smoke

Saint Troy · 03-21-2011, 09:01 AM

Great start for the Whitecaps, I will definately pull for them as I went to the odd 86ers game at Swangard, but the Tottenham colors are @#$%. Actually thought the field turf added to the offence, the ball really checked up on a lot of the passes.

TopChed · 03-21-2011, 02:19 PM

That was a pretty awesome game to watch. I'm excited to see soccer doing well in Canada. I keep hoping that some day our national team will qualify for the WC on a regular basis, and professional soccer in Canada can only help. Plus the increased coverage with TSN on board will be great.

And that young Canadian left mid (Teibert I think?) playing for the Whitecaps looked good on Saturday.

Beerfest · 03-22-2011, 12:50 AM

Whats the most "pro" soccer team Calgary has ever had?

Locke · 03-22-2011, 09:37 AM

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Whats the most "pro" soccer team Calgary has ever had?

I vaguely recall the Calgary Storm being a spectacular failure.

I even played against the remains of the 'Calgary Storm' in Men's league and boy did they suck.

Addick · 03-22-2011, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Locke

I vaguely recall the Calgary Storm being a spectacular failure.

The Storm weren't actually that bad when they played within their limits (i.e. the PDL), the A-League Storm and Mustangs on the other hand were quite the cockups! In fact, when they were in the PDL the Storm found the most success of any recent Calgary-based club that ventured into any high-level footy.

J epworth · 03-23-2011, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Addick

The Storm weren't actually that bad when they played within their limits (i.e. the PDL), the A-League Storm and Mustangs on the other hand were quite the cockups! In fact, when they were in the PDL the Storm found the most success of any recent Calgary-based club that ventured into any high-level footy.

Higher level soccer will never work in Calgary unless a soccer based stadium is built, which I don't see happening anytime soon. The only spot I could see them doing it even is if they decided to expand Shouldice Park's main field, where the Calgary Colts could maybe play and a higher level soccer team could share the field, but I doubt that would ever happen.

shermanator · 03-24-2011, 11:21 AM

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Higher level soccer will never work in Calgary unless a soccer based stadium is built, which I don't see happening anytime soon. The only spot I could see them doing it even is if they decided to expand Shouldice Park's main field, where the Calgary Colts could maybe play and a higher level soccer team could share the field, but I doubt that would ever happen.

I'm wondering if maybe an NASL team can use Hellard Field at Shouldice (below)? They would have an instant rivalry with FC Edmonton, who is new this year. Not sure of the size of the stands, but I seem to recall it was 3000? If that fails, maybe an NASL team can partner with the U of C to build a new soccer specific stadium?

Any professional soccer in Calgary would have to start slow and build a fan base revolving around a friendly environment with which to see games. Shouldn't be impossible to find a few thousand soccer fans in Calgary to support a team, should it?

troutman · 03-24-2011, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Beerfest

Whats the most "pro" soccer team Calgary has ever had?

Is no one old enough to remember the Calgary Boomers of the NASL, and star import Gerd "Thunderfoot" Zimmerman?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calgary_Boomers

The Calgary Boomers were a professional soccer team, that competed in the North American Soccer League during the 1981 season, after which they folded. They were owned by Nelson Skalbania, a Canadian businessman who moved the Memphis Rogues to Calgary, Alberta after the 1980 season.

Gerd Zimmermann (born 26 September 1949) is a retired German football player. He spent 9 seasons in the Bundesliga with Borussia Mönchengladbach, SC Fortuna Köln and Fortuna Düsseldorf.

http://www.nasljerseys.com/Rosters/Boomers_Rosters.htm

Locke · 03-24-2011, 02:32 PM

I have never heard of them before.

Addick · 03-24-2011, 04:31 PM

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Higher level soccer will never work in Calgary unless a soccer based stadium is built, which I don't see happening anytime soon.

This is another reason why I believe footy needs to start off small, its more affordable. If Calgary were to get a couple of PDL clubs, they would only need to share a small ground with a capacity of around 4k max. The park could be modular and grow with the clubs. For instance, they could build a permanent stand on the east or west side of the grounds, then surround it with cheap modular stands. The modular stands could be improved as the clubs grows and once they leave for a permanent stadium the city would be left with a decent stadium for amateur footy, which could be downgraded according to demand/need.

Here is an example of the kind of modular seating I'm talking about.

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Originally Posted by shermanator

I'm wondering if maybe an NASL team can use Hellard Field at Shouldice (below)? They would have an instant rivalry with FC Edmonton, who is new this year.

Any professional soccer in Calgary would have to start slow and build a fan base revolving around a friendly environment with which to see games. Shouldn't be impossible to find a few thousand soccer fans in Calgary to support a team, should it?

Similar as to how the Mustangs and Aviators had a strong rivalry?

I do know what you mean, though, and strongly agree with your last point. That is why I really loved the PDL Storm, it truly was the perfect point for footy to start over in Calgary.

fundmark19 · 03-25-2011, 08:22 AM

Calgary Minor Football won't let anyone use their fields for anything except football. They spent all the time raising money and finding corporate sponsorship those fields are their babies and no way will they let anyone else play on them.