2020 Cavalry FC and CanPL Thread

[Muta]

Originally Posted by shermanator

Cavalry release: https://cavalryfc.canpl.ca/article/j...n-is-mls-bound

“My time at Cavalry was very special to me for many reasons. I got to play with my closest friends at a professional level and learn things about myself not only as a player but as a person. Most importantly I was part of an historic season with a club that is so much more than what they achieve on the pitch.”

“Seeing what it did for the city of Calgary and the people invested in the club was more than any trophy could fulfill. I’d like to sincerely thank my teammates, coaching staff, ownership, fans and the entire organization for what they’ve done for me. I wish nothing but the best for the club in the future years to come”. – Joel Waterman

Nice words about the organization and the city!

[TheIronMaiden]

The Ottawa 2020 rumours are heating up. Staffing and Facility hurdles aside, can they possibly sell enough season tickets in time for kick off?

[TheIronMaiden]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1217507436719816704

[shermanator]

I think Ottawa to CPL is happening. Have heard enough smoke from people in other CPL supporters groups who are hearing they were accepted into CPL today.

[Thunderball]

Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden

https://twitter.com/user/status/1217507436719816704

This is huge and exactly what the league needs... growth after a decent first season. Hopefully this will boost attendance, revenues, and exposure and allow this league to inch closer to its potential.

8 teams looks like a real league, and that perception is huge.

Now we need some good news from Cavalry. Right now the starting 11 looks decimated. Hopefully some great new signings and at least a few of Pasquotti, Hamilton, Malonga, Escalante, and Büscher re-signed would go a long way to build some hype to contend again.

[Traditional_Ale]

How Pasquotti hasn't been picked up by an MLS time I have no idea.

[MillerTime GFG]

Originally Posted by Traditional_Ale

How Pasquotti hasn't been picked up by an MLS time I have no idea.

I don't think his game would translate well enough to MLS. It's enough of a step up where I don't think he'd be effective. He's obviously got a ton of pace, but not technical enough.

[Traditional_Ale]

Originally Posted by MillerTime GFG

I don't think his game would translate well enough to MLS. It's enough of a step up where I don't think he'd be effective. He's obviously got a ton of pace, but not technical enough.

Also the ridiculously long throw.

[Ozy_Flame]

Originally Posted by Thunderball

This is huge and exactly what the league needs... growth after a decent first season. Hopefully this will boost attendance, revenues, and exposure and allow this league to inch closer to its potential.

Growth in Ontario is critical for the viability of the league. More options for big markets in central Canada is nothing but good news for the league. Ottawa is a perfect market for this; Mississauga and K-W are also great places to expand.

[MillerTime GFG]

Originally Posted by Traditional_Ale

Also the ridiculously long throw.

Yea that's not enough to get you a contract in the MLS though...

[cam_wmh]

Originally Posted by MillerTime GFG

Yea that's not enough to get you a contract in the MLS though...

I think MLS clubs would start contesting his hand twist before the head. Its not totally legal.

[shermanator]

Amer Didic is in the Whitecaps training camp, and it sounds like he may sign on a free transfer.

So Cavalry get a $100k transfer fee for a depth CB/DM, while Edmonton lose their top CB for nothing. FC Edmonton is no good!

[TheIronMaiden]

Originally Posted by shermanator

Amer Didic is in the Whitecaps training camp, and it sounds like he may sign on a free transfer.

So Cavalry get a $100k transfer fee for a depth CB/DM, while Edmonton lose their top CB for nothing. FC Edmonton is no good!

Good for him, getting to leave that #### hole Clark Field.

[Ozy_Flame]

Originally Posted by shermanator

Amer Didic is in the Whitecaps training camp, and it sounds like he may sign on a free transfer.

So Cavalry get a $100k transfer fee for a depth CB/DM, while Edmonton lose their top CB for nothing. FC Edmonton is no good!

Waterman was signed by Cavalry in December, Didic was not signed. That's on FCE not signing him, although I wonder if Waterman's agent had different advice (a "just in case" scenario). Didic may have never intended on signing on for another season in the CPL at all, regardless of team.

[shermanator]

Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame

Waterman was signed by Cavalry in December, Didic was not signed. That's on FCE not signing him, although I wonder if Waterman's agent had different advice (a "just in case" scenario). Didic may have never intended on signing on for another season in the CPL at all, regardless of team.

Didic didn't want to play in the CPL to begin with. He only signed in Edmonton to avoid losing a year rotting on the bench in San Antonio...

[Ozy_Flame]

So then that proves my point. He was only ever here temporarily and wasn't planning to stick around. I wouldn't put that all on FCE to be honest.

[ditty]

Originally Posted by shermanator

Amer Didic is in the Whitecaps training camp, and it sounds like he may sign on a free transfer.

So Cavalry get a $100k transfer fee for a depth CB/DM, while Edmonton lose their top CB for nothing. FC Edmonton is no good!

If he ends up sticking with the Whitecaps or elsewhere, that's a huge loss for Edmonton. But another feather in the cap of the CPL.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Atlético Madrid is the club.

So, does the Ottawa team go by Ottawa Athletic?

[TheIronMaiden]

Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop

Atlético Madrid is the club.

So, does the Ottawa team go by Ottawa Athletic?

Apparently it will be Atlético Ottawa which is kinda silly. I think that Athlétique Ottawa would make more sense.

Atlético is no sillier then Valor, or Forge I guess, and its not like Cavalry FC is a great name anyways.

[shermanator]

Ya, Atletico Ottawa is no worse a name than Cavalry, a name that no one wanted and isn't even original.