Obinna Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 (edited) https://woodbine.com/woodbine-news/woodbine-entertainment-prepared-to-designate-land-at-684-acre-woodbine-racetrack-site-for-high-performance-soccer-training-facility-and-community-stadium/ Discuss! Edited March 23, 2022 by Obinna chalms04, Shway, Unnamed Trialist and 10 others 10 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOCanada115 Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Why do all the stadiums need to 3 sided? It drives me up the wall see empty space behind the goal. On the stadium itself and training facilities, fantastic news to hear. Corazon, grigorio, Atlantic and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADP10 Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Happy for York. Great to get another soccer specific stadium in the CPL Obinna and toontownman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theaub Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Alright another York name change JohnnyFranchise, Kyle_The_Hill, Shway and 4 others 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kacbru Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Good news, but this stood out to me. "It could also be a ground breaking opportunity for the further development of women's soccer in this country, from grassroots to the highest levels of competition." Um - how? Is the stadium tied to broader plans to roll out a women's CPL? Is it tied to more resources and capacity for training and coaching specifically for women's soccer? Or just empty marketing rhetoric? narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, theaub said: Alright another York name change Racing FC Metro, The Real Marc, baulderdash77 and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Just now, kacbru said: Good news, but this stood out to me. "It could also be a ground breaking opportunity for the further development of women's soccer in this country, from grassroots to the highest levels of competition." Um - how? Is the stadium tied to broader plans to roll out a women's CPL? Is it tied to more resources and capacity for training and coaching specifically for women's soccer? Or just empty marketing rhetoric? I saw somewhere else they are chasing a professional women's team. kacbru, Canuckia, Obinna and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kacbru Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, narduch said: I saw somewhere else they are chasing a professional women's team. If that's the case, I'll change my assessment from good to excellent news! narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, kacbru said: Good news, but this stood out to me. "It could also be a ground breaking opportunity for the further development of women's soccer in this country, from grassroots to the highest levels of competition." Um - how? Is the stadium tied to broader plans to roll out a women's CPL? Is it tied to more resources and capacity for training and coaching specifically for women's soccer? Or just empty marketing rhetoric? Found it: https://northerntribune.ca/york-united-stadium-woodbine/ The release also indicates that the group behind the project are expecting it to be home for a future women’s team in a domestic professional league, with York United Club President Angus McNab indicating that the Nine Stripes are directly involved in this. johnyb, Shway, Jedi Ram and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted March 23, 2022 Author Share Posted March 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, narduch said: Racing FC Racing FC vs Cavalry FC.....The equestrian derby. Pottsy3, JohnnyFranchise, Edgewater17 and 7 others 5 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 6 minutes ago, Obinna said: Racing FC vs Cavalry FC.....The equestrian derby. Between York, Cavalry and the proposed Saskatchewan team, it's become apparent that the best way to get into the CPL is to build/partner with existing horse facilities. 😎 Obinna, narduch, Free kick and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califax Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 4 minutes ago, RS said: Between York, Cavalry and the proposed Saskatchewan team, it's become apparent that the best way to get into the CPL is to build/partner with existing horse facilities. 😎 Halifax shares a ground with horses too. The league is in the pocket of "big horse" Olympique_de_Marseille, Obinna, Metro and 7 others 2 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, Califax said: Halifax shares a ground with horses too. The league is in the pocket of "big horse" In the saddle, I believe. Approve My Account Pls, Canuckia, Obinna and 7 others 7 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Just now, Califax said: Halifax shares a ground with horses too. The league is in the pocket of "big horse" Damn, I knew that too. I remember seeing the showjumping practice facility behind the main stand when I was there. Califax 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 30 minutes ago, kacbru said: Good news, but this stood out to me. "It could also be a ground breaking opportunity for the further development of women's soccer in this country, from grassroots to the highest levels of competition." Um - how? Is the stadium tied to broader plans to roll out a women's CPL? Is it tied to more resources and capacity for training and coaching specifically for women's soccer? Or just empty marketing rhetoric? They've spoken with the CSA about this being a permanent training centre for Canada Soccer. Canuckia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metro Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 31 minutes ago, RS said: Between York, Cavalry and the proposed Saskatchewan team, it's become apparent that the best way to get into the CPL is to build/partner with existing horse facilities. 😎 Hey look, whatever it takes! It's been a loooong time since I've been up there. Anyone know the development in the surrounding areas ie. pubs, coffee shops, condos, etc.? Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red card Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeelaw Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 The full blown on assault on Equestrian and Horse Racing continues hahaha CCrTFC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 CPL needs at least two teams named Roughriders (or Rough Riders) narduch, rkomar, ted and 2 others 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 1 hour ago, TOCanada115 said: Why do all the stadiums need to 3 sided? It drives me up the wall see empty space behind the goal. Simply avoiding the cost of a fourth stand and it gives more space for other features? It does seem pointless but at least they have an easy additional area to build more seating later. JohnnyFranchise and Obinna 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhCanadaOhBaby Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 The idea of a Canadian - St George’s Park is scintillating… so exciting and it sounds like it will be ready for 2026 fingers crossed. It’s a great week to be a CSA fan Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted March 23, 2022 Author Share Posted March 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Metro said: Hey look, whatever it takes! It's been a loooong time since I've been up there. Anyone know the development in the surrounding areas ie. pubs, coffee shops, condos, etc.? There's going to be a hotel complex going there, I presume with supporting amenities such as coffee shops, restaurants, pubs etc. Metro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 (edited) For York...the location is better than York University. IMO. This might be the first of a plethora of SSS that pop up in the GTA and in Canada. I'm still hoping for news about the stadium in Pickering. Durham Region is Bramptons little brother when it comes to player development. Edited March 23, 2022 by Shway Corazon, ted, Obinna and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red card Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Metro said: Hey look, whatever it takes! It's been a loooong time since I've been up there. Anyone know the development in the surrounding areas ie. pubs, coffee shops, condos, etc.? Lawson said "There's going to be one or two hotels (one currently under construction) adjacent to this national training centre...We're also expecting mass transit in the form of a GO station, which would make this site unequalled in maybe the country in terms of access with three major highways (407, 401 and 427) nearby. ..the key to the project is the GO station at Woodbine. In 2019, the Ontario government unveiled plans to build a stop at Woodbine on the Kitchener GO rail line but construction has yet to begin. (this line also goes to the airport with Union Airport Express train) https://www.cp24.com/mobile/sports/woodbine-entertainment-to-provide-land-for-soccer-stadium-training-facility-1.5831755 Being a transit hub, it usually means condos & supporting retail will be coming. Should add that Woodbine's CEO is part owner of Hamilton Sports Group (ownership of Ti-Cats, Forge, THF). Edited March 23, 2022 by red card JohnnyFranchise, johnyb and Metro 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 If Friend and co can swing something in the Fraser Valley, we also might find an equestrian connection of sorts out there. About the name "Racing", which we know from Racing de Avellaneda, name I always loved, and then a few in Spain, starting with Irún, then Santander, then Ferrol. And Lens in France. It is not a horse racing reference, it has to do with teams being founded in the early 20th century and being inspired by car racing competitions. Racing had speed and technology connotations, from what I understand. Still, I think it'd work in Canada near a horse track, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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