Canada Pre-World Cup "friendlies" thread: news, gossip and speculation.

[Metro]

26 minutes ago, CalgaryKicker said:

That match was cancelled - instead, it looks like Uruguay will now play Iran on June 11:

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/473114/Iran-consider-Uruguay-as-Canada-s-replacement-official

 

This article feels like it came out of the Beaverton.

[Ally McCoist]

34 minutes ago, CalgaryKicker said:

That match was cancelled - instead, it looks like Uruguay will now play Iran on June 11:

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/473114/Iran-consider-Uruguay-as-Canada-s-replacement-official

 

If this is true then wow... we literally got cucked by Iran.

[Neil R.]

So, the latest on what Wheeler is hearing is really nothing at all? Invitations have been extended? Ok, any specific countries or any specific number of how many have received invites? I guess the scoop is we haven't given up and are still trying to make something work? Wasn't quite the update I was expecting.

[Unnamed Trialist]

Wheeler standing up for the CSA

Because he "backtraced it".

[Watchmen]

Let's face it - even if they find an opponent now, the window is squandered. There's not enough time to properly promote the game anymore to make money off of it and they're not likely to be able to find a quality opponent to push them anyway. 

I wouldn't be surprised if they announce an "intersquad game" now with proceeds going to charity. 

Edited May 30, 2022 by Watchmen

[Kadenge]

Don't panic....Red & Platinum memberships coming soon.

[Califax]

4 hours ago, keysersoze said:

It's good to hear that at least some invitations were made, but I'd be shocked if they actually find anything.

Its the CSA firing a “u up?” text to every girl in their phone at 1:54 am

[Ally McCoist]

1 hour ago, Watchmen said:

Let's face it - even if they find an opponent now, the window is squandered. There's not enough time to properly promote the game anymore to make money off of it and they're not likely to be able to find a quality opponent to push them anyway. 

I wouldn't be surprised if they announce an "intersquad game" now with proceeds going to charity. 

Or even a match against a club team lmao. Those are the worst.

[cornerkick]

Maybe they should just have a town hall on the bc place turf :

 

Iran v Canada:  lessons learned and next steps.  keynote speaker followed by extended Q and A

[Rougeisthecolour]

1 hour ago, Califax said:

Its the CSA firing a “u up?” text to every girl in their phone at 1:54 am

Pretty much and now they have ran out of numbers and have FIFA attempting the meet up for them. 

[PastPros]

"Hey... Curaçao... Any chance you can fly in a few days earlier?"

#letsplay2

 

[RS]

9 hours ago, PastPros said:

"Hey... Curaçao... Any chance you can fly in a few days earlier?"

#letsplay2

 

They have other Nations League games to play.

[ag futbol]

So Iran manages to find another friendly on short notice and the CSA is still empty handed. What a colossal display of ineptitude.

[Metro]

1 hour ago, ag futbol said:

So Iran manages to find another friendly on short notice and the CSA is still empty handed. What a colossal display of ineptitude.

I think it helps a lot that they are able to schedule it for June 11 and not on the much sooner date of June 5 ie. I don't think Uruguay is available on June 5.

[RS]

19 minutes ago, Metro said:

I think it helps a lot that they are able to schedule it for June 11 and not on the much sooner date of June 5 ie. I don't think Uruguay is available on June 5.

Yeah, there are way more variables at play than "the CSA doesn't know how to send an email."

[YorkRegionFan]

I believe that the CSA is going to ultimately find some team (last resort is a CONCACAF minnow) to play a friendly.  In that friendly, Mr. Herdman is going to try out different tactics and combinations, that he normally would not use when the games matter.  For the Nation League games, I see Mr. Herdman going for max points, similar to when he tried to win the last game against Panama in the Word Cup Qualifying.

[metafisical]

Is it the lack of money that the CSA has? Teams have to have the availability and financial incentives to want to come to Canada (or any country) to play. 

Maybe things will get better for the 2026 WC, where presumably the CSA will have more money to throw around. 

[SpursFlu]

I know people don't want to hear it but If there was a big beautiful stadium of at least 40k in Montreal or Toronto it would solve a lot of problems. We could have all the money in the world but if we don't have a scenario that allows us to create a certain amount of revenue, the cost of bringing in a lot of teams doesn't make sense. Why is the cost high? Because someone somewhere is willing to pay it

CSA has this great in demand product but can't bring it to market to fully maximize it. 

 

Edited May 31, 2022 by SpursFlu

[toontownman]

3 minutes ago, SpursFlu said:

I know people don't want to hear it but If there was a big beautiful stadium of at least 40k in Montreal or Toronto it would solve a lot of problems. We could have all the money in the world but if we don't have a scenario that allows us to create a certain amount of revenue, the cost of bringing in a lot of teams doesn't make sense. Why is the cost high? Because someone somewhere is willing to pay it

CSA has this great in demand product but can't bring it to market to fully maximize it. 

 

Nonsense. Micronesia would draw dammit, it would draw. 

[SpursFlu]

Just now, toontownman said:

Nonsense. Micronesia would draw dammit, it would draw. 

It probably would in Halifax, Victoria etc etc

But I've had my fill of Micronesia I want to play Macronesia 

[Corazon]

27 minutes ago, SpursFlu said:

I know people don't want to hear it but If there was a big beautiful stadium of at least 40k in Montreal or Toronto it would solve a lot of problems. We could have all the money in the world but if we don't have a scenario that allows us to create a certain amount of revenue, the cost of bringing in a lot of teams doesn't make sense. Why is the cost high? Because someone somewhere is willing to pay it

CSA has this great in demand product but can't bring it to market to fully maximize it. 

 

Agreed, if Toronto doesn't make BMO's "2026 expansion" to 40,000 seats permanent, it will be a huge miss for Canada soccer in my opinion.

[Alex]

New opponent:

 

 

PANAMA 

[Floortom]

Just now, Alex said:

New opponent:

 

 

PANAMA 

Realistically that's the best we could have done. At least Panama beat us last match so maybe the boys will be motivated

[scullion44]

Panama lmao. I don't think I even wanna watch that now.

[Ally McCoist]

Better than nothing I guess...

At least tickets are cheap (and rightfully so). All lower bowl $30.

Edited May 31, 2022 by Ally McCoist