Gold cup 2003- news & notes

[GIO17]

Incorrect. The Caribbean Qualifiers will be played in March, so at the end of this month the UNCAF qualifiers will be over.

When the draw will happen I'm guessing sometime between April & May once both UNCAF & CFU qualifiers are finished. Because the Confederations Cup is in June & the Gold Cup will be in July.

The question now is will their be a home "n" home between the 4th place teams in the representitive competitions like the last one. I enjoyed it seeing 10 of the 12 Teams that are from our Confederation. I hope it stays that way.

[burning247]

Didn't we just have CONCACAF Gold Cup last year? Is there no pattern in how often they hold the tournament. It makes it a joke. They should make it every 4 years or at least every 2.

[Daniel from Montréal]

Originally posted by burning247
Didn't we just have CONCACAF Gold Cup last year? Is there no pattern in how often they hold the tournament. It makes it a joke. They should make it every 4 years or at least every 2.

Actually, this is a move BACK to its original pattern (1991, 1993...)! The plan is to have it every odd year in the summer to assure that the best players can make it.

[DoyleG]

It was meant more to avoid conflicts with otehr big tournaments, thus increasing the possibility that it would recive international attention.

[Captain Canuck]

Latest rumours from Canadian sources indicate that two groups will be in Miami, two in Boston, but the semi-final, 3rd place & final matches will be held in Washington.

[Daniel from Montréal]

Originally posted by Captain Canuck
Latest rumours from Canadian sources indicate that two groups will be in Miami, two in Boston, but the semi-final, 3rd place & final matches will be held in Washington.

That's got to be one of the stupidest things I've EVER heard of...

I'm ready to start a "CONCACAF conspiracy to keep Canadian fans from going to Gold Cup games" thread...

[Sachin]

I wonder if any of these matches will be MLS doubleheaders.

Sachin

[Rafael Hernandez]

Originally posted by GIO17


If the Mexicans want to pretend that they are South Americans let them be the perminant Guests of the Copa America. Besides I understand that some of the South Americans are upset that this actually happened.


We already are permanent guests.

[Captain Canuck]

Originally posted by Daniel from Montréal
That's got to be one of the stupidest things I've EVER heard of...

I'm ready to start a "CONCACAF conspiracy to keep Canadian fans from going to Gold Cup games" thread...

I didn't mention the part about Canada being in Miami, but I take it you already about that from before. But I guess its the "no Boston" part of it that would annoy people from Quebec, and I don't blame you.

The Canadian team isn't exactly thrilled about the prospect either, but there's not much they can do.

[Daniel from Montréal]

Originally posted by Captain Canuck
I didn't mention the part about Canada being in Miami, but I take it you already about that from before. But I guess its the "no Boston" part of it that would annoy people from Quebec, and I don't blame you.

The Canadian team isn't exactly thrilled about the prospect either, but there's not much they can do.

Yeah, it's like "Let's put them in Miami and the semis and final in Boston!" and someone goes "No! Wait, if they make it to the semis again, some Canadians might actually get to see their team live... I know! let's put THOSE games in DC!". "That's some good thinking Bob.... stupid Canucks thought they could see their team without flying to Tripoli.... what fools!".

And I KNOW you went to Miami, GL, but you know...

[GIO17]

Is there a link to the Maple Leafs coming to Miami? If so then let's have it. If not then let's wait and see.

To Rafael Hernandez. May Mexico lose in the Copa America to any South American team.

[LMvCP]

Originally posted by GIO17
To Rafael Hernandez. May Mexico lose in the Copa America to any South American team.

And the winner of the 3rd grade insult goes to.....

drumroll

GIO17

Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaa



US blew it by not going in turning them down once. You have the FMF to thank for opening the door. I thought it was real stupid on the USSF's behalf to put more emphasis and priority on the league play (MLS) than the national team. Truth is, the national team is what makes you or breaks you from a financial standpoint. If the US did well, they could get more investors which will eventually funnel down onto the MLS.

[Captain Canuck]

Originally posted by GIO17
Is there a link to the Maple Leafs coming to Miami? If so then let's have it. If not then let's wait and see.



I can't provide an internet link, as it was reported on Canadian television, quoting sources from the Canadian Soccer Association. Miami is what they've been told. The Canadian team is expecting to be (and I quote) "sweating their asses off" at the Gold Cup this summer.

[jaydog2008]

Can anybody tell me where the gold cup games in miami will be played.Is there a hotel walking distance and what will the the ticket prices be thanks.

[Kick The Ball]

I cant believe Honduras didn't make it.
I think this Gold Cup would be very interesting.

http://disc.server.com/discussion.cgi?id=107201;article=60136

1. Now come on T&T lets get this on, March 26.

2. Peru also defeated Haiti 5:1 in a friendly in Lima.

3. T&T top local players are still on strike, we are heading to Martinique for a friendly on Wednesday with 9 under 23 players, should be interesting.

4. Joe Public striker Nigel Pierre is set to join Russell Latapy at Dundee United.

5.T&T local defenders Brent Sancho and Cyd Gray have also secured contracts with the other Scottish club, Dundee, final paperwork will be finalized by Wednesday.

6. Local TnT strikers Gary Glasgow and Jason Scotland are in China on trial with Professional outfit Beijing Guoan FC, with Aurtis Whitley, Anton Pierre and Errol McFarlane to follow soon.

7. Trinidad and Tobago's National Under 23 footballers lost 3-0 & 1-0 to Canada's National Under 20s.

http://disc.server.com/discussion.cgi?id=107201;article=59954;date_query=1045848425

8. Reading attacking-midfielder Anthony Rougier has become the latest player to join Brighton & Hove Albion on loan, having agreed to a one-month deal.

9. A contingent of 20 footballers from Stokely Vale (Tobago) football club is presently in Guyana for a series of games against two Guyana football clubs.

10. Come on W Connection lets go beat those Mexicans, all you need is an away tie and a win at home.

12.Mar.03: CD Toluca FC (MEX) vs W Connection FC (TRI). - Toluca, Edo. Mexico; Estadio Nemesio Diaz (15.00).

02.Apr.03: W Connection FC (TRI) v CD Toluca FC (MEX). - Marabella, Trinidad; Manny Ramjohn Stadium (19.00).

[Canadian_Supporter]

Honduras still has a chance to qualify via the Caribbean. They play Haiti and Cuba, with the winner advancing to the Gold Cup.

[Colonel Angus]

Does anyone know when they're going to release the schedule for the Gold Cup games? I live near DC and have heard RFK will be getting several games. Thanks!

[Kick The Ball]

Originally posted by Canadian_Supporter
Honduras still has a chance to qualify via the Caribbean. They play Haiti and Cuba, with the winner advancing to the Gold Cup.

How could you be so sure they (Honduras) would play Haiti or Cuba, the Caribbean games starts in March.

Jamaica, Martinique, St Lucia and Haiti - Group A.

Trinidad & Tobago, Cuba, Guadeloupe and Antigua & Barbuda - Group B.

It is expected that the winners of the each group will automatically go through to the Gold Cup finals in the United States but according to CFU General Secretary Harold Taylor, a decision will be made at an executive committee meeting later this month as to how many teams will advance.

http://www.socawarriors.net/Caribbean_football.htm

How come Canada & Mexico dont have to qualify for the 2003 Gold Cup ????

[Daniel from Montréal]

Originally posted by Kick The Ball
How come Canada & Mexico dont have to qualify for the 2003 Gold Cup ????

ONCE AGAIN, the official reason is that the US, Canada and Mexico qualify as former champions.

The real reason is that it would be a playoff between Canada and Mexico and then they would need to have that loser play the loser of the Caribbean playoff or something (or have another mini-tourny like in 1999).

Much more difficult to organise for so little more.

[Canadian_Supporter]

Originally posted by Kick The Ball
How could you be so sure they (Honduras) would play Haiti or Cuba, the Caribbean games starts in March.

I can see into the not to distant future.

Actually, I just made a mistake in posting Haiti and Cuba.