MLS to open office in Canada

Discussion in 'MLS: General' started by Robert Borden, May 16, 2017.

  1. Paul Berry

    Paul Berry Member+

    Notts County and NYCFC
    United States
    Apr 18, 2015
    Nr Kingston NY
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    So it's no reflection on the Canadian domestic competitions.

    It may be part of the reason MLS has opened an office in Canada, to provide assistance with North Americas third D2.
     
  2. Robert Borden

    Robert Borden Member+

    Chelsea
    Canada
    Apr 19, 2017
    Toronto, Ontario
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
    That made no sense

    Says you and the NASL is a failure. Favorite team? Chelsea, In Canada? Used to be TFC until I realized that I couldn't identify to it, same for Montreal. I respect Vancouver because they actually try to play Canadians

    Good for you! Glad for you! I mean it

    LMAO.... Oh you're adorable. It's Liga MX and it ain't even close

    Well, The minimum salary being higher than NASL and the domestic quota being low means that talents are more likely to sign with CPL, a stable league than a leaguenwho could fold at anytime.

    I admit...then again, I don't live west

    Attendances?

    Actually, they aren't. It won't be single entity structure but more so, like the NHL structure
     
  3. Robert Borden

    Robert Borden Member+

    Chelsea
    Canada
    Apr 19, 2017
    Toronto, Ontario
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
    #28 Robert Borden, May 21, 2017
    Last edited: May 21, 2017
    Oh believe me, we all known how much of this is to be blame on the CSA. It was a joke until Vic montagliani took over.

    It's a reaction to CPL. Too little too late. Garber wants to expand MLS brand in Canada but that will never happen with CPL aggressive plan to make the league in Canada
     
  4. Lentil Soup with Beans

    Portland Thorns/Timbers
    Azerbaijan
    Mar 28, 2017
    The Dinner Table
    #29 Lentil Soup with Beans, May 21, 2017
    Last edited: May 21, 2017
    nfl owners started mls. I am not anti-CPL i hope it does well, history says that will be tough to do but if they can even better. Here is an honest question how many MLS level Canadian Players are there?

    Will the CPL have a women's league as well? If not the NWSL needs some Canadian teams!!!!!

    Cascadia Cup represents the history of the Vancouver Whitecaps, Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers (all in the BIO-Region of Cascadia) since the original NASL.
     
    Unak78 repped this.
  5. Robert Borden

    Robert Borden Member+

    Chelsea
    Canada
    Apr 19, 2017
    Toronto, Ontario
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
    We all know it will be be tough but we will make it work.

    How many Canadians MLS level playing? A handful, is be shock if it's higher than 20, I could be wrong.

    Canadians don't count as domestic but internationals and I'm fine with that. I disagree that Americans should count as domestic on Canadian teams.

    Hence the necessity of CPL so more Canadians can play at a higher level than the status quo.

    There was word that the CSA wanted CPL team to have women clubs.

    Also heard NWSL wants to expand to Vancouver. Montagliani imposed a moratorium on US leagues having teams in Canada, we don't know what the new CSA President thinks about it.

    I disagree with NWSL expending to Canada. The women program is very strong and the girls got their second straight bronze medals. I prefer we stay the course until we can give opportunities to women like CPL is doing for men.

    Go to know. Perhaps when CPL arrives in B.C, they will include Metro Vancouver and Victoria
     
  6. Robert Borden

    Robert Borden Member+

    Chelsea
    Canada
    Apr 19, 2017
    Toronto, Ontario
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
  7. jayd8888

    jayd8888 Member+

    Aug 22, 2006
    Denver CO

    When is this league starting?
     
  8. Robert Borden

    Robert Borden Member+

    Chelsea
    Canada
    Apr 19, 2017
    Toronto, Ontario
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
    2018, right after the 2018 World Cup in Russia
     
  9. Paul Berry

    Paul Berry Member+

    Notts County and NYCFC
    United States
    Apr 18, 2015
    Nr Kingston NY
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Off-topic another 5,000+ crowd for Toronto Wolfpack as they beat second place Barrow 70-2 in the English rugby league third division. It seems a bit unfair when a team of full-time professionals plays part-timers who were without 4 of their best players because they had to work.

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  10. Robert Borden

    Robert Borden Member+

    Chelsea
    Canada
    Apr 19, 2017
    Toronto, Ontario
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
    True, surprisingly, Division 3 is way to weak for Toronto Wolfpack. They are sure to promote to D2 by the end of the season.
     
  11. Robert Borden

    Robert Borden Member+

    Chelsea
    Canada
    Apr 19, 2017
    Toronto, Ontario
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
    Montreal Impact to play in Ottawa at TD Place against the Ottawa Fury in a friendly match

    http://www.journaldemontreal.com/2017/06/05/limpact-jouera-un-match-amical-a-ottawa-1

    Interesting quote:
    • Nous aurons la chance d'aller jouer dans la région d'Ottawa et Gatineau pour la toute première fois depuis que nous avons joint la MLS et nous espérons voir tous nos supporters de cette région au match.»
    Translation:
    • We will have the chance to play in the Ottawa and Gatineau area for the very first time since joining the MLS and we look forward to seeing all of our supporters in this area.
    Oh, MLS...Better late than never I suppose...Then they wonder why they never conquered Canada...sigh
     
  12. KCbus

    KCbus Moderator
    Staff Member

    United States
    Nov 26, 2000
    Reynoldsburg, OH
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Are they wondering that, though?

    If "conquering Canada" was truly the goal, they could easily expand further into Canada. Perhaps the goal was not to conquer anything, but to incorporate three specific markets that would be good for the quality of the league.
     
  13. Robert Borden

    Robert Borden Member+

    Chelsea
    Canada
    Apr 19, 2017
    Toronto, Ontario
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
    Garber himself is saying it, he said as much when he visited Montreal while taking shots at the fan base, the team, the city and even the mayor...Godd job at being Bettman, Garber!

    MLS is reacting to CPL. They officially lost any chance they had to replicate what the other major leagues have done by wasting 10 years.
     
  14. JasonMa

    JasonMa Member+

    Mar 20, 2000
    Arvada, CO
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    [​IMG]
     
  15. Robert Borden

    Robert Borden Member+

    Chelsea
    Canada
    Apr 19, 2017
    Toronto, Ontario
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
    in Canada, not in the US
     
  16. Zoidberg

    Zoidberg Member+

    Jun 23, 2006
    LOL. Again...not an insult to Garber.

    It's Montreal.....hahahahahahahahahahahaha!
     
  17. Zoidberg

    Zoidberg Member+

    Jun 23, 2006
    Stop snorting the maple syrup son.
     
  18. Robert Borden

    Robert Borden Member+

    Chelsea
    Canada
    Apr 19, 2017
    Toronto, Ontario
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
    Can you even find Montreal on a map? I seriously doubt it
     
  19. Paul Berry

    Paul Berry Member+

    Notts County and NYCFC
    United States
    Apr 18, 2015
    Nr Kingston NY
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I didn't have any difficulty.
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  20. Robert Borden

    Robert Borden Member+

    Chelsea
    Canada
    Apr 19, 2017
    Toronto, Ontario
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
    That was aimed at our friend Zoidberg
     
  21. Robert Borden

    Robert Borden Member+

    Chelsea
    Canada
    Apr 19, 2017
    Toronto, Ontario
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada


    For Canada's 150th anniversary on top of that...Keep up the mistakes and missed opportunities to grow in Canada
     
  22. Lentil Soup with Beans

    Portland Thorns/Timbers
    Azerbaijan
    Mar 28, 2017
    The Dinner Table
    there isnt that many canadians!
     
  23. Robert Borden

    Robert Borden Member+

    Chelsea
    Canada
    Apr 19, 2017
    Toronto, Ontario
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
    More Canadians watched MLS playoffs last years than Americans while only being a tenth of the entire US.

    Try again
     
  24. KCbus

    KCbus Moderator
    Staff Member

    United States
    Nov 26, 2000
    Reynoldsburg, OH
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    That would seem to fly in the face of your whole "MLS isn't doing well in Canada" meme.
     
  25. Zoidberg

    Zoidberg Member+

    Jun 23, 2006
    You do know this is a poster who has had different names, and been on different boards who even Canadian fans role their eyes at and ignore. There is a reason I have the fun with him that I do....well, the Montreal stuff is 100% true. Insufferable.

    Calling him a brick wall would be kind.
     

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