2005 World Club Championship Probably in US

Discussion in 'Chicago Fire' started by HalaMadrid, Oct 30, 2003.

  1. HalaMadrid

    HalaMadrid Member

    Apr 9, 1999
    #1 HalaMadrid, Oct 30, 2003
  2. Frank Cunha

    Frank Cunha New Member

    Sep 17, 2001
    UNION TOWNSHIP, NJ
    #2 Frank Cunha, Oct 30, 2003
    its about time, the Totoya Cup got go
     
  3. nicodemus

    nicodemus Member+

    Sep 3, 2001
    Cidade Mágica
    Club:
    PAOK Saloniki
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #3 nicodemus, Oct 30, 2003
  4. Bob Morocco

    Bob Morocco Member+

    Aug 11, 2003
    Billings, MT
    #4 Bob Morocco, Oct 30, 2003
    So when the Fire win the CONCACAF club cup or whatever it's called next year it will mean something.
     
  5. HalaMadrid

    HalaMadrid Member

    Apr 9, 1999
    #5 HalaMadrid, Oct 30, 2003
    I think it would mean something anyway, but what do I know.
     
  6. nicodemus

    nicodemus Member+

    Sep 3, 2001
    Cidade Mágica
    Club:
    PAOK Saloniki
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #6 nicodemus, Oct 30, 2003
    Any trophy won means something. Especially against CONCACAF teams, they still think MLS is a joke.
     
  7. Tecos

    Tecos Member+

    Apr 8, 2003
    Chicago
    Club:
    Tecos UA de Guadalajara
    Nat'l Team:
    Mexico
    #7 Tecos, Oct 30, 2003
    The winner of the last CCC (Toluca) got the CONCACAF spot to the next Club World Cup
     
  8. Zenitfan

    Zenitfan Member

    May 31, 2001
    Dayton, OH
    #8 Zenitfan, Oct 30, 2003
    Wouldn't we get a spot just by hosting?
     
  9. HalaMadrid

    HalaMadrid Member

    Apr 9, 1999
    #9 HalaMadrid, Oct 30, 2003
    16 places, 5 confederations.

    I'm willing to bet there will be more than one CONCACAF team, and likely 3 if the region hosts.

    I figure

    CONCACAF [3]
    Club from Host Nation (likely 04 League Champion)
    03 CCC Champion
    04 CCC Champion

    UEFA [4]
    04 Champions' League Winner
    04 UEFA Cup Winner
    Whoever else they designate (2 clubs)

    CONMEBOL [4]
    03 Copa Libertadores Winner
    03 Copa Libertadores Runner-Up
    04 Copa Libertadores Winner
    04 Copa Libertadores Runner-Up

    AFC [2]
    03 Asian Champions' League Winner
    04 Asian Champions' League Winner

    CAF [2]
    03 African Champions' League Winner
    04 African Champions' League Winner

    OFC [1]
    Whatever team they designate

    That's 16 clubs.
     
  10. Snuffles

    Snuffles New Member

    May 27, 2003
    UK
    #10 Snuffles, Oct 30, 2003
    Is there some particular reason that you think every federation but UEFA will send 03 and 04 winners and if needed runners up, but UEFA will just pick any extras at random?
     
  11. HalaMadrid

    HalaMadrid Member

    Apr 9, 1999
    #11 HalaMadrid, Oct 30, 2003
    Because based on press reports as well as the performance of clubs in the last WCC, UEFA doesn't take this competition particularly seriously.
     
  12. Zenitfan

    Zenitfan Member

    May 31, 2001
    Dayton, OH
    #12 Zenitfan, Oct 30, 2003
    Probably because the prior European championship was in 2000 as opposed to 2003. What do you suggest then?
     
  13. Carson Galaxy

    Carson Galaxy Member

    Jun 14, 2001
    Downey, CA
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #13 Carson Galaxy, Oct 30, 2003
    They barely decided where to somewhat place the event, the distribution of spots for the confederations hasn't been discussed and there is another CONCACAF Championship to be played so I would think Toluca's place is not solid yet.
     
  14. Wolves_67

    Wolves_67 Member

    Oct 27, 2002
    Pasadena, CA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #14 Wolves_67, Oct 30, 2003
    They still owe the Galaxy a trip!! They cancelled our turn just when we were ready to destroy Real Madrid! :(
    Would have been nice if it was here in the USA when an MLS team was CONCACAF champ. Someday....
     
  15. HalaMadrid

    HalaMadrid Member

    Apr 9, 1999
    #15 HalaMadrid, Nov 4, 2003
    http://www.nytimes.com/2003/11/04/sports/soccer/04SOCC.html
     

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