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[Sikario]

Nice stadium. As a Sunderland fan, I'm fully aware of the Vancouver Whitecaps... They beat us in pre-season friendly. But if their current stadium/pitch had a view like that I'm not suprised.

[beyond 1000]

Originally Posted by Talisker

The stadium design with the low/absent end stands is popular is france, and rather suits this location with it's excellent views.

I'm sure Peter Beardsly (one of england's star footballers of the 80's and 90's) played for the whitecaps a couple of times. I didn't realise they were still in existance.

I had seasons tickets to the Whitecaps back when they were part of the now defunct NASL (North American Soccer League). Yes Talisker, Beardsly was there for a few seasons. Many top pros played for the NASL. The NASL got too big too fast and much of the fan base was not there and the tv contract was too small for them. The footballers also has big contracts. That was a fun league.

The Whitecaps are now part of a second league which is not top class. Still soccer or football is good as I've seen some of their games. When this stadium is built, I will definitely watch games.

[sult@n]

Like it

[C|2azyCanuck]

Originally Posted by rt_0891

Because of the unusual and challenging nature of such a facility in this location, the City has determined that an initial, high level review of the proposal is needed to determine whether it has a reasonable chance of being successful in meeting City planning objectives for the area; and of having sufficient public support.

The Review will be undertaken partly by City staff and partly by an outside consultant team.

After the Initial Review is complete, staff will report to City Council who will decide whether to proceed further with the planning for the project. If so, the proposal would be folded into the anticipated Waterfront Lands/Hub Structure Plan Study, followed by an Official Development Plan process and/or Rezoning process, as normal for such a major project.

Knowing very little about the development and city zoning processes I have to say that christ! That is a lot of red tape.

[Kuvvaci]

I wonder why Canada doesn't think about hosting a World Cup (soccer)? It would be nice in Canada...

[michal-skoczen]

I wonder about it too. They are a big, rich country with may good stadiums.

The host cities could be:
1: Toronto
2: Montreal
3: Vancouver
4: Calgary
5: Edmonton
6: Ottawa
7: Quebec
8: Winnipeg
9: Halifax
10: Saskatoon
11: Regina
12: Victoria / Sudbury / Thunder Bay

Toronto & Montreal have stadiums just excellent for WC matches.

[LEAFS FANATIC]

Not enough large-sized "true" football stadiums.

There are currently three (maybe four) that would be large enough to be used:

Skydome - Toronto
Olympic Stadium - Montreal
Commonwealth stadium - Edmonton

and Maybe BC Place - Vancouver (it is indoor though)

[eomer]

Canada 2026: good idea.
Even if only Toronto and Montreal go Stadium now, I hope other cities could build new ones before 2026...
The final should take place in Ottawa to avoid new troubles between Toronto and Montreal or is it possible to play to oppening match in Montreal and the final in Toronto.

So, here is the list of the next WC:
- Germany 2006
- South Africa 2010
- Brazil 2014
- England 2018
- Australia 2022
- Canada 2026
- China 2030
The, go back to Europe (Spain, Russia, Turkey...or European Union with matchs in Paris, London, Berlin, Roma, Madrid, Lisbon, Warsaw, Bern, Amsterdam and the final in Bruxelles)

[Kuvvaci]

I guess 2014 will be in England, coz they are already ready and to take anything it is enough to want for them...

I don't give a chance to Australia & New Zealand, you may think opposite, this is just my thought.

Canada may do it in 2018. They can build everything from the zero like Korea & Japan (they built everything for WC+ Korea didn't even use Seoul Olympic Stadium but built a new soccer stadium)

[eomer]

Originally Posted by Kuvvaci

I guess 2014 will be in England, coz they are already ready and to take anything it is enough to want for them...

Wrong: the confederation is allready chosen and this is COMEBOL.
Brazil is the one only bid.

[Kuvvaci]

ohhh, did FIFA change the statue?

How is the new statue now?

[MoreOrLess]

Originally Posted by Kuvvaci

I guess 2014 will be in England, coz they are already ready and to take anything it is enough to want for them...

I don't give a chance to Australia & New Zealand, you may think opposite, this is just my thought.

Canada may do it in 2018. They can build everything from the zero like Korea & Japan (they built everything for WC+ Korea didn't even use Seoul Olympic Stadium but built a new soccer stadium)

The only way I can see England getting 2014 is if Brazil have a problem with the massive redevolpment of stadiums/infrastructure that would be needed to host the WC and even then I'd guess they would probabley just give them 2018 instead.

[Selcuk]

Next WC´s:

2010 South Africa
2014 Brazil
2018 England
2022 China
2026 USA / Canada
2030 Europe (Spain, Italy, Turkey)
2034 Australia
2038 Africa (Egypt)
2042 Europe
2046 North or South America

[ssiguy2]

Originally Posted by Kuvvaci

I wonder why Canada doesn't think about hosting a World Cup (soccer)? It would be nice in Canada...

Because no one in Canada would notice.

[Nouvellecosse]

Yeah, Soccer just isn't a popular sport in Canada. Well, not with adults anyway. Kids play it at school sometimes. I never ever hear anything about it here. Well, except for in the context of foreign countries. Why would Canada be chosen as a host for an event that noone here even cares about? Does Canada even have a team?

[Martuh]

Originally Posted by Kuvvaci

I wonder why Canada doesn't think about hosting a World Cup (soccer)? It would be nice in Canada...

For a World Cup, you're ought to have ten 40.000+ stadiums.


Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton: 60.217


Olympic Stadium, Montréal: 65.255


BC Place Stadium, Vancouver: 59.841


Rogers Center, Toronto: 55.000

With some expansion:


Taylor Field, Regina: 27.332


Percival Molson Memorial Stadium, Montréal: 20.002


McMahon Stadium, Calgary: 37.317


Ivon Wynne Stadium, Hamilton: 29.183


Frank Clair Stadium, Ottawa: 28.826


Canad Inns Stadium, Winnipeg: 29.503

Reached ten stadiums.

[DrJoe]

Skydome soccer match

[LEAFS FANATIC]

Originally Posted by Nouvellecosse

Kids play it at school sometimes.

Soccer is the number one participation sport in organized leagues in Canada. More children/teenagers are enrolled in soccer leagues than hockey, which is the biggest sport in Canada.

Originally Posted by Nouvellecosse

I never ever hear anything about it here.

You obviously are not paying attention then.

Originally Posted by Nouvellecosse

Does Canada even have a team?

Yes it has a national team. It competes in the CONCACAF region of FIFA and plays against nations like Mexico, USA, Jamaica, Costa Rica, etc.

[johnz88]

First of all its Canada! I no that there are a lot of immigrants that love soccer but the culture here is hockey. Canadains live to play hockey. Second is that there are no real soccer stadiums right now. I know Canada could afford to build big beatiful stadiums and modernize some the football stadiums they have like in Edmonton but what will happen after the World Cup. Canada wont be able to keep the stadiums going. Maybe a few soccer games a year with less then half cap. or a few concerts still wouldn't pay the bills to upkeep a large stadium. The other thing is the distances the teams would have to travel to play. Traveling from even Toronto to Edmonton is more than travelling across Europe. So maybe not yet, I guess in about 20 years we could try.

[Kuvvaci]

Does Canada even have a team?

Canada played at World Cup in 1986 Mexico. But later U.S.A took its place... In the past there was Canada more than U.S.A However U.S made big steps...