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York United FC Stadium/National Soccer Training Facility (at Woodbine Racetrack)
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Midtown Urbanist
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A lot can be learned from the successful clubs, Halifax and Hamilton's experience this season in terms of attendance. Both teams have a stadium in their downtowns and it was a recipe for success. This is also something that plays out in soccer clubs in the United States at both MLS and USL levels.
Halifax is playing in a pop up stadium in a big park in their downtown, and it is a relatively cheap, and obviously effective solution. So much so that Halifax is foregoing stadium locations outside their downtown and forcing a stadium location downtown to build on their huge success.
Translating that success to York Region is much more difficult given that it is sprawling upper municipality with many regional centres. That being said, a lot has been invested in creating a downtown for Vaughan at VMC, and a stadium could be part of that.
Halifax is playing in a pop up stadium in a big park in their downtown, and it is a relatively cheap, and obviously effective solution. So much so that Halifax is foregoing stadium locations outside their downtown and forcing a stadium location downtown to build on their huge success.
Translating that success to York Region is much more difficult given that it is sprawling upper municipality with many regional centres. That being said, a lot has been invested in creating a downtown for Vaughan at VMC, and a stadium could be part of that.
AlbertC
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Canadian Premier League “very close” to adding three teams
Commissioner confirms soccer league is eyeing up expansion after inaugural season.
Posted: November 4 2019
By: Sam Carp
www.sportspromedia.com
Commissioner confirms soccer league is eyeing up expansion after inaugural season.
Posted: November 4 2019
By: Sam Carp
Canadian Premier League “very close” to adding three teams - SportsPro
Commissioner confirms soccer league is eyeing up expansion after inaugural season. [...]Read More... from Canadian Premier League “very close” to adding three teams
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Midtown Urbanist
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Very likely to be Quebec City and Saskatoon, alongside bringing in Ottawa Fury from the American Div 2 league USL.
My bet is that the first new team announced will be Quebec City as they just announced that they figured out the stadium situation over there (I don't count Ottawa Fury because they could theoretically start playing in CPL tomorrow).
Outside contenders still are Moncton and Laval. Hopefully Moncton is chosen to provide Halifax with a rival, and also because the Laval bid needs to think about the poor showing of York 9 in attendance numbers in the inaugural season and consider how they'll find a place in the Montreal market.
My bet is that the first new team announced will be Quebec City as they just announced that they figured out the stadium situation over there (I don't count Ottawa Fury because they could theoretically start playing in CPL tomorrow).
Outside contenders still are Moncton and Laval. Hopefully Moncton is chosen to provide Halifax with a rival, and also because the Laval bid needs to think about the poor showing of York 9 in attendance numbers in the inaugural season and consider how they'll find a place in the Montreal market.
AlbertC
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Hmm...the Ottawa Fury have just announced they're suspending operations for one season (in the USL). ?
It's currently unclear what their future plans are.
It's currently unclear what their future plans are.
Midtown Urbanist
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Ugly situation, CONCACAF has been providing Fury all kinds of problems ever since the CPL was created. If Ottawa Fury simply joined CPL, they would have been forced to pay expensive expansion fee shortly after having paid one to the USL in 2017. In a way, they've been held hostage by the situation, and may decide that it is better to simply fold. We will have to await tomorrow to learn what's happened. A Friday announcement is not confidence-inspiring though.
There are other mitigating circumstances for why they don't just join the CPL. Their staff wage bill is supposedly higher than the entire CPL combined, and apparently the CPL has a spending cap for staff.
As much as it would have been great to just have Ottawa start playing in 2020, the best case scenario is probably to suspend operations for one season (such as FC Edmonton), re-evaluate your situation and rebuild your squad and staff, and begin competition in the CPL in 2021. I worry that the club owner might decide to just fold the club instead though.
I hope whatever comes tomorrow, that the Fury branding and name is preserved.
AlbertC
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Full statement from Ottawa Fury President John Pugh:
AlbertC
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Relocation of Fury FC to the US could be an option, as the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group assess their future plans.
Ottawa Fury FC to suspend operations in 2020, explore moving club to U.S.
The Ottawa Fury FC has confirmed it will not take to the pitch in 2020.
ottawa.ctvnews.ca
AlbertC
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Midtown Urbanist
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Ottawa's abysmal year in sports: Why it’s so difficult to build sustainable teams here
ottawacitizen.com
Very fascinating read about the Ottawa Fury, the OSEG ownership group, and the challenges of building up professional sports in smaller markets like Ottawa.
Lots of interesting real estate redevelopment and stadium discussions re: Landsdowne site, LeBreton Flats site, and relations between OSEG and Melnyk (Senators) ownership groups in there too.
Ottawa's abysmal year in sports: Why it’s so difficult to build sustainable teams here
One of the biggest obstacles to sports profitability, aside from a small population, is the city’s lopsided economy.
ottawacitizen.com
Very fascinating read about the Ottawa Fury, the OSEG ownership group, and the challenges of building up professional sports in smaller markets like Ottawa.
Lots of interesting real estate redevelopment and stadium discussions re: Landsdowne site, LeBreton Flats site, and relations between OSEG and Melnyk (Senators) ownership groups in there too.
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AlbertC
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Coming Soon: York University’s State-of-the-Art Seasonal Sports Dome, One of the Largest in Ontario - York University Athletics
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
yorkulions.ca
Coming Soon: York University’s State-of-the-Art Seasonal Sports Dome, One of the Largest in Ontario
August 21, 2020
Excitement is in the air as York University begins construction of a new multi-use seasonal sports dome and turf conversion. As a result, York University will boast one of Ontario's largest air-supported sports domes that will be among the largest domes in the country.
York Lions Stadium (formerly the 2015 Pan American Stadium) Conversion Project features a state-of-the-art air-supported dome and a world-class, internationally-certified artificial turf, providing the highest quality sport surface in the country.
Highlights of the project are:
- 450' x 250' x 75' Air-supported Dome
- FIFA Quality Pro (previously known as 2 Star in soccer) and World Rugby (WR) 22 certified turf
- Turf size is equal to 450' x 250' (112,500 sq. ft. of playing surface)
- Seating capacity of 4,000 with additional seating that could increase the maximum capacity to 12,500
- $8.2M investment
- Spring 2021 Official Opening
"We are thrilled that the conversion project is now underway here at York Lions Stadium. This is a part of an overall vision to create better access to space where we can continue to deliver top quality programs and services to the York community and beyond. The newly renovated venue gives us the capacity to increase use for students, intramural programming, student-athletes, and sport clubs, while also assisting with things like orientation events, concerts and other entertainment opportunities for the campus," said York University, Executive Director of Athletics & Recreation, Jennifer Myers.
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The Dome & Turf Conversion Project is slated for completion in Spring 2021. A virtual ground-breaking ceremony is being planned for Thursday, September 17 at 12:00pm. For more details on the project visit yorkulions.ca
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AlbertC
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York University's York Lions Stadium moves from track to turf in $8.2-million transformation
Former track training site will now host varsity football and soccer
July 28, 2021
York University's York Lions Stadium moves from track to turf in $8.2-million transformation
A track and field stadium at York University’s Keele campus that was built for the 2015 Pan-Am Games has undergone an $8.2-million transformation.
Undead
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Ah, I remember Carm Isacco. He coached the men's and women's York soccer teams to perfection. They just didn't know how to stop winning games and titles, especially the men's team. Glad he's still around and getting some investment in his facility.
ChesterCopperpot
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SaugeenJunction
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The Partnerships Coordinator for York United confirmed on Twitter that this is the team’s new home. I guess “York” now means “Toronto” not “York Region”.