Canada 2015 Opening game

[Joe MacCarthy]

Whether Canada starts east and works west or starts west and works east, I think it would be a mistake to have Canada "based" anywhere. If possible, the Nats should hit three stadiums in three different parts of the country.

The whole idea is for them not to move around, certainly didn't help the 2007 U20 men's team.

The women have built a following in Vancouver and it's the best showcase for them.

[Joe MacCarthy]

If we want to parade them around the country, then let's set up friendlies over the next several months in every major city.

Yup, get the up close and personal that way and the mass exposure, during the tournament, on the ol' Baird.

[Lord Bob]

I don't care where the play their group games but it would be absolute folly to move them around during this phase. This is a big freaking country: the less time they spend in cramped flights the better. I would love them to be based in Vancouver, but the important thing is to keep their travel to an absolute minimum. If we want to parade them around the country, then let's set up friendlies over the next several months in every major city.

If their opponents are also moving around, as would be necessary, there is no competitive disadvantage.

[paul-collins]

We need Air Canada or WestJet to sponsor the team. Preferably AC as they still have business class (which they could give to the Canadian players, naturally)

[socceronly]

Mission 2015 started.

The idea is the initial banner will travel with the team, but additional banners will travel around collecting signatures.

The whole thing will be presented together at the opening game.

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[GoalieGrey]

In most major tournaments, groups don't necessarily play in the same city the entire time, so keeping Canada in one city won't happen. I also don't think the CSA would have much say where the matches are played, as I would assume that's a FIFA thing, just like the schedule and the draw. I think an optimal draw would see Canada start at the opposite end of the country where the playoffs are. For example, if the semis/finals are in Vancouver, then it would be great if Canada played their round robin matches in Moncton, Montreal, and Ottawa, and if the playoffs were in Montreal or Ottawa, then it would be perfect if the round robin matches were played in Vancouver, Edmonton, and Winnipeg. Regardless, Canada is huge, and all 24 teams will be doing plenty of travelling, so while limiting that travel would be great, everyone will be facing a similar situation.

[xabuep2]

In U-20 Canada 2007 team Canada played the openning game in Toronto , then 2 games in Edmonton.

In 2015 Canada could play the openning game in BC Place Vancouver , second game in Vancouver as well, and finally the third one in Edmonton. Then, put A1 tema for the QF to play in Montreal .

[Manitobalex]

I fully expect Edmonton, due to our crappy location, to get the crappiest pool possible. I'd be pleasantly surprised if we get a Canada or USA game.