...is today. Details to follow.
CCL draw....
...is today. Details to follow.
I've heard this too, and I believe you, but can't find any mention of it on the CONCACAF site... any leads on when and where we can follow it?
CONCACAF Champions League Draw Preview
The competition itself starts in late August, but the draw will be held on Wednesday, June 11. Eight teams automatically qualify for the group stage, while the others battle for the other eight places alongside them.
We've known for a while which teams get the byes to the group stage, but until recently it was unknown what the pots would look like for the preliminary round. It was revealed on the broadcast of Montreal vs Toronto qualifier (I wish CONCACAF would provide more information in a timely fashion.). That news allows me to do a full mock draw.
http://usasoccer.blogspot.com/2008/0...w-preview.html
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im excited to see howthis goes. Tor ONt OHHHHHHHHHHHHH TFC
*crosses fingers and hopes for Joe Public FC*
Was on the calendar when this article was written about a month ago:
http://www.concacaf.com/view_article.aspx?id=4171
Intersting article in the BS thread here:
http://www.reporter.bz/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=2677&Itemid= 2
I didn't know the U.S. got cash from FIFA to upgrade pitches (400K) and set up a youth development program (500K). Never heard of Canada getting big cuts like that except when hosting a big tourney. The CSA is always hurting for cash... time to go begging
Bit of a black hole in terms of how and where this is gonna happen. I'll be keeping an eye on the Concacaf news feed though.
It was US $ going to Belize not the US
Results of the draw have been announced .... looks like TFC will be taking a trip to Nicaragua. We open up with the home leg last week of August.
http://www.concacaf.com/competitions...gue/index.aspx
Shouldn't Pot A (if considered as higher seeds than Pot B) teams open on the road? Does anyone know why we open at home?Originally Posted by arsenal
Gonna need a big win at BMO to make it to the next round!
Must win by atleast 2 goals, since away goals count as 2, right?
Dunno..cause the Champions CUP did not use away goals to its advantage......dopes anyone know if that will change for CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Away goals are only factored in if two teams are tied on aggregate. For example, if TFC wins 1-0 at BMO and then loses 2-1 on the road, we would be tied 2-2 on aggregate with said team but would advance 1-0 on away goals. The expression "away goals count as double" is really only used to explain that in the event of a tie, the team with the greater number of away goals advances.
I'm not convinced the away goals rule is used at all here. Or at least so I thought after reading an article a while back.
but are you sure this format is used???in the preivious CHAMPIONS CUP...before it was made into the the CL this year......away goals did not matter!!
I was just responding to Silver's post, since he appeared to be a little confused by the away goals rule. To be honest, I'm not sure if away goals are a factor in the CCL like they are in WCQ; I would need to read the tournament format again.
I know for some tourneys away goals count as 2 and home 1 and whoever has the most amount at the end wins.
Maybe I was a bit confused though...
Nicaragua
TBD - Winner of playoff between Apertura League and Clausura League champions
It can't be that good of a league.
Last year Real Madriz lost 8-0 on aggregate (2-0 at home and 6-0 away) to CSD Municipal of Guatamala in the qualifying for this years tournament.
I don't know how good Guatamala's league is but to lose to anyone 8-0 you have to be really bad.
http://www.concacaf.com/viewCompetition.aspx?id=217
Nicaragua?
who's going?
http://www.voyage.gc.ca/dest/report-...country=216000
1. RECENT UPDATES
A Travel Warning has been removed from this report.
Section 2 of this Travel Report has been updated (removal of reference to tropical storm ALMA).
2. WARNINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
There is no Official Warning for this country.
Nicaragua
Canadian visitors should exercise a high degree of caution due to a gradual increase in the use of armed violence.
The hurricane season extends from June 1st to November 30th. For more information, please see our Global Issue on the hurricane season.
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The decision to travel is the sole responsibility of the traveller. The traveller is also responsible for his or her own personal safety. The purpose of this Travel Report is to provide Canadians with up-to-date information to enable them to make well-informed decisions.
Security in Northern and North-Eastern Nicaragua
Despite regular security patrols by the Nicaraguan Army and Police, armed banditry occurs in areas near Bonanza, La Rosita and Siuna (the Mining Triangle) in north-eastern Nicaragua. Incidents of carjacking have also been reported between Managua and Puerto Cabezas. Road travel to this area should be undertaken in convoy of at least two vehicles and during daylight hours.
Due to this type of criminal activity, land travel to Honduras should be undertaken only on highways with official border crossings at Guasaule, El Espino, and Las Manos.
A particularly high degree of caution should also be exercised in remote areas of the Atlantic coast, where armed robberies and kidnappings occur, and where natural disasters are frequent. In such circumstances, transportation routes and power and telecommunications systems may be affected, and water-borne and mosquito-borne diseases may become a threat.Travellers should monitor local news and weather reports, and follow the advice of local authorities.
Crime
Street crime such as pickpocketing and purse snatching is common, and tends to increase during the month of December. Travellers should use only hotels that provide adequate security.
Remain alert when walking in markets (e.g. Mercado Oriental), in the vicinity of the old cathedral in Managua, near Tica Bus (bus terminal of buses coming from Honduras and Costa Rica), at public transportation terminals, and in poorer areas. Exercise common sense and ensure personal belongings, passports and other travel documents are secure at all times. Visitors should carry a photocopy of the identification page of their passport and entry stamp with them, and keep the original in a secure place. Do not carry large sums of money, especially while travelling on buses. Purse, backpack, and jewellery snatching occurs while vehicles are stopped at intersections and while pedestrians are walking on the street.
Violent crime, including armed robbery and sexual assault, is on the increase in Managua,Granada and San Juan del Sur, and also occurs in Bonanza, La Rosita, Siuna and on Little Corn Island. Express kidnappings, in which victims are usually abducted for a few hours and forced to withdraw money from Automated Banking Machines (ABMs), are also perpetrated.
If attacked, do not resist, as offering resistance may result in violence. Weapons are carried by many criminals.There have been incidents of passengers being robbed, sometimes with violence, by taxi drivers or by people posing as taxi drivers using unauthorized taxi signs on their cars. Travellers should only take taxis from hotels and main entrances of shopping malls and make detailed arrangements for the return trip. Use only taxis that are yellow, have red plates and have a circle on the door that says "Cooperativa" or taxi services ordered by phone. Arrange with the taxi driver not to pick up any other passengers on the way to your destination, even if it is more expensive. Boaters should exercise caution and be aware that both the Pacific and the Caribbean coasts of Nicaragua are known to be drug transit zones.
Travellers to the Island of Ometepe have been victims of fraudulent tour guides. Hotels and local authorities can provide information on reputable tour guides.
Landmines
In spite of de-mining efforts by the government, there are still active landmines in isolated areas of the country. This poses a significant danger to travellers who venture off main roads. Affected areas are not always clearly marked.
Demonstrations and Roadblocks
Demonstrations occur occasionally and may cause traffic disruptions. As a precautionary measure, Canadians should be alert, avoid large crowds and keep informed of possible roadblocks. Periodic violence may occur on the streets, particularly in Managua, as a result of protests. Access to the ManaguaInternationalAirport may be affected, as well as the area of Carretera a Masaya where universities, shopping malls and restaurants are located.
Due to boundary disputes in the Caribbean coastal waters between Nicaragua and Honduras, passengers of foreign fishing boats have been detained and/or fined and have been vessels impounded.
General Security Measures
Police presence is extremely sparse outside of major urban areas.Travel should be restricted to tourist areas and to daylight hours only. Hitchhiking in Nicaragua is highly unadvisable. Travel in groups whenever possible. Motorists should keep windows closed and doors locked when driving through crowded areas.
Exercise caution when swimming, as strong currents and undertows have resulted in drownings. Warning signs, lifeguards, and rescue equipment are often lacking.
Power blackouts in all parts of the country are becoming more frequent, especially during the dry season from July to August.
Nicaragua lacks an extensive tourist infrastructure. INTUR, the governmental agency responsible for developing, regulating and promoting tourism in Nicaragua, offers some information in English.
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Well I guess that shows just how "hardcore" your supporters are.
United supporters have travelled to other places the US State Dept has warnings about, to watch them play like Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, parts of Mexico during the Champion's Cup.....
Just sayin' international travel is the true mark of great supporters.
What do you think going to the US is?
Sure as hell isn't a national game!
+1. Shouldn't we have a travel warning against going to the US? It is after all an emerging totalitarian state.
On a side note, I read many things on American boards about us being communists. Canadians are to communists what Americans are to fascists. Just thought I'd point that out.
Costa Rica?
Maybe your state department is too wussy
Just sayin'
FUCK OFF GIMP.
A) I read that and though, "Huh, not so bad" since I really didn't know too much about Nicaragua's current travel situation. Seems like if you be smart and stay on the beaten path you might get robbed - no biggie.
B) Fuck off, troll.
I'm sorry, it's hard for me to understand, if United supporters are so "hardcore" why is it necessary for you to troll our forum to talk footy?
Nothing in this thread has shown how hardcore our supporters are, its just a link for informatory purposes. Our team hasn't even made the tournament yet. It has nothing to do with DC or the surrounding areas.
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