Ah, I see. Interesting. Thanks.
So am I safe to assume that if Forge win their next game that we will also automatically qualify as well since Forge would already be occupying a spot when the Canadian Championship final kicks off?
It's unclear if we would be guaranteed the spot. If Forge were to win the Canadian Championship, they would occupy the CAN1 spot in CCL (which is the higher seed). I could imagine the CAN2 spot either goes to TFC or the next best CPL team (as only CPL teams are eligible for Concacaf League in the CAN2 spot).
I think it should be us who takes the spot, but there is no clear process established.
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No clear process means whatever CONCACAF decides is in their best interest.
I think we be in then
That having been said, Forge gotta beat a Haitian team in a one off - not something Canadian teams have traditionally been good at.
Is the game in Haiti?
Forge's QF game in the Concacaf League is December 1st
^^ True, but as it appears they will face the loser of Marathon-Saprissa in the "2nd chance game", I'm guessing they better take care of business in their next game.
According to some Twitter discussions, if Forge are able to win one of their next two League games, the Canadian Championship Final may be called off for this year. Would be disappointing if it isn't held, but understandable. Teams likely wouldn't be making any money off of it and finding a date will be challenging.
so would they automatically give the CCL birth to TFC since Forge will get in if they win the next two...
They should just make it like the English Community Shield and uefa super cup, where it's a season opening one match cup game.
teams would not be match fit but yes it would be an option
It would be after pre-season, but right before the first game of the season. Happens worldwide like that, so shouldn't be an issue. No different than when we played Colorado in those Champions League games. Or perhaps it happens just after the start of our season since the CPL usually kicks off a bit later than the MLS.
Well at least we maybe have this game to look forward to.
Canada Soccer announced today the finals will be played in the first quarter of 2021 (January - March)
If played any earlier TFC would be using ONLY North American based players - no Euros
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The is great to hear, especially with some discussion being would it even be played if Forge had already qualified for the CCL.
https://canadasoccer.com/news/canadi...c-in-new-year/
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Hot off the presses LOL
https://twitter.com/CPLWoodenSpoon/s...92957707096066
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At half that Forge already qualified scenario looked pretty good but what a gaffe by Henry who misplays a simple pass and gifts the Haitian team the equalizer. Forge look good but manoman its getting concacafy in here.
Oh well at least Forge can now take the mantle of the Canadian team who lose the big game in a shootout.
So this match will now be for all the marbles, thus a spot in Champions League after Forge lost 1-0 to Marathon Tuesday night in the play-in match of the CONCACAF League QF losers. With it being meaningful now, wonder when it will get scheduled as the Reds will want to be at full strength.
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Whenever it ends up getting played, TFC should be in a better spot. MLS will probably get started before the CPL, so TFC should hopefully have gone through training camp, whereas Forge may be a little bit behind. With David Edgar retiring from Forge their backline will also be without their stud.
I would have loved to have seen Forge in Champions League along with TFC, but TFC has to win this game.
Another interesting twist will be that this will be most likely the first match for the new head coach. Nothing like having a cup game as your debut.
I guess this could be delayed further or cancelled altogether with the potential lockout
The push was because CCL was supposed to start next month - which made no sense given everything going on right now.
Get the strong feeling the MLS season won't start until April.
A May start to the MLS season would not even surprising me at this point. Can see many owners wanting to wait and see, especially if they can not have any fans in the stands in any real numbers. We also have the CBA uncertainty looming over things. Lots to figure out in my eyes to making a 2021 season viable.
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