Lets take a little look at the venues a see if we can determine why they were selected.
First we all know that Chicago, LA and New York are the 3 biggest media markets in the
states. Chicago is getting the Final, LA is getting 2 group games and NY will be hosting again
in another group match. That take care of the bigest makets.
Now for the group venues.
First we all know that Chicago, LA and New York are the 3 biggest media markets in the
states. Chicago is getting the Final, LA is getting 2 group games and NY will be hosting again
in another group match. That take care of the bigest makets.
Now for the group venues.
Group A (Mexico) Mexico has 3 massive stadiums to fill for this tournament. Rose Bowl,
Pasadena (90,888), California, Broncos Stadium (76,125), Denver and Bank of America
Stadium(75,525), on the East Coast in Charlotte. NC.
Mexico’s national team has a better following in USA then throughout Mexico. Mexico
play many friendly international game in the states because of the money and the
support they get here. Mexico on average has a more fans turn out for their games in
the states than the USMNT does in the states. Mexico's group is the only group with 3
huge stadiums. Mexico has always had the big stadiums and always has the biggest
turn out in attendance when comparing group attendance for past Gold Cups. I see
Mexico getting over 50,00o at each venue , even in this new expanded Gold Cup.
Pasadena (90,888), California, Broncos Stadium (76,125), Denver and Bank of America
Stadium(75,525), on the East Coast in Charlotte. NC.
Mexico’s national team has a better following in USA then throughout Mexico. Mexico
play many friendly international game in the states because of the money and the
support they get here. Mexico on average has a more fans turn out for their games in
the states than the USMNT does in the states. Mexico's group is the only group with 3
huge stadiums. Mexico has always had the big stadiums and always has the biggest
turn out in attendance when comparing group attendance for past Gold Cups. I see
Mexico getting over 50,00o at each venue , even in this new expanded Gold Cup.
Group B (Costa Rica) (Dallas-New York-TBD!?)
We all knew Costa Rica would get small stadiums and true to form the got 2 soccer
specific stadiums and a location to be determined. Frisco Texas, which is just outside
of Dallas. Frisco will draw from the exploding Latin American community of Frisco
and people from Dallas for this soccer match. Group B also gets to go to the Big Apple.
New York is the #1 market in the USA and CONCACAF wanted to tap this market. Red
Bull Stadium (25,000) is the perfect fit for a group game in this tournament.
There is one more stadium to be determined. My guess it that it will be played in
Costa Rica itself in San Jose. Here is why. I think one game will be play in Cnetral
America and the other in the Caribbean. If we rule out Honduras and Nicaragua for
political unrest and unsafe. We can also Run out Guatemala while suspended from
FIFA sanctions. Belize has NOT even hosted a Central American Cup - out. That leaves
Costa Rica, Panama and El Salvador. Well El Salvador will not get hardly any supporters
fromother countries. El Salvador is dangerous and poor and just dont have the amenaties
of CR or Panama. That leaves Costa Rica and Panama. Both have perfect size stadiums
but Costa Rica's is totally new where Panamas is refurbished. Both Countries would probably
have similar turn out for their home team and similar turn out for the opponents. I believe that
Costa Rica has the edge over Panama with infrastructure, stadium and amenites for fans.
My guess is Costa Rica and Panama a close second
specific stadiums and a location to be determined. Frisco Texas, which is just outside
of Dallas. Frisco will draw from the exploding Latin American community of Frisco
and people from Dallas for this soccer match. Group B also gets to go to the Big Apple.
New York is the #1 market in the USA and CONCACAF wanted to tap this market. Red
Bull Stadium (25,000) is the perfect fit for a group game in this tournament.
There is one more stadium to be determined. My guess it that it will be played in
Costa Rica itself in San Jose. Here is why. I think one game will be play in Cnetral
America and the other in the Caribbean. If we rule out Honduras and Nicaragua for
political unrest and unsafe. We can also Run out Guatemala while suspended from
FIFA sanctions. Belize has NOT even hosted a Central American Cup - out. That leaves
Costa Rica, Panama and El Salvador. Well El Salvador will not get hardly any supporters
fromother countries. El Salvador is dangerous and poor and just dont have the amenaties
of CR or Panama. That leaves Costa Rica and Panama. Both have perfect size stadiums
but Costa Rica's is totally new where Panamas is refurbished. Both Countries would probably
have similar turn out for their home team and similar turn out for the opponents. I believe that
Costa Rica has the edge over Panama with infrastructure, stadium and amenites for fans.
My guess is Costa Rica and Panama a close second
Group C (Honduras) Houston, LA and a location to be determined.
Honduras is playing in Houston and LA. Houston has been the most reliable city to
produce large attendance. Houston has hosted every year since 2005. This will be
the 8th Gold Cup in a row for Houston. Houston has many Central American fans
that turn out for their national team in the Houston area. BBVA Compass Stadium,
Houston is intimate stadium will almost reach capacity will almost any team playing
Honduras.
LA is the second biggest market in the USA and has a plethora of national fans from
Central/Latin America. Yes Mexico will be playing next door in Pasadena however
one game in LA is not enough for the Gold Cup. The stadium is the band new, state
of the art Banc of California Stadium, Los Angeles.
The location to be determined I believe we be played in the Caribbean, possibly
Martinique.
Martinique : has participates in 5 previous Gold Cups and have proven they can compete
in this top regional tournamnet. France are the defending FIFA Champions and this French
island has a great deal of talent also. Martinique probably has the biggest stadium in the
CAribbean holding 16,300. Martinique is near if not the top for amenities (hotel) that all
of the CAribbean.
Jamaica have an outside shot. Why- well they are CONCACAF
perenial power. They have won the Caribbean Cuo 6 times and reached the final 9 times. They
dont have the amenites of the riched Caribbean nations.
Cuba- have an outside shot
Bermuda, Aruba and Curaca0 may have a chance if they qualify. Hiti and Domenican Republic
and Puerto Rico are all out.
produce large attendance. Houston has hosted every year since 2005. This will be
the 8th Gold Cup in a row for Houston. Houston has many Central American fans
that turn out for their national team in the Houston area. BBVA Compass Stadium,
Houston is intimate stadium will almost reach capacity will almost any team playing
Honduras.
LA is the second biggest market in the USA and has a plethora of national fans from
Central/Latin America. Yes Mexico will be playing next door in Pasadena however
one game in LA is not enough for the Gold Cup. The stadium is the band new, state
of the art Banc of California Stadium, Los Angeles.
The location to be determined I believe we be played in the Caribbean, possibly
Martinique.
Martinique : has participates in 5 previous Gold Cups and have proven they can compete
in this top regional tournamnet. France are the defending FIFA Champions and this French
island has a great deal of talent also. Martinique probably has the biggest stadium in the
CAribbean holding 16,300. Martinique is near if not the top for amenities (hotel) that all
of the CAribbean.
Jamaica have an outside shot. Why- well they are CONCACAF
perenial power. They have won the Caribbean Cuo 6 times and reached the final 9 times. They
dont have the amenites of the riched Caribbean nations.
Cuba- have an outside shot
Bermuda, Aruba and Curaca0 may have a chance if they qualify. Hiti and Domenican Republic
and Puerto Rico are all out.
Group D (United States)
The USA does not have heavy lifting to fill massive stadiums. The have 2 small soccer
specific stadiums and one big one in Cleveland. Allianz Field, Saint Paul, Minnesota is
the newest SSS and the USA will definitely get a home field support in Minnesota.
Kansas City is another small intimate stadium that the USMNT will have more
supporters that their opponent. They have played and performed well in KC before.
CONCACAF needs the USA and the TV audience to keep the Gold Cup interesting. So
it is interesting that the USA will have the easiest travel schedule from Minnesota to
Cleveland and then a short flight to Kansas City. This coupled with home support in 2
small intimate stadiums should get the USMNT to the knockout rounds. Their big
stadium is also in Cleveland, Ohio. This city surly has immigrants for Latin America
but definitely not as may as the big Cities like NY, LA, Houston ect. The USMNT
played Colombia in Tampa and the stadium was littered with yellow Columbia shirts.
It looks like Colombia fans outnumbered usa 3 to 1. CONCACAF, like i said need the
USA to stay in tournament at long as possible to be a financial success.
specific stadiums and one big one in Cleveland. Allianz Field, Saint Paul, Minnesota is
the newest SSS and the USA will definitely get a home field support in Minnesota.
Kansas City is another small intimate stadium that the USMNT will have more
supporters that their opponent. They have played and performed well in KC before.
CONCACAF needs the USA and the TV audience to keep the Gold Cup interesting. So
it is interesting that the USA will have the easiest travel schedule from Minnesota to
Cleveland and then a short flight to Kansas City. This coupled with home support in 2
small intimate stadiums should get the USMNT to the knockout rounds. Their big
stadium is also in Cleveland, Ohio. This city surly has immigrants for Latin America
but definitely not as may as the big Cities like NY, LA, Houston ect. The USMNT
played Colombia in Tampa and the stadium was littered with yellow Columbia shirts.
It looks like Colombia fans outnumbered usa 3 to 1. CONCACAF, like i said need the
USA to stay in tournament at long as possible to be a financial success.
The knockout rounds will all be played in giant NFL stadiums. The quarter, semi
and Finals are all in huge NFL stadiums. Chicago is USA 3rd largest media market
and they will host the Final for the 3rd time.
and Finals are all in huge NFL stadiums. Chicago is USA 3rd largest media market
and they will host the Final for the 3rd time.
I believe the Caribbean will host the other mystery venue but Canada will be 2nd choice.
Canada will host in either Toronto or Montreal. I give the edge to Toronto.
Canada will host in either Toronto or Montreal. I give the edge to Toronto.
Now lets just rule out a few
Puerto Rico - still no electricity
Dominican Republic- thought the sport is growing as fast as the talent as the quality of the
team -
Haiti - still does not have amenities to host - hotels- infrastructure and poverty.
No go on any South American nation if French Guiana, Guyana nor Suriname. Travel
distance is to much. ..and quite frankly - some may not even qualify.
Cuaraco has a powerful and offencive explosive offense but they have a track around their
stadium of Ergilio Hato Stadium so rule them out.
Puerto Rico - still no electricity
Dominican Republic- thought the sport is growing as fast as the talent as the quality of the
team -
Haiti - still does not have amenities to host - hotels- infrastructure and poverty.
No go on any South American nation if French Guiana, Guyana nor Suriname. Travel
distance is to much. ..and quite frankly - some may not even qualify.
Cuaraco has a powerful and offencive explosive offense but they have a track around their
stadium of Ergilio Hato Stadium so rule them out.
