According to Vancouver FC president Rob Friend a CPL team could become a reality in Kelowna.
Fans braved the rainy weather on Sunday, to watch a Canadian Premiere League Match between Vancouver FC and Calgary-based Cavalry FC.According to Vancouver FC president Rob Friend, a CPL team could become a reality for the city.
“You see communities like Kelowna that have grown with the sport. I guess this is a great testing ground for can support a CPL team. And after today I think it can,” said Friend.The match was held at the Apple Bowl in Kelowna. Friend, who is from the city, said it was special to hold the game there.“I put my hand up to the league and said, ‘I want to bring a game to Kelowna.’ I think this market is ready and can support it,” said Friend.
“Probably to start with six to eight thousand is a good-sized venue for us. With the way we are doing it, we can design venues that then can be expanded as the sport and the league grow,” said CPL commissioner, Mark Noonan. Noonan says the Apple Bowl was a sufficient venue for this one game, however, it’s not a permanent solution, if the league brings a team to the city.
This game will provide statistics for an economic impact study to eamine the revenue and financial impact it would have on the market.Games like this one will continue at sites across the country throughout the summer.
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