Big controversy coming out last night in Canadian soccer with Concacaf denying Ottawa Fury sanction to play in USL. Just when we thought football was taking a turn for the better we're served up with crap like this from Victor Montagliani. Has clearly got his knickers in a twist and trying to take his personal vendetta out on Ottawa soccer because Fury didn't jump straight into bed with his brainchild CPL.
I've been supporting the formation of the CPL and want the growth of football to continue in our country and for the young lads to get a chance because there is great talent there. One of the league's first signings, Chris Nanco, is someone I grew playing with and I love that these guys are going to have something to actually step into now. But this Fury thing has left a bad taste in my mouth. We're meant to be growing the game, not trying to strong-arm clubs into doing what we want. Taking brash decisions on no grounds and putting a club like Fury at serious risk. Instead of growing the game Montagliani is potentially killing one of the biggest clubs in the country and will forever cause bad blood between the CPL and Ottawa. Frankly, it is ridiculous how he has come to this conclusion while 10 other Canadian teams play in US based leagues across MLS, the USL divisions, and USDA.