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The Canadian Premier League (CPL) has signed a long-term deal with Italian kit maker Macron, a leader in the international teamwear market. This partnership, negotiated by Canadian Soccer Business (CSB) on behalf of the CPL, will make Macron the official league kit provider beginning with the 2019 CPL season.
The deal has the Italian-based company set to supply custom-designed playing kits and training gear for Canadian Premier League clubs; HFX Wanderers FC, York 9 FC, Forge FC, Valour FC, FC Edmonton, Cavalry FC and Pacific FC squad and coaching staff.
The first official step in the deal is at the Canadian Premier League #GotGame Open Trials being held across Canada. It started in Halifax on September 20/21 and Montreal (September 27/28), before moving to Hamilton (October 1/2), Toronto (Oct 11/12), Winnipeg (Oct 18/19), Calgary (Oct 25/26) and finally Vancouver Island (November 5/6) all players, coaches and staff will be wearing #GotGame branded Macron apparel.
“We are thrilled that a globally respected soccer brand like Macron has chosen the CPL as their most significant investment to date in North America as this represents a major shift in our market. We have partnered with Macron with the prospect of providing the most innovative soccer apparel for the players at every level of the game in Canada,” said CPL Commissioner, David Clanachan. “As our exclusive on-pitch technical apparel provider, Macron will be instrumental in our collective efforts to grow passion for soccer from coast to coast. We believe fans and players alike will be very pleased with the uniquely designed kits.”
