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2024 Canadian Championship Draw: Matchups revealed for first round!

The draw for the 2024 TELUS Canadian Championship was conducted on Friday morning, as 12 of the 14 participating sides learned who they’ll be playing in the tournament’s preliminary round. Both finalists from the 2023 tournament — MLS’s Vancouver Whitecaps and CF Montréal — received byes to the quarterfinals, and …

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Canadian Premier League extends DERBYSTAR Canada partnership, launches 2024/25 official match ball!

The Canadian Premier League have announced that it has extended its partnership with DERBYSTAR Canada, retaining the world-class brand as the league’s official matchday and training ball provider through the 2025 season. “We are thrilled to continue our partnership with DERBYSTAR Canada for another two seasons,” said Glen Johnson, Executive …

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2024 Canadian Championship format, draw & hosting procedures announced!

On Thursday, Canada Soccer unveiled the new format, draw procedure and hosting duties for the 2024 edition of the TELUS Canadian Championship. The national cup competition, which will feature 14 sides, including all eight Canadian Premier League clubs, is set to kick off on April 23. All eight CPL sides …

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Canadian Premier League Final rematch headlines opening day April 13!

The Canadian Premier League (CPL) have announced the regular season home openers for each of its eight member clubs, in preparation for kickoff of the league’s sixth season on Saturday, April 13, 2024. The CPL’s full 2024 regular season schedule, presented by WestJet, will be announced on Tuesday, January 23. …

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York United FC purchased by Game Plan Sports Group!

York United FC of the Canadian Premier League officially have new ownership, after an announcement Thursday that Game Plan Sports Group has purchased the club from Canadian Soccer Business (CSB), with the newly-formed group of investors taking immediate control of the club. “York United FC represents an incredibly important market …

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Valour FC sign Canadian forward of Indian origin Shaan Hundal!

Valour FC have announced that the club has signed Canadian forward of Indian origin Shaan Hundal to a multi-year contract. Hundal, 24, joins Valour FC from Canadian Premier League side Vancouver FC, where he spent the 2023 season, tallying six goals and one assist in 29 appearances. “Shaan is a …

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Gheisar, Smyrniotis, Wheeldon Jr. nominated for Canadian Premier League – Coach of the Year!

The Canadian Premier League announced on Monday, October 16 the nominees for the Coach of the Year award, honouring best coach in the league during the 2023 regular season. Halifax Wanderers FC’s Patrice Gheisar, Forge FC’s Bobby Smyrniotis and Cavalry FC’s Tommy Wheeldon Jr. make up the three-man ballot. The …

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Canadian Premier League announce 2023 Playoffs Matchups & Schedule!

The Canadian Premier League today announced the confirmed matchups and schedule for the first three games of the League’s 2023 playoffs, as well as potential dates for the bracket’s second semifinal and CPL Final, to be hosted in either Calgary or Hamilton. The quest to reach the marquee CPL Final, …

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Canadian Premier League announces new trophies!

The Canadian Premier League today announced two new trophies, and new nomenclature for its most coveted club awards, the Canadian Premier League Shield and the North Star Cup, which will be awarded this fall to the League’s 2023 regular season winners and playoff champions, respectively. The pair of trophies, designed …

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Head coach Bobby Smyrniotis extends at Forge FC, also named Sporting Director!

Forge FC announced on Monday, May 1 that the club has signed Bobby Smyrniotis to a four-year contract extension with an expanded role as the Head Coach & Sporting Director of Forge FC. “Bobby has established himself as one of the brightest tactical minds in CONCACAF soccer over the last …

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