FIFA has been informed by Canada Soccer of the decision taken by the City of Montreal to withdraw from the venue selection process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. FIFA would like to thank Montreal for its participation and all local stakeholders involved for their efforts. FIFA continues to work …
Read More »Canada & Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies appointed UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador!
Alphonso Davies was appointed as a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador on Wednesday, March 24. The United Nations Refugee Agency has protected people from all over the world who are forced to flee from conflict or persecution for over 70 years. The Canada and FC Bayern defender is the first football player …
Read More »Football Delhi announces scholarship of U-16 players for college admission in US & UK!
Football Delhi have announced a scholarship programme for talented Under-16 players of the National Capital Region for college admission in the US and UK, in partnership with Crayons Academy for Skills Excellence (CASE). Each year, two talented footballers — a junior boy and a girl — will be identified based …
Read More »MLS provides COVID-19 testing update following return to home markets!
Major League Soccer on Friday, August 28 provided an update on the results of COVID-19 testing for players, coaches, and staff throughout the league since clubs began returning to home markets following the conclusion of their time at the MLS is Back Tournament through the end of Wednesday, August 26. …
Read More »FIFA concludes 2026 FIFA World Cup candidate host city workshops!
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be the first to feature 48 teams and 80 matches, moved a step closer today as FIFA completed a series of three workshops with the host associations and their respective candidate host cities. Confirming the high level of interest sparked by the FIFA …
Read More »CONCACAF approves MLS Is Back champions playing 2021 CONCACAF Champions League!
CONCACAF has approved a request from U.S. Soccer for a one-year alteration to the Federation’s Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League spots to support the MLS Is Back tournament, which takes place in Orlando, USA in July. The winner of the MLS Is Back competition will qualify for the 2021 Scotiabank CONCACAF …
Read More »MLS extends season suspension until May 10 due to COVID-19!
Major League Soccer announced on Thursday, March 19 that it was extending the suspension of all matches, with a target return date of May 10. The extension was made in accordance with Sunday’s guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to cancel all mass gatherings of 50 …
Read More »Captain Morgan launches MLS Canada partnership!
Captain Morgan is coming to Canada via the grand stage of Major League Soccer (MLS), joining the league’s teams, players and dynamic match-day atmosphere at stadiums and MLS national broadcast partners. At a time of incredible growth for Major League Soccer, Captain Morgan has announced a multi-year partnership to become …
Read More »Macron presents new home shirts ahead of 2020 Canadian Premier League!
The Canadian Premier League (CPL) and official league kit provider, Macron, a leader in the international teamwear market, have unveiled the second season Home custom-designed playing kits for the Canadian Premier League seven founding clubs HFX Wanderers FC, York9 FC, Forge FC, Valour FC, FC Edmonton, Cavalry FC and Pacific …
Read More »Canada and USA to Face-Off in 2020 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Final on February 9!
The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) yesterday, February 7 confirmed that the final of the 2020 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Championship will feature Canada and the United States. The championship match, to be played Sunday, February 9 at the Dignity Health Sports Park, in Los …
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