After nearly six complete seasons, the Canadian Premier League finds itself at an inflection point. Ahead of Saturday’s championship match, it appears there’s some stability — and, consequently, an opportunity to further establish the league’s place within the rapidly growing soccer landscape. CBC | Sports News
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Professional Women’s Hockey League could add 2 expansion teams for 2025-26 season
The six-team Professional Women’s Hockey League is launching its expansion process with plans to add two franchises for the start of the 2025-26 season, a league executive announced Tuesday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »In wartime Ukraine, soccer fans bury rivalries, find calm at Premier League matches
For the first time since the full-scale war began in 2022, the Ukrainian Premier League is holding a full season with fans present, as martial law bans on public gatherings have been eased. Many fans are keen to experience a rare moment of calm. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Man Utd fans ‘attacked by Fenerbahce ultras’ as violence erupts before Europa League clash
Manchester United fans have travelled to Turkey to watch their side take on Fenerbahce in the Europa League. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »‘Dream come true’: Jade Kovacevic makes history as 1st Northern Super League player, signs with AFC Toronto
AFC Toronto announced Monday that Jade Kovacevic, a former Canadian youth international and League1 Ontario’s all-time leading scorer, is their historic first signing. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Fledgling Northern Super League close to announcing initial women’s player signings
The Northern Super League will likely start rolling out player signing announcements next week but its full schedule isn’t expected until early next year, according to co-founder Diana Matheson. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Ontario Hockey League will co-operate with investigation into sexual assault allegation
The Ontario Hockey League says it is taking recent sexual assault allegations against eight former players “very seriously” and will co-operate with any police investigation into the claims. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Katrine Pedersen 1st head coach of Ottawa’s Northern Super League women’s team
Katrine Pedersen, who won a Danish-record 210 caps as a player and then served as an assistant coach with Denmark’s women’s team, has been named head coach of Ottawa Rapid FC. CBC | Sports News
Read More »CBC Sports to broadcast 2024 Canadian Premier League championship final
The final step on the quest to lift the Canadian Premier League’s coveted North Star Cup as champion will play out on CBC Sports when the 2024 CPL Final is broadcast live by Canada’s public broadcaster on Saturday, Nov. 9. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Ex-Premier League star George Baldock found dead aged 31 ‘in swimming pool at his home’
Former Sheffield United star George Baldock tragically passed away at his home. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
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