For nearly a month, Montrealers from African countries have been gathering in the city’s cafés, restaurants, bars and the comfort of their own homes to support their respective teams in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the continent’s iconic soccer tournament which ends Sunday. CBC | Sports News
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Canadian men’s soccer coach Jesse Marsch seeking contract extension prior to start of World Cup in June
Jesse Marsch, the head coach of Canada’s men’s soccer team, wants to extend his contract before the start of the World Cup in June. CBC | Sports News
Read More »David-Koné matchup in Italy’s premier league shows how far Canadian soccer has come
Not so long ago, the prospect of two Canadians meeting in Italy’s Serie A would have seemed an unlikely turn. But on Tuesday night in Reggio Emilia, in the crisp, anxious minutes before the whistle blew and host Sassuolo dug in against Juventus, Ismael Koné and Jonathan David stood on opposite sides of the pitch, pretending not to know each ...
Read More »Canada men’s soccer head coach Jesse Marsch calls on 21 players for January camp
Canada’s men’s soccer head coach Jesse Marsch has called in 21 players for a camp that runs Thursday through Jan. 18 in California. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canada Soccer still waiting on Canadian Soccer Business deal but expects improved financial figures
Canada Soccer and the men’s national team have agreed on compensation for the players’ participation in next year’s World Cup. While there is a deal, it is not yet official. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian men’s soccer coach Jesse Marsch to hold January camp for North American-based players
Canada coach Jesse Marsch will hold a 10-day January camp in California for North American-based players, ahead of a friendly against Guatemala. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Jonathan David, Vanessa Gilles repeat as Canada Soccer Players of the Year
Vanessa Gilles and Jonathan David have been named Canada Soccer players of the year for the second year in a row. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Jonathan David, Vanessa Gilles eye Canada Soccer players of the year repeat
Jonathan David and Vanessa Gilles, last year’s winners, are up for Canada Soccer player of the year again. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Soccer fans buzzing as World Cup schedule announced for Toronto, Vancouver
Foreign nationals in Vancouver and Toronto are buzzing with excitement as the cities gear up to host a slate of national teams as part of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Iran boycotting World Cup draw citing visa restrictions for soccer officials
Iran has decided to boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington next week because the U.S. denied visas to members of its delegation, the state-run IRNA news agency reported on Friday. CBC | Sports News
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