Posted on 27/03/08
Canadian teams set to do battle
TORONTO -- An idea that was first discussed as a friendly tournament has expanded into something bigger - and with more meaning - that will open May 27 and conclude July 22.When representatives of the Vancouver Whitecaps and the Montreal Impact of the United Soccer Leagues and Toronto FC of Major League Soccer met last October to discuss co-operating on developing soccer in Canada, one topic was a friendly tournament. Now that the CONCACAF Champions League involving 24 clubs has replaced the eight-team CONCACAF Champions' Cup, the Canadian representative will be determined by the tournament involving Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto.
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