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Canadian Premier League buys York United FC, is looking for new ownership for club
The York United FC starting 11 is shown before its Canadian Championship preliminary-round 1-0 win over Vancouver FC on April 19, 2023, at York Lions Stadium. The Canadian Premier League has bought back York United FC as a precursor to transferring the club to new ownership. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Canadian Premier League **MANDATORY CREDIT**
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Canadian Championship represents unfinished business for CPL powerhouse Forge FC
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Five of eight Canadian Premier League teams set to make playoffs this season
The game ball sits on a pedestal ahead of the soccer match of the Canadian Premier League between Forge FC of Hamilton and York 9 in Hamilton, Ont., Saturday, April 27, 2019. The Canadian Premier League is expanding its playoffs to include a fifth team. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Lynett
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Canadian Soccer Business says it has been ‘misunderstood,’ wants to help national teams
Mark Noonan poses in this recent handout photo. Mark Noonan was introduced Thursday as the new commissioner of the Canadian Premier League and chief executive officer of Canadian Soccer Business, replacing David Clanachan who left the role in January. One of Noonan’s first challenges will be dealing with concerns raised by both the men’s and women’s national teams over the link between Canada Soccer and Canadian Soccer Business (CSB). THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - Canadian Premier League
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Vancouver FC offers a look at its new modular Canadian Premier League stadium home
Expansion Vancouver FC gave fans a glimpse of its new home Thursday at Willoughby Community Park at the Langley Events Centre as shown in this artist’s rendering handout. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Vancouver FC ** MANDATORY CREDIT **
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Forward Jared Ulloa returns to Valour FC after spending last season in Peru
The new Canadian Premier League logo is shown in this undated handout. The new logo will be used in conjunction with the league's original emblem over the course of its fifth season. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - Canadian Premier League
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Expansion team Vancouver FC to play CPL home opener against Cavalry FC on May 7
The game ball sits on a pedestal ahead of the inaugural soccer match of the Canadian Premier League in Hamilton, Ont. on April 27, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Lynett
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Canadian Premier League unveils new look as it heads into fifth season
The game ball sits on a pedestal ahead of the inaugural soccer match of the Canadian Premier League in Hamilton, Ont. on April 27, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Lynett
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Forge FC signs veteran Canadian defender Ashtone Morgan to new contract
Forge FC's Ashtone Morgan (3) moves away from Atletico Ottawa's Abdoul Sissoko (20) during first half Canadian Premier League finals soccer action in Ottawa on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. Forge FC has signed veteran Canadian defender Ashtone Morgan to a new contract. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
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Canadian Championship to kick off in April with 14 teams chasing the Voyageurs Cup
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Canadian Premier League voluntarily recognizes new players’ association
The game ball sits on a pedestal ahead of the inaugural soccer match of the Canadian Premier League between Forge FC of Hamilton and York 9 in Hamilton, Ont. Saturday, April 27, 2019. The Canadian Premier League is rejigging its salary structure and increasing its minimum player salary for next season. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Lynett
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Canadian Premier League raises minimum wage, rejigs salary structure
The game ball sits on a pedestal ahead of the inaugural soccer match of the Canadian Premier League between Forge FC of Hamilton and York 9 in Hamilton, Ont. Saturday, April 27, 2019. The Canadian Premier League is rejigging its salary structure and increasing its minimum player salary for next season. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Lynett
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CPL unveils newest franchise Vancouver FC, names first head coach
The game ball sits on a pedestal ahead of the inaugural soccer match of the Canadian Premier League between Forge FC of Hamilton and York 9 in Hamilton, Ont., Saturday, April 27, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Lynett
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Forge FC claims third CPL title by beating Atletico Ottawa 2-0
Forge FC's Alessandro Hojabrpour (21) celebrates his goal during first half Canadian Premier League finals soccer action against the Atletico Ottawa in Ottawa on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
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Atletico Ottawa’s Bassett wins CPL POY and Players’ Player of the Year Award
The game ball sits on a pedestal ahead of the inaugural soccer match of the Canadian Premier League between Forge FC of Hamilton and York 9 in Hamilton, Ont., Saturday, April 27, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Lynett
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The Canadian Premier League: The bedrock of men’s soccer in Canada is solid
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Canadian Premier League names finalists for Best Under-21 Canadian Player
York United forward Osaze De Rosario, centre, is shown scoring against Pacific FC in a 4-2 loss in CPL soccer action in Toronto in this July 15, 2022 handout photo. York United forward Osaze De Rosario, son of former Canadian star Dwayne De Rosario, has been named the CPL's player of the week after a two-goal performance in a 4-2 win at HFX Wanderers FC on Monday. The 21-year-old now has eight goals this season to stand third in the league scoring race behind Pacific FC's Alejandro Diaz (13 goals) and Forge FC's Woobens Pacius (nine goals). THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - York United FC, David Chant
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New commissioner Mark Noonan excited about Canadian Premier League’s potential
Mark Noonan poses in this recent handout photo. Mark Noonan was introduced Thursday as the new commissioner of the Canadian Premier League and chief executive officer of Canadian Soccer Business, replacing David Clanachan who left the role in January. One of Noonan’s first challenges will be dealing with concerns raised by both the men’s and women’s national teams over the link between Canada Soccer and Canadian Soccer Business (CSB). THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - Canadian Premier League
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Alejandro Diaz, the CPL’s leading scorer, heads to Europe with blessing of Pacific FC
Pacific FC forward Alejandro Diaz is shown in a handout photo. Diaz, who leads the Canadian Premier League with 13 goals this season, has been sold for a club-record fee to Norway's Sogndal Fotball. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Pacific FC **MANDATORY CREDIT**
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Cavalry FC transfers teenage forward Aribim Pepple to England’s Luton Town
The game ball sits on a pedestal ahead of the inaugural soccer match of the Canadian Premier League between Forge FC of Hamilton and York 9 in Hamilton, Ont., Saturday, April 27, 2019. Cavalry FC's Oliver Minatel has undergone surgery for a fractured tibia and fibula sustained in Saturday's 1-0 win over York 9 FC at the Canadian Premier League's Island Games. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Lynett
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Strange goal-line play has people talking after CPL game in Winnipeg
Vancouver Whitecaps' Ryan Gauld (25) chases down the ball as Valour FC's Diego Gutierrez, right, defends during the second half of a preliminary round Canadian Championship soccer match, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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Whitecaps coast to 2-0 victory over Valour FC in Canadian Championship action
Vancouver Whitecaps' Pedro Vite, top left, leaps to avoid a sliding tackle by Valour FC's Tony Mikhael during the second half of a preliminary round Canadian Championship soccer match, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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Expansion CPL team in Vancouver area to kick off play in 2023 in suburban Langley
A game ball for the Canadian Premier League is seen during a match between York United FC and Forge Hamilton FC in CPL soccer action at York Lions Stadium in Toronto on Friday, July 30, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tijana Martin
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Canadian Premier League hopes to ride Canada soccer wave into new season
York United FC players train at York Lions Stadium in Toronto on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 ahead of Thursday’s Canadian Premier League season opener against HFX Wanderers FC. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Neil Davidson
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Canadian Premier League’s fourth season to run April 7 through Oct. 29
The game ball sits on a pedestal ahead of the inaugural soccer match of the Canadian Premier League between Forge FC of Hamilton and York 9 in Hamilton, Ont. Saturday, April 27, 2019. The Canadian Premier League has taken over operation of FC Edmonton while a search for new ownership continues. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Lynett
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Former Canadian internationals relish chance to grow the game as Pacific FC co-owners
Aug 26, 2021; Victoria, British Columbia, Canada; Pacific FC midfielder Manuel Aparicio (34) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Vancouver Whitecaps during the first half at the Starlight Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports
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Cavalry extends undefeated streak with 2-1 win over Pacific
Pacific FC's Alessandro Hojabrpour, right, collides with Cavalry FC's Nik Ledgerwood during second half soccer action in the Canadian Championship quarterfinal in Calgary, Alta., Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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Cavalry FC sit atop CPL soccer standings after 2-1 win over York United
Cavalry FC's Sergio Camargo traps the ball during first half soccer action against Pacific FC in the Canadian Championship quarterfinal in Calgary, Alta., Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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Easton Ongaro lifts FC Edmonton over Pacific FC 2-1
Canadian Premier League HFX Wanderers vs FC Edmonton Charlottetown PEI Please credit Chant Photography / Canadian Premier League
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Cavalry FC, Valour FC play to 0-0 draw in Canadian Premier League action
Pacific FC's Jordan Haynes, left, battles for the ball with Cavalry FC's Daan Klomp during second half soccer action in the Canadian Championship quarterfinal in Calgary, Alta., Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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FC Edmonton requires fans to be fully vaccinated or provide negative COVID-19 test
The FC Edmonton logo is seen in this handout photo. FC Edmonton, which shuttered its NASL pro franchise last November, have announced details of its move to the new Canadian Premier League. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Canadian Premier League
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Akio scores twice, Valour ends winless skid with victory over Edmonton
Valour FC's Austin Ricci, left, flips on his head after an attempt on net in front of HFX Wanderers FC's Peter Schaale, centre, and keeper Christian Oxner during Canadian Premier League (CPL) action between the Halifax and Winnipeg sides on the campus of the University of Prince Edward Island in Charlottetown, P.E. on Wednesday, August 2, 2020. The CPL has been operating in a bubble on Prince Edward Island and has recently opened its gates to a small amount of local soccer fans. Darren Calabrese/The Globe and Mail
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Halifax Wanderers advance in Canadian Championship with 2-1 win over AS Blainville
The HFX Wanderers logo is seen in this undated handout photo. Halifax's entry in the new Canadian Premier League will be called the HFX Wanderers. The team's colours, motto and name, which is spoken as Halifax Wanderers, were revealed Friday at a news conference in Halifax.THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Canadian Premier League *MANDATORY CREDIT*
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Jonathan Sirois makes eight saves, Valour FC blanks HFX Wanderers FC 2-0
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Former CPL MVP Tristan Borges rejoins Forge FC on loan from Belgian side
Hamilton Forge FC's Tristan Borges controls the ball through the midfield during Scotiabank CONCACAF League 2019 second half soccer action against the CD Olimpia in Hamilton on Thursday, August 22, 2019. Forge FC has sold star midfielder Tristan Borges, the leading scorer and MVP of the Canadian Premier League, to Belgian club Oud-Heverlee Leuven. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter Power
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CPL’s York 9 FC rebrands as York United FC with new logo and colours
The York United Football Club jersey is shown in a handout photo. After two seasons in the Canadian Premier League, York 9 FC is rebranding.The club will be known as York United Football Club with a new crest and jersey to go with the name. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Canadian Premier League MANDATORY CREDIT