The Canadian Premier League is coming to León, Mexico. York9 FC will hold a scouting combine to find local talents for their international spots. The Nine Stripes are hoping to find the next international to be #YorkReady.https://t.co/dK4LjFzqYr#CanPL #York9FC— Northern Tribune (@northtribune) November 5, 2019
#FCEd announces the departures of eight players following the 2019 @CPLsoccer season. #CanPL #FCEd Release: https://t.co/Vv4AOb7aEN pic.twitter.com/ukglzgTWE1— FC Edmonton (@FCEdmontonNow) November 4, 2019 Tony Tchani, James Marcelin, Oumar Diouck, Ajeej Sarkaria, Bruno Zebie, Randy Edwini-Bonsu, Dylon Powley and Philippe Lincourt-Joseph
Pacific FC Announce First Roster Moves"We want to thank each of the players who are moving on and wish them all the very best.” CEO Rob Friendhttps://t.co/mnA4j0S9YN#ForTheIsle | #PacificFC | #CanPL pic.twitter.com/pzEPQM4mgT— Pacific FC (@Pacificfccpl) November 5, 2019 The club confirmed it will not offer a new contract to goalkeeper Mark Village, defenders Hendrik Starostzik, Ryan McCurdy, Emile Legault and winger Jose Hernandez. On-loan defender Blake Smith will return to FC Cincinnati and midfielder David Norman Jr. will travel to join Inter Miami FC.
🚨 PLAYER SIGNING 🚨 🌊 It’s official, the Ox will be back in the box for our 2020 season!Congratulations @ChristianOxner on re-signing your contract with the club ⚽️ 🎊 🗞 Read more: https://t.co/DZ6s3xlHFI#COYW #CanPL2020 pic.twitter.com/WRmvXlyBCM— Halifax Wanderers FC (@HFXWanderersFC) November 5, 2019
Halifax releases the club after the fall season, behind Elliot Simmons, Tomasz Skublak, Koda Iida and "Zoom" Langwa
News: The Canadian Premier League is pleased to announce that it will be holding the CPL - U SPORTS Draft on November 11th at the 2019 U SPORTS MEN'S Soccer Championship#CanPL l @USPORTSca https://t.co/4Pg8bQg3mD— Canadian Premier League (@CPLsoccer) October 30, 2019 CPL-U SPORTS Draft set for Nov. 11! #CanPL- Two rounds- Graduating seniors are not eligible this year- Cutoff date to sign draft picks is Aug. 1, 2020- Players will return to school (if unsigned) no later than Aug. 15More info below and right here: https://t.co/77coNfFpQs pic.twitter.com/ShVF1jra7l— Marty Thompson (@martythompson_) October 30, 2019
News: The 2019 @USPORTSca Draft will be broadcast on Monday, November 11th at 7 PM ET on the CPL's IGTV and YouTube channel 📝: https://t.co/hUFAOJKpmN pic.twitter.com/KTfEPpWMIU— Canadian Premier League (@CPLsoccer) November 6, 2019
https://canpl.ca/article/cpl-confirms-selection-order-for-2019-cpl-u-sports-draft Here is the order for the first round: 1) Halifax Wanderers FC 2) Valour FC 3) Pacific FC 4) FC Edmonton 5) York9 FC 6) Cavalry FC 7) Forge FC The draft order will reverse itself for the second round, with Forge selecting first and HFX going last. In total, 14 players will be selected during the two-round draft.
🚨 PLAYER SIGNING 🚨 ⚽️ Our leading goal scorer, Akeem Garcia has confirmed his spot back in Halifax for 2020 ✔️Congratulations @akeemgarcia2929 on re-signing your contract with the club 📑🗞 Read more: https://t.co/WJJ3xDeZBV#COYW #CanPL2020 pic.twitter.com/CMnlCHzhaH— Halifax Wanderers FC (@HFXWanderersFC) November 7, 2019
The six-foot-six forward will be back for @FCEdmontonNow next season!https://t.co/Ds2SoBaToa#CanPL #FCed— Northern Tribune (@northtribune) November 12, 2019
❇️Canadian Premier League❇️CPL-USPORTS Draft 2020📝Your 2020 Draft Class is as follows! With Cory Bent going first overall to the @HfxWanderersFC. Bitar (CAV) and Gardner (PFC) both return to their teams as the 16 picks are finalized! 🇨🇦#CanPL #USPORTS #CPLUSPORTSDraft2020 pic.twitter.com/eQbA5IdrCx— Canadian Championship (Unofficial) (@VoyageursCup) November 12, 2019 Here’s a few key takeaways from the second-ever CPL-U SPORTS Draft.https://t.co/9mGylWhiu7#CanPL #USPORTS— Northern Tribune (@northtribune) November 12, 2019
My latest for @CPLsoccer Cavalry re-signs core group, including Ledgerwood and Carducci@CPLCavalryFChttps://t.co/f2z6lVhafe— John Molinaro (@JohnMolinaro) November 13, 2019
🚨 PLAYER SIGNING 🚨 ➡️ Andre Rampersad will be bringing his silky skills back to the Grounds in 2020. Who’s pumped? We are!! 👀Congratulations @andre_rampersad on re-signing your contract with the club 📑🗞 Read more: https://t.co/GbirFZfL2u#COYW #CanPL2020 pic.twitter.com/aAqXqTz9T2— Halifax Wanderers FC (@HFXWanderersFC) November 14, 2019
Cuts: Defenders Daniel Gogarty and Steven Furlano, forwards Austin Ricci, Stefan Lamanna and Cyrus Rollocks, and goalkeeper Matthew Silva were announced as the departures. York9 Football Club announced today six players will not be returning for the club’s 2020 Canadian Premier League campaign.Full story: https://t.co/Kfhdtx7O8n#York9FC #CanPL pic.twitter.com/EYLUjMpOnb— York United FC (@yorkutdfc) November 15, 2019
News: Tomi Ameobi, Ramon Soria, Youngchan Son, Kareem Moses, Marcus Velado-Tsegaye, David Doe, and Prince Amanda will all be returning to @FCEdmontonNow for the 2020 CPL season#CanPLhttps://t.co/SpVLUCAyD4— Canadian Premier League (@CPLsoccer) November 18, 2019
News: @HfxWanderersFC have re-signed midfielder Scott Firth for the 2020 CPL season#CanPL https://t.co/tAbjmvwwwY— Canadian Premier League (@CPLsoccer) November 19, 2019
The league leader in saves returns to the squad in 2020. Welcome back @nateybird1! Full story: https://t.co/ujjBY898Qe#York9FC #CanPL pic.twitter.com/xul8gRK6my— York United FC (@yorkutdfc) November 19, 2019
🚨 PLAYER SIGNING 🚨 🌊 A professional on and off the pitch, the Wanderers are pleased to announce the re-signing of Alex De Carolis 👀🗞 Read more: https://t.co/pvp942WOHu#CanPL #COYW pic.twitter.com/GYZE6gp6jJ— Halifax Wanderers FC (@HFXWanderersFC) November 21, 2019
The league has been non-specific about the start date for potential new teams, preferring to say things like they are "close" to completing negotiations with a certain number of potential ownership groups. The league has also said that stadium issues are the biggest obstacle to the potential new teams. Given that no new teams have yet been announced and that we are entering the less friendly portion of the calendar for construction (i.e. winter) my guess is that we won't see any new teams until at least 2021. Ottawa would have been a 2020 possibility but we know how that worked out.
That's very unfortunate, I'd like to see the game grow in Canada but I believe that for the league to be successful there should be at least 10 teams and in the future looking to be 14-18 by the 2026 World Cup. Cities that should be represented imo should be: Surrey, Saskatoon or Regina, Mississauga, Ottawa, Quebec City, Laval, and St. Johns. 7 teams that range from BC, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec and Newfoundland. That would bring the total to Ontario: 4 teams (Ottawa is technically in Ontario but lies pretty much at the border of Ontario and Quebec) Quebec: 2 teams BC: 2 teams Alberta: 2 teams Newfoundland: 1 team Nova Scotia: 1 team Saskatchewan: 1 team Manitoba: 1 team Also none of this 10 game spring season, 18 game fall season. Make it all 1 season. With 14 teams you can make everyone play each other home and away with 14 teams(26 games for each team) and then go straight to playoffs as there will be more teams have a top 8 make playoffs or if you want to be more inclusive top 6 make it, 7th plays 10th and 8th plays 9th for a battle to make the final 2 playoff spots. There's a lot that the CSA can do
I wasn't suggesting there won't be any new teams, just not for 2020. I expect to see new teams come and, unfortunately, some go as well. That's common for a new league. I'm not sure what the final number will be. I'd be happy with a stable, strong ten to twelve team league but others are more optimistic. The CSA helped the league get off the ground. Now I think it's more up to the ownership groups to make it work as a business.
#FCEd announces the return of five players for the 2020 @CPLsoccer season! Welcome back: @AllanZebie, @edemwale, @JeannotEsua, Connor James, and Mélé Temguia! #CanPL Read: https://t.co/euskNehfn6 pic.twitter.com/R6iRTXFyFE— FC Edmonton (@FCEdmontonNow) November 27, 2019