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Forge Goalkeeper Triston Henry Returns On Multi-Year Deal

Forge FC original Triston Henry has re-signed with the club on a new multi-year deal. The 29-year-old goalkeeper has been a mainstay between the sticks since the club’s inception, where he took the number one spot from Quillan Roberts and retained it…

The 2023 CPL Season Schedule Is Coming

The Canadian Premier League has confirmed that the schedule for its fifth season will be released on Monday, January 30, 2023. The 2023 CPL season will see eight teams contest for glory in a regular season, where the top-placed team of those…

Cavalry Secures Return Of Record Goalscorers Camargo, Mason

It’s been quite a good week for Cavalry’s goalscoring chances ahead of the 2023 CPL Season. It was just two days ago when the club announced that both Ali Musse and Myer Bevan would be returning, with today now confirming that both Sergio Camargo and…

Ingham, Bassett Return From Liga MX Training Stint

The trial period of Atletico Ottawa duo Nathan Ingham and Ollie Bassett with Atletico San Luis has officially come to a close. The Liga MX side had taken the two CPL talents in for training at the start of the month, allowing the Mexican top flight…

Who’s In, Who’s Out At Forge FC

Year-over-year, three-time Canadian Premier League champion Forge FC has managed to keep the core of its roster intact despite the rising profile of its roster. The club hasn’t been the most transparent about its player contracts, with the shape of…

Valour Adds Jordanian Striker Jaime Siaj

Valour has brought in its sixth of seven allowed internationals ahead of the 2023 CPL season. The Winnipeg-based side has announced the signing of six-foot-two Jordanian international Jaime Siaj, a centre-forward who last played for Irish top flight…

English Midfielder Callum Watson Turns Pro With Halifax

The Halifax Wanderers are dipping into the NCAA circuit for their next recruit. The east coast Canadian Premier League side has signed English midfielder Callum Watson to a one-year deal with a club option for 2024. The central midfielder was a…

Pacific Add Dutch Winger Sellouf, More Signings To Come

With preseason camp fast approaching, Pacific FC has bolstered its attack with the addition of Dutch left winger Ayman Sellouf. The 21-year-old will arrive to Starlight Stadium after accruing nearly fifty appearances in the Netherlands’ second tier,…

Atletico Ottawa Sell Star Forward Ballou Tabla to Manisa FK

Atletico Ottawa has sold star forward Ballou Tabla to Turkish second division side Manisa FK for an undisclosed fee. The transfer for Tabla, who has inked a two-and-a-half year deal with his new club, is pending the delivery of the forward’s…

Krutzen Cruises To Arizona, Signs With Phoenix Rising

Following four seasons and three title wins with Forge FC, Daniel Krutzen has now signed with USL Championship side Phoenix Rising FC. The 26-year-old centreback has had plenty of eyes on him since he captained Forge to a third title win ahead of a…

Vancouver FC Adds Marcus Simmons

It’s been a good month for former FC Edmonton players finding their feet at the professional level. Today sees forward-turned-full-back Marcus Simmons join the ranks at expansion side Vancouver FC following his first professional season with FC…

York Adds Dutch Midfielder Oussama Alou

The Nine Stripes are in the midst of a hefty reset regarding the bulk of the club’s international contigent, with Dutch attacking midfielder Oussama Alou now joining the side. The 21-year-old arrives to York Lions Stadium on a one-year deal with club…

Cavalry Re-Signs Musse, Bevan To Multi-Year Deals

Two key attacking players have committed to Cavalry FC through new multi-year deals. The Alberta-based side has secured the signatures of Ali Musse and Myer Bevan on two-year deals, each with an additional club option for 2025. The duo combined for…

Ted Lasso Goalkeeper Trains With CF Montreal, Has Poutine

Well, that’s something, isn’t it? Moe Jeudy-Lamour – perhaps better known to soccer fans as Thierry Zoreaux on Apple TV’s Ted Lasso – joined CF Montreal for a training session yesterday. In the show, the actor plays a goalkeeper who hails from…

Mekideche Inks MLS Next Pro Deal With SKC

Former Valour defender Nassim Mekideche has signed an MLS Next Pro contract with Sporting Kansas City, where he’s spent the last two weeks trialing prior to today’s announcement. The 22-year-old centre-back had impressed at the CPL level after…

Abdoul Sissoko Returns To Kuwait

While Abdoul Sissoko’s strong season with Atletico Ottawa didn’t see him retained by the capital city club, the 32-year-old veteran defensive midfielder has now returned to the Kuwaiti Premier League. Qadsia SC has confirmed its capture of the…

Forge FC Re-Signs Ashtone Morgan

Mr. Toronto is extending his stay in Hamilton. Canadian left-back Ashtone Morgan has signed a new deal with the reigning Canadian Premier League champions after arriving from MLS pastures last year, cementing himself as a top-tier starter for the…

Varsity FC Set For Club Rebrand

We reported last week that League1 BC side Varsity FC had been purchased by Hope and Health For Life Society, a non-profit which aims to increase access to sport for development and social impact opportunities with a focus on Indigenous children and…

Official: Daniel Krutzen Departs Forge FC

Three-time CPL champion Daniel Krutzen has said his farewell to Forge FC. The club original had recently trialed with the Vancouver Whitecaps before departing training camp following an offer from the USL Championship. Krutzen, 26, had made eighty…

Tom Field Fighting For New CPL Opportunity

Nearly four years removed from his last appearance in the English Championship, Tom Field is fighting to prove he belongs at the professional level. The 25-year-old left-back spent the last two seasons with Cavalry FC, making 12 appearances between a…