The inaugural Canadian Premier League season preview
The Canadian Premier League seasons starts this weekend. Here’s what you need to know–every team, nearly every player, and predictions aplenty.
2019 Season Preview
Invert the Pyramid: FC Edmonton and formational foundations
FC Edmonton will be trying new things with new players… and a few old vets. Dive into the next generation in the season preview.
Taste the Soup: Wanderers are CONCACAF North
Wanderer’s Ground may be festive, but on the pitch, Halifax will be hard to beat. Stephen Hart has built a balanced, gritty squad as capable of frustrating opponents as dictating a game.
Brennanball: York9 FC and the Canadian midfield whisperer
Jim Brennan is famous for his time in England. Will he lead York 9 the same way he played? Or is something else at play given York’s trio of star midfielders?
Big Fish: Winnipeg Valour FC’s ambitious plans
Rumour had it Diego Forlan might land in Winnipeg. Not so, and Valour still have some questions in attack. Can Rob Gale answer them with a back three?
#hippychivas: Plaudits for Pacific home cooking, but whither the roster?
Pacific FC have an identity, but the plan to implement it might be coming up against the realities of recruitment and injuries. Can Pacific overachieve with a young, makeshift roster?
Promoted: Cavalry FC make the jump
Calgary Foothills have had an upgrade. Now playing out of historic Spruce Meadows, and supplemented by some veteran talent, Cavalry FC could challenge in CanPL.
It’s Hammer Time: Is Forge stronger on paper or pitch?
Forge are everybody’s favourites. Sometimes that can mean a long way to fall from expectations. On paper, this is the best team in the league, but tactical questions linger.