Major League Soccer and the Canadian Soccer Association announced on Wednesday the creation of a joint taskforce to focus on the advancement of youth development in Canada and an expansion of the Generation adidas program to Canada.
Additionally, the league announced that it has modified its existing parameters that determine the international status of Canadian players on both US- and Canadian based clubs.
The joint taskforce will consist of individuals from the CSA, MLS league office and Canada’s three MLS clubs – Montreal Impact, Toronto FC and Vancouver Whitecaps – and will work to develop and implement initiatives to advance the Canadian youth game in the areas of academy environment, coaching, competition and individualized player development.