On Saturday, May 6, the Canadian Premier League became a reality with the Canada Soccer (CSA) board’s unanimous decision to formally endorse the league. After years of quiet planning and discussion, Canadian football fans finally have something concrete to look forward to.
In the aftermath of the CSA’s decision, more details about the league have emerged. Below is a summary of what we know so far and some of the big questions still lingering.
What is the Canadian Premier League?
The Canadian Premier League (also referred to as the CPL or CanPL) is a proposed new professional soccer league in Canada.