David Clanachan is bringing soccer home.
The CPL announced Monday that Clanachan is stepping down as commissioner and has been given the rights to a new franchise in the Windsor/Essex area.
News: Commissioner David Clanachan has been awarded the exclusive rights for a #CanPL expansion club in Windsor/Essex County.
As a result, David will step down as the League's first Commissioner to focus on bringing a professional soccer club to his hometown.— Canadian Premier League (@CPLsoccer) January 10, 2022Clanachan hails from the region and obtained his BComm degree from the University of Windsor.