Soccer in Canada | Canada Hosting the 2026 World Cup

[Denscity]

Originally Posted by WhipperSnapper

What does the Mexican Liga have to with you preferring Canada to be a farm system for European teams over having teams in a top international league?

Soccer to Mexico is like hockey to Canada. They have nearly 4 times the population in a fraction of the area. It makes sense logistically for Canadian teams to flourish in a league (like the NHL) shared with US markets. Vancouver also has more in common with the west coast of the US than it does with Halifax. There's patriotism and then there's just patriotism for the sake of patriotism.

Great to hear someone from out of province know Vancouver's cultural similarities with it's coastal neighbours to the south.

[elly63]

Where MLS Eastern Conference depth charts & rosters stand for 2022
Matthew Doyle mlssoccer.com February 22, 2022

Worth noting: Yeah, I’ve got Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty at right back right now, and probably henceforth. He’s widely regarded as the best prospect in MLS of any age or nationality, and there’s plenty of reason to think he’s perfectly suited to make an Alphonso Davies-esque shift from full-on attacker to attacking fullback.

[JHikka]

Originally Posted by VANRIDERFAN

Amazing how quickly how the US lovers come out when you dare to suggest Canadians support Canadian based leagues over US based leagues.

Amazing how people are willing to put their heads in the sand when it comes to the benefits of playing in larger leagues with more exposure.

Originally Posted by elly63

Funny you say that. Liga MX was always ranked as a better league but I looked yesterday and one site I went to had MLS above it. Looking at a bunch more sites right now and there is no consensus on anything let alone MLS and MX.

MLS has shown good growth versus other leagues despite adding a team every year or two. It's been impressive to watch.

[elly63]

I guess my post about Stac and Richie missing club time (going to the NT) may be a moot point if it is an international break.

[BlackDog204]

If Canada makes it past the group stage in Qatar, Toronto would be so lit. It would be like when the Raptors went to the final.

[VANRIDERFAN]

Originally Posted by JHikka

MLS has shown good growth versus other leagues despite adding a team every year or two. It's been impressive to watch.

But is it all smoke and mirrors?

https://www.theguardian.com/football...team-soccer-us

League HQ drip feeds financial results and so it’s difficult to get a true picture of MLS’s health. The centralised structure allows Garber and Co to disseminate information on a need to know basis and so it’s possible those with the need do indeed know more. The numbers MLS pulls in negotiations over a new TV deal to start in 2023 will be a yardstick. While there has been an economic downturn, the ongoing streaming wars could keep bids high.

[JHikka]

We've been hearing FUD about MLS and its model for over a decade - still here, still growing. World Cup 2026 will be a boon for the league and for the sport as a whole, and all teams are tied into the marketing deals for both MLS and for USMNT.

[WhipperSnapper]

Originally Posted by VANRIDERFAN

Amazing how quickly how the US lovers come out when you dare to suggest Canadians support Canadian based leagues over US based leagues.

You must be a huge supporter of Canadian sports with that rhetoric.

[elly63]

Originally Posted by WhipperSnapper

You must be a huge supporter of Canadian sports with that rhetoric.

There's nothing wrong with that.

[VANRIDERFAN]

Originally Posted by WhipperSnapper

You must be a huge supporter of Canadian sports with that rhetoric.

Yep!!!

[JHikka]

European clubs tracking TFC teen Marshall-Rutty
Matthew Scianitti
Feb 23, 2022


Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty’s agent tells TSN a European club was ready to table a transfer offer for the Toronto FC forward, but the MLS team is keen to hold on to the 17 year old and values the Canadian talent at $20 million.

Marshall-Rutty trained with Arsenal, Liverpool, and Belgium’s Club Brugge over the MLS off-season. Marshall-Rutty’s agent, Mike Senkowski, says those clubs are now “tracking” his development this MLS season.

One of the clubs Marshal-Rutty trained with was ready to make TFC an offer for the Brampton, Ont. native, but new TFC head coach and sporting director Bob Bradley is apparently keen on working with Marshall-Rutty this season.

https://www.tsn.ca/european-clubs-tr...utty-1.1763085

[Coldrsx]

Some thoughts on our FIFA bid:

https://edifyedmonton.com/urban/stru...ealth-stadium/

[elly63]

“I’m happy with the result” CF Montreal erases Santos Laguna heartbreak with commanding 3-0 win to advance to Champions League quarter-finals
BTS, Other Soccer Talk btsvancity.com February 23, 2022

Plus, the fact that as seen by this game, where they managed to put out 5 Canadians to start the game (something they also did in the first leg), before bringing several more off of the bench, they’ve become a team to watch from a Canadian National Team perspective, as well.

Considering that over the last 15 or so years in which there have been Canadian teams in MLS, neither Montreal, nor their fellow Canadian compatriots in Toronto and Vancouver, have really invested in Canadian talent on a grand scale, this is a big change to see.

So seeing that Montreal isn’t just investing in those Canadian players, but are now thriving in big games with them, is huge, and is just part of the reason why the Montreal project remains an interesting one.

[elly63]

CF Montréal’s Ismael Kone (19) and Rida Zoihir (18) will go on a training stint with sister club Bologna this offseason, who are currently 10th in Serie A this season - Tom Bogert November 23, 2021

[elly63]

Inter and Milan move for David amidst Arsenal interest
getfootballnewsitaly.com February 24th, 2022

Inter and Milan have moved for Lille’s Jonathan David but the possibility of him moving to Italy remains distant.

Daniele Longo has reported that multiple clubs have moved for the Canada international and the phone of the player’s agent has been ringing constantly for a long while now. Inter and Milan did make an approach but Lille’s demands of €60 million have made sure that it is tough for the Milan clubs to sign the player.

Because of David’s contributions, Canada are one step away from qualifying for the FIFA World Cup as well and Lille know that they have the opportunity to make a massive profit from the sale of the striker in the summer.

It is unlikely that David plays in Italy next season, as the likes of Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle United are well ahead of them in the race for the player.

[elly63]

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[mapleleaf66]

Seems weird we are only about 4 weeks from World Cup qualifier vs Jamaica at BMO on Mar 27 but no tickets for sale yet that I can see. Lots of info on Toronto FC which is understandable as their season is opening up but I thought there would be an announcement on this game by now.

[elly63]

[Airboy]

no money from the GoA, so expect Edmonton to loose their place in WC bid.

[Harrison]

Originally Posted by Airboy

no money from the GoA, so expect Edmonton to loose their place in WC bid.

I thought the GOA was 'still deciding' even though the 2022 Budget didn't have anything?