How strong is the Canadian Premier League, and how has it helped strengthen soccer in Canada?

How strong is the Canadian Premier League, and how has it helped strengthen soccer in Canada?

Author: TSS May 23, 2025 Duration: 40:22

We continue to profile the domestic leagues of the countries that have qualified for the 2026 World Cup, and this week it's an automatic entrant: Canada! What is the professional league structure in the country, what are the strengths and weaknesses of its domestic top flight, and what role has it played in strengthening the Canada national team? Those questions and many more answered on this week's show!


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