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Toronto FC general manager Jason Hernandez is photographed in Toronto on Friday, May 3, 2024. A defender from outside MLS is likely the first player in Toronto FC's door during the secondary transfer window.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

GM Jason Hernandez says Toronto FC will embrace the cold when MLS switches schedule

Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press 4 minute read 6:04 PM CST

TORONTO - Toronto FC GM Jason Hernandez has thrown his support behind Major League Soccer's planned schedule change, saying MLS has to align its calendar to that of other leagues around the world.

And he says TFC and its fans have handled the cold in the past and will do so again.

"As far as us having to welcome folks into town on months that aren't the prettiest, that's something that we're going to embrace all the way," Hernandez said in a virtual availability Wednesday. "TFC, we are the North and when folks come to town, we want them to feel yes, to feel that the weather is different from their own market and that we train in it every day and we're ready for them."

After the 2026 season, MLS will stage a “transition season” from February to May 2027, featuring a 14-game regular season, playoffs and MLS Cup.

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Priso primed for big role as Vancouver Whitecaps continue MLS Cup hunt

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Priso primed for big role as Vancouver Whitecaps continue MLS Cup hunt

Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press 4 minute read 6:00 AM CST

VANCOUVER - When injuries wreaked havoc on the Vancouver Whitecaps' defence this season, head coach Jesper Sorensen decided to work with what he had.

What he had was Ralph Priso.

The 23-year-old from Toronto started the season as a midfielder, but has filled in as a crucial centre back for Vancouver as the club pushes its way toward the MLS Cup.

He's expected to fill a big role again on Saturday when the 'Caps play their first Western Conference final, battling expansion side San Diego FC for a spot in the championship game.

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Vancouver Whitecaps' Ralph Priso, front, and Los Angeles FC's Son Heung-min vie for the ball during the first half of the MLS Western Conference semifinal playoff soccer match, in Vancouver, on Saturday, November 22, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Canada’s Jonathan David, Promise David both on target in Champions League play

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Canada’s Jonathan David, Promise David both on target in Champions League play

The Associated Press 3 minute read Yesterday at 4:43 PM CST

Canadians Jonathan David and Promise David both scored in Champions League play Tuesday, earning wins for Italy's Juventus and Belgium's Union Saint-Gilloise, respectively.

David's goal lifted Juventus to a 3-2 victory over Norway's Bodo/Glimt, which had pulled even on Sondre Brunstad Fet's 89th-minute penalty. The Canadian was Johnny-on-the-spot, knocking the ball home after the ball fell to him after the Bodø/Glimt 'keeper made a one-handed save to deny Kenan Yıldız.

It was David's second goal since joining Juventus in July. The 25-year-old from Ottawa, Canada's leading men's scorer with 37 goals in 73 international appearances, scored on his Serie A debut for the club — a 2-0 win against Parma on Aug. 24.

Promise David, meanwhile, scored the only goal of the game as Union Saint-Gilloise downed injury-depleted Galatasaray. The 24-year-old from Brampton, Ont., has three goals in eight appearances for Canada.

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Barcelona's Lamine Yamal gestures during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Chelsea and Barcelona in London, Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Canadian women suffer second straight loss at inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup

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Canadian women suffer second straight loss at inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup

The Canadian Press 3 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 7:49 PM CST

MANILA - Canada suffered its second loss in as many games at the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup, falling 6-3 to Thailand on Tuesday.

The defeat leaves Canada without a point at the bottom of Group B, unable to advance to the quarterfinals. Spain defeated Colombia 5-1 later Tuesday to lead the pool with six points, ahead of Thailand and Colombia each on three points.

Canada, which lost its opener 2-0 to Colombia on Saturday, wraps up group play Friday against Spain. The top two in the group move on to the knockout round.

Spain is ranked second in the FIFA women's futsal rankings while Thailand is No. 4 and Colombia No. 8. Canada, largely due to its lack of international matches, is currently No. 74.

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Canada players huddle before their game against Colombia in Group B play at the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup in Pasig City, Philippines, in a Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout — Canada Soccer (Mandatory Credit)

Canada men get first look at what could await them at draw for 2026 FIFA World Cup

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Canada men get first look at what could await them at draw for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press 4 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 12:16 PM CST

Canada could kick off its 2026 World Cup campaign against No. 66 Jordan, No. 68 Cabo Verde, No. 72 Ghana or No. 86 New Zealand. But the Canadian men could also face No. 12 Italy in their June 12 opener at Toronto's BMO Field.

And Jesse Marsch's team will face co-host Mexico in the round of 32 if both teams finish runner-up in their groups.

While the exact tournament pathway won't be known until the Dec. 5 draw at the John F. Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts in Washington  D.C., FIFA released details of the draw procedure on Tuesday -- providing a hint at what could lie ahead.

The draw will flesh out the 12 groups at the expanded 48-team, 104-game soccer showcase with the three co-hosts assigned positions -- No. 15 Mexico in Group A, No. 27 Canada in Group B and the 14th-ranked United States in Group D.

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Odden Shaw painting over a gold coloured column inside the Hall of Nations at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington, Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in preparation for upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Cristiano Ronaldo set to avoid ban at World Cup after FIFA red-card verdict offers probation

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Cristiano Ronaldo set to avoid ban at World Cup after FIFA red-card verdict offers probation

The Associated Press 2 minute read Yesterday at 10:42 AM CST

MIAMI (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo will likely avoid missing any Portugal games at the World Cup despite his red card in a qualifying game for elbowing an Ireland opponent.

FIFA published a disciplinary verdict Tuesday that imposed a three-game ban, yet with two of those games deferred for a one-year probation period.

Ronaldo served a mandatory one-game ban when Portugal played its final qualifying game last week — a 9-1 win over Armenia that sealed its place at the World Cup in North America.

The superstar had been expected to be banned for at least one more game and start what will be his record sixth World Cup on the sidelines.

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Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during a World Cup 2026 group F qualifying soccer match between Ireland and Portugal in Dublin, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. (Niall Carson/PA via AP)

Vancouver Whitecaps rally, beat LAFC in penalties to win conference semifinal

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Vancouver Whitecaps rally, beat LAFC in penalties to win conference semifinal

Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025

VANCOUVER - All year, the Vancouver Whitecaps have battled adversity.

They leaned on the lessons they've picked up from all of the injuries, all of the tough travel, all of the close games during a crucial playoff matchup Saturday when, yet again, hardship struck.

Down two bodies in extra time, the 'Caps continued to battle their playoff nemesis Los Angeles FC to a 2-2 draw and were rewarded with a 4-3 win on penalties.

The victory secured the club's first-ever appearance in Major League Soccer's Western Conference final.

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Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025

Vancouver Whitecaps' Emmanuel Sabbi, left, flips as he celebrates his goal with Ali Ahmed, centre, and Brian White during the first half of the MLS Western Conference semifinal playoff soccer match against Los Angeles FC, in Vancouver, on Saturday, November 22, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

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Lavelle’s goal leads Gotham over Spirit 1-0 for NWSL championship

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Lavelle’s goal leads Gotham over Spirit 1-0 for NWSL championship

Theo Lloyd-hughes, The Associated Press 3 minute read Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Rose Lavelle scored in the 80th minute and the eighth-seeded Gotham FC beat the Washington Spirit 1-0 on Saturday night to win their second National Women’s Soccer League championship.

Second-half substitute Bruninha drove into the box on the left wing and sent the ball across to Lavelle, whose left-footed shot sailed past Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury into the bottom corner of the net.

It is the first NWSL championship title for Lavelle, who had scored in the 2023 final when she was playing for the Seattle Reign against Gotham in a 2-1 loss.

After a strong opening 10 minutes of the match for Gotham, with three shots from Jaedyn Shaw, the final began to mature into a tense affair.

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Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025

NJ/NY Gotham FC midfielder Rose Lavelle (16) is mobbed by her teammates after scoring a goal to take the lead during the second half of a NWSL women's championship soccer match against the Washington Spirit, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Justine Willard)

Rangers say Canadian Derek Cornelius will see a specialist over muscle injury

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Rangers say Canadian Derek Cornelius will see a specialist over muscle injury

The Canadian Press 2 minute read Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025

GLASGOW - There could be more bad injury news for Canada coach Jesse Marsch.

Glasgow Rangers coach Danny Röhl says Canadian centre back Derek Cornelius is going to see a specialist about a muscle injury.

The German coach said before Rangers' 2-1 win over Livingston in Scottish Premier League play Sunday that the injury could be significant.

Cornelius had to come off in the 33rd minute of Canada's 2-0 win over Venezuela in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday.

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Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025

Canada's Derek Cornelius, left, challenges for the ball with Romania's Andrei Ratiu during an international friendly soccer match between Romania and Canada at the National Arena stadium in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)

Canadians lose 2-0 to Colombia at inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup

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Canadians lose 2-0 to Colombia at inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup

The Canadian Press 3 minute read Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025

MANILA - Canada lost its opening game at the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup, beaten 2-0 by Colombia on Saturday.

Nicole Mancilla and Angely Camargo scored for eighth-ranked Colombia. Canada, due to its lack of international games, is ranked 74th.

Goalkeepers starred on the day with Canadian captain Lea Palacio-Tellier making two stellar stops while Colombians Paula Valencia and Allison Olave also excelled.

Camargo broke the deadlock after Colombia's Isabella Mosquera split the defence with a perfect through ball that found Karen Torres in front of goal. Her nifty layoff went to an unmarked Camargo to knock the ball home.

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Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025

Canada celebrates its 8-2 win over Panama in the final of the first-ever CONCACAF W women's Futsal Championship, in Guatemala City in a May 4, 2025, handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Canada Soccer (Mandatory Credit)

Canadian Premier League says it won’t follow Major League Soccer on schedule change

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Canadian Premier League says it won’t follow Major League Soccer on schedule change

Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press 3 minute read Friday, Nov. 21, 2025

TORONTO - Despite the worldwide attention the Canadian Premier League garnered for its snowy championship game earlier this month, league boss James Johnson says he has no intention of following Major League Soccer's decision to shift to a summer-to-spring season format.

Johnson, Group CEO of Canadian Soccer Business which shares the same ownership as the CPL, says the Canadian league will stick with its existing schedule.

The CPL kicked off its 2025 season on April 5 with the championship game Nov. 9

"We'll maintain a summer season," Johnson said. "We love playing the calendar year. It's a great time of year for the fans and the community to come out during the beautiful summer months predominantly. And kicking off in the spring aligns us well with the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

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Friday, Nov. 21, 2025

Atletico Ottawa players celebrate with fans, not pictured, following their teams’ victory over Cavalry FC' during extra time Canadian Premier League finals soccer action in Ottawa, on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

After two years of paying the bills, Canadian Premier League pulls the plug on Valour

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After two years of paying the bills, Canadian Premier League pulls the plug on Valour

Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press 4 minute read Friday, Nov. 21, 2025

After two years of financing Valour FC, the Canadian Premier League has called time on the Winnipeg-based team.

The league announced Friday that Valour, one of its original franchises, is closing shop.

"I think it's a case of a step back to take a leap forward," said James Johnson, Group CEO of Canadian Soccer Business which shares ownership with the CPL. "A difficult day today for the CPL and of course, in particular, Winnipeg.

"Having said that though, it's not indicative of the rest of the league and the rest of the business. It's a tough call. Its one when we're sitting down and planning out what we want 2026 to look like, we've got to make decisions around where we invest. And we couldn't justify effectively running the club for a third year because we need to invest in other areas."

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Friday, Nov. 21, 2025

Valour FC goalkeeper Eleias Himaras lies on the field after the Vancouver Whitecaps defeated Valour FC during a Canadian Championship quarterfinal soccer match, in Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, July 9, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Coach Casey Stoney to miss Canada games in Japan due to family illness

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Coach Casey Stoney to miss Canada games in Japan due to family illness

Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Friday, Nov. 21, 2025

The ninth-ranked Canadian women will be without coach Casey Stoney when they close out their 2025 schedule against No. 8 Japan in the upcoming November international window.

An emotional Stoney told reporters on Friday that she is in England to be with her mother, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer earlier in the year.

"Sadly in the last three weeks, her health has taken a turn," said Stoney, her voice breaking. "And this is why I am not in camp. I have been at my mum’s bedside for the last three weeks and I will continue to be there. Family is very important to me.

"Anybody that knows me knows that this team means everything to me. My work means everything to me. Missing camp is an extremely difficult decision for me to make but I have to make a decision that's right for my family. And, as you can see, I'm extremely emotional about this."

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Friday, Nov. 21, 2025

Canada head coach Casey Stoney looks on during the warm-up ahead of their international friendly soccer match against Haiti in Montreal on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Hosting FIFA World Cup makes for complicated 2026 MLS schedule for Toronto FC

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Hosting FIFA World Cup makes for complicated 2026 MLS schedule for Toronto FC

Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press 3 minute read Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025

TORONTO - Toronto FC will open the 2026 MLS season at FC Dallas on Feb. 21 with road games against Vancouver and FC Cincinnati to follow before playing nine straight games at BMO Field, starting with the March 14 home opener against the New York Red Bulls.

With BMO Field hosting six games at the 48-team FIFA World Cup, starting with Canada's opening match June 12, TFC's 20th season schedule is complicated.

FIFA requires that World Cup stadiums be handed over to tournament organizers 30 days in advance of the first game held there.

And MLS is going silent after matches on May 24, one day ahead of FIFA's mandatory player reporting date. The league will resume play July 16 and 17, before the July 18 third-place match and July 19 final at the World Cup.

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Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025

Field work continues at BMO Field as the City of Toronto and MLSE complete the first phase of upgrades in transforming the space into the 2026 World Cup ready Toronto Stadium in Toronto, on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan

Major League Soccer’s 2026 schedule to include seven-week break for FIFA World Cup

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Major League Soccer’s 2026 schedule to include seven-week break for FIFA World Cup

The Canadian Press 3 minute read Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025

Major League Soccer has unveiled its 2026 schedule, complete with a seven-week break for the FIFA World Cup.

The regular season starts on Feb. 21 with all 30 teams in action and will wrap on Nov. 7, followed by playoffs.

Each club will play its conference opponents twice, once at home and once on the road, and face six different cross-conference teams.

Play will be paused from May 25 until July 16 for the World Cup in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.

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Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025

From the ice to the Florida heat, Canadian defender Kerfalla Toure is making his mark

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From the ice to the Florida heat, Canadian defender Kerfalla Toure is making his mark

Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025

Kerfalla Toure gave up hockey to focus on soccer, a move that has paid off handsomely for Florida Atlantic University.

The 24-year-old centre back from Dorval, Que., has helped the Owls reach the 48-team NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Championship for the first time, with a first-round date Thursday at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. The winner will face No. 7 Georgetown on Sunday in Washington, D.C.

Florida Atlantic (12-3-2) earned its first NCAA championship appearance by winning the American Conference tournament, defeating rival Florida International University 3-2 in Saturday's final in Charlotte, N.C.

"We're all proud of how it's gone so far but we also know that it isn't over," said Toure. "And that we can really make a special run here."

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