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November 30, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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League1 Prairies is ready to introduce itself.

Here’s what to expect from the #L1PR three-year roadmap ⤵️
EXCLUSIVE: Hassan Mowgli And The Launch of League1 Prairies - Northern Tribune
After three years of waiting, League1 Prairies will finally be kicking off in 2026. Northern Tribune sat down with Hassan Mowgli of the SSA to talk all things L1PR.
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November 28, 2025 at 9:06 PM
RE: Valour shutting down. There were rumours that Supra paid a lower expansion fee than the usually cited 10M. If so it's hard not to make the connection that the CPL is trapped at 8 by its own dumb fees
November 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Sources: St. Louis City SC has agreed terms with former Montreal executive Corey Wray to be its next sporting director. Contract could be signed as soon as late Friday. A Canadian citizen, Wray will need to acquire a work visa as well. #AllForCITY

www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Sources: St. Louis to hire ex-Montréal exec Wray
St. Louis City SC has agreed personal terms with former CF Montreal executive Corey Wray to be the team's next sporting director, sources told ESPN.
www.espn.com
October 31, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Someone in Gastown who spent years trying to sell the "Whitecaps will be like Philadelphia" pitch is punching air right now.
"... I think the examples are, today, Philadelphia and Vancouver... they're being successful by developing some players at the academy level, and complement them with some good international players, and that's certainly going to be the model that we have to follow."
October 29, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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One hundred years ago this month, unseen operators would move a ball and markers around a contraption known as a Playograph and let thousands of baseball fans “watch” the World Series. ⚾️
How Vancouver Fans ‘Watched’ the World Series a Century Ago | The Tyee
Before games on TV and even live radio, the Playograph drew a downtown crowd.
thetyee.ca
October 27, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Whitecaps free agents as usual mostly on options, but the GK situation is interesting. Takaoka is out of contract in December (not an MLS free agent for reasons) but basically the whole thing is wide open.
October 3, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Elloumi starts with Rios and White available.
#VWFC lineup vs Portland.
September 25, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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I think there's a very good chance the new CPL team in Quebec will be called Supra. A new trademark application for the name and the old CSL logo was approved in July. The applicant is Angelo Pasto, who is widely rumoured to be in the ownership group. ised-isde.canada.ca/cipo/tradema...
 Canadian Trademarks Details: SUPRA FC ET LOGO — 2412451 — Canadian Trademarks Database - Intellectual property and copyright - Canadian Intellectual Property Office - Innovation, Science and Econom...
ised-isde.canada.ca
August 21, 2025 at 7:58 PM
@wsoccerca.bsky.social isn't posting here much, but check out their NSL transfer window article, it's a good primer. www.wsoccer.ca/nsl/nsl-tran...
NSL Transfer Window Opens July 20 — wsoccer.ca
The first summer transfer window in the Northern Super League matters—teams have clear gaps, and a lot of top players weren’t available until now. It’s the first real chance to build out their rosters...
www.wsoccer.ca
July 19, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Since the Canadian Championship Semis got set Wednesday night there's been an obvious narrative building about the CPL's guaranteed final. So I took a statistical look back at the history of CPL vs MLS matches for some almost entirely un-predictive probabilities.
open.substack.com/pub/bigshiny...
Can the Whitecaps keep the CPL from the Cup?
Talking about some probabilities based on some largely meaningless stats
open.substack.com
July 11, 2025 at 2:32 PM
OneSoccer just chatin'
58' Prince Owusu fait 1-0 ! Sur son propre retour. 1-1 au total des buts.
July 10, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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Luc De Fougerolles has emerged as one of Canada's up-and-coming talents. And with his contract expiring, interest in the centre-back is increasing.

The Vancouver Whitecaps have made an initial offer to De Fougerolles, @theathleticfc.bsky.social has learned. #CANMNT
www.nytimes.com/athletic/643...
Whitecaps make offer for Canada, Fulham rising talent Luc De Fougerolles
Luc De Fougerolles is eyeing first-team minutes to improve his World Cup stock. Might they come in MLS?
www.nytimes.com
June 19, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Remember when Richie Laryea played for the Whitecaps, that was crazy
June 18, 2025 at 2:43 AM
That was torture, i'm across false creek with the windows open and I heard the goal call a clear 30 seconds before broadcast caught up
April 25, 2025 at 4:20 AM
OMG THE GOAT's PLAYING
April 25, 2025 at 3:38 AM
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A rough injury blow for #AFCToronto just a week and half into the season as the club confirm that Amanda West has suffered an ACL injury.

West missed out of the club's inaugural match last weekend, and was one of three NWSL loanees signed by the #NSL club.

#CanWNT/#CanXNT
April 24, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Tonight's been a great advertisement for my blog where I make educated guesses that pan out occasionally. bigshinyball.substack.com/p/vancouver-...
April 17, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Mintreal has a very difficult roster to talk about in sum, but i e done my best: open.substack.com/pub/bigshiny...
Montreal Roses 2025 Season Preview
Bilbault! Boychuk! Abdu! Sauvé!
open.substack.com
April 9, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The Calgary Wild start the season on the road next wednesday. Check out the season preview for a review of their roster options and season outlook: bigshinyball.substack.com/p/calgary-wi...
Calgary Wild 2025 Season Preview
Moore! Sawicki! Dougherty Howard!
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April 8, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Season preview's starting out a little over a week from the inaugural game, here's the Vancouver Rise who I expect will be a major force throughout the year: bigshinyball.substack.com/p/vancouver-...
Vancouver Rise 2025 Season Preview
Quinn! Di Filipo! Stanton! Spencer!
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April 7, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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Four wins in a row for the ‘Caps to start the MLS season. They’re undefeated in seven (5-0-2) across all competitions.
Servin' up another W 🤌

'Caps are back at home next Saturday, March 22 vs. Chicago Fire FC! 🎟️ whitecapsfc.tbits.me/trk/vsChicag...

#VWFC x BMO
March 16, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Brian White with USMNT (in a competitive match) gotta think the caps will be losing Ahmed, Cubas and Vite too.Along with injuries it's gonna be a rough window. Luckily only one match.
March 11, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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🍁 GOAL | Alphonso Davies
Bayern Munich vs. Celtic FC, UCL
February 18th, 2025
#CanMNT

🎥DAZN/UCL
February 18, 2025 at 10:02 PM
For the last five years MLS pundits have on average underestimated the Whitecaps by a little less than 2 positions (1.81). So based on this year's prediction (11.78) we should expect the Whitecaps to finish 10th (this is very scientific and important)
February 18, 2025 at 1:32 AM