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Men's Soccer

Which OUA players might CPL clubs select in the 2024 Draft?

TORONTO, ON – Ontario University Athletics hasn’t had much to show for in men’s soccer, accolades-wise, recently. York and Carleton, the conference’s representatives at last month’s National Championship, bowed out at the first time of asking. No OUA school has laid claim to a nationwide title since 2015.  However, over the last three Canadian Premier League-U Sports Drafts, OUA tops the charts with 17 draftees. … Continue reading Which OUA players might CPL clubs select in the 2024 Draft?

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Men's Soccer

Projecting the 2024 CPL-U SPORTS Draft: Mock Draft

TORONTO, ON – Throughout the first half-decade of the Canadian Premier League, there is little doubt that using current and former U SPORTS players has been beneficial. From the likes of Eryk Kobza out of Calgary to Cavalry in the most recent season or the establishment of former U SPORTS stars using the CPL to jump to MLS and the Canadian Men’s National Team, the … Continue reading Projecting the 2024 CPL-U SPORTS Draft: Mock Draft

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Capers down Carabins in U SPORTS Final as hosts win for 2nd year in a row

CAPE BRETON, NS – The Cape Breton Capers captured the 2023 U SPORTS Men’s Soccer Championship in a contentious 1-0 win over the Montreal Carabins on their home pitch.  With the victory, the Capers became the 15th host school to win the U SPORTS Men’s Soccer Championship and the second in as many seasons after the Thompson Rivers Wolfpack captured the title in 2022 in … Continue reading Capers down Carabins in U SPORTS Final as hosts win for 2nd year in a row

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UBC, Montreal clash in CPL potential filled U SPORTS semifinal

KINGSTON, ON – The 2023 U SPORTS men’s soccer championships provided drama on opening day in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, with two matches decided in penalty kicks, along with some highly touted programs eliminated in the quarterfinals.  Despite winning the OUA Championship, the Carleton Ravens struggled on the U SPORTS stage, losing to the Montreal Carabins in penalties to open the day’s action. At the … Continue reading UBC, Montreal clash in CPL potential filled U SPORTS semifinal

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Carleton’s dreams dashed in penalties loss to Montréal

Cape Breton, NS – One Thursday, the Carleton Ravens once again found themselves locked in a penalty shootout with the Montréal Carabins, and once again, just as they did in the 2021 National Gold Medal Game, it was Montréal walking away victorious 5-4 in penalties after a 1-1 game. The Ravens entered the afternoon the third seed in the tournament thanks to an OUA championship … Continue reading Carleton’s dreams dashed in penalties loss to Montréal

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Report: Nautsa’mawt FC to become 1st League 1 BC club to fold after 2 seasons

VANCOUVER, BC – One of the original U SPORTS-connected clubs in League 1 BC will not participate in the 2024 League 1 BC season. Nautsa’mawt FC, which rebranded under new ownership in 2023 from its previous “Varsity FC” identity, will fold as a League 1 club ahead of the 2024 season, 49 Sports has learned. The club will not renew its licensing agreement with BC … Continue reading Report: Nautsa’mawt FC to become 1st League 1 BC club to fold after 2 seasons

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Piccioli brace leads Carleton to OUA title in Plada’s debut season

TORONTO, ON – The Carleton Ravens are back on top in OUA men’s soccer, claiming their first conference title since 2019 and fourth in their history with a 3-1 victory over the York Lions on Saturday in Ottawa.  After playing to a 1-1 draw through the first half, Carleton found their winning marker in the 67th minute, as Rafael Garcia sent a low-driven corner kick … Continue reading Piccioli brace leads Carleton to OUA title in Plada’s debut season

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MRU Cougars claim 1st title, beat UBC to win Canada West

TORONTO, ON – There might not be a better soccer city in Canada than Calgary over the last few weeks, as Cavalry FC and the MRU Cougars claimed their first titles in the Canadian Premier League and U SPORTS.  While Cavalry topped the CPL regular season standings, the MRU Cougars slayed their playoff demons on Saturday in the Canada West men’s soccer final, defeating the … Continue reading MRU Cougars claim 1st title, beat UBC to win Canada West

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Men's Soccer

How MRU built a contender with global talents and years of heartbreak

TORONTO, ON – David Schaefer stood over a free kick on a blistering July afternoon, staring down stoppage time in the final match of the League 1 BC season, with his Victoria Highlanders having a chance to win the league.  Trailing 2-1 to the TSS Rovers, the Berlin-born midfielder curled a shot toward the Rovers’ goal, around the wall and into the back of the … Continue reading How MRU built a contender with global talents and years of heartbreak

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