The “new” Wanderers: Ahead of home opener, longtime teammates and roommates praise HFX youth and reflect on U SPORTS tenures

HALIFAX, NS – Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Peter Schaale and Cory Bent of the HFX Wanderers had already lived and played together for years.  They were roommates through their time playing for the CBU Capers from 2016 to 2019. After the Wanderers took Bent first overall in the 2019 CPL-U SPORTS Draft, he moved in with Schaale in Halifax. The latter had just finished his … Continue reading The “new” Wanderers: Ahead of home opener, longtime teammates and roommates praise HFX youth and reflect on U SPORTS tenures

U SPORTS standouts from Week 3 of the CPL

TORONTO, ON – The last week has given Canadian soccer fans a lot to cheer about. From the Canadian Premier League’s continuation in Winnipeg, the publication of the remaining schedule, the Gold Cup and returning MLS teams, it has been far from a dull week for Canadian soccer. While former York Lions Mark-Anthony Kaye and Ryan Telfer continue their search for Concacaf glory with Canada … Continue reading U SPORTS standouts from Week 3 of the CPL

U SPORTS takeaways from Week 2 of the CPL

Vancouver, BC- Another week, another set of top performances from current and former U SPORTS athletes in the Canadian Premier League.  Let’s get right to it—the top three U SPORTS moments of the week from the CPL’s second week.  Tony Mikhael impresses with Valour Valour FC welcomed back fans to IG Field this week, and that is one factor that has aided their ascent to … Continue reading U SPORTS takeaways from Week 2 of the CPL

CanPL: Looking at every pick from the 2021 U SPORTS Draft

Vancouver, BC- The third edition Canadian Premier League Draft did not disappoint, as 16 U SPORTS players heard their names announced by CPL managers, who selected them through two rounds. Through the draft, several themes stood out, and each club had a clear idea of where they wanted to go with their selections. About half the teams stuck with one school or drafted locally, others … Continue reading CanPL: Looking at every pick from the 2021 U SPORTS Draft

CPL: U SPORTS Draft going ahead despite no season

Toronto, ON- Despite no U SPORTS soccer season, the Canadian Premier League will still hold its annual  CPL-U SPORTS draft, selecting 16 players from Canadian universities. The league has had a partnership with U SPORTS since its inaugural 2019 season and has held a draft for the players since the 2018 U SPORTS men’s soccer championships in Vancouver, BC.  Usually, the draft takes place on … Continue reading CPL: U SPORTS Draft going ahead despite no season