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Men's Soccer

CPL Draft picks return to U SPORTS with championship potential

TORONTO, ON – The format of the Canadian Premier League Draft, in collaboration with U SPORTS every year, is simple: the worst club from the previous season picks first, the best is last, etc.  It is a standard North American pro sports draft, but there is one major caveat: just being selected doesn’t hand you a contract with the club. On the contrary, it might … Continue reading CPL Draft picks return to U SPORTS with championship potential

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Women's Soccer

PREVIEW: Western’s limited turnover favours them in OUA West

TORONTO, ON – The Western Mustangs have been the top team in the U SPORTS OUA women’s soccer West Division for the last several years, and while title challengers come from the East, the Mustangs look favoured for another stellar season While the East Division kicks off their season on Thursday, teams in the West will see the pitch for the first time on Friday. … Continue reading PREVIEW: Western’s limited turnover favours them in OUA West

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Men's Soccer

The race to the top looms in a deep U SPORTS OUA

Hamilton, ON- The 2022 U SPORTS OUA men’s soccer season ended in dramatic fashion, with the McMaster Marauders edging out the TMU Bold 1-0 at Downsview Park in Toronto. It marked the program’s first OUA title since 2012.  The season was one of twists and turns. The Ontario Tech Ridgebacks earned the best record in the OUA East. The York Lions had the best record in … Continue reading The race to the top looms in a deep U SPORTS OUA

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Women's Soccer

Montreal look to defend U SPORTS title against Laval, challenging RSEQ

MONTREAL, QC – It was a fantastic battle between the Laval Rouge et Or and Montreal Carabins in the RSEQ last season. Laval won both regular season matchups, but Montreal defeated Laval in the RSEQ final and U SPORTS Championship final to capture their second-ever Gladys Bean Trophy as national champions. READ MORE: Sauvé drives Carabins to U SPORTS gold in Laval to cap university … Continue reading Montreal look to defend U SPORTS title against Laval, challenging RSEQ

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Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer

Three things to watch in League 1 BC for 2023

VANCOUVER, BC – Jeneva Hernandez-Gray has played a lot of soccer since scoring a curling, precociously dipping shot to win the inaugural League 1 BC title on Aug. 1, 2022. While the now 16-year-old will likely be back in the league with the Whitecaps Elite REX program, many have moved to the professional ranks or reached national podiums in U SPORTS and the NCAA. Hernandez-Gray … Continue reading Three things to watch in League 1 BC for 2023

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