Carleton returns to U SPORTS nationals in search of history

The Carleton Ravens return to the U SPORTS National Championship looking for their first national title, and to avenge their 2021 loss to Montréal. Continue reading Carleton returns to U SPORTS nationals in search of history

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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Western beat Queen’s to qualify for 8th straight OUA Yates Cup

TORONTO, ON – Western eliminated Queen’s in a rematch of the last year’s OUA Yates Cup beating them 47-20. The Mustangs punch their ticket to their eighth straight Yates Cup and maintain their dominance over the Gaels this century. The first half was a tightly contested affair with Queen’s only trailing 19-17 heading into the break. Queen’s linebacker Josh McBain scored the game’s first touchdown … Continue reading Western beat Queen’s to qualify for 8th straight OUA Yates Cup

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

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

Western hockey players to boycott games, practices should Moxley return

TORONTO, ON – The Western Mustangs Women’s Hockey Team might be off the ice this U SPORTS hockey season. After TSN reported allegations of misconduct against head coach Candice Moxley in September, the school announced that they would reinstate the head coach on Monday after an investigation.  On Friday, Western Women’s Hockey Player circulated a letter to the media, which had previously been sent to … Continue reading Western hockey players to boycott games, practices should Moxley return

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

It’s anybody’s game as RSEQ men’s basketball kicks off

Quebec – The RSEQ was as close as can be last season, with the UQAM Citadins winning the conference at 10-6, and the McGill Redbirds finishing last at 6-10. Statistics only strengthen the argument. There was only an 82-point difference between the best offence an the worst offence last season, and a 116-point difference in defence. It should be a very exciting season, and every … Continue reading It’s anybody’s game as RSEQ men’s basketball kicks off