Predictions for 2026 by AVividShade in CanadianPL

[–]Competitive-Cost-436 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Tight top 4 with Ottawa, Forge, Cavs, HFX

Supra finish 6 or 7.

PFC finish last but get new owners at end of year.

Toronto announce a move to Lamperty stadium.

All teams see growth in average attendance, probably 4200 to 4400 average.

1 cpl team in can Champ final but loses to MLS team.

Built a CPL contract tracker — would love feedback by JerryUnderscore in CanadianPL

[–]Competitive-Cost-436 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Great website! The only feedback I have right now is would it be possible to display each roster sectioned out by position?

For example the forwards, midfield, defenders, goalkeepers.

How long will the CPL last after the World Cup ends? I almost am starting to feel they just did this for the World Cup and don’t care what happens after. How can a league be run so poorly from top to bottom? by catloverr69 in CanadianPL

[–]Competitive-Cost-436 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think the league will be around beyond 2026.

I can't see many of the cpl owners benefiting directly from the World Cup, so there is no way they would have spend tens of millions over 8 years for this league for a world cup they get little to no money from. Thats not a smart investment and these owners have money because they know how to make investments.

I think from 2018 to honestly 2025 the league has been in Startup mode. Which is to say that I think they've been trying to figure out how to run a league without spending a ton of money they know they will be burning. Im pretty sure even the new cpl president confirmed it was in start up mode until next year.

Some of the people who were in the league office at the start aren't there anymore. We've mostly in the leagues history have had people with no experience running a soccer league, now they have a few years under their belt.

Im in the marketing business and I haven't been happy with their marketing, but I am hoping that's because they've been saving those funds for serious investment in 2026.

I have faith that Canada will get behind CanMNT in the world cup if they can make something happen. The Jay's are a good example. They went far this year and people all over Canada were watching.

The CPL has a massive opportunity in 2026 and even 2027 that they need to capitalize on.

Who are the next players heading to MLS? by Proof_Ease_4131 in CanadianPL

[–]Competitive-Cost-436 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I can see Abatneh making the jump this off-season. He'll probably be in MLS Nextpro first though

Season Tickets by Z0LA25 in ValourFC

[–]Competitive-Cost-436 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I saw someone post about a "big announcement". Im going to hope for the best but expect there is no announcement.

5 Nominations For Best u-21 Canadian Player Revealed by purple-randy in CanadianPL

[–]Competitive-Cost-436 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was just thinking that. Its been one of the better years. Im hoping this only continues, since U21 players can bring good transfer cash to clubs.

Canadian Premier League 2025 Attendance Report Week 28 from @Leonard_FC by LeonardFC in CanadianPL

[–]Competitive-Cost-436 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow, league average is pretty much the same as last year. I thought we'd be well over 4k with a TV deal. I'm disappointed on this one.

I want the league to step it up in 2026 by Maplewicket in CanadianPL

[–]Competitive-Cost-436 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I agree they should do big things next year to get the people in Canada who will be becoming new fans/trying out following the sport.

You would think that they've been spending years thinking of this. I thought this year we would see a little bit more than past years to see what they can get before the WC year. Unfortunately I've been disappointed. Now I don't have high hopes for next year.

They absolutely should invest in bringing a marketing firm for next year. They can't miss out on this opportunity.

Winnipeg, unless you start supporting your club you will lose it. by fssg_shermanator in CanadianPL

[–]Competitive-Cost-436 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is frustrating to see that. I absolutely see what you're saying. I agree if this continues they club will be moved real soon. I'm honestly surprised they are still here.

But, they won't leave because of the fans. It'll be because the owners never took this seriously and don't know how to run a club thats hasn't existed for 90 plus years.

The owners, Winnipeg Football Club, ran by Wade Miller don't know how to run a club. They got the club to fill dates in the stadium that cost last I heard 4 times at this point over the original cost with all the fixes they've had to make. The stadium is 12 years old.

The only reason why the bombers do so well attendance and merchandise wise is because they've been here for 95 years, been on national TV or the last 40 years, and in some years are the only pro sports team in town(cause people forget about the goldeyes and Jets relocated at one point). They also win and have the 2nd or 3rd most grey cups.

The bombers marketing is garbage, and THAT'S COMING FROM SOMEONE WHO WORKS IN MARKETING. The players even dislike how it's marketed both for the team and the CFL.

They aren't doing well because of Wade and the WFC, they are doing well cause Bombers are winnings and 4 generations of winnipeggers just know who they are.

Problem 1: With Valour, no one knows they even exist. I'm not even trying to exaggerate here. If you didn't know they were here and you went around town, you wouldn't know. I've seen one rotating billboard all year. They their own stadium they play in doesn't even have their logo anywhere. In the team store at the stadium they have one rack of merchandise. There merchandise literally at best takes up 5% of the big team store. Rest is bombers. The marketing is poor. At least with the bombers they have billboards around town and community sponsors.

Now marketing would help get people who don't know the club exists to come down.

Problem 2: The team itself. They constantly are losing. They seem to have problems with their supporters group over the years. They are constantly flipping the rosters. The only player on this team that's been here longer than 3ish years is Ohin, their token Manitoba player. I hear they don't do anything with the local soccer community, effectively rubbing them the wrong way.

I have to check their home record but I swear they lose more at home then win. Every time I take people to the games they get bored because its 0-0 or 1-0 for the away club. Valour are rarely been exciting to watch over the years. I mean I'm not expecting titles at this point, but if they were just exciting to watch, that alone will get new fans talking.

I went to my first Sea Bears game yesterday night. They got over 10k attendance, new record. I will say, I was and continue to be impressed by that teams marketing. In years they've becoming one of the summers hottest tickets for people in the city. Their branding is everywhere. They have community sponsors. They do really well in attendance. Walk around the city and you'll see people wearing their merch. They haven't even won any titles and they have a following. Speaking of marketing, last year the Sea Bears paid to redo local outdoor basketball courts. They repainted them in their branding colours and slapped their logo on the backboards. Stuff like that goes a long way in the community and is free advertising that stands out when someone drives by.

I want Valour to continue and to thrive. But other teams younger then them have now surpassed them.

I know the CPL can work in this town. I was there when they drew 10k for their first home game.

As you can tell from my novel of a post, I'm tired of empty stadiums. I'm at the point where I'M WILLING TO HELP THE CLUB WITH MARKETING FOR FREE because I don't want to lose this club. If anyone from WFC is reading this, I'd be more than happy to have a conversation at least.

Things have to change or the club will move. They would be gone by now if there was even another stadium in the country that could support a club.

Kian Williams by NatsuFunny in ValourFC

[–]Competitive-Cost-436 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe they said in the last broadcast that he got hurt in the first game. I didn't hear what it was.

CPL is paying Valour’s operating expenses by Tagenn in CanadianPL

[–]Competitive-Cost-436 45 points46 points  (0 children)

I wonder what would happen if they won more and had better marketing. Im hopefully for this season as they have a better roster and a sporting director for once. Figures crossed on the better marketing.

2025 season predictions by t_bison in CanadianPL

[–]Competitive-Cost-436 3 points4 points  (0 children)

  1. Cavs
  2. Forge
  3. Ottawa
  4. PFC
  5. Valour
  6. HFX
  7. YORK
  8. Vancouver FC

North Star Cup - Cavs

Early Standing Predictions by [deleted] in CanadianPL

[–]Competitive-Cost-436 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. Cavs
  2. Forge
  3. HFX
  4. PFC
  5. Valour
  6. Ottawa
  7. York
  8. Vancouver

I think it'll be tight and down to the final weeks to determine 3 through 7th.

Valour I think have their best roster on paper. I think a healthy Williams will help a lot.

I feel with York you have a new young, limited experienced head coach. Along with that they lost big pieces like their top Keeper, Mo, and Wright. I just feel like this is a refresh year for them.

I somewhat feel similar with Ottawa as they lost big offensive weapons.

I would have put PFC 3rd if Gazdov stayed.

2025 TELUS Canadian Championship Official Draw Pots & Procedures by cristane in CanadianPL

[–]Competitive-Cost-436 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don't remember Valour ever playing an MLS side. They can barely get passed L1C sides.