Soccer

• Proposed Memorial Centre soccer stadium sparks debate in Kingston

  A 4,000-seat soccer stadium at Kingston’s Memorial Centre sparks debate over green space and community use. Council to decide its fate Tuesday.

  Canada

  Jan 10
  
• Group eyes professional soccer team and stadium at Kingston Memorial Centre

  Kingston could get a pro soccer team and stadium at the Memorial Centre. The project promises economic, community and eco-friendly benefits.

  Canada

  Jan 9
  
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• Toronto recreational soccer league must change gender inclusion rules, team says

  A recreational soccer team in Toronto says controversy surrounding its league's gender policy has sparked a bigger conversation about accessibility and support for LGBTQ+ athletes.

  Sports

  Dec 18, 2024
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• Guinea soccer match stampede following clashes kills 56 people

  Fifty-six people were killed and several injured in a stampede at a soccer stadium in southern Guinea, following clashes between fans, Guinea’s government said Monday.

  World

  Dec 2, 2024
• Italian soccer player in medically induced coma after mid-game collapse

  Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove is in a medically induced coma after collapsing on the field during his team’s Serie A match at home to Inter Milan on Sunday.

  Sports

  Dec 1, 2024
• Former CFL commissioner joins Northern Super League as board chair

  The six-team women's pro soccer league is set to kick off in April with teams in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Halifax.

  Canada

  Nov 12, 2024
• Calgary’s Drew Fischer honoured as MLS’ Referee of the Year

  Fischer also worked as a referee and fourth official at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

  Sports

  Oct 29, 2024
• Calgary Wild FC women’s pro soccer team announce CEO, CFO

  Wild FC is one of six teams in the new Northern Super League slated to start in April 2025.

  Canada

  Oct 23, 2024
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• Winnipeg soccer star Desiree Scott to retire at end of NWSL season

  Desiree Scott, a hard-nosed defensive midfielder who won 187 caps for Canada, has announced her retirement at the end of the National Women's Soccer League season.

  Sports

  Oct 17, 2024
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• Lionel Messi makes Toronto trip as soccer fans ‘hope to see’ superstar play

  Soccer superstar Lionel Messi has made the trip to Canada’s largest city as his Inter Miami gets ready to play Toronto FC, but whether he plays is up in the air.

  Sports

  Oct 4, 2024