Youth

Youth and development soccer

  1. CanPL·

    Get to Know the Pathway: Jason Brown's Journey from Inter Toronto Tryouts to His CPL Debut

    A 16-year-old defender recently signed to the Inter Toronto Pathway made his Canadian Premier League debut after joining the academy program. Brown, who was raised in Ontario, is a centre-back with Nigerian and American nationality.

  2. CanPL·

    The Best in the Country Are Coming to Victoria: Cheer on Fin Tugwell and Eric Lajeunesse at U SPORTS Nationals!

    Pacific FC players Fin Tugwell and Eric Lajeunesse are competing in the U SPORTS national championship in Victoria, representing UVic Vikes and UBC Thunderbirds respectively. Lajeunesse's UBC team won the national title in 2024.

  3. CanPL·

    Inter Toronto U20 White Closes Regular Season with 5–0 Victory Over International FC

    Inter Toronto's U-20 team defeated International FC 5-0 in an Ontario Premier League match, with 15-year-old Abdul-Lateef Alimi scoring twice to conclude the regular season.

  4. Northern Tribune·

    Here Are The 2026 CPL Best Canadian U-21 Player Of The Year Nominees

    The Canadian Premier League has announced five nominees for its 2026 Best Canadian U-21 Player of the Year award.

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  5. CanPL·

    Inter Toronto U20 Blue Clinches Playoff Berth with 9–0 Victory Over Windsor City FC

    Inter Toronto's U20 team clinched a playoff spot in the Ontario Premier League with a 9-0 win over Windsor City FC and finished third in regular-season standings.

  6. CanPL·

    Alessandro Biello named October's CPL U-21 Player of the Month presented by Jones Deslauriers | Navacord

    Alessandro Biello of FC Supra du Québec earned the CPL U-21 Player of the Month award for October after appearing in all five of his club's matches and recording an assist.

  7. CBC Soccer·

    CBU coach hanging up his whistle after more than 30 years

    Ness Timmons is retiring after 30+ years as head coach of Cape Breton University's women's soccer team, which will compete in the Atlantic University Sport championship this weekend.

  8. CanPL·

    Inter Toronto U20 Blue Strengthens Playoff Push with 5–1 Victory Over Sigma Forge FC

    Inter Toronto U20 Blue defeated Sigma Forge FC 5–1 in an Ontario Premier League Fall U-20 match, advancing to third place in the standings.

  9. Canada Soccer·

    Canada Soccer’s Men’s U-16 National Team Announce Roster for International Matches in Costa Rica

    Canada Soccer announced a roster for the Men's U-16 National Team to compete in international matches in Costa Rica.

  10. Canada Soccer·

    Game On scores in first season: more than 500 kids new to soccer take the field across Nova Scotia and Québec

    Canada Soccer's Game On program introduced over 500 youth players to soccer in its inaugural season across Nova Scotia and Quebec.

  11. Canada Soccer·

    Canada Soccer Names Squad for Inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival Azerbaijan 2026™

    Canada Soccer has announced its squad for the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan in 2026.

  12. Northern Tribune·

    Wanderers Sign Kaziya, Kirumba To Development Deals

    Halifax Wanderers have signed young players Uchinvyo Kaziya and Mike Kirumba to development deals as they advance within the club's player pathway.

  13. Canada Soccer·

    Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC win Jubilee Trophy for the fourth time

    Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC captured the Jubilee Trophy for the fourth time in the competition's history.

  14. Canada Soccer·

    Youth teams win titles at the 2026 National Championships

    Canadian youth soccer teams captured titles at the 2026 National Championships.

  15. Globe and Mail Soccer·

    Canada’s Kaylee Hunter is ‘just scratching the surface’

    Eighteen-year-old striker Kaylee Hunter from Calgary has established herself as a dominant performer with NSL club AFC Toronto and is emerging as a prospect for Canadian soccer.

  16. Sportsnet Soccer·

    Canadian phenom Kaylee Hunter just scratching the surface with national team

    Kaylee Hunter, a Canadian soccer player, is developing with the national team and is considered to have significant potential for future impact.

  17. Canada Soccer·

    Teams qualified for the 2027 PDP Championship

    Canada Soccer announced the teams that have qualified for the 2027 PDP Championship, a youth development competition.

  18. CBC Soccer·

    Canada West Women's Soccer: University of the Fraser Valley vs Thompson Rivers University

    University of the Fraser Valley Cascades played Thompson Rivers University WolfPack in a Canada West women's soccer match held in Kamloops, British Columbia.

  19. Waking The Red·

    Toronto FC phenom Jahmarie Nolan assists on senior Jamaica debut in Nations League win

    Toronto FC's 16-year-old Jahmarie Nolan made his senior Jamaica international debut in a Nations League match, coming off the bench and recording an assist in a 2-0 victory over El Salvador.

  20. CBC Soccer·

    Canada West Men's Soccer: Saskatchewan vs Trinity Western University

    University of Saskatchewan Huskies played Trinity Western University Spartans in a Canada West men's soccer match.

  21. Canada Soccer·

    CANW17 Roster Unveiled for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026™

    Canada Soccer has announced the roster for the Canadian U-17 women's national team competing in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026.

  22. Waking The Red·

    Canada U20 forward Marius Aiyenero makes MLS debut for LAFC

    Canadian youth international Marius Aiyenero made his MLS debut for LAFC in the 85th minute of a match against FC Dallas, coming on via short-term loan arrangement.

  23. CBC Soccer·

    Canada West Men's Soccer: University of the Fraser Valley vs MacEwan

    University of the Fraser Valley Cascades played MacEwan University Griffins in a Canada West men's soccer match at Clarke Stadium in Edmonton.

  24. Waking The Red·

    AFC Torontos rising star Kaylee Hunter has bright future with Canada: Casey Stoney

    Kaylee Hunter of AFC Toronto earned a senior national team call-up following a strong performance at the U20 Women's World Cup. The call-up is part of Casey Stoney's squad for October friendlies against Denmark in Montreal and Toronto.

  25. Waking The Red·

    16-year-old Toronto FC prospect Jahmarie Nolan earns Jamaica senior national team call-up

    Toronto FC prospect Jahmarie Nolan, 16, has received his first senior call-up to Jamaica's national team after performing well at the Concacaf U-20 Championship this summer.

  26. League1 Ontario·

    Canada’s U-20 Women’s World Cup run highlights bright future for Canadian soccer

    Canada's U-20 women's team competed at the World Cup in Poland, showcasing young talent and the domestic development system supporting them.

  27. CBC Soccer·

    Canada West Women's Soccer: Mount Royal University vs Saskatchewan

    Mount Royal University and the University of Saskatchewan competed in a Canada West women's soccer match at Griffiths Stadium in Saskatoon.

  28. CBC Soccer·

    Canada West Men's Soccer: Victoria vs UBC

    The University of Victoria Vikes played the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds in a Canada West men's soccer match.

  29. Waking The Red·

    Young Toronto FC defender Richard Chukwu needs to develop now: Canada boss Jesse Marsch

    Canada's senior national team coach Jesse Marsch observed prospect Richard Chukwu, a Toronto FC defender, during the Concacaf U20 Championship this summer, where Canada qualified for the U20 World Cup.

  30. Canada Soccer·

    Canada Soccer's Men's U-17 National Team Squad for the UEFA Friendship Cup 2026

    Canada Soccer has announced the men's U-17 national team squad for the UEFA Friendship Cup 2026.

  31. Sportsnet Soccer·

    Canadas Kaylee Hunter scores screamer at Womens U-20 vs. France

    Kaylee Hunter scored a long-range goal for Canada's U-20 women's team against France in a World Cup quarterfinal.

  32. Calgary Herald Soccer·

    UCalgary to host 2027 U SPORTS Women's Soccer Championship

    The University of Calgary will host the 2027 U SPORTS Women's Soccer Championship from November 11-14 at McMahon Stadium.

  33. CBC Soccer·

    Canada West Women's Soccer: MacEwan vs Calgary

    MacEwan University and University of Calgary face off in a Canada West women's soccer match at McMahon Stadium.

  34. CBC Soccer·

    Canada West Men's Soccer: Lethbridge vs Calgary

    The University of Lethridge Pronghorns and University of Calgary Dinos compete in a Canada West men's soccer match at McMahon Stadium.

  35. Canada Soccer·

    CANW20 Advances to FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Round of 16

    Canada's U-20 women's national team has qualified for the Round of 16 at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.

  36. Waking The Red·

    Toronto FC II talent auditioning for first team in push for MLS NEXT Pro playoffs

    Toronto FC II have improved their form and are positioning themselves for an MLS NEXT Pro playoff spot after a difficult earlier portion of the season.

  37. Sportsnet Soccer·

    Canada routs Tanzania, waits to learn if it advances at U-20 Womens World Cup

    Canada defeated Tanzania in the U-20 Women's World Cup and awaits the result of another match to determine if it advances from the group stage.

  38. Waking The Red·

    ‘A name that everyone will know’: Toronto FC GM Jason Hernandez on Jahmarie Nolan

    Toronto FC's general manager praised 16-year-old forward Jahmarie Nolan, who has impressed in MLS NEXT Pro since joining the club and is expected to sign a first-team contract soon.

  39. CBC Soccer·

    Canada West Men's Soccer: Mount Royal University vs Alberta

    Mount Royal University and University of Alberta competed in a Canada West men's soccer match at Foote Field in Edmonton.

  40. CBC Soccer·

    Canada West Women's Soccer: UBC vs Trinity Western University

    The University of British Columbia Thunderbirds played Trinity Western University in a Canada West women's soccer match.

  41. CBC Soccer·

    Q&A: Why this soccer coach wants a women’s pro soccer team in Edmonton

    A soccer coach in Edmonton is advocating for a National Super League franchise in the city to create a professional pathway for elite youth players.

  42. CBC Soccer·

    Canadian women's team makes 2nd appearance in international event as blind soccer continues to grow

    Canada's women's blind soccer team is competing in the IBSA Women's Blind Football American Championship in Brazil, marking the team's second international appearance as the sport grows in the country.

  43. Northern Tribune·

    Halifax Tides Sign Dalhousie Captain Megan Chiasson

    The Halifax Tides have signed Megan Chiasson, captain of Dalhousie's university soccer team, for the remainder of the NSL season.

  44. Canada Soccer·

    Ontario youth clubs win national titles at the 2026 PDP Championship

    Youth soccer clubs from Ontario claimed national titles at the 2026 PDP Championship, a development competition organized by Canada Soccer.

  45. Northern Tribune·

    AFC Toronto Names Inaugural Academy Roster

    AFC Toronto has announced its inaugural academy roster, featuring 32 players in the first cohort.

  46. Canada Soccer·

    Eight youth teams reach Finals at the 2026 PDP Championship

    Eight youth teams have qualified for the finals of the 2026 PDP Championship, a Canadian soccer development program.

  47. League1 Ontario·

    Seven Current and Former OPL Players Named to Canada’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Roster

    Seven current or former Ontario Premier League players have been selected to Canada's 21-player roster for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland 2026, with 16 players from the PSLC pathway represented on the squad.

  48. AFTN·

    Whitecaps sign Canadian U20 star Emrick Fotsing from Vancouver FC

    Vancouver Whitecaps signed Canadian U20 player Emrick Fotsing from Vancouver FC, adding depth to their roster from the domestic league.

  49. Alberta Soccer·

    Tier I Provincials Honour Roll

    Strathcona County hosted the 2026 Tier I Cities Provincial Championship, with teams from across Alberta competing for qualification to a national competition.

  50. Edmonton Journal Soccer·

    From European soccer to a Ghanaian avocado farm, soccer star returns to Edmonton so he can mentor kids

    A soccer player with experience in European soccer has returned to Edmonton to mentor youth in the sport, emphasizing access to quality coaching regardless of financial circumstances.