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SOCCER – Fall 2018 trial dates announced for new Canadian Premier League

Canadian men’s soccer league announces trials schedule for Fall 2018

West Shore Voice News ~ LANGFORD

 

August 27 ~ NATIONAL.  Today the Canadian Premier League announced that soccer players from coast to coast will have an opportunity to earn a spot on a professional club roster through the #GotGame Open Trials.

Canada’s new men’s professional soccer league will host the trials in seven cities across the country beginning in September. The trial on Vancouver Island (likely at Westhills Stadium in Langford) will be held November 5 to 6.

The Canadian Premier League’s national trials are open to males age 16+. CPL Coaching and technical staff will be in attendance for the full-day sessions to assess participants.

Former Canada Men’s National Team star and Canada Soccer Hall of Fame member Alex Bunbury will lead the trials in each location.

Langford Mayor Stew Young (at podium) congratulates Michael Silberbauer on becoming coach of the new Pacific FC, with Josh Simpson (Pacific FC president) at City Centre Park in Langford, August 20 2018 [West Shore Voice News photo – Mary P Brooke]
“This is a league for Canadians, by Canadians, and we 100 per cent believe there are professional level players across this country who have yet to be unearthed,” said David Clanachan, Commissioner, Canadian Premier League. “As we look to create a pathway for our homegrown players to develop and showcase their skills, the #GotGame Open Trials will be a great opportunity to see first-hand the talent that both exists in this country and needs real opportunities to prosper.”    Here’s the schedule:

Canadian Premier League #GotGame Open Trials Schedule

  • Halifax:                      September 20-21
  • Montreal:                   September 27-28
  • Hamilton:                   October 1-2
  • Toronto:                     October 11-12
  • Winnipeg:                  October 18-19
  • Calgary:                     October 25-26
  • Vancouver Island:    November 5-6

Pacific FC Coach Michael Silberbauer addresses media in the west shore, August 20, 2018 [West Shore Voice News photo]
The $200 registration fee (per person) will cover the costs of running the trials. The fee includes: a detailed performance evaluation summary including fitness test results, access and exposure to CPL coaches, administrative fees, lunch and refreshments at each session, CPL training shirt, bag and armband, access to medical staff at sessions (if required).  Any additional funds remaining following the trials will be reinvested into soccer in each market.

Tryouts will be held over a period of two days. On Day 1 each player will be evaluated through a series of fitness exercises and testing, soccer specific drills and assessments. At the end of Day 1, a limited number of players will be selected and invited back for Day 2, which will focus on small-sided and 11 vs. 11 soccer matches. Registration is required in advance and interested participants can go to canpl.ca/gotgame.

The Pacific FC coach was officially introduced to the Langford sport community on August 20. Article (short version) on page 1 in the August 24, 2018 issue of West Shore Voice News and full version of article with more photos online.

Updates and more information: CanPL.ca.  Twitter: @CPLsoccer and #CanPL

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