CPL - TFC REPUBLIC

Reader mailbag: How long will Toronto FC's roster rebuild take?

Will a new-look TFC be ready for the start of the 2022 season? Is it wise to use a DP slot on a defender? What challenges does David Clanachan's successor face?

Opinion

Reader Mailbag: Can Insigne and Pozuelo play together?

Can Insigne and Pozuelo play in the same starting 11? How will TFC build the team around the Italian? Who should be the next CPL commissioner?

Q&A

PFACan gears up for talks with CPL over recognizing players' union

In a 1-on-1 chat with TFC Republic, PFACan legal counsel Paul Champ discusses the upcoming talks with the CPL, the league needing to be more transparent, and much more.

Q&A

PFACan on CPL players needing a union: 'There's a vulnerability there with the players'

In a 1-on-1 chat with TFC Republic, PFACan legal counsel Paul Champ discusses where things stand with CPL players forming a union, and the road ahead.

Opinion

Is the Canadian Premier League stuck in a rut?

While the CPL has become relevant within the soccer world in a short period of time, its search for mainstream relevancy continues unabated.

CPL

Pacific FC blanks Forge FC to be crowned CPL champions

Alessandro Hojabrpour was the goal-scoring hero for Pacific in Sunday’s CPL Final at Hamilton’s Tim Hortons Field.

CPL

Forge FC vs. Pacific FC in CPL Final: What you need to know

Can Pacific FC thwart Forge FC's attempt to win a third straight league title when they square off in Sunday's CPL Final in Hamilton?

Video blog

CPL Talk: A red-letter day for the league with Vancouver expansion

The CPL continues to experience great growth. But some questions linger over the league's decision to expand into Vancouver.

Match report

Toronto FC beats Pacific FC in Canadian Championship semis

TFC booked their spot in the finals vs. CF Montreal following a comfortable home win over Pacific on Wednesday.

News

Toronto FC vs. Pacific FC: What you need to know

After dispatching York United, TFC will take on CPL leaders Pacific FC in the semifinals of the Canadian Championship on Wednesday.

Q&A

Julian de Guzman: 'Being a part of the CPL, that's always a dream'

In a 1-on-1 interview with TFC Republic, Julian de Guzman discusses his involvement in Simcoe County Rovers, his thoughts on the CPL, and more.

News

TFC Republic celebrates its sixth month anniversary

TFC Republic officially launched six months ago today. The response and support from subscribers and readers has been tremendous.

Video blog

TFC Talk: Reds to host Pacific FC in Canadian Championship semis

In the latest edition of TFC Talk, I discuss the draw for the Canadian Championship semifinals and the challenge ahead for Toronto FC.

Match report

Toronto FC brushes aside York United in Canadian Championship

TFC cruised to victory in its first match against a CPL team, earning a 4-0 home win over York United FC on Wednesday night.

Feature

Jim Brennan: TFC's prodigal son set to return home with York United

When Jim Brennan walks onto the pitch at BMO Field on Wednesday night it won’t be to receive another honour from Toronto FC. He'll be the enemy.

News

Toronto FC vs. York United FC: What you need to know

Toronto FC kicks off its Canadian Championship campaign on Wednesday when it hosts York United FC at BMO Field.

Feature

Rocco Romeo hungry to earn shot with TFC's first team

Rocco Romeo is hopeful that his current loan at Valour FC in the CPL will lead to him getting an opportunity with Toronto FC's first team.

Former Canadian international Marcel de Jong.

Q&A

Marcel de Jong: A CPL players' union is inevitable

In this 1-on-1 interview with TFC Republic, PFACan president Marcel de Jong discusses CPL players' attempts to form a union and the league's response.

CPL

Forge FC blanks York United in 1st 905 Derby of the season

The CPL champions rolled into York Lions Stadium on Friday and comfortably outplayed York en route to earning 1-0 win.

CPL

Drew Beckie on CPL players' union: 'We're just trying to have a voice'

In this interview with TFC Republic, Atletico Ottawa's Drew Beckie discusses why he thinks it’s important for CPL players to form a union, how last week's t-shirt demonstration came about, and what players want from the league.

CPL

CPL players face a long road ahead in forming a players' union

After twice asking for voluntary recognition from the CPL, the PFACan says it is now forced to go to each provincial labour relations board to achieve union certification.

CPL

Players union questions not going away for the CPL

An interesting dynamic between the CPL and the Professional Footballers Association Canada has developed in which the league appears to be doing its best to ignore the organization.

CPL

CPL week in review: Forge, Wanderers stumble out of the gate

After a delay to the start of the 2021 season, the CPL kicked off its third campaign this past weekend at the single-site event at Winnipeg's IG Field.

CPL

CPL season preview: What you need to know

Rejoice, Canadian soccer fans! A new CPL season is upon us.

CPL

Forge FC add Panamanian winger Omar Browne on loan

Forge FC has add Panamanian forward Omar Browne to its roster for the 2021 CPL season.