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In the fine print of this news about their supplier is the story that the CPSL Women will have a league running in 2006 and a Canada Cup tournament this year.

This would be really interesting if they open the Cup up to other leagues like the men did. Maybe not just the league's below them but the 'better' calibre W-League Ottawa Fury, Toronto Lady Lynx, Sudbury Canadians, London (oops I blacked out for their nickname) etc could stretch this to a group of 16 without too much scheduling.

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CPSL news release.

Locust the official ball of the Canadian Professional Soccer League

Major long-term deal renews sponsorship

TORONTO—Wednesday, April 6-- The Locust ball will continue to be the official ball of the Canadian Professional Soccer League.

And the partnership between Canada’s only complete professional soccer league and Locust International, Inc. will be a long-term affair.

That was made clear by both parties in making the announcement that a major deal has been struck to continue the sponsorship to at least the end of this decade.

Locust, which came to North America in 1999 with the catchy Creating Champions slogan, was launched in Scandinavia from Denmark in the early nineties. The initial sponsorship agreement with the CPSL took place in 2002.

The Locust ball has become familiar to Canadian soccer in recent years and the latest innovation is Locust Pink with its pearlescent finish for the increasing women’s soccer market. While the Locust ball is the soccer supplier’s hallmark, the company also offers a wide range of team apparel and equipment.

“The partnership has been very successful for us and we are committed to the CPSL and to help in the league’s growth,” said Michael Krog, head of Locust Canada.

The CPSL has expanded to 12 teams since the sponsorship was formed and the league’s mandate is to continue to grow regionally across Canada. Its launch of the Open Canada Cup aimed at a Canada-wide club championship with the winning team eventually entering the CONCACAF confederation competition, has added another dimension to the pro league which is now in its eighth season.

Women’s soccer is also high on the CPSL agenda, with a Canada Cup tournament slated for later this year and a high level league launch in 2006.

“Our relationship has been excellent—and more importantly, the product has proven to be outstanding. We’ll grow together,” said Harry Gauss, general manager of the CPSL’s London City on striking the new deal on behalf of the league.

For more information, please contact Stan Adamson, Director of Media and Public Relations at (905) 856-5439 or e-mail to stanadamson@cpsl.ca

The Canadian Professional Soccer League Inc.,

The Soccer Centre, 7601 Martin Grove Road, Vaughan, Ontario L4L 9E4

Tel: 905 856-5439 Fax: 905 856-9325 e-mail: cpsl@cpsl.ca www.cpsl.ca

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A launch for 2006 is not a bad idea. I always had this feeling that kick-starting the league this year would have been pre-mature. Anyway, does anyone here has any idea as to how many women teams are expected to join this W-CPSL??? Are we expecting any teams from the province of Quebec???

On another note, I wish that the CPSL could come-out with more details on the issue of amalgamation of the provincial leagues, thus creating the new structure of an Open-Cup tournament from sea-to-sea. Furthermore, has the CPSL nominated their new President now that Vince Ursini has stepped down.

Here's another issue of which the article has caught my eyes wide open: "...Its launch of the Open Canada Cup aimed at a Canada-wide club championship with the winning team eventually entering the CONCACAF confederation competition, has added another dimension to the pro league which is now in its eighth season..." Does this mean that the CPSL is serious of sending a Canadian representation to the next CONCACAF Club Championship???

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quote:Originally posted by Luis_Rancagua

On another note, I wish that the CPSL could come-out with more details on the issue of amalgamation of the provincial leagues, thus creating the new structure of an Open-Cup tournament from sea-to-sea. Furthermore, has the CPSL nominated their new President now that Vince Ursini has stepped down.

Luis, I don't know if merging the provincial leagues is all that practical but what must be done is to return to CLUB SOCCER where there are teams at every age level, a clubhouse, proper playing field etc. This must be enforced by a new CSA, the CPSL, whoever. As well there must be an elimination of bureaucray ie the District Associations so that resources can be spent for clubs, player development.

Just a thought.

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