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Maybe Cavalry FC's Concacaf Upset Can Incite Canada's MLS Teams


Published on 2025-02-09 08:45:27 - Forbes
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  • Regardless of the Leg 2 outcome, hopefully Cavalry FC's Leg 1 win over Pumas UNAM will remind Canada's MLS clubs they longer have the pro soccer market cornered.

The article from Forbes discusses the potential impact of Cavalry FC's upset victory over Orlando City SC in the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Major League Soccer (MLS) teams in Canada. Cavalry FC, a team from the Canadian Premier League (CPL), managed a surprising 3-2 aggregate win against the MLS side, highlighting the growing competitiveness of Canadian soccer. The piece explores how this result could serve as a wake-up call for Canadian MLS teams like Toronto FC, Vancouver Whitecaps, and CF Montréal, urging them to take the CPL more seriously. It suggests that this upset might inspire these teams to invest more in local talent development and to reconsider their approach to domestic competitions. The article also touches on the broader implications for Canadian soccer, suggesting that such victories could boost the sport's popularity and infrastructure in the country, potentially leading to a more robust soccer ecosystem.

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[ https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/2025/02/09/maybe-cavalry-fcs-concacaf-upset-can-incite-canadas-mls-teams/ ]