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CPL Draft Declaration

The window to submit your declaration for the 2024 CPL-U SPORTS draft is now open. It will close on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT.

Top-rated men’s soccer players from Canadian universities coast to coast can earn the opportunity to trial, and potentially sign, with a Canadian Premier League team through the 2024 CPL-U SPORTS Draft, which will take place on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT via a virtual ceremony. Full broadcast details will be announced in December.

This unique partnership between the Canadian Premier League and U SPORTS allows student athletes from men’s soccer programs across the country the opportunity to earn professional experience, while maintaining their university eligibility.

The 2024 CPL-U SPORTS Draft will include two rounds, for a total of 16 picks. Canadian Premier League teams will select in the following order in both rounds:

  1. Valour FC
  2. Vancouver FC
  3. Atlético Ottawa
  4. York United FC
  5. Halifax Wanderers FC
  6. Pacific FC
  7. Cavalry FC
  8. Forge FC

The draft is open to any U SPORTS underclassmen with one to four years of U SPORTS eligibility remaining and plans to return to school the following year.

The 16 players selected will be invited to their prospective club’s preseason training and earn the opportunity to compete for a U SPORTS Contract for the 2024 Canadian Premier League season.

By completing the following form, you are declaring your interest in being drafted. You must declare and have agreed to the Non-Disclosure Agreement by Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 at 5 p.m. E.T/2 p.m. PT or you will be formally removed from the draft-eligible pool.

Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact Alex Saunders, Compliance Officer, Canadian Premier League, at alex.saunders@canpl.ca

Access our draft FAQ HERE

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