A Detailed Look
The Canadian Championship is set to kick off on April 29th, 2024, with a record-breaking 15 teams vying for the Voyageurs Cup and a spot in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
The tournament will begin with a single-elimination knockout round, followed by two-legged quarter-finals and semi-finals. The final will be a one-off match.
The defending champion, Vancouver Whitecaps, received a bye into the quarter-finals, scheduled for May and July. The Whitecaps have dominated the competition in recent years, winning the last three editions and lifting the trophy four times in total.
The first round kicks off with a historic matchup between League1 Ontario champion Scrosoppi FC and Canadian Premier League's Atlético Ottawa on April 29th. Other notable first-round fixtures include Pacific FC vs. Vancouver FC, Edmonton Scottish vs. Cavalry FC, and FC Laval vs. York United FC.
The quarter-finals will see the Whitecaps face the winner of the Valour FC vs. TSS Rovers FC match. Toronto FC and CF Montreal will battle for a spot against either Forge FC or Halifax Wanderers. The Pacific FC-Vancouver FC winner will meet the victor of the Cavalry FC-Edmonton Scottish clash.
The semi-final matchups and the host of the final will be determined by a secondary draw.
Toronto FC and CF Montreal have a rich history in the Canadian Championship, with Toronto winning the cup eight times and Montreal claiming five titles. Both teams will be looking to add another trophy to their collection.
The 2024 Canadian Championship promises to be an exciting and competitive tournament, with a diverse field of teams vying for the coveted Voyageurs Cup.
6 Comments
BuggaBoom
The Canadian Championship still means so much to us fans. With a trophy on the line and a spot in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, every game matters!
KittyKat
It’s exciting to see historic clubs like Toronto FC and CF Montreal still in top contention. The legacy of the cup continues.
BuggaBoom
I love the blend of tradition and innovation in the tournament format. It respects what has come before while looking ahead to new opportunities.
Loubianka
Kudos to the organizers for giving a bye to Vancouver Whitecaps—it's a testament to their dominance and keeps fans excited for a showdown.
BuggaBoom
The record-breaking 15-team setup shows the growth of the sport in Canada. Excited for the new faces and fierce competition.
Michelangelo
A secondary draw to decide the final matchup adds an extra twist. I can’t wait to see how the unpredictable nature of the draw unfolds.