The Canadian Premier League has joined the Canadian Football League in asking the federal government for financial assistance during the global pandemic.
The eight-team pro soccer league has asked Ottawa for “short-term financing” of $15 million, saying it is working “on any and all scenarios” related to playing a season in 2020.
The CPL was set to start its second season on April 11, but postponed the kickoff on March 20, saying it was following Canada Soccer’s decision to suspend all sanctioned soccer activities — and COVID-19 directives by governments and health officials banning public gatherings.
On Wednesday, it acknowledged it needed help in the form of bridge financing. CPL commissioner David Clanachan said the league fully supports