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         <title><![CDATA[Kenneth Heiner-Moller rejoins Canada Soccer as sporting director, national teams]]></title>
         <link>https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/worldcup/canada-soccer-heiner-moller-sporting-director-9.7058089?cmp=rss</link>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:44:46 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Toronto is months away from hosting the FIFA World Cup. Ontario still hasn't signed $97M funding deal]]></title>
         <link>https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/provincial-negotations-ongoing-fifa-funding-toronto-9.7052798?cmp=rss</link>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:33:21 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Canadian soccer men to host Iceland, Tunisia in March friendlies at Toronto's BMO Field]]></title>
         <link>https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/canada-soccer-men-friendlies-iceland-tunisia-bmo-field-9.7052837?cmp=rss</link>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:19:09 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Canadian women to play 3 games in Brazil in April as part of FIFA Series 2026]]></title>
         <link>https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/fifa-series-canadian-women-s-team-9.7052127?cmp=rss</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/1.7429628,1736780396000/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%2821%2C0%2C1137%2C639%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='San Diego Wave FC head coach Casey Stoney directs her National Women&apos;ss Soccer League team as she sits on an ice box during the NWSL Challenge Cup at Red Bull Arena on March 15, 2024 in Harrison, New Jersey. ' width='620' height='349' title='Casey Stoney, new head coach of Canada&apos;s women&apos;s soccer team, led San Diego Wave FC to their first two trophies, the 2023 NWSL Shield and the 2024 Challenge Cup, and left the club with a 24-15-18 regular-season record.'/><p>The Canadian women will face Brazil, South Korea and Zambia in April as part of the FIFA Series, expanded to 48 men's and women's teams in 2026.</p>]]></description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:58:47 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Canada's co-hosting the FIFA World Cup — and preparing for a potential surge in health emergencies. Here's how]]></title>
         <link>https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/fifa-world-cup-canada-health-care-resources-9.7049376?cmp=rss</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/19381323-8039-4bc1-894b-c2e80efee74a,1763075627880/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C0%2C4032%2C2268%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='A City of Toronto and FIFA World Cup 2026 logo.' width='620' height='349' title='Aerial (drone) images of landscaping with the City of Toronto logo and FIFA World Cup 2026 logo'/><p>As Toronto and Vancouver gear up to co-host FIFA World Cup games this summer, an emergency doctor worries that Canada’s overburdened health-care system won’t be able to handle the extra demand from possible infectious disease outbreaks or weather-related illnesses. </p>]]></description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 04:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Canadian men fall 2 places to 29th in FIFA world rankings, overtaken by Nigeria and Algeria]]></title>
         <link>https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/canada-soccer-men-fifa-world-rankings-january-2026-9.7051986?cmp=rss</link>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:45:27 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Canada edges Guatemala in men's soccer B international in L.A.]]></title>
         <link>https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/canada-soccer-jesse-marsch-contract-extension-9.7050358?cmp=rss</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/cb2d50b8-cb2b-4695-bb42-f4000c9e781c,1768744050231/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C465%2C7187%2C4042%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='A male soccer player wearing number 20 for Canada runs with the ball while being pursued by Guatemalan players.' width='620' height='349' title='Canada substitute Malik Henry controls the ball during the second half at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday night.'/><p>Jacen Russell-Rowe's second-half goal lifted Canada to a 1-0 victory over Guatemala in a men's soccer B international Saturday in Los Angeles.</p>]]></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 08:55:33 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Canadian men's soccer coach Jesse Marsch seeking contract extension prior to start of World Cup in June]]></title>
         <link>https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/worldcup/canada-soccer-jesse-marsch-contract-extension-9.7045227?cmp=rss</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/43cd1f77-1c4f-4405-99b2-aaa7a0c33685,1768409853238/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C285%2C5472%2C3078%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='A head and shoulders picture of a soccer coach.' width='620' height='349' title='FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 18: Jesse Marsch, head coach of Canada looks on prior to the International Friendly match between Venezuela and Canada at Chase Stadium on November 18, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Leonardo Fernandez/Getty Images)'/><p>Jesse Marsch, the head coach of Canada’s men’s soccer team, wants to extend his contract before the start of the World Cup in June.</p>]]></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:46:39 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Nigerian star forward Esther Okoronkwo extends contract with AFC Toronto]]></title>
         <link>https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/nsl-esther-okoronkwo-extension-afc-toronto-9.7046858?cmp=rss</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/1.7633455,1757799963000/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C0%2C504%2C283%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='Two female soccer players smile while wrapping their arms around a teammate in celebration on the field.' width='620' height='349' title='AFC Toronto&apos;s Esther Okoronkwo, centre, scored twice in a 7-0 win over the visiting Vancouver Rise on Saturday at York Lions Stadium.'/><p>Esther Okoronkwo, who helped Nigeria to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title last July, is now under contract with the Northern Super League's AFC Toronto through 2027.</p>]]></description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:06:27 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Edmonton to host soccer friendly between Canada, Uzbekistan men’s national teams before World Cup]]></title>
         <link>https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/canada-mens-soccer-friendly-uzbekistan-9.7045287?cmp=rss</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/0ac12a17-0ae9-4878-8b53-746253870016,1768409408645/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C0%2C4000%2C2250%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='A bird&apos;s eye view of a large stadium with a football field. ' width='620' height='349' title='Aerial shots of Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton. Taken 17-May, 2021'/><p>The June 1 game at Commonwealth Stadium comes before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will see the first-ever men’s tournament matches played on Canadian soil in Toronto and Vancouver.</p>]]></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:42:31 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Canada's Emma Regan leaves Northern Super League to join Denver Summit FC]]></title>
         <link>https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/emma-regan-transfer-nwsl-afc-toronto-northern-super-league-9.7043753?cmp=rss</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/a5bae83a-9171-4e00-9604-7a1c522815ee,1768328469137/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%2820%2C0%2C1139%2C640%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='AFC Toronto defender Emma Regan jumps over Montreal Roses FC Defender Lucy Cappadona (2) during second half Northern Super League soccer action in Toronto on April 19, 2025.' width='620' height='349' title='When not competing with AFC Toronto, Emma Regan, top, turned heads last year when she appeared in 11 of 13 matches for Canada’s national women&apos;s soccer team, becoming a fixture at defensive midfielder under head coach Casey Stoney.'/><p>Denver Summit FC, one of two expansion teams kicking off National Women's Soccer League play this year, has confirmed the signing of Canadian midfielder Emma Regan.</p>]]></description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:21:35 EST</pubDate>
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         <cbc:authorName>Signa Butler</cbc:authorName>
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         <title><![CDATA[Canadian winger Shaffelburg slated for surgery, will miss approximately 8 weeks]]></title>
         <link>https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/jacob-shaffelburg-surgery-9.7038629?cmp=rss</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/b5b8c66c-d018-48de-bb2f-7129c38c1ad1,1749061146666/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C0%2C1600%2C900%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='Men in red sweat shirt at a soccer field' width='620' height='349' title=''/><p>Canadian winger Jacob Shaffelburg will undergo surgery Friday "to address a degenerative condition," according to Los Angeles FC. The MLS side said the recovery timeline is approximately eight weeks.</p>]]></description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:56:38 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[David-Koné matchup in Italy's premier league shows how far Canadian soccer has come]]></title>
         <link>https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/canada-soccer-jon-david-ismael-kone-serie-a-chris-jones-jan7-9.7036110?cmp=rss</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/6561e249-9b60-4b70-9406-90708ce24f4a,1767792834877/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C211%2C4063%2C2285%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='A soccer player celebrates a goal.' width='620' height='349' title='SASSUOLO, ITALY - JANUARY 06: Jonathan David of Juventus celebrates scoring his team&apos;s third goal during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and Juventus FC at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on January 06, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)'/><p>Not so long ago, the prospect of two Canadians meeting in Italy’s Serie A would have seemed an unlikely turn. But on Tuesday night in Reggio Emilia, in the crisp, anxious minutes before the whistle blew and host Sassuolo dug in against Juventus, Ismael Koné and Jonathan David stood on opposite sides of the pitch, pretending not to know each other.</p>]]></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:53:15 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Canada's soccer women to make 4th SheBelieves Cup appearance in March]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/ea61f02b-e86a-4367-af87-4e1e502b963b,1767822752848/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%2820%2C0%2C1139%2C640%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='Canadian soccer player Emma Regan pictured in action during an international friendly against Japan at Peace Stadium Connected by SoftBank in Nagasaki, Japan on November 29, 2025.' width='620' height='349' title='The 10th-ranked Canadians will open March 1 against No. 20 Colombia in Nashville before facing the second-ranked U.S. on March 4 in Columbus and No. 30 Argentina on March 7 in Harrison, N.J.'/><p>Canada is returning to the SheBelieves Cup, joining the host United States, Argentina and Colombia at the four-team women's tournament in March.
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         <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:03:24 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Canada's David leads Juventus to comfortable victory over Sassuolo with goal, assist]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/9d673965-d122-4a77-9c56-f23b3067e156,1767741503151/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C101%2C3323%2C1869%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='A men&apos;s soccer player celebrates a goal.' width='620' height='349' title='Juventus forward Jonathan David celebrates his goal during the team&apos;s 3-0 victory over Sassuolo on Tuesday.'/><p>Jonathan David repaid coach Luciano Spalletti's faith in him with a goal and an assist to help Juventus to a 3-0 win at Sassuolo in Serie A on Tuesday.</p>]]></description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:20:02 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Canada men's soccer head coach Jesse Marsch calls on 21 players for January camp]]></title>
         <link>https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/canada-soccer-men-january-camp-california-marsch-9.7035442?cmp=rss</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/c1911ea1-1b98-4547-948a-4eda46077c9e,1767730223587/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%2820%2C0%2C1139%2C640%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='Canadian defender Kamal Miller controls the soccer ball against Curacao midfielder Jurgen Locadia during a group stage match of the Gold Cup at Shell Energy Stadium on June 21, 2025.' width='620' height='349' title='Defender Kamal Miller, left, is among the players hoping for a spot on Canada head coach Jesse Marsch&apos;s 26-man World Cup roster this summer. '/><p>Canada's men's soccer head coach Jesse Marsch has called in 21 players for a camp that runs Thursday through Jan. 18 in California.
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         <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:43:22 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Former Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley introduced as Red Bulls head coach]]></title>
         <link>https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/mls/michael-bradley-new-york-red-bulls-head-coach-9.7034518?cmp=rss</link>
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         <title><![CDATA[MLS champion Inter Miami signs Canadian keeper Dayne St. Clair]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/10f90206-4d15-4a5a-b59b-bbcb1b2474a5,1767554749506/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C0%2C3840%2C2160%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='Former Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair yells during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Inter Miami, on May 10, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn.' width='620' height='349' title='Canadian goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair, pictured on May 10, 2025, joins Inter Miami from Minnesota United.'/><p>Major League Soccer champion Inter Miami CF has officially signed Canadian goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair through next season.</p>]]></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 14:29:06 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Toronto FC bolsters backline by signing veteran centre back Walker Zimmerman]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/2318b682-758f-4fdb-b866-397000e37ccd,1767376273578/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C0%2C5141%2C2891%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='Nashville SC defender Walker Zimmerman during an MLS soccer match against the New England Revolution, on Feb. 22, in Nashville, Tenn. ' width='620' height='349' title='Former Nashville SC defender Walker Zimmerman, pictured on Feb. 22, signed with TFC on Friday.'/><p>Toronto FC bolstered its backline Friday by signing free-agent centre back Walker Zimmerman, a two-time MLS Defender of the Year, through the 2027-28 MLS season.</p>]]></description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 12:44:51 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Former Vancouver FC coach sues soccer club for alleged $716K loan default]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/a53540c6-9cc2-4dc7-93c6-5efbff186166,1767124922041/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C123%2C6000%2C3375%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='man ' width='620' height='349' title='Iran&apos;s team coach Afshin Ghotbi reacts against North Korea during their AFC Asian Cup group D soccer match in Doha, Qatar, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)'/><p>Afshin Ghotbi accuses Canadian Premier League club ownership of dishonesty over the non-repayment of a $500,000 loan he extended to the team in 2023.</p>]]></description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:13:00 EST</pubDate>
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