TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada played in one World Cup, in Mexico in 1986, failed to win a game, did not score a goal and never returned to soccer's global showpiece tournament.
In what was a bit of notoriety, Canada made their way to Mexico without the resources generated by a domestic professional league -- players.With only the shallowest of talent pools to draw from and a lack of quality, Canada have not even reached the final phase of the CONCACAF region's qualifying competition since 1998.
The CPL, which has seven teams spread across four time zones, will launch on Saturday with the Hamilton Forge FC hosting York9 FC. The sport thrives at grassroots level and the country's three Major League Soccer franchises are well supported. "Frankly, I get asked why not 30 years ago and the answer is the country wasn't ready for it," Clanachan said."The country is ready for it now just because of the growth in the global game.
The league will operate under a salary cap but Clanachan does not talk about it, saying only that salaries are in line with other more established leagues. "I've said all along, 14 to 16 teams makes us the right size for a Premier League for a country of our size and population," said Clanachan, 56, who plays every week in his local league and is known for his aggressive defending.In his former job as chairman of Restaurant Brands International, Clanachan helped build Tim Hortons, a coffee and donut chain, into an iconic brand that has become part of the Canadian identity.
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