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Year-Round Competition. More Opportunities to Play.

The Canadian Academy Soccer League (CASL) is designed to provide organized competitive opportunities throughout the year.

Competition offerings may vary by region based on club participation, field availability, age division, and demand.

CASL’s outdoor competition provides clubs and academies with structured league play during the traditional outdoor soccer season.

Outdoor competitions may include:

Specific season dates and competition formats will be announced before registration opens.

CASL may offer winter competition using available indoor soccer facilities, turf fields, domes, and other appropriate venues.

Winter formats may vary depending on facility availability and may include:

5v5 • 7v7 • 9v9 • Other Approved Formats

CASL may organize regional winter competitions where sufficient teams and appropriate facilities are available.

Not every CASL competition must operate on identical dates across Canada.

Season timing may be adapted to reflect:

This flexibility allows CASL to develop sustainable competition in different regions.

Before each season, CASL will determine available competitions based on participating clubs and teams.

Divisions may be organized according to:

Age • Competitive Level • Geography • Playing Format

CASL may combine or restructure divisions where necessary to create viable and competitive competition.

CASL will publish important dates for each competition, including applicable:

Registration Periods • Season Start & End Dates • Competition Windows • Playoffs • Cups • Championships

Participating clubs are responsible for reviewing competition-specific deadlines and requirements.

CASL’s goal is not simply to create more games—it is to create better competitive opportunities throughout the player-development journey.

By offering flexible seasonal competition, CASL can adapt as its network of clubs and academies grows across Canada.

More Competition. More Development. More Opportunity.