BunNICKula🇨🇦

Watching the leadup to the #CanWNT game in the #SheBelievesCup. As a ⚽️ fan, I am really proud of the role of #ForgeFC and the #CPL getting #MackenzieBarwell front and centre on #OneSoccer, beside Kristian Jack.

Mac has talent and drive. She had 2 great seasons with the #CanPL squad as the in-game talent, as well as great sideline interviews and of course her #BehindTheBeard sitdowns with Bobby Smyrniotis, as a #McMasterU undergrad. She also went to #MilanCortina at the Winter university games in 2025.

#CanPL provides training grounds for not just athletes and coaches in #Canada but media and other support areas. Physios in training get exposed in placements (under supervision) in professional sport.

#fedifc #mastodonfc

Mar 1 at 6:46pmWeb
Show threadRE 🇨🇦Mar 1

@intothewestaway This is something that I love about OneSoccer and CSME (FKA CSB).

They're not just developing on field talent. They're providing opportunities to grow the entire soccer ecosystem in Canada, from players to coaching to commentary, and everything else.

Show threadBunNICKula🇨🇦Mar 1

@hewer_of_code

The value of the league is greater than the sum of its parts.

Show threadRE 🇨🇦Mar 1

@intothewestaway Yup.

The CSB has made some missteps along the way, resulting in some strife and tension in different ways, but their main properties (CPL, division 3 leagues, OneSoccer) are very valuable to the growth of the sport.

Hopefully the new CSA - CSME agreement will alleviate that strife and tension, and result in a more collaborative atmosphere.