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Canadian Premier League delays start of 2021 season

BURLINGTON, Canada—As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, the Canadian Premier League announced on Wednesday afternoon that they will not be kicking off the 2021 season on Victoria Day Weekend, as originally planned.

In a letter posted on the league’s website, CPL Commissioner David Clanachan said that the league is “committed to playing our 3rd season of CPL soccer in 2021.”

"We are committed to playing our 3rd season of CPL soccer in 2021. You can count on us delivering a creative and innovative solution for our Players, Partners and Supporters,"

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