September 2018 marks a new dawn for international soccer. Throughout the soccer world, teams are competing for the first time in “Nations League” games designed to increase the level of competition in national team fixtures between big tournaments.
Nations League games will largely replace friendlies on the FIFA calendar and will allow teams in regions throughout the world to play in a league-like format with promotion and relegation.
Canada will be one of the first teams competing, as they play their first qualifying game for CONCACAF’s version of Nations League this Sunday against the U.S. Virgin Islands in Bradenton, Florida.