2022 in Canadian soccer

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The following are events related to Canadian soccer in the year 2022.[1]

National teams[]

Men’s[]

Senior[]

Main article: Canada men's national soccer team
As of February 3, 2022.
Wins Losses Draws
3 0 0
Friendlies[]
January 22 Friendly Guatemala  Cancelled  Canada
World Cup Qualification[]
Main article: 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF)
CONCACAF Third round[]
Main article: 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification – CONCACAF Third Round
Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  Canada (X) 12 7 4 1 19 6 +13 25 Qualification to 2022 FIFA World Cup — 2–0 2–1 1–0 4–1 3–0 27 Mar 1–1
2  United States 12 6 4 2 16 7 +9 22 1–1 — 2–0 2–1 27 Mar 1–0 2–0 3–0
3  Mexico 12 6 4 2 14 8 +6 22 1–1 0–0 — 0–0 1–0 30 Mar 2��1 3–0
4  Costa Rica 12 5 4 3 9 7 +2 19 Advance to inter-confederation play-offs 1–0 30 Mar 0–1 — 1–0 2–1 1–1 2–1
5  Panama 12 5 3 4 15 14 +1 18 30 Mar 1–0 1–1 0–0 — 2–1 3–2 1–1
6  El Salvador (E) 12 2 4 6 7 14 −7 10 0–2 0–0 0–2 27 Mar 1–0 — 1–1 0–0
7  Jamaica (E) 12 1 5 6 10 17 −7 8 0–0 1–1 1–2 0–1 0–3 1–1 — 30 Mar
8  Honduras (E) 12 0 4 8 6 23 −17 4 0–2 1–4 27 Mar 0–0 2–3 0–2 0–2 —
Updated to match(es) played on 24 March 2022. Source: FIFA, CONCACAF
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
(E) Eliminated; (X) Assured of at least inter-confederation play-offs, can still qualify directly
January 27 Honduras  0–2  Canada San Pedro Sula, Honduras
19:05 UTC−6 Report
  • Maldonado 10' (o.g.)
  • David 73'
 Stadium: Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano
Referee: (Jamaica)
January 30 Canada  2–0  United States Hamilton, Ontario
15:05 UTC−5
Report Stadium: Tim Hortons Field
Referee: Cesar Ramos (Mexico)
February 2 El Salvador  0–2  Canada San Salvador, El Salvador
20:00 UTC−6 Report
Stadium: Estadio Cuscatlán
Referee: (United States)
March 24 Costa Rica  1–0  Canada San José
 Report Stadium: Estadio Nacional
Referee: Said Martínez (Honduras)
March 27 Canada  v  Jamaica Toronto
Report Stadium: BMO Field
Referee: (Mexico)
March 30 Panama  v  Canada Panama City
Report Stadium: Estadio Rommel Fernández
Referee: Jair Marrufo (United States)
CONCACAF Nations League[]
Main article: 2022–23 CONCACAF Nations League

U-20[]

Main article: Canada men's national under-20 soccer team
As of January 1, 2022.
Wins Losses Draws
0 0 0
CONCACAF U-20 Championship[]
Main article: 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  United States 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Knockout stage
2  Cuba 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3  Canada 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4  Saint Kitts and Nevis 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
First match(es) will be played on 18-19 June 2022. Source: CONCACAF
Rules for classification: Group stage tiebreakers
Group E[]
June Cuba  v  Canada Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Stadium: Estadio Nacional
June Canada  v  United States Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Stadium: Estadio Nacional
June Canada  v  Saint Kitts and Nevis Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Stadium: Estadio Nacional

Women’s[]

Senior[]

Main article: Canada women's national soccer team
As of February 23, 2022.
Wins Losses Draws
1 1 1
Friendlies[]
CONCACAF W Championship[]
Main article: 2022 CONCACAF W Championship
July Canada  v TBD TBD
July Canada  v TBD TBD
July Canada  v TBD TBD
Arnold Clark Cup[]
Main article: 2022 Arnold Clark Cup
Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1st place, gold medalist(s)  England (H) 3 1 2 0 4 2 +2 5
2nd place, silver medalist(s)  Spain 3 1 2 0 2 1 +1 5
3rd place, bronze medalist(s)  Canada 3 1 1 1 2 2 0 4
4  Germany 3 0 1 2 2 5 −3 1
Source: BBC
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) goals scored; 4) head-to-head result; 5) fair play ranking.
(H) Host
February 17 England  1–1  Canada Middlesbrough, England
19:30 UTC±0
Report
Stadium: Riverside Stadium
Attendance: 8,769
Referee: Lina Lehtovaara (Finland)
February 20 Canada  1–0  Germany Norwich, England
20:15 UTC±0
Report Stadium: Carrow Road
Referee: Emikar Caldera (Venezuela)
February 23 Spain  1–0  Canada Wolverhampton, England
14:30 UTC±0
Report Stadium: Molineux Stadium
Referee: Cheryl Foster (Wales)

U-20[]

Main article: Canada women's national under-20 soccer team
As of March 12, 2022.
Wins Losses Draws
6 1 0
CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship[]
Main article: 2022 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship

The tournament is taking place from February 25 to March 12, 2022 in the Dominican Republic.[2] Canada qualified directly to the group stage as one of the 16 highest-ranked entrants based on the Concacaf Women’s Under-20 Ranking.[3]

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  Canada 3 3 0 0 16 0 +16 9 Knockout stage
2   3 2 0 1 8 4 +4 6
3   3 1 0 2 7 14 −7 3
4   3 0 0 3 2 15 −13 0
Source: CONCACAF
Rules for classification: Group stage tiebreakers
Group G[]
February 25 Canada  7–0   San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic
Report
  • 9', 33'
  • Smith 17', 30'
  • 21', 44'
  • 89'
 Stadium: Estadio Panamericano
Referee: Tori Penso (United States)
February 27   0–4  Canada San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic
Report
Stadium: Estadio Panamericano
Referee: (Jamaica)
March 1 Canada  5–0   San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic
  • 37'
  • 49'
  • 58'
  • 64'
  • 90'
 Report Stadium: Estadio Panamericano
Referee: (Nicaragua)
Knockout stage[]
March 4 Round of 16 Canada  13–0   Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
  • 5', 51'
  • Smith 7', 15', 45+2', 47'
  • 39', 73'
  • 60'
  • 69'
  • 74'
  • 76'
  • 85'
 Report Stadium: Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez
Referee: (Mexico)
March 8 Quarter-finals Canada  1–0   Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
 Report Stadium: Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez
Referee: Katja Koroleva (United States)
March 10 Semi-finals Canada  0–1  Mexico Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Report
Stadium: Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez
Referee: (Guatemala)
March 12 3rd   0–2  Canada Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Report
Stadium: Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez
Referee: (Mexico)
2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup[]
Main article: 2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
Group[]
August Canada  v Costa Rica
August Canada  v Costa Rica
August Canada  v Costa Rica

U-17[]

Main article: Canada women's national under-17 soccer team
As of January 1, 2022.
Wins Losses Draws
0 0 0
CONCACAF U-17 Championship[]
Main article: 2022 CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1   (H) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Knockout stage
2   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3  Canada 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
First match(es) will be played on 23 April 2022. Source: CONCACAF
Rules for classification: Group stage tiebreakers
(H) Host
Group E[]
April Canada  v   Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Stadium: Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez
June   v  Canada Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Stadium: Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez
June Canada  v   Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Stadium: Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez

Club competitions[]

Men’s[]

Domestic leagues[]

Canadian Premier League[]
Main article: 2022 Canadian Premier League season

Eight teams play in the Canadian Premier League, all of which are based in Canada. It is considered a Division 1 men's league in the Canadian soccer league system.

Regular Season[]
Pos Team
  • v
  • t
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Atlético Ottawa 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Advance to playoffs
2 Cavalry 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 FC Edmonton 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 Forge 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 HFX Wanderers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 Pacific 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
7 Valour 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 York United 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
First match(es) will be played on April 7, 2022. Source: CanPL.ca
League1 Ontario (Men)[]
Main article: 2022 League1 Ontario season
Première ligue de soccer du Québec (Men)[]
Main article: 2022 Première ligue de soccer du Québec season
League1 British Columbia (Men)[]
Main article: 2022 League1 British Columbia season
Canadian Soccer League[]
Main article:

Domestic cups[]

2020 Canadian Championship[]
Main article: 2020 Canadian Championship

The 2020 Canadian Championship Final was delayed nearly two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4]

Forge FCvToronto FC
2022 Canadian Championship[]
Main article: 2022 Canadian Championship

International leagues[]

Major League Soccer[]
Main article: 2022 Major League Soccer season
Eastern Conference[]
Pos Team
  • v
 Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Philadelphia Union 4 3 0 1 7 2 +5 10 Qualification for the Playoffs Conference semifinals
2 Columbus Crew 4 2 0 2 10 5 +5 8 Qualification for the Playoffs first round
3 Chicago Fire FC 4 2 0 2 5 1 +4 8
4 New York Red Bulls 4 2 1 1 8 4 +4 7
5 Orlando City SC 4 2 1 1 4 2 +2 7
6 Atlanta United FC 4 2 1 1 8 8 0 7
7 D.C. United 4 2 2 0 5 4 +1 6
8 FC Cincinnati 4 2 2 0 5 8 −3 6
9 New York City FC 4 1 2 1 4 4 0 4
10 New England Revolution 4 1 2 1 6 8 −2 4
11 Toronto FC[a] 4 1 2 1 5 8 −3 4
12 Charlotte FC 4 1 3 0 4 7 −3 3
13 CF Montréal[a] 4 0 3 1 5 11 −6 1
14 Inter Miami CF 4 0 3 1 2 10 −8 1
Updated to match(es) played on March 20, 2022. Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
Notes:
  1. ^ a b Canadian clubs cannot qualify for the 2023 CONCACAF Champions League through the MLS regular season or playoffs.
Western Conference[]
Pos Team
  • v
 Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Los Angeles FC 4 3 0 1 9 2 +7 10 Qualification for the Playoffs Conference semifinals
2 Real Salt Lake 4 3 0 1 6 3 +3 10 Qualification for the Playoffs first round
3 Minnesota United FC 4 2 0 2 4 2 +2 8
4 Austin FC 4 2 1 1 11 3 +8 7
5 FC Dallas 4 2 1 1 7 3 +4 7
6 Colorado Rapids 4 2 1 1 6 4 +2 7
7 LA Galaxy 4 2 2 0 4 4 0 6
8 Houston Dynamo FC 4 1 1 2 3 3 0 5
9 Portland Timbers 4 1 1 2 5 7 −2 5
10 Seattle Sounders FC 4 1 2 1 4 5 −1 4
11 Nashville SC 4 1 2 1 3 5 −2 4
12 Sporting Kansas City 4 1 3 0 3 8 −5 3
13 San Jose Earthquakes 4 0 3 1 4 9 −5 1
14 Vancouver Whitecaps FC[a] 4 0 3 1 2 9 −7 1
Updated to match(es) played on March 20, 2022. Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
Notes:
  1. ^ Canadian clubs cannot qualify for the 2023 CONCACAF Champions League through the MLS regular season or playoffs.
MLS Next Pro[]
Main article: 2022 MLS Next Pro season

Toronto FC II and Whitecaps FC 2 play in MLS Next Pro. It is considered a Division 3 men's league in the United States soccer league system.

Eastern Conference[]
Pos Team
  • v
 Pld W SOW SOL L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Chicago Fire FC II 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Qualification for the
2 FC Cincinnati 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 Columbus Crew 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 Inter Miami CF II 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 New England Revolution II 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 New York City FC II 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
7 Orlando City B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 Philadelphia Union II 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9 Rochester New York FC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10 Toronto FC II 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
Western Conference[]
Pos Team
  • v
  • t
 Pld W SOW SOL L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Colorado Rapids 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Qualification for the
2 Houston Dynamo 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 Minnesota United FC 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 North Texas SC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 Portland Timbers 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 Real Monarchs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
7 San Jose Earthquakes II 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 Sporting Kansas City II 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9 St. Louis City SC 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10 Tacoma Defiance 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11 Whitecaps FC 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)

International competitions[]

Club Competition Final round
CF Montréal 2022 CONCACAF Champions League Quarter-finals
Forge FC Round of 16
Pacific FC 2022 CONCACAF League Preliminary round
CONCACAF Champions League[]
Main article: 2022 CONCACAF Champions League
Round of 16[]
Main article: 2022 CONCACAF Champions League Round of 16
Team 1 Agg. Team 2 1st leg 2nd leg
Santos Laguna Mexico 1–3 Canada CF Montréal 1–0 0–3
Forge FC Canada 1–4 Mexico Cruz Azul 0–1 1–3
Quarter-finals[]
Main article: 2022 CONCACAF Champions League Quarter-finals
Team 1 Agg. Team 2 1st leg 2nd leg
Cruz Azul Mexico 2–1 Canada CF Montréal 1–0 1–1
CONCACAF League[]
Main article: 2022 CONCACAF League
Leagues Cup[]
Main article: 2022 Leagues Cup

No Canadian teams qualified for the Leagues Cup.

Campeones Cup[]
Main article: 2022 Campeones Cup

No Canadian teams qualified for the Campeones Cup.

Women’s[]

Domestic leagues[]

League1 Ontario (Women)[]
Main article: 2022 Women's League1 Ontario season
Première ligue de soccer du Québec (Women)[]
Main article: 2022 Première ligue de soccer du Québec féminine season
League1 British Columbia (Women)[]
Main article: 2022 League1 British Columbia season

International leagues[]

National Women's Soccer League[]
Main article: 2022 National Women's Soccer League season

No Canadian teams play in the National Women's Soccer League, though players from the Canada women's national soccer team are allocated to its teams by the Canadian Soccer Association. It is considered a Division 1 women's league in the United States soccer league system.

United Women's Soccer[]
Main article:

Two Canadian teams (Calgary Foothills WFC and SASA Impact FC) play in the United Women's Soccer. It is considered a Division 2 women's league in the United States soccer league system.

References[]

  1. ^ "History". canadasoccer.com. Canadian Soccer Association. Archived from the original on 16 January 2013. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
  2. ^ "Draw reveals groups for 2022 CWU20 Championship". CONCACAF. November 15, 2021. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  3. ^ "2022 Concacaf Women's Under-20 Championship Qualifiers draw set for June 24". CONCACAF. June 23, 2021. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  4. ^ "2020 Canadian Championship Final set for June 4". Toronto FC. Retrieved 2 March 2022.

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