With the Canadian Soccer League completing its regular season on October 9, the league enters into the post-season playoffs in two stages with the beginning of the ProSound Cup playoffs on Sunday, October 17, to be followed by the playoffs for the CSL Championship late October. The CSL championship final will be scheduled for early November.
The inaugural ProSound Cup will kickoff with four eligible teams going directly to the semifinal stage on Sunday. They are FC Vorkuta vs Serbian White Eagles at 4 pm to be followed by Scarborough SC vs Atletico Sporting Toronto at 6.15 pm. Both matches at Centennial Stadium in Etobicoke, Ontario.
The CSL Championship is open to the permanent members of the CSL with FC Vorkuta the current defending champions following a 2-1 victory over Scarborough SC at Racco Park on October 17, 2020.
Of the current CSL teams, FC Vorkuta has won twice during the past decade (2018 and 2020), Scarborough once (2019) and Serbian White Eagles once (2016).
As an outdoor activity, all Canadian Soccer League games at Centennial Stadium are not affected by the Ontario government regulation to implement the proof of vaccination requirements that went into effect on September 22. There will be no request for proof of vaccination or identity for entry.
Spectators are allowed into Centennial Stadium for the Sunday, October 17 semi-final double header, with a day pass available at the entrance for $10.
Spectators are required to wear a mask or face covering in a manner that covers their mouth, nose and chin, unless they are entitled to an exemption. While seated in the stadium, the face mask can be removed. Physical distancing is required.
Stan Adamson
