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Nehkara · 06-27-2010, 10:50 AM

I think a very important part of having Canada become a nation with a World Cup caliber national Soccer team was the addition of Toronto FC to the MLS.

With the upcoming expansion of the MLS into Vancouver (2011) and Montreal (2012), I think this will help build momentum for Canadian Soccer.

I think for a long time it was hard for Canadian players because there was no true professional league for them to play in in this country, but with the expansion of the MLS into Canada, this is changing.

When Toronto FC began its first season in 2007, Canada had a FIFA ranking of 103rd. Currently, Canada is ranked 63rd. Not great but certainly an improvement.

Really what I want to ask to those of you who know more about the sport than I do, what are the chances the Canada will improve enough to have a World Cup team at the... 2018 World Cup? I realize 2014 is probably too soon to see the kind of improvement needed.

06-27-2010, 10:50 AM	#1
Nehkara Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Exp:	Chances Of Canada Having A World Cup Team? I think a very important part of having Canada become a nation with a World Cup caliber national Soccer team was the addition of Toronto FC to the MLS. With the upcoming expansion of the MLS into Vancouver (2011) and Montreal (2012), I think this will help build momentum for Canadian Soccer. I think for a long time it was hard for Canadian players because there was no true professional league for them to play in in this country, but with the expansion of the MLS into Canada, this is changing. When Toronto FC began its first season in 2007, Canada had a FIFA ranking of 103rd. Currently, Canada is ranked 63rd. Not great but certainly an improvement. Really what I want to ask to those of you who know more about the sport than I do, what are the chances the Canada will improve enough to have a World Cup team at the... 2018 World Cup? I realize 2014 is probably too soon to see the kind of improvement needed.