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We want Quebec in the Canadian Premier League
Réjean Tremblay
RÉJEAN TREMBLAY Monday, 11 June 2018 05:00 Update Monday, 11 June 2018 05:00
First, the big news of the day. The Canadian Premier League, the new Canadian soccer league that will begin its first season in 2019, absolutely wants to have a franchise in Quebec City. So much so that Tom Moser, in charge of the financial development of the league, tried yesterday to join Marcel Aubut to invite him in the adventure.
In addition, Moser spoke with Alain April, co-owner of the Bonne Entente in Quebec to see if the group of businessmen working with Jacques Tanguay could be interested in the investment.
The Canadian Premier League has teams in Victoria, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Halifax, Calgary, York in the Toronto area, and Winnipeg. But Tom Moser has just received the mandate to establish two teams in Quebec.
"Quebec City is our primary goal. It's the capital, and we know it's an excellent market for the sport, "said Moser.
The CPL is also planning to survey the Sherbrooke market, but a group from Saguenay would also be interested.
The teams will be trained to 80% of Canadian players. Coaches and leaders must be Canadian. A commercial agreement has already been signed with the men's and women's Olympic teams.
The cost of the concession is $ 3 million. The equivalent of a team from the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. It is estimated that about 6000 spectators are needed to pay for it. Not to mention the potential revenue from TV and radio.