Business and build on our collective efforts with members and partners to add to our history of success both on and off the pitch.”

Canadian Soccer Business Executive Team

Canadian sports executive Scott Mitchell has been confirmed as the CEO of Canadian Soccer Business. Mitchell was one of the founders of the CPL along with the iconic tech entrepreneur and sports team owner Bob Young. Mitchell will continue in his leadership role and will oversee all major partnerships and the media strategy for the new venture.

Mitchell takes on the duties while maintaining his role as the CEO of Bob Young’s group of Canadian Companies including the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

“It is truly a pivotal time for soccer in Canada and we are excited that Canadian Soccer Business will be at the forefrontCanadian Soccer Business after holding senior partnership roles at TSN, Bell Media, NASCAR, NBA, WWE, XFL and Disney. Keeley brings extensive partnerships experience from his time with Vancouver Whitecaps FC, IRONMAN and the Toronto Argonauts.

About the Canadian Premier League

Canadian Premier League (CPL) is Canada’s domestic men’s professional soccer league set to debut in spring 2019. Playing in world-class and unique venues, the CPL will bring professional soccer to communities across our great country. Membership of the CPL and founding cities Hamilton and Winnipeg was approved at Canada Soccer’s 2017 Annual Meeting of Members. The CPL has intentions to partner with strong community-led ownership groups to bring professional soccer to Canadian communities from coast to coast.

For updates and more information, please go to CanPL.ca.

About Canada Soccer

Canada Soccer, in partnership