Canadian Championship facts for kids

The trophy that the teams get when they win the tournament.

The Canadian Championship is a special soccer tournament for professional teams in Canada. It started in 2008. The team that wins this tournament gets to play in a bigger international competition called the CONCACAF Champions League. They also win a cool trophy called the Voyageurs Cup.

As of 2015, some of the teams that played in the Canadian Championship included Toronto FC, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Montreal Impact, FC Edmonton, and Ottawa Fury FC. Toronto FC has been very successful, winning the tournament four times, which is more than any other team.

How the Tournament Works

The Canadian Championship is a knockout tournament, which means teams play against each other, and the loser is out! It's a bit like a bracket in a video game tournament. The winning team moves on, and the losing team goes home. This makes every game super important!

What is the Voyageurs Cup?

The Voyageurs Cup is the trophy given to the winner of the Canadian Championship. It's a beautiful silver cup that represents Canadian soccer pride. Winning this cup is a big deal for the teams and their fans.

What is the CONCACAF Champions League?

The CONCACAF Champions League is a very important soccer tournament for clubs in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. When a Canadian team wins the Canadian Championship, they get a chance to play against the best teams from other countries in this bigger competition. It's an exciting opportunity to show off Canadian soccer talent on an international stage!

Past Winners

Many different teams have tried to win the Canadian Championship. Here's a look at the teams that have won the tournament and who they played against in the final.

See also

In Spanish: Campeonato Canadiense de Fútbol para niños