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Canadian Premier League Commissioner Mark Noonan is shown in this undated image. The Canadian Premier League intends to expand by two teams in 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Canadian Premier League ** MANDATORY CREDIT **

The Canadian Premier League intends to expand by two teams in 2026.

CPL Commissioner Mark Noonan said the league is in discussions with groups from Edmonton, Laval, Que., Kelowna, B.C., Kitchener, Waterloo and Windsor, Ont. from Quebec, Saskatoon and the Toronto region.

Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas told Castanet earlier this year that Kelowna was at the top of the list.

The league currently has eight teams spread across five provinces.

Edmonton had a team from the league’s inception in 2019 until 2022. It folded after low attendance and losing records.

A test match between Vancouver FC and Cavalry FC took place in Kelowna on June 16 and attracted almost 6,300 spectators.

The commissioner said more games will be played in markets where there is interest.