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Why MLS clubs are leaving Canada

CF Montreal face the real prospect of re-location after the MLS club's owner Joey Saputo said he was putting the team up for sale and had not found a local buyer. Jean-François Téotonio and Andre Da Costa join Simon Evans to discuss the controversy. Plus Chattanooga are champions, USL attendances and NWSL v WSL? 00:00 - Joey Saputo on CF Montréal relocation 02:16 - Interview: Jean-François Téotonio on Montreal soccer 04:57 - Stadium issues, Olympic Stadium & Vancouver comparison 11:15 - What relocation means for Canadian soccer & CPL 17:41 - Relocation costs, private equity & MLS expansion 24:23 - Chattanooga FC, grassroots fandom & MLS Next Pro 30:23 - USL Championship attendance trends & club solvency 37:38 - NWSL vs WSL: Why US women's soccer attendances thrive 44:50 - Tom Brady exits Birmingham City & athlete investors 47:06 - Outro & newsletter wrap-up

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