There are just a few days to go until the start of a new season of Canadian Premier League, the fifth since its foundation, with all the players ready to pull on the new kits Primary e Alternate developed and manufactured by Macron, technical partner and official supplier to the eight CPL clubs since its inception.

On 15 April, TD Place Stadium in Ottawa will be the first venue to host an official match of the league’s fifth season. The home side, the’Atlético Ottawa will face the’Halifax Wanderers FC. A few hours later, it will be the turn of the reigning champions of the Forge FC, who will be playing at home at Tim Hortons Field on Cavalry FC. The opening weekend will also feature the first British Columbia derby, which is to be held on Saturday at Starlight Stadium in Langford between the Pacific FC and the latest team to have joined the CPL, the Vancouver FC. The day will finally draw to a close with Sunday’s match between York United FC e Valour FC.

Every CPL kit is fully customised, featuring exclusive designs depicting elements characteristic of the region, the cities and the historical roots of each club.

The kits bear the inscription “FOR CANADIANS, BY CANADIANS” (for Canadians, by Canadians) on the inner label, and the motto “We are MANY, we are ONE” (we are many, we are one) on the back. As confirmation of the green policies Supported by Macron and the CPL, the kits also send a clear message of environmental sustainability. It is, in fact, technical clothing made from Eco Fabric, a material made entirely from recycled plastic.

FORGE FC

Starting with the reigning champions of the Forge FC, the new home shirt It comes in the classic orange, with a sublimation print featuring the chain design from the Hamilton flag. The version Alternate Instead, it features a black and grey geometric pattern on the front of the shirt, enhanced by orange details that echo the club’s colours.

PACIFIC FC

The pride of Vancouver Island’s residents is depicted on the jumper Primary of the Pacific FC, where the colour purple symbolises the soul of the island, alongside the image of the Spirit Bear, a white bear native to British Columbia. The away kit, in aqua green, is instead a tribute to the island’s west coast, with references to the ocean waves and the surfing, camping and paddleboarding that make this area so unique.

CAVALRY FC

The community, a love for the land and its history are the things that inspire the shirt of the Cavalry FC. Red and black blend into a diagonal gradient stripe, complemented by a sublimation print depicting a landscape that stretches from the prairies to the mountains that characterise Alberta. On the back, also featuring sublimated graphics, is an image of the bison – a symbol of strength and resilience, as well as the ‘prince’ of these lands. The away kit, all in black, draws inspiration from natural elements such as lightning and the night sky, and – through red and green details on the collar and sleeve hems – from the colours of the mountains.

VALOUR FC

The new main section of the Valour FC It is maroon in colour with black and gold detailing. The design reflects the link between the club and its city, featuring a subtle sublimated pattern depicting the streets of Winnipeg. The version Alternate It’s all black, but with graphics that create a vintage effect. The standout feature is undoubtedly the graphic featuring three claw marks that seem to “tear” through the surface of the shirt, revealing the club’s classic colour underneath.

YORK UNITED FC

The new Primary of the York United FC It is predominantly white, with a diagonal stripe in the club’s classic colours – green, blue and gold – symbolically linking the club’s past with its present. The sleeves and shoulders feature a slightly raised graphic design that echoes the exterior lines of Roy Thomson Hall, an iconic building in the heart of Toronto’s entertainment district. Also the ‘away’ shirt’, green with blue sleeves and collar, draws inspiration from the city’s most famous landmarks. The pattern, repeated on both the front and back, echoes the sharp edges and varied angles of the Royal Ontario Museum – a perfect example of modernity combined with classicism and innovation combined with art, themes that form part of the club’s identity.

ATLÉTICO OTTAWA

In the new shirt for the’Atlético Ottawa The classic red-and-white vertical stripes have been enhanced with a camouflage pattern incorporated into the red stripes at the front. On the back, which is entirely red, the outline of the heart-shaped city map appears in sublimated print. The second jersey It is a reference to Ottawa’s harsh climate – one of the coldest capital cities in the world: a sublimated print simulating an icy surface is repeated across the entire jersey, except for the sleeve cuffs and the navy blue collar details.

HALIFAX WANDERERS

The Primary kit of Halifax Wanderers It is navy blue with grey detailing, and features a tone-on-tone design that evokes the effect of black granite rocks sculpted by the sea. The ‘alternative’ version’ It is white with a rainbow pattern around the collar and on the sleeve cuffs, paying tribute to the Halifax community and the diverse backgrounds of its residents. The message “Together From Afar” (Together from afar) appears repeatedly across the entire front of the jersey and on the sleeves.

VANCOUVER FC

The Vancouver FC, a club that joined the Canadian Premier League this year, is fielding a first jersey red with three large horizontal black stripes. The use of the colour red, as well as the maple leaf printed on the outside of the back of the neck, pay tribute to Canada and to the people who have contributed to the growth of football in that country. The second jersey It is entirely black and is dedicated to the Greater Vancouver regional district. The names of the 53 towns and municipalities that make up the district are repeated in an embossed design, conveying a strong sense of belonging to the area and the community.

All the shirts from the eight clubs are available to buy at the a section specifically dedicated to the Canadian Premier League on the website macron.com.