Topic spans: 1961 - 2005
Just For Kicks: Soccer in Canada
It's been called "the beautiful game." Soccer, the most popular sport in the world, draws an unwavering devotion from its fans. Yet soccer as a spectator sport has never quite caught on in Canada, despite growing youth participation rates and a series of professional leagues. Still, we've had star players and tasted World Cup play, and many immigrant communities have imported their passion to Canada. CBC Archives looks at soccer in the Great White North.
13 television clips
9 radio clips
'The Budd rule'
Broadcast Date: March 25, 1980
Canadian soccer player Brian Budd isn't allowed in the World Superstars competition anymore.'The Budd rule'
Medium: Radio
Program: As It Happens
Broadcast Date: March 25, 1980
Guest(s): Brian Budd
Host: Barbara Frum, Alan Maitland
Duration: 6:58
Last updated:
May 23, 2006
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Television
4:16
The North American Soccer League battles to retain its teams and fans in 1984.
Television
2:07
Toronto FC of Major League Soccer plays its first match in 2007.
'The Budd rule'.
The CBC Digital Archives Website.
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
Last updated: May 23, 2006.
[Page consulted on Feb. 13, 2012.]