CS Saint-Laurent general manager Mateo Cabanettes addresses rumours regarding the semi-pro club joining the Canadian Premier League. “We are honored and excited by the recent interest and speculation regarding our potential expansion into the Canadian Premier League. While we appreciate the enthusiasm, it is important to emphasize that any potential changes are purely speculative at this point.” The level of interest demonstrated by fans clearly suggests the fan base in Quebec is there, and the recent victory against Halifax FC in the Canadian Championship shows this team and Quebec have what it takes to compete in the CPL. What is taking the CPL so long to expand into this side of the country? We’ve seen teams survive with lesser stadiums in many leagues while rebuilding better facilities, as that seems to be their main current excuse. What more does Quebec and CS Saint-Laurent need to prove to make this jump in level?