sports
December 23, 2025
‘Un club d’ici’: FC Supra turns to a Bilbao-style model to keep Québec talent at home
By representing its region’s distinct culture and players, the Canadian Premier League team aims to boost the province’s undoubted soccer potential
TL;DR
- FC Supra du Québec is a new CPL expansion team focused on Quebec-born and raised players.
- The club aims to bridge the gap between amateur leagues and professional soccer, inspired by clubs like Athletic Bilbao.
- This initiative provides a platform for players who might otherwise slip through the cracks of traditional development systems.
- FC Supra is actively seeking talent through open trials across Quebec and establishing relationships with CF Montréal for potential loan players.
- Soccer is the most popular sport in Quebec, with high youth participation rates.
- The arrival of FC Supra, alongside the potential Northern Super League's Montreal Roses, signifies growing opportunities for professional soccer in the city.
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