The CSA has released the schedule for this year's Nutrilite Canadian Championship. Edmonton FC has been added to the fold this season and will get the chance to host reigning champions Toronto FC at Commonwealth Stadium on April 27th. The Second Leg of the final will be played on May 25th, meaning that the tournament will not conflict with middle portion of the MLS season. [PRBREAK][/PRBREAK]
2011 SCHEDULE
SEMI-FINAL STAGE
27 April 2011
Impact Montréal (3) v Vancouver Whitecaps FC (2) at Stade Saputo
FC Edmonton (4) v Toronto FC (1) at Commonwealth Stadium
4 May 2011
Toronto FC (1) v FC Edmonton (4) at BMO Field
Vancouver Whitecaps FC (2) v Impact Montréal (3) at Empire Stadium
CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
The highest seeded team in the final will determine whether it opens at home or away
18 May 2011
First Leg
25 May 2011
Second Leg
Look for this year's edition to bring the same excitement as years past with Montreal and Vancouver doing battle to see who will play Toronto for the championship. Sorry but Edmonton don't stand a chance. At least they will get a little financial bump from hosting a big club. The Montreal - Vancouver rivalry continues to heat up as Montreal made a play earlier this week for Whitecaps Residency graduate Kyle Porter and signed fan favourite Zurab Tsiskaridze from last year's USSF D2 roster.