Cavalry FC goalkeeper Marco Carducci has been acclaimed president of Professional Footballers Association Canada. Initially elected as first vice-president on PFA Canada’s founding board in 2020, Carducci has served as interim president since early 2022.

What happened?

Carducci has been guiding the campaign to secure formal recognition as the collective bargaining agent of players with the Canadian Premier League.

Marco Carducci said in a statement: “I’m incredibly proud and humbled to know I have the support of my fellow players, especially as we continue to negotiate a first collective agreement with the CPL."

Why it matters for Cavalry FC

The rest of the PFA Canada leadership group was chosen at the organization's annual general meeting Tuesday: | Role | Name | Team | | --- | --- | --- | | First Vice-President | Ben Fisk | Vancouver FC | | Second Vice-President | Callum Irving | Vancouver FC | | Treasurer | Bradley Kamdem Fewo | Cavalry FC | | Director | Manny Aparicio | Atletico Ottawa | | Director | Josh Heard | Pacific FC |

What comes next?

Carducci will be working alongside a team of active players who are committed to the growth of the professional game in Canada. He aims to ensure fairness, transparency, and opportunities to grow on and off-the-pitch as athletes through collective bargaining. Cavalry FC and the Canadian Premier League will likely be impacted by the negotiations and the new collective agreement.