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The Canadian Premier League is done hiding its grand plans for Calgary.

A major announcement is set for Thursday afternoon at Spruce Meadows, where spokesperson Ian Allison has confirmed they are building a 5,000-to 7,000 seat soccer stadium.

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On Tuesday morning, the CPL’s official Twitter account posted a video welcoming Calgary to the league, with images of both the downtown and showjumping at Spruce Meadows, all but confirming what everyone essentially already knows.

Kickoff for the new Canadian pro league is set for the spring of 2019, although details about the length of season and location of most teams haven’t been announced.

Only one other team, the suburban Toronto-based York 9 FC, has formally been unveiled.

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