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Brampton, Canada’s soccer powerhouse that’s birthed national team stars like Atiba Hutchinson and Tajon Buchanan, is in turmoil after losing its Ontario Player Development League license — a blow to young talent trying to climb the ranks as soccer surges in popularity and global opportunities expand. While the club claims it doesn’t need the license, citing cost and a focus on broad development, the mayor insists he was unaware of any issues, despite the city’s world-class facilities and thriving soccer scene. With Canada’s national team enjoying record attention and even a Prime Ministerial shout-out, the disconnect between ambition and infrastructure threatens to derail the pipeline for future stars — and raises urgent questions about how to keep Brampton’s next generation of talent on track.

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