The “Daylight Offside” rule came into use in the third week of the 2026 Canadian Premier League season.

The first goal validated under the experimental "daylight" offside rule was scored in Canada this Saturday (18), with Pacific ...

Alejandro Diaz's opener for Pacific FC against Halifax Wanderers was awarded, when it would normally be ruled offside.

The Canadian Premier League is no stranger to a moment of sporting history. It was only last year that a bicycle kick was scored during a blizzard in the CPL final between Atletico Ottawa and Cavalry ...

Pacific FC forward Alejandro Diaz scores the first goal in professional soccer allowed by the 'daylight offside' rule, as the Canadian league trials the law this season.

The offside revolution is underway. On Tuesday morning, FIFA announced that the Canadian Premier League would be testing a new offside rule, dubbed the "Wenger law." Championed by Arsène Wenger, this ...

Arsène Wenger's controversial plan to radically change the offside rule has taken a major step forward. The former Arsenal manager has been pushing for a system that benefits attackers, and his ...

One of football’s most debated rules could soon be tested under a new interpretation on the professional stage. The Canadian Premier League is preparing to trial Arsène Wenger’s proposed offside ...

Since football’s inception in the 12th century, no argument is prevalent in fan circles than the offside rule. Fans, analysts and even players have sometimes clashed over the rule – which has come ...

How the Offside Rule Works in Soccer The offside law exists to prevent attackers from standing behind the defense and waiting for a long ball. Without it, football would be a sport of punt-and-chase, ...