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CPL Implements Daylight Offside Rule in 2-2 Draw

4/19/2026

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The Canadian Premier League (CPL) allowed a goal under its daylight offside rule for the first time on April 18, 2026.
Alejandro Diaz of Pacific FC scored in a 2-2 draw against Halifax Wanderers.
The daylight offside rule permits onside calls when there is no daylight between the attacker and the second-last defender.
The CPL is testing the rule with FIFA to reduce marginal offside calls and promote attacking play.

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The Canadian Premier League (CPL) allowed a goal under its daylight offside rule for the first time on April 18, 2026.
Alejandro Diaz of Pacific FC scored in a 2-2 draw against Halifax Wanderers.
The daylight offside rule permits onside calls when there is no daylight between the attacker and the second-last defender.
The CPL is testing the rule with FIFA to reduce marginal offside calls and promote attacking play.