With three of the four quarter-finals already settled, Canada Soccer has confirmed the schedule for the semi-finals alongside the introduction of Football Video Support (FVS) from that stage onward.
FVS has been in use in the Canadian Premier League since the start of the current season, with each team allocated two challenge cards per match to contest potential missed calls. A successful challenge sees the team retain their card.
It will be the first time both the Vancouver Whitecaps and CF Montréal compete in a tournament where FVS is active.
CF Montréal vs. Vancouver Whitecaps
The Impact are set to host the second leg of this tie, despite competition regulations stating that the higher-ranked team, the Vancouver Whitecaps, should play the return match at home.
In the previous round against Cavalry, the Whitecaps were forced to host the first leg at Swangard Stadium rather than BC Place due to the World Cup having recently been held there.
The reason for the switch this time around remains unclear, though scheduling conflicts are the likely explanation.
Leg 1
Wednesday, September 2
7:00 pm PT / 10:00 pm ET
BC Place, Vancouver
Leg 2
Wednesday, September 16
Stade Saputo, Montréal
7:00 pm ET / 4:00 pm PT
Forge FC vs. Atlético Ottawa/FC Supra du Québec
The final semi-finalist is yet to be confirmed, with Atlético Ottawa and FC Supra playing the second leg of their quarter-final tie in August in the nation's capital. Supra won the first leg 3-1 at home and will be looking to secure a place in the Voyageurs Cup semi-finals in their first-ever year of existence.
While Forge are yet to learn their opponent, Canada Soccer has released the schedules for both legs.
Leg 1
Tuesday, September 1
TD Place, Ottawa (if Atlético Ottawa win) or Stade Boréale, Laval (if FC Supra win)
Kickoff time TBD
One can presume kickoff will be set for around 7:00 pm ET / 4:00 pm PT.
Leg 2
Tuesday, September 15
Hamilton Stadium, Hamilton
7:00 pm ET / 4:00 pm PT
As usual for the semi-finals, if the tie is level after 90 minutes in the second leg, extra time will be played, followed by a penalty shootout if necessary. The away goals rule is not in effect.
The final, to be played as a single-leg match, will take place at the stadium of the winner between the Vancouver Whitecaps and CF Montréal on Wednesday, October 21. The host was determined through the competition's draw earlier this year.
