Central Blues alumnus and Northwind head coach Sean Goedheer led Canada to its second 49th Parallel Cup title on August 29, guiding the senior men’s national team to victory over the United States in Kelowna, BC. The historic result also marked a major weekend for the Blues, with 11 current and former players selected across Canada’s senior and development squads.

The AFL Ontario Awards Night was a good place to see just how much the Blues have accomplished in 2026. Five Blues were named to the All-Ontario Team of the Year, while Myers and Katt took home individual honours of their own.

The Central Blues are proud to welcome Nadège Pâtisserie as a Silver Partner for the 2026 season. Founded by fourth-generation French pastry chef Nadège Nourian, the Toronto institution first opened its doors in Trinity Bellwoods in 2009 and has since grown to several locations across the city. This February, Nadège expanded once again with the opening of Chez Nad, a French bistro and cocktail bar tucked inside the original Queen West bakery, where the Blues wrapped up our preseason with brunch this April.

The Central Blues are excited to welcome Harmon's as our Official Post-Match Bevvie Partner for the 2026 season! Founded in 2021 by industry veterans Steve Abrams and Rob Doyle, Harmon's is an Ontario-based brewery on a mission to craft delicious non-alcoholic beer that truly tastes like the real thing. Whether you're cooling down after the match or catching up with teammates, Harmon's helps keep the post-game tradition alive with its award-winning core range: Lunchbox Lager, Jack Pine Pale Ale, Half-Day Hazy IPA, and Tresette Italian Pilsner, alongside a rotating selection of seasonal brews.

Halfway through the season, we're proud to be delivering on the vision we outlined in our preseason report. Record-breaking Team Canada representation, continued player development, and an increasingly competitive squad have made the first half of 2026 one of the strongest periods of growth in our Women's+ program.

As we head into our 20th anniversary season, this preseason has been about one thing: rebuilding.

Located just around the corner from our training venue, Nice Slice is a local pizzeria that has quickly become a favourite within the community. Owned by Nick White, it has built a strong reputation for carefully crafted slices, including standout favourites like vodka pepperoni and za’atar pie, all served in a relaxed, neighbourhood setting.

The Central Blues are thrilled to welcome Freya Athletic Therapy as a Platinum-level sponsor. Based at College and Dovercourt, Freya Jones-Eriksson offers individualized, active, and holistic rehabilitation for people of all backgrounds, with a strong focus on supporting queer, 2SLGBTQIA+, and allied communities.

Based near our new home at College and Bathurst, Portia Physio offers a full suite of services, including injury rehab and prevention, taping, acupuncture, and a standout Clinical Pilates program.

Lock it in! The AFL Ontario season calendar is officially here, and this yearis extra special as we celebrate our twentieth anniversary season. It’s shaping up to be one of our biggest and most exciting years yet. Even better, weekly training is moving to Thursday evenings, giving you the perfect midweek boost of footy, fitness, and fun.