 In February 2010, the Canadian Soccer League was granted full membership by the CSA and sanctioned as a semi-professional league.Sitting behind MLS and the NASL, the CSL operated as one of the Division 3 leagues within the Canadian pyramid.However, following the release of a development study and subsequent change in CSA policy for the future growth and development of regional leagues, also coinciding with match fixing allegations in 2012, the CSL was de-sanctioned by the CSA in 2013 and would not be considered a CSA sanctioned semi-pro league for the 2014 season.