6 d. ago Canada Soccer Hall of Fame welcomes Christine Sinclair, Diana Matheson in Class of 2025

Former Canada captain Christine Sinclair and Northern Super League co-founder Diana Matheson lead the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025. The two, who won a combined 537 caps for Canada, are joined by former goalkeeper Lars Hirschfeld and former FIFA referee Michelle Pye in the induction class. “Canada Soccer is honoured to celebrate […]

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1 week ago Wild FC dominate Halifax for first ever Nothern Super League win

A dream start with three goals in the first 25 minutes fueled the Calgary Wild FC to their first ever victory in Northern Super League history, beating the Halifax Tides FC 4-1. “I thought from start to finish, we dominated,” said head coach Lydia Bedford of her team’s commanding win. “For us it’s about being […]

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2 w. ago Montreal Roses hold on to edge AFC Toronto in second outing for Northern Super League

TORONTO — The Northern Super League kicked off mid-week in Vancouver but there was still a sense of history Saturday as Montreal Roses FC hung on to edge AFC Toronto 1-0 in Game 2 at BMO Field. “Women in Quebec, women in Canada, they deserve this,” said Montreal coach Robert Rositoiu. “And I really hope […]

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2 w. ago Star sprinter Andre De Grasse looking forward to seeing AFC Toronto opener

TORONTO — Andre De Grasse will be watching with pride when AFC Toronto takes the field for the first time Saturday at BMO Field. The star sprinter, part of the Northern Super League team’s ownership group, is flying in from Florida where he has been training to take in the match against Montreal Roses FC […]

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2 w. ago Vancouver Rise 1, Calgary Wild 0: A perfect start to a story that seemed destined never to be told

Women's professional soccer is finally a reality in Canada after years of stops, starts, delays and denials

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3 w. ago Calgary Wild FC 'Watch Party' helps to kick off inaugural Northern Super League match

It should be a wild time Wednesday night at the Elephant & Castle. The Wild Roses Supporters Group will take over the local pub to catch the Calgary Wild FC’s historic inaugural match in the Northern Super League. Fans are encouraged to rock their red and purple while bringing the energy to the ‘Watch Party’ […]

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3 w. ago AFC Toronto gets new majority owner ahead of Northern Super League debut

Just days ahead of its debut in the Northern Super League, AFC Toronto has a new majority owner in Mark Mitchell. The Michigan-based Mitchell is founder of Mitchell Family Office (MFO), which has invested in more than 20 companies since its inception in 2015 and is currently involved in about a dozen. While many of […]

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3 w. ago First NSL game at B.C. Place a special moment for women’s soccer in Canada

Northern Super League offers opportunity for players to grow the game in Canada as players relish the chance for a league of their own

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3 w. ago AFC Toronto gets new majority owner just days ahead of debut in Northern Super League

TORONTO — Just days ahead of its debut in the Northern Super League, AFC Toronto has a new majority owner in Mark Mitchell. The Michigan-based Mitchell is founder of Mitchell Family Office (MFO), which has invested in more than 20 companies since its inception in 2015 and is currently involved in about a dozen. While […]

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3 w. ago Playing first NSL game ’a privilege’ for Vancouver Rise, Calgary Wild

Vancouver's club has deep ties with the Canadian national women's team.

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3 w. ago Diana Matheson’s vision becomes a reality this week as the Northern Super League kicks off

Season begins with a high-profile opener at B.C. Place Stadium between Vancouver Rise FC and Calgary Wild FC

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3 w. ago Calgary Wild FC and Vancouver Rise FC kick off inaugural Northern Super League season

Canada's professional women's soccer league -- the Northern Super League -- kicks off it's inaugural season on Wednesday in a game between Calgary Wild FC and Vancouver Rise FC.

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3 w. ago Canadian soccer stars Charlie Trafford, Sam Adekugbe join Calgary Wild FC ownership group

Canadian men’s professional soccer players Charlie Trafford and Sam Adekugbe have kicked in to help Alberta’s only professional women’s sports team build a championship squad one week before the opening game of the Northern Super League. Both men are joining the ownership group of Calgary Wild FC. “Being part of Wild FC is an honour, but what truly excites […]

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3 w. ago Sam Adekugbe, Charlie Trafford join ownership group of NSL’s Calgary Wild FC

CALGARY – Vancouver Whitecap defender Sam Adekugbe and former Cavalry FC midfielder Charlie Trafford are buying into the Northern Super League’s Calgary Wild FC. The two join an ownership group that includes board chair Deanna Zumwalt, chief executive officer Lara Murphy, chief financial and operating officer Lisa Oldridge, Kelly Mannix and Winnipeg Jets defenceman Josh […]

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