57 h. ago Vancouver Rise rally to down AFC Toronto, win inaugural Northern Super League title

Toronto will rue its many squandered chances, which kept Vancouver in the game before an announced crowd of 12,429 at BMO Field.

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63 h. ago Federal government plans to invest up to $5.45 million to help grow women’s soccer

TORONTO — The federal government has committed up to $5.45 million to support the Northern Super League and help grow women’s professional soccer in Canada. Ottawa, which has started discussions with the first-year league to assess its needs, says the funding is “to deliver transformative upgrades for facilities used by the league across the country.” […]

Economics

5 d. ago Le CF Montréal forcé de jouer au Stade olympique ou de déménager?

La Major League Soccer s’apprêterait à faire un changement qui pourrait mettre des bâtons dans les roues du club montréalais.

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9 d. ago Road to Canada’s first pro women’s soccer league the focus of new film

After retiring, Diana Matheson battled the odds to create the Northern Super League (NSL)

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1 week ago Arsenal’s Max Dowman becomes youngest player ever in Champions League

Arsenal winger Max Dowman became the youngest player in Champions League history when, at age 15 years and 308 days, he entered as a second-half substitute against Slavia Prague on Tuesday. Dowman is the first 15-year-old to play in Europe’s top club competition. The previous youngest was Youssoufa Moukoko, a striker who played for Borussia […]

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2 w. ago Premier League blames European expansion for lack of Boxing Day games

Premier League chiefs have blamed the reduction of Boxing Day matches this season on the expansion of European competitions. Fixtures on December 26 have been a traditional part of the Premier League’s Christmas schedule, but this year only one game will be played when Manchester United host Newcastle. With Boxing Day falling on a Friday, […]

Economics

2 w. ago Turkish soccer federation suspends 149 referees for alleged involvement in betting scandal

The Turkish Football Federation has suspended 149 referees and assistant referees for their alleged involvement in a betting scandal involving professional soccer leagues. The federation said Friday it had decided to impose sanctions of between eight to 12 months against the 149 officials, while investigations were continuing against another three. “The reputation of Turkish soccer […]

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3 w. ago Report says Canada’s pro women’s sports market has doubled in two years

A report by Canadian Women and Sport concluded that the country’s professional women’s sports market has doubled in size over the past two years and is on track to reach over half a billion dollars by 2030. The report titled “It’s Time: Leading the Next Era of Growth” states the market value of women’s pro […]

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3 w. ago On the road again: Brad Jacobs, Canada working curling magic at Pan Continental

“You want to get the camaraderie going by playing cards, joking around and having some fun.”

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3 w. ago Premier League leaders Arsenal brace for tricky Crystal Palace clash

Is the title Arsenal’s to lose? That’s the big question now. The team has been in position to win it all the past four years, but always found a way to trip up. The Gunners now sit at the top of the table with a three-point cushion. This weekend presents a decent challenge for them: […]

Politics

3 w. ago Lionel Messi and Inter Miami finally complete his new contract with star remaining with club in 2026

Lionel Messi has finally agreed to a new contract with Inter Miami, a deal that required several months to complete and ensures that the sport’s biggest icon will be with the Major League Soccer club for its planned move into a new stadium next year. The deal was announced Thursday, one day before Inter Miami’s […]

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3 w. ago Dutch police detain 230 Napoli fans in Eindhoven before Champions League match

Police in Eindhoven detained 230 Napoli fans on Monday night, amid fears of unrest ahead of PSV’s Champions League game against the Italian club and barred them from the city center and stadium for 24 hours. Police in the southern Dutch city said in a statement that the Napoli supporters were arrested for “challenging behavior” […]

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4 w. ago Create a Snap for Change to improve road safety in your community

TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today marks the launch of Snap for Change, a Canada-wide initiative run by Parachute, Canada’s national charity dedicated to injury prevention, to highlight local road safety issues. Snap for Change invites people of all ages across Canada to share their voices and advocate for road safety measures in their […]

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last month Mihailovic scores twice as Toronto FC closes out MLS season with win over Orlando

TORONTO — Toronto FC exits the Major League Soccer season with a smile on its face and some hope for the future after a 4-2 win over Orlando City on Saturday. There’s still plenty to rectify after finishing 12th in the Eastern Conference in a 6-14-14 season that featured just three wins at home. But […]

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