TICKETS ON SALE NOW STARTING AT $20: en.rosesmtl.ca/ticketsMontreal, May 26, 2026 - The Montréal Roses will reach a historic milestone on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM, when they take on the Halifax Tides at the legendary Stade Saputo, in a match presented by Intact Insurance, founding and major partner of the club and founding partner of the Northern Super League (NSL).In what is already shaping up as one of the most significant moments in the recent history of women’s sport in Québec, the Roses will bring their supporters together in one of the province’s largest sporting venues, to celebrate the remarkable rise of professional women’s soccer and the growing enthusiasm it is generating across Québec.Tickets are on sale now starting at $20 at en.rosesmtl.ca/tickets. This accessible price point was made possible through the commitment of Intact Insurance, whose ambition is to allow as many families, young athletes and soccer fans as possible to be part of this historic day.“August 29 will be far more than a soccer match. It will be a moment of collective pride, and a powerful demonstration of everything women’s sport is now capable of bringing together, inspiring, and amplifying,” said Annie Larouche, president of the Roses. “Today, we want to give them an event worthy of that love. To see the Roses walk into Stade Saputo in front of thousands of people is to see a new generation of young girls understand that their place in professional sport exists, that it is legitimate, and that it deserves the biggest stages.”A league attendance record within reachOn April 19, 2025, the Roses played their very first match in NSL history at BMO Field in Toronto in front of 14,518 fans - a figure that still stands as the league’s attendance record. More than a year later, the Roses and their supporters will have a chance to write a new page of history at Stade Saputo.“From the moment this match at Stade Saputo was announced, our players immediately understood they would be part of something far bigger than a single game,” said Marinette Pichon, Sporting Director of the Roses. “Stade Saputo is a storied venue, shaped by the history of soccer in Montreal and by the great names who have played there. For our club, the chance to write our own page in that history is something deeply powerful and symbolic. We know the weight of this moment, and we intend to deliver a performance worthy of the occasion.”Stade Saputo opens its doors to the RosesHome of CF Montréal, Stade Saputo will host the Roses as part of a collaboration that reflects a shared vision for the development of soccer in Québec and the growing importance of women’s sport in the Canadian sporting landscape.“Stade Saputo is an iconic venue for soccer in Québec, and it feels only natural to welcome the Montréal Roses there” said Gabriel Gervais, President and CEO of CF Montréal. “The growth of women’s soccer is being felt across our province and beyond, and we’re proud to contribute to that momentum in our own way. This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to continuing the work already underway and supporting the development of the game here at home. We are pleased to partner on this event alongside the Roses, their supporters, and our community.”Intact Insurance, presenting partner“Stade Saputo is a landmark of Canadian soccer, and we couldn’t be prouder to present the Montréal Roses’ match at the iconic field,” says Imen Zitouni, Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, Intact Financial Corporation. “At Intact, we believe sport has the power to bring communities together, which is why we are making it more accessible for Montrealers to be part of this moment with sponsored tickets starting at only 20$. We want every fan to feel like this game was made for them.” The Montréal Roses are currently playing their second season in the NSL, the first professional women’s soccer league in Canada. Since their debut in 2025, the Roses have quickly established themselves as one of the most mobilizing and inspiring sports organizations in Québec. The club typically plays its home matches at Stade Boréale in Laval. The full schedule, tickets for matches at Stade Boréale, and more information about the club are available at rosesmtl.ca.Tickets for the Montréal Roses match against the Halifax Tides on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Stade Saputo are on sale now starting at $20 at en.rosesmtl.ca/tickets.

The Northern Super League is officially levelling up the fan experience. While Season One proved beyond a doubt that Canada has a massive, passionate appetite for professional women’s soccer, Season Two is all about meeting fans exactly where they live: online.

Enter the NSL Watch Party, a next-generation live-sports experience built from the ground up for digital audiences. Kicking off May 31, the league is supplementing its traditional broadcast coverage with six personality-driven, high-energy streams that put interactivity front and centre.

TORONTO (April 13, 2026) – The Northern Super League (NSL) today officially introduced BUILT TO THRILL, the defining multi-platform campaign for the league’s highly anticipated second season. Anchored by a bold, modern identity including an iconic gold soccer ball and a groundbreaking musical collaboration, the campaign captures the intensity, emotional payoff, and championship pressure of elite professional women’s soccer.

The campaign is driven by the original track “Victory” written and performed by Halifax Tides FC striker Tiffany Cameron, aka Tiff, and featuring Jah'Mila, the Juno-nominated reggae singer hailing from Kingston, Jamaica, who now calls Nova Scotia home. The collaboration reflects the multifaceted talent of Northern Super League athletes, whose creativity and ambition extend well beyond the pitch. More than a soundtrack, the song sets the emotional tone for the season – carrying the intensity, confidence and ambition that define the league.

With the debut of the league’s new gold Star and Shield honour marks, the 2026 collection pairs lasting symbols of excellence with club kits rooted in the culture, identity and style of their cities.

TORONTO, ON. (April 2, 2026) - The Northern Super League and official kit partner hummel today unveiled the 2026 kit collection as clubs across Canada revealed new primary and alternate looks for the upcoming season.

Plus de buts. Plus de gloire. La deuxième saison commencera avec une reprise de la Finale de la SLN alors que la ligue offrira une couverture de diffusion plus étendue, une nouvelle émission hebdomadaire de meilleurs moments et une toute nouvelle fête de diffusion sur YouTube.

CBC/Radio-Canada, TSN, RDS et ESPN+ de retour comme partenaires de diffusion et de webdiffusion

CBC/Radio-Canada, TSN, RDS and ESPN+ return as broadcast and streaming media partners

TORONTO, ON (March 24, 2026) The Northern Super League (NSL) today unveiled an expanded lineup for fans to watch all the NSL action ahead of its landmark second season, beginning with a marquee opening night on April 24 that brings the league’s biggest rivalry back to centre stage.

Canada’s first professional women’s soccer league returns, building on a debut year defined by energy, fierce competition, and fan connection

CANADA — Thursday, February 5, 2026 — Northern Super League today announced its 2026 regular season schedule, returning for a second season after a debut year that proved professional women’s soccer has a powerful place in Canada’s sports and entertainment landscape.

The 2026 NSL schedule is officially out, and clubs across the league have opened up a range of season memberships and ticket packs designed for how fans actually plan their matchdays. From full-season commitments to flexible bundles that let you choose the matches that work best for you, each club is offering multiple ways to lock in value, access, and perks for the season ahead. Below is a club-by-club look at what’s available now, so you can pick the option that fits your fandom and start building your 2026 match calendar.

Calgary Wild FC Calgary Wild FC are leaning all the way into flexibility this season. Fans can choose Full Season Memberships for the best value and exclusive perks, Half-Season Tickets, where you pick any six matches that fit your schedule, or Flex Packs, which let you purchase four or more vouchers and use them across any home matches you want. More choice. More freedom. More Wild.

New leadership role reflects the NSL’s next phase of strategic evolution and commitment to scalable, data-driven growth.

Toronto, ON (Dec 15, 2025) - The Northern Super League (NSL), today announced the appointment of Tyler Kurz as Vice President, Club & League Services, a key strategic role designed to strengthen league-wide operations and accelerate scalable, data-driven growth.

AFC Toronto made a strong statement earlier this month at the World Sevens Football Tournament in Florida, showcasing dynamic attacking play, emerging chemistry, and a set of standout performances that firmly introduced the NSL to the international small-sided stage. Though the club did not advance out of a tightly contested group, Toronto delivered three competitive matches, each decided by a single goal or penalty kicks, and left the tournament having earned respect from opponents and onlookers alike.

Match 1: Tigres 3, AFC Toronto 2 Toronto opened group play against Mexico’s Club Tigres in a fast-paced, back-and-forth match that went right to the 30-minute wire. Despite the narrow loss, the match highlighted the creativity and resilience of Toronto’s front line.

Across the globe, NSL players were everywhere this international window competing in high-profile friendlies, continental qualifiers, invitational tournaments, and even the first-ever FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup. Here’s a nation-by-nation look at how the league’s talent performed on the global stage.

CANADACanada’s two-match series against Japan featured a strong NSL presence. Emma Regan (AFC Toronto) and Holly Ward (Vancouver Rise FC) were both entrusted with starting roles in both fixtures, showcasing the confidence Canada’s coaching staff continues to place in them. Despite the results, 3–0 and 1–0 losses, Regan and Ward delivered steady, composed performances that reinforced their growing international profiles.

As the FIFA International Window approaches, clubs across the NSL are once again seeing their players step onto the world stage. From World Cup qualifying campaigns to high-profile international friendlies, 18 NSL athletes are set to represent 11 different national teams across four continents, underscoring the league’s growing global footprint and competitive calibre following a record-breaking inaugural season.

AFC Toronto: Cloey Uddenburg joins St. Kitts & Nevis for the CONCACAF W Championship Qualifiers, adding her versatility and intensity to a crucial stage of their campaign.Emma Regan will suit up for Canada in a pair of international friendlies against Japan, bringing her poise and technical strength to the national midfield.Sierra Cota-Yarde heads to Portugal for friendlies against both the Netherlands and Brazil, an exciting opportunity against two global powerhouses.

Vancouver Rise FC’s 2–1 comeback victory draws strong national audiences across TSN, RDS, CBC and Radio-Canada

Toronto, ON – (November 19, 2025) — The Northern Super League (NSL) concluded its inaugural season with a landmark ratings performance, as more than 1.1 million Canadians tuned in nationwide to watch the first-ever NSL Final presented by Toyota.

The first-ever Northern Super League champion was crowned on a rain-soaked Saturday afternoon at BMO Field, where Vancouver Rise FC came from behind to defeat AFC Toronto 2–1 in the inaugural NSL Final presented by Toyota. Before a packed Toronto crowd, and amid multiple lightning delays, Vancouver delivered a poised, disciplined performance to secure the league’s first championship.

AFC Toronto struck first in the 20th minute with a well-executed attacking sequence. Sarah Stratigakis slipped a sharp pass into the box from the right side, finding Kaylee Hunter in stride. Hunter created just enough space to fire a right-footed shot from deep on the right side of the penalty area, curling the ball past the keeper to give Toronto a 1–0 lead.

Vancouver Rise FC has been crowned the inaugural champions of the Northern Super League lifting the Diana B. Matheson Cup after a dramatic 2–1 comeback win over AFC Toronto at BMO Field in Toronto

Toronto, ON (November 15, 2025) –The historic match marked a milestone moment for women’s professional soccer in Canada — the culmination of a groundbreaking inaugural NSL season defined by world-class competitive play, top Canadian talent, and rising national fan engagement.

TORONTO — November 14, 2025 — Members of the media are invited to attend an important announcement by the Government of Canada highlighting new federal support to empower economic growth through women’s sport.

The announcement will take place ahead of the NSL Final presented by Toyota featuring AFC Toronto and Vancouver Rise FC at BMO Field.

From the moment the Northern Super League kicked off its first match back in April, fans imagined what the league’s inaugural Final might feel like - big, bold, electric, something worthy of the moment. On Saturday, November 15, that vision becomes real. At 1:30 p.m., the pre-show begins; at 2:00 p.m., the whistle blows; and at BMO Field and on CBC, CBC Gem, TSN, ICI Télé, TOU.TV, and ESPN+, a new chapter in Canadian sport will write itself as AFC Toronto and Vancouver Rise FC walk out to contest the first NSL championship.

This is a Final shaped by two paths that could not have looked more different. Toronto arrive like a force of nature, their playoff run a thunderclap across the league. Winning 2–0 in Montreal, then 4–1 in Toronto, they didn’t just eliminate the Roses, they announced themselves as the team to beat, the team that can smother an opponent one moment and rip the match open the next. Their depth has always been their power, but it’s the clarity of their identity, the assertiveness in midfield, the ruthlessness up top, that makes them feel like a club built for finals.

Top-five global attendance, elite competition, strong commercial foundation, and rising global talent fuel landmark first year

TORONTO, ON — November 13, 2025 — The Northern Super League (NSL) wraps up its inaugural season on Saturday, November 15 with the NSL Final Presented by Toyota at BMO Field. Vancouver Rise FC and AFC Toronto will play for the Diana B. Matheson Cup marking the first-ever women’s professional soccer championship in Canada.

After an unexpected pause courtesy of a heavy snowfall in the GTA, the Northern Super League’s most heated rivalry resumes on Monday night and the stakes couldn’t be higher. AFC Toronto and Montréal Roses FC meet again at York Lions Stadium for the second leg of the NSL Semifinal, with their ticket to the NSL Final on the line.

Toronto enters the matchup with a 2–0 advantage on aggregate after a strong showing in Montréal, where Kaylee Hunter and Nikayla Small delivered the goals that gave the regular-season champions a crucial upper hand. The numbers from that match told a more balanced story, Montréal held 54% possession, edged Toronto 9-8 in total shots, and led in passing accuracy 80% to 77%, but Toronto’s precision in key moments made all the difference.

Special one-time investment recognizes the event’s strong economic, community, and gender-equity impact

TORONTO, ON — (November 10, 2025) — The Northern Super League (NSL) today announced special funding support from the Ontario government to help deliver the first-ever NSL Final in Toronto, recognizing the milestone event’s positive impact on the province’s tourism economy and its leadership in advancing gender equity in sport.