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Thrilled to have @afctoronto.bsky.social Sporting Director Billy Wilson on our podcast discussing the team’s approach to player recruitment, on and off-pitch identity, and how to build a @nsl.ca team from scratch.

You can find that episode here:
open.spotify.com/show/32EZbvD...
Another #wosoWeekend is upon us!!

🇨🇦 3 matches on Sat/Sun
🇩🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇵🇹🇮🇹 Final matchday of 24/25 🥲
🇺🇸 ACFC v Utah on TSN3 tonight
🇸🇪🇩🇰🇮🇪 action continues

Access the calendar: northernlightssg.ca/the-calendar
@nlights-sg.bsky.social
May 9, 2025 at 2:59 PM
CURRENTLY SEEKING FEEDBACK

Would love some input on the NSL section of my newsletter. Open to increasing frequency, adding a mailbag section, etc.

Let me know! forms.office.com/r/Vw5MRGZwyR or comment / DM.
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May 8, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Wrote a lil early (probably way too early) tactical analysis of each @nsl.ca club.

Check it out: www.wsoccer.ca/nsl/an-early...
An early tactical look at each team — wsoccer.ca
Here’s a rundown of how each team has lined up through 2-3 games. Legend: Coloured font = home game Italicized = indicates a different starting xi for this game (players also italicized)
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May 8, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Holly Ward tore it up in the NSL opening game for the Vancouver Rise. Dominant showing at LW

She finished with:
3 shots (0.55 xG)
8/13 dribbles (!!)
1/4 crosses
17/28 passes (61%)
2 fouls won
5 interceptions
5/6 duels won
9 recoveries

Showing why she earned that #CanWNT/#CanXNT call this month
April 17, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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We're now 5 games into the Casey Stoney era for the #CanWNT/#CanXNT, and there have been lots of positives to take from those games

Namely, how this team wants to build up (👇), and how they're pressing

I dove deeper into 'Stoney-ball' in this week's 'The Breakdown'
onesoccer.ca/a/the-breakd...
April 18, 2025 at 12:42 AM
There’s non-stop women’s footy to watch from now until Wed! Get in!

🇪🇺 UWCL Semis
🇺🇸 MD5, incl. Cascadia Derby tn
🇨🇦 @afctoronto.bsky.social vs @rosesmtl.ca
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 United, Hammers, Liverpool in action
🇵🇹 Taça de Portgual Semis
🇮🇹 Juve secures Serie A
🇸🇪🇩🇰🇮🇪🇩🇪 & more

northernlightssg.ca/the-calendar
April 18, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Woso Weekend Calendar 🗓️

We’ve got another stacked weekend coming our way, starting this afternoon.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 FA Cup Semis on @Sportsnet
🇺🇸 MD4 starts tonight, Mimi debut??
🇫🇷 4 games free on FFFtv
🇮🇹 Juve v Roma, early on Sun am
🇵🇹🇸🇪🇩🇰🇩🇪 and more!

Access Calendar: northernlightssg.ca/the-calendar
April 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM
📥 INBOX

@nsl.ca unveils all-star broadcast talent for inaugural season.

TSN led by Kate McKenna
CBC hosted by Andi Petrillo, Shireen Ahmed

Analysts Jess Lisi and Amy Walsh will work across both networks.

Play by Play - rotating between Signa Butler, Nigel Reed, Matt Cullen, Ashley Docking
April 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
🍁 TRANSFER RUMOUR 🔮

According to this source (@abolapt), Mimi Alidou will sign with the Portland Thorns.

The Canadian has 40 goal contributions for Benfica in the past two seasons. Apparently it’s a sizeable transfer fee.

Thoughts on this move, #canwnt fans?
March 26, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Day 2 is on!!
Woso Weekend is under way!!

Stacked Saturday with a bunch of 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇸🇫🇷.

Nice way to distract yourself before the CanMNT game Sunday.

Highlights - Liverpool v Arsenal, City v Chelsea, NWSL MD2, Lisbon Derby in the Cup, Roma v Milan, Damallsvenskan is back.

northernlightssg.ca/the-calendar
March 22, 2025 at 11:52 AM
How’d we all like the NSL kits on Bluesky? #northernSuperLeague
March 21, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Woso Weekend is under way!!

Stacked Saturday with a bunch of 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇸🇫🇷.

Nice way to distract yourself before the CanMNT game Sunday.

Highlights - Liverpool v Arsenal, City v Chelsea, NWSL MD2, Lisbon Derby in the Cup, Roma v Milan, Damallsvenskan is back.

northernlightssg.ca/the-calendar
March 21, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Back on Bluesky!!

31 (!) woso matches to take in this weekend, starting this pm.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 United v Liverpool soon,🏆 final tmrw
🇺🇸 NWSL IS BAAAAAAAACKKKKKKK
🇮🇪 MD2 to celebrate St Pattys
🇩🇰 Kvindeliga kicks off
🇫🇷🇮🇹🇵🇹🇩🇪🇦🇺 too

Find the calendar including info on how to watch: northernlightssg.ca/the-calendar 🌌
March 14, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Haven’t checked in here in a while!! How’s everyone been. Gonna make it a goal to cross post more.
March 14, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Northern Super League rosters

As #NSL teams keep announcing signings, I’ll add the new players to this tracker.

skybluebats.shinyapps.io/NorthernSupe...
January 17, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Happy Ottawa Rapids signing day to those who celebrate.

My guesses after a weekend of sleuthing

Melanie Forbes
Jazmine Wilkinson
Mollie Eriksson
Miranda Smith

Shoutout to Patrick for the detective work.

#northernSuperLeague #ottRapidFC
January 6, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Reign FC confirms the departure of veteran midfielder Quinn. They played 85 games for the Seattle-based NWSL club.

Where should the #canxnt star play next?
January 3, 2025 at 10:22 PM

#northernSuperLeague Head Coaches set:

🌊 HFX Tides - Lewis Page
🌹 Montréal Roses - Robert Rositoiu
🐦 Ottawa Rapid - Katrine Pedersen
🛡️ AFC Toronto - Marko Milanovic
🦉 Calgary Wild - Lydia Bedford
🏔️ Vancouver Rise - Anja Heiner-Møller

They’ll make history in April 2025

🎨 @thomashewitt.bsky.social
January 3, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Great to see Calgary snag such a highly-rated coach.

Lydia Bedford was selected as the Wild’s inaugural Head coach.

That’s 6/6 head coaches in place ahead of the inaugural season.
This is now confirmed ✅ I’ve just interviewed Lydia Bedford. More to come soon on BBC Sport.

LB: “When the conversations first started to happen, I was just really blown away by the leadership group, the women running this programme & how passionate they are about Calgary.”
Understand former Leicester City women's manager Lydia Bedford is set to become head coach at Calgary Wild, one of six teams forming the Northern Super League in Canada. More on BBC Sport here.

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
January 3, 2025 at 9:32 PM
In NSL News, Halifax and Ottawa look set to announce signings on Monday!

@hfxtidesfc.bsky.social alluded to a homecoming (potentially Kennedy or Miller?!)

@ottrapidfc.bsky.social teased a few players in a video. Melanie Forbes, Jazmine Wilkinson, April Lantaigne.

#northernsuperleague #ottrapidfc
January 3, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Per @tomjgarry.bsky.social, #canwnt striker Clarissa Larisey has been linked with Liverpool, Leicester City, and Crystal Palace.

The current BK Häcken player has been with the Swedish side for 1.5 seasons, scoring 13 goals in 40 Damallsvenskan appearances.

What do you think of a WSL move?
January 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Credit to @wsoccerca.bsky.social for posting this. Big news as it seems @calgarywildfc.bsky.social have found their manager: Ex-Leicester boss Lydia Bedford set to join Canada's Calgary Wild www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
Ex-Leicester boss Lydia Bedford set to join Canada's Calgary Wild
Former Leicester City manager Lydia Bedford is set to become head coach at Calgary Wild in Canada's top tier.
www.bbc.com
January 2, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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On the eve of Christmas Eve, @hfxtidesfc.bsky.social coming in with some joy for their fans to announce the signing of Gianna Creighton!

The west coast native from San Diego is heading east to offer her defensive skills to bolster the Tides' midfield! Congratulations and welcome to @nsl.ca !
December 24, 2024 at 3:32 AM
Congratulations to the happy couple!

Janine Beckie and her husband got married among friends and family in Mexico a few days back.

Love love ❤️
December 24, 2024 at 1:49 PM
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The Vancouver Rise’s week of signings continues, as they’ve signed 22 y/o Welsh International midfielder Josie Longhurst

Having joined #VWFC’s League 1 BC side this summer, it’s not a surprise to see her stick around, as she was a key piece in midfield during their CCC run

Good international move
December 18, 2024 at 4:25 PM