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OFFICIALLY UNVEILED: Inter Toronto’s new badge, colours and name are here.
Blue remains a mainstay, but the green secondary of the York9 and York United eras has been replaced by yellow and white, with grey highlights.
#InterTorontoFC | #CanPL
Blue remains a mainstay, but the green secondary of the York9 and York United eras has been replaced by yellow and white, with grey highlights.
#InterTorontoFC | #CanPL
November 28, 2025 at 12:42 AM
OFFICIALLY UNVEILED: Inter Toronto’s new badge, colours and name are here.
Blue remains a mainstay, but the green secondary of the York9 and York United eras has been replaced by yellow and white, with grey highlights.
#InterTorontoFC | #CanPL
Blue remains a mainstay, but the green secondary of the York9 and York United eras has been replaced by yellow and white, with grey highlights.
#InterTorontoFC | #CanPL
🏆 @VancouverRiseFC CHAMPIONS!
Holly Ward's 67th-minute crowd-silencer serves the decisive goal as Anja Heiner-Møller's side defeats AFC Toronto, 2-1, in the inaugural #NSLFinal!
#VanRiseFC's trophy lift of the Diana B. Matheson Cup is up next.
Holly Ward's 67th-minute crowd-silencer serves the decisive goal as Anja Heiner-Møller's side defeats AFC Toronto, 2-1, in the inaugural #NSLFinal!
#VanRiseFC's trophy lift of the Diana B. Matheson Cup is up next.
November 15, 2025 at 9:54 PM
🏆 @VancouverRiseFC CHAMPIONS!
Holly Ward's 67th-minute crowd-silencer serves the decisive goal as Anja Heiner-Møller's side defeats AFC Toronto, 2-1, in the inaugural #NSLFinal!
#VanRiseFC's trophy lift of the Diana B. Matheson Cup is up next.
Holly Ward's 67th-minute crowd-silencer serves the decisive goal as Anja Heiner-Møller's side defeats AFC Toronto, 2-1, in the inaugural #NSLFinal!
#VanRiseFC's trophy lift of the Diana B. Matheson Cup is up next.
⛈️ 38 minutes into the #NSL Final.
Mother nature hasn't been playing nice with domestic knockout footy matches, and that trend isn't stopping today.
A flash of lightning + a boom of thunder, and everyone sent in immediately.
Mother nature hasn't been playing nice with domestic knockout footy matches, and that trend isn't stopping today.
A flash of lightning + a boom of thunder, and everyone sent in immediately.
November 15, 2025 at 7:59 PM
⛈️ 38 minutes into the #NSL Final.
Mother nature hasn't been playing nice with domestic knockout footy matches, and that trend isn't stopping today.
A flash of lightning + a boom of thunder, and everyone sent in immediately.
Mother nature hasn't been playing nice with domestic knockout footy matches, and that trend isn't stopping today.
A flash of lightning + a boom of thunder, and everyone sent in immediately.
November 15, 2025 at 7:15 PM
#NSL Final XIs are in from both clubs, and both teams making zero changes from their semifinal starters.
Supporters alike getting their promised Regan/Small vs. Chang/Quinn midfield battle — and the high-firepower attack from both #AFCToronto and #VanRiseFC.
Supporters alike getting their promised Regan/Small vs. Chang/Quinn midfield battle — and the high-firepower attack from both #AFCToronto and #VanRiseFC.
November 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
#NSL Final XIs are in from both clubs, and both teams making zero changes from their semifinal starters.
Supporters alike getting their promised Regan/Small vs. Chang/Quinn midfield battle — and the high-firepower attack from both #AFCToronto and #VanRiseFC.
Supporters alike getting their promised Regan/Small vs. Chang/Quinn midfield battle — and the high-firepower attack from both #AFCToronto and #VanRiseFC.
Evan Solomon, Minister Responsible for FedDev Southern Ontario, announces a $5.45m investment into the #NSL and women’s soccer in Canada.
In southern Ontario, it “includes the intent to make investments to enhance the stadium and training facilities for Ottawa Rapid FC and AFC Toronto.”
In southern Ontario, it “includes the intent to make investments to enhance the stadium and training facilities for Ottawa Rapid FC and AFC Toronto.”
November 15, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Evan Solomon, Minister Responsible for FedDev Southern Ontario, announces a $5.45m investment into the #NSL and women’s soccer in Canada.
In southern Ontario, it “includes the intent to make investments to enhance the stadium and training facilities for Ottawa Rapid FC and AFC Toronto.”
In southern Ontario, it “includes the intent to make investments to enhance the stadium and training facilities for Ottawa Rapid FC and AFC Toronto.”
A drizzle has set in at BMO Field, causing a lightning warning announcement to come through the PA system in the last few minutes.
No fans in the stadium yet — though some are out on the concourse and outside the stadium.
#NSL
No fans in the stadium yet — though some are out on the concourse and outside the stadium.
#NSL
November 15, 2025 at 5:48 PM
A drizzle has set in at BMO Field, causing a lightning warning announcement to come through the PA system in the last few minutes.
No fans in the stadium yet — though some are out on the concourse and outside the stadium.
#NSL
No fans in the stadium yet — though some are out on the concourse and outside the stadium.
#NSL
The Diana B. Matheson Cup is on the line TODAY as #AFCToronto and #VanRiseFC sit less than two hours away from kickoff in the inaugural #NSL Final.
Setting up to be a good one at BMO Field.
Setting up to be a good one at BMO Field.
November 15, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The Diana B. Matheson Cup is on the line TODAY as #AFCToronto and #VanRiseFC sit less than two hours away from kickoff in the inaugural #NSL Final.
Setting up to be a good one at BMO Field.
Setting up to be a good one at BMO Field.
#NSL stats cont’d:
- Top-5 in attendance for women’s leagues globally
- Top-8 in league revenue (~$30m)
- 275k+ in total attendance
- 280k+ followers
- over 3 million viewers reached
- Top-5 in attendance for women’s leagues globally
- Top-8 in league revenue (~$30m)
- 275k+ in total attendance
- 280k+ followers
- over 3 million viewers reached
November 13, 2025 at 2:45 PM
#NSL stats cont’d:
- Top-5 in attendance for women’s leagues globally
- Top-8 in league revenue (~$30m)
- 275k+ in total attendance
- 280k+ followers
- over 3 million viewers reached
- Top-5 in attendance for women’s leagues globally
- Top-8 in league revenue (~$30m)
- 275k+ in total attendance
- 280k+ followers
- over 3 million viewers reached
Some significant stats from the #NSL’s first season.
- A $75k average player salary, far above the NWSL, WE League, and other comparables
- Guaranteed contracts and benefits “being negotiated for in other leagues”
- Creation of a Player Advisory Committee
- A $75k average player salary, far above the NWSL, WE League, and other comparables
- Guaranteed contracts and benefits “being negotiated for in other leagues”
- Creation of a Player Advisory Committee
November 13, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Some significant stats from the #NSL’s first season.
- A $75k average player salary, far above the NWSL, WE League, and other comparables
- Guaranteed contracts and benefits “being negotiated for in other leagues”
- Creation of a Player Advisory Committee
- A $75k average player salary, far above the NWSL, WE League, and other comparables
- Guaranteed contracts and benefits “being negotiated for in other leagues”
- Creation of a Player Advisory Committee
#NSL president Christina Litz and founder Diana Matheson are next, giving a spotlight address.
Litz opening her address by pointing out the last time Toronto had snow on November 9th — the postponed Toronto/Montréal SF — was 1995.
“That’s 30 years ago for those doing the math.”
Litz opening her address by pointing out the last time Toronto had snow on November 9th — the postponed Toronto/Montréal SF — was 1995.
“That’s 30 years ago for those doing the math.”
November 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM
#NSL president Christina Litz and founder Diana Matheson are next, giving a spotlight address.
Litz opening her address by pointing out the last time Toronto had snow on November 9th — the postponed Toronto/Montréal SF — was 1995.
“That’s 30 years ago for those doing the math.”
Litz opening her address by pointing out the last time Toronto had snow on November 9th — the postponed Toronto/Montréal SF — was 1995.
“That’s 30 years ago for those doing the math.”
#AFCToronto and #VanRiseFC head coaches Marko Milanovic and Anja Heiner-Møller taking the stage at #NSL Finals Media Day.
Milanovic joked before the pair came on-stage that he was hoping the Rise’s flights would have been delayed to give AFC a leg up for Saturday’s Final.
Milanovic joked before the pair came on-stage that he was hoping the Rise’s flights would have been delayed to give AFC a leg up for Saturday’s Final.
November 13, 2025 at 2:05 PM
#AFCToronto and #VanRiseFC head coaches Marko Milanovic and Anja Heiner-Møller taking the stage at #NSL Finals Media Day.
Milanovic joked before the pair came on-stage that he was hoping the Rise’s flights would have been delayed to give AFC a leg up for Saturday’s Final.
Milanovic joked before the pair came on-stage that he was hoping the Rise’s flights would have been delayed to give AFC a leg up for Saturday’s Final.
Down at CBC Media HQ in Toronto for #NSL Finals Media Day ahead of Saturday’s final!
The Diana B. Matheson Cup getting its minutes on display in front of media ahead of the coaches’ pre-match press conference.
More to come.
The Diana B. Matheson Cup getting its minutes on display in front of media ahead of the coaches’ pre-match press conference.
More to come.
November 13, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Down at CBC Media HQ in Toronto for #NSL Finals Media Day ahead of Saturday’s final!
The Diana B. Matheson Cup getting its minutes on display in front of media ahead of the coaches’ pre-match press conference.
More to come.
The Diana B. Matheson Cup getting its minutes on display in front of media ahead of the coaches’ pre-match press conference.
More to come.
✅ @AFC_Toronto ARE IN THE #NSL FINAL!
A snowstorm of goals, including a first-half hat trick from the on-fire Esther Okoronkwo sends the Toronto club into the deciding match, 6-1 (agg) over Montréal!
Big statement ahead of next weekend's "neutral site" final at BMO Field.
A snowstorm of goals, including a first-half hat trick from the on-fire Esther Okoronkwo sends the Toronto club into the deciding match, 6-1 (agg) over Montréal!
Big statement ahead of next weekend's "neutral site" final at BMO Field.
November 11, 2025 at 1:12 AM
✅ @AFC_Toronto ARE IN THE #NSL FINAL!
A snowstorm of goals, including a first-half hat trick from the on-fire Esther Okoronkwo sends the Toronto club into the deciding match, 6-1 (agg) over Montréal!
Big statement ahead of next weekend's "neutral site" final at BMO Field.
A snowstorm of goals, including a first-half hat trick from the on-fire Esther Okoronkwo sends the Toronto club into the deciding match, 6-1 (agg) over Montréal!
Big statement ahead of next weekend's "neutral site" final at BMO Field.
For the second time in two nights of Canadian domestic playoff footy... we have a neon ball sighting 👀
#NSL, despite a clean pitch, have a fluorescent yellow ball prepped for tonight's semi-final in Toronto.
#NSL, despite a clean pitch, have a fluorescent yellow ball prepped for tonight's semi-final in Toronto.
November 10, 2025 at 11:07 PM
For the second time in two nights of Canadian domestic playoff footy... we have a neon ball sighting 👀
#NSL, despite a clean pitch, have a fluorescent yellow ball prepped for tonight's semi-final in Toronto.
#NSL, despite a clean pitch, have a fluorescent yellow ball prepped for tonight's semi-final in Toronto.
Take two on AFC Toronto and Montréal Roses' #NSL semi-final is full steam ahead at York Lions Stadium!
Much better conditions after the grounds crew had the day to shovel and thaw out the four-year-old artificial turf which, per reports, was as hard a rock yesterday.
Much better conditions after the grounds crew had the day to shovel and thaw out the four-year-old artificial turf which, per reports, was as hard a rock yesterday.
November 10, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Take two on AFC Toronto and Montréal Roses' #NSL semi-final is full steam ahead at York Lions Stadium!
Much better conditions after the grounds crew had the day to shovel and thaw out the four-year-old artificial turf which, per reports, was as hard a rock yesterday.
Much better conditions after the grounds crew had the day to shovel and thaw out the four-year-old artificial turf which, per reports, was as hard a rock yesterday.
🏆 @atletiOttawa ARE NORTH STAR CUP CHAMPIONS!
The capital club avenge their Finals loss from three seasons ago, becoming #CanPL champions for the first time in their history!
David Rodríguez with an Finals MVP-worthy brace.
📷 Atlético Ottawa - Philippe Lariviere (@phil_lrv)
The capital club avenge their Finals loss from three seasons ago, becoming #CanPL champions for the first time in their history!
David Rodríguez with an Finals MVP-worthy brace.
📷 Atlético Ottawa - Philippe Lariviere (@phil_lrv)
November 10, 2025 at 2:11 AM
🏆 @atletiOttawa ARE NORTH STAR CUP CHAMPIONS!
The capital club avenge their Finals loss from three seasons ago, becoming #CanPL champions for the first time in their history!
David Rodríguez with an Finals MVP-worthy brace.
📷 Atlético Ottawa - Philippe Lariviere (@phil_lrv)
The capital club avenge their Finals loss from three seasons ago, becoming #CanPL champions for the first time in their history!
David Rodríguez with an Finals MVP-worthy brace.
📷 Atlético Ottawa - Philippe Lariviere (@phil_lrv)
▶️ Extra time is underway in Ottawa with a mostly-cleared pitch, and it's kicked off with a bang.
Noah Abatneh with an absolutely crunching challenge on Goteh Ntignee that only results in a yellow.
📷 #CanPL - Vitor Munhoz
Noah Abatneh with an absolutely crunching challenge on Goteh Ntignee that only results in a yellow.
📷 #CanPL - Vitor Munhoz
November 10, 2025 at 1:38 AM
▶️ Extra time is underway in Ottawa with a mostly-cleared pitch, and it's kicked off with a bang.
Noah Abatneh with an absolutely crunching challenge on Goteh Ntignee that only results in a yellow.
📷 #CanPL - Vitor Munhoz
Noah Abatneh with an absolutely crunching challenge on Goteh Ntignee that only results in a yellow.
📷 #CanPL - Vitor Munhoz
☃️ The snow hasn't stopped in the nation's capital — the Final now under a 20-minute delay (as of 5pm ET) as the crews at TD Place work on the snow.
AFC Toronto and Montréal Roses had their semi-final in Toronto postponed after a 38-minute delay.
📷 #CanPL - Tim Austen
AFC Toronto and Montréal Roses had their semi-final in Toronto postponed after a 38-minute delay.
📷 #CanPL - Tim Austen
November 9, 2025 at 10:08 PM
☃️ The snow hasn't stopped in the nation's capital — the Final now under a 20-minute delay (as of 5pm ET) as the crews at TD Place work on the snow.
AFC Toronto and Montréal Roses had their semi-final in Toronto postponed after a 38-minute delay.
📷 #CanPL - Tim Austen
AFC Toronto and Montréal Roses had their semi-final in Toronto postponed after a 38-minute delay.
📷 #CanPL - Tim Austen
116 matches down, one to go in the #CanPL.
XIs are submitted and official in Ottawa as @atletiottawa play for redemption from 2022, and @cplcavalryfc look to defend their title from 2024.
First-team service, as expected, for both sides; including Sergio Camargo available for Cavalry.
XIs are submitted and official in Ottawa as @atletiottawa play for redemption from 2022, and @cplcavalryfc look to defend their title from 2024.
First-team service, as expected, for both sides; including Sergio Camargo available for Cavalry.
November 9, 2025 at 9:31 PM
116 matches down, one to go in the #CanPL.
XIs are submitted and official in Ottawa as @atletiottawa play for redemption from 2022, and @cplcavalryfc look to defend their title from 2024.
First-team service, as expected, for both sides; including Sergio Camargo available for Cavalry.
XIs are submitted and official in Ottawa as @atletiottawa play for redemption from 2022, and @cplcavalryfc look to defend their title from 2024.
First-team service, as expected, for both sides; including Sergio Camargo available for Cavalry.
POSTPONED.
Today's #NSL semi-final second leg between AFC Toronto and Montréal Roses has been postponed due to weather, despite an hour-long shoveling effort.
Currently awaiting information from the league on a rescheduled date and time — rumours are tomorrow.
Today's #NSL semi-final second leg between AFC Toronto and Montréal Roses has been postponed due to weather, despite an hour-long shoveling effort.
Currently awaiting information from the league on a rescheduled date and time — rumours are tomorrow.
November 9, 2025 at 7:37 PM
POSTPONED.
Today's #NSL semi-final second leg between AFC Toronto and Montréal Roses has been postponed due to weather, despite an hour-long shoveling effort.
Currently awaiting information from the league on a rescheduled date and time — rumours are tomorrow.
Today's #NSL semi-final second leg between AFC Toronto and Montréal Roses has been postponed due to weather, despite an hour-long shoveling effort.
Currently awaiting information from the league on a rescheduled date and time — rumours are tomorrow.
A 30-minute timer has gone up on the scoreboard — suggesting a delay here as the groundscrew continue to shovel.
We've had new people sub in on shovels, and at least two people using folding chairs to get this pitch clear.
#NSL
We've had new people sub in on shovels, and at least two people using folding chairs to get this pitch clear.
#NSL
November 9, 2025 at 7:16 PM
A 30-minute timer has gone up on the scoreboard — suggesting a delay here as the groundscrew continue to shovel.
We've had new people sub in on shovels, and at least two people using folding chairs to get this pitch clear.
#NSL
We've had new people sub in on shovels, and at least two people using folding chairs to get this pitch clear.
#NSL
XIs are in for #AFCToronto and #RosesFC with plenty of snow to boot.
Kaylee Hunter is back in from the start for Marko Milanovic's side to partner Esther Okoronkwo; Tanya Boychuk also returns to reinforce Robert Rositoiu's attack.
#NSL
Kaylee Hunter is back in from the start for Marko Milanovic's side to partner Esther Okoronkwo; Tanya Boychuk also returns to reinforce Robert Rositoiu's attack.
#NSL
November 9, 2025 at 6:48 PM
XIs are in for #AFCToronto and #RosesFC with plenty of snow to boot.
Kaylee Hunter is back in from the start for Marko Milanovic's side to partner Esther Okoronkwo; Tanya Boychuk also returns to reinforce Robert Rositoiu's attack.
#NSL
Kaylee Hunter is back in from the start for Marko Milanovic's side to partner Esther Okoronkwo; Tanya Boychuk also returns to reinforce Robert Rositoiu's attack.
#NSL