Soccer

No. 1 seed AFC Toronto takes on No. 3 Vancouver Rise FC in first-ever NSL Final

The first-ever Northern Super League (NSL) champion will be crowned when No. 1 seed AFC Toronto and No. 3 Vancouver Rise FC meet tomorrow at 2 p.m. ET. Ahead of kickoff, here’s what you need to know about the NSL’s historic inaugural season and, of course, the winner-take-all match.

November 14, 2025

Four previous champions advance to NWSL semis

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ICYMI: The four teams competing in this weekend’s NWSL Playoffs semis are the four previous league champs dating back to 2021. With postseason experience everywhere you look and the No. 1 seed already stunningly eliminated, the only thing to expect is the unexpected.

November 14, 2025

A drama-filled first round of the NWSL Playoffs

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The NWSL served up peak playoff anarchy this weekend, with a whole lot of extra time, a record-breaking expansion announcement, and enough adrenaline to last until next weekend’s semifinals. See how your playoff bracket’s holding up, then relive the thrilling quarter-final action with us.

November 10, 2025

Breaking down the 2025 NWSL Playoffs

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We’re back in your inbox because the NWSL playoffs begin tonight, with the reigning champ and No. 4 seed Orlando Pride hosting No. 5 Seattle Reign in the first of four quarter-final (QF) games. To celebrate, we have a full playoff preview, including the storylines you need to know before the first whistle, a match-by-match QF breakdown, and of course, where to catch all the action.

November 07, 2025

Vancouver Rise FC make major push heading into Northern Super League regular-season finale

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And just like that, we’ve reached the final week of the inaugural Northern Super League (NSL) regular season. All four playoff spots have already been clinched by AFC Toronto, Vancouver Rise FC, Ottawa Rapid FC, and Montréal Roses FC, but seeding is still up for grabs, adding intrigue to this week’s matchups. Here’s what to watch with the postseason looming in early November.

October 15, 2025

Want to work in soccer? Apply to the TFC Women in Soccer Fellowship

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Want to work in soccer? Apply to the TFC Women in Soccer Fellowship

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This feature is brought to you in partnership with BMO.

October 14, 2025

Breaking down the NWSL salary cap

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There have been numerous record-breaking transfers in women’s soccer this year, most recently former North Carolina Courage midfielder Jaedyn Shaw’s $1.25M transfer to Gotham FC. With so many gals on the go, let’s kick around some questions about the state of the global women’s game.

September 10, 2025

Bay FC expected to shatter NWSL attendance record at Oracle Park

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Bay FC expected to shatter NWSL attendance record at Oracle Park

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August 22, 2025

From Lizbeth Ovalle’s record-setting $1.5M transfer to the Orlando Pride to The Show at San Francisco’s Oracle Park, women’s soccer history is being made from sea to shining sea in the NWSL this week. Here’s what you need to know about the fan-footy-tastic fun, plus how it fits into the latest trend in the women’s sports space.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #508

Talkin’ NSL with Canadian soccer royalty, Diana Matheson

November 13, 2025

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Talkin’ NSL with Canadian soccer royalty, Diana Matheson

An early holiday present, no wrapping required.

Struggling to find a gift for the women’s soccer fan in your life? Send ’em this podcast because today’s episode of The GIST of It features Canadian soccer royalty. Diana Matheson is a CanWNT team legend, a two-time Olympic medalist, and founder and Chief Growth Officer of the Northern Super League (NSL). Tune in to listen to Matheson and co-host Ellen Hyslop yap about everything from the business of starting Canada’s first domestic pro women’s soccer league to a very special napkin. You won’t want to miss it.

A big thank you to BMO for sponsoring today’s pod! BMO has been committed to growing the beautiful game in North America for two decades. Today, BMO supports the NWSL’s Angel City FC and is the official bank of the Northern Super League. Learn more by visiting our Soccer Help Desk today.