Category: Women’s Sports

World Cup 2027 is Coming to North America, Again!

World Cup 2027 is Coming to North America, Again!

So I get to write about WoSo and the CSA again. Woo hoo! And this time it is good news, the Women's World Cup is coming to North America. Just like the Men's 2026 World Cup it will be a co-hosted event. Which is great, because the more we share the wealth, the faster the … Continue reading World Cup 2027 is Coming to North America, Again!

How to Become a Canadian Soccer Governance Nerd: My Time Watching a Government Standing Committee

How to Become a Canadian Soccer Governance Nerd: My Time Watching a Government Standing Committee

Look, this was never my plan. I love firing barbs at rival team’s fanbases and reporting on Forge FC with great bias whilst writing the occasional CanPL travelogue. But as a writer and fan of soccer in Canada, I’ve grown to care more and more about women’s soccer, or WoSo for short. And it is … Continue reading How to Become a Canadian Soccer Governance Nerd: My Time Watching a Government Standing Committee

Choosing an NWSL Team to Support As a Canadian

Choosing an NWSL Team to Support As a Canadian

On the eve of the 2023 NWSL season, there’s never been a better time to start paying attention to North America’s premier woman’s soccer league. The World Cup is on the horizon, and with TSN now owning the rights, Canadians should be paying attention to this league in a way they never have. So with … Continue reading Choosing an NWSL Team to Support As a Canadian

How to Fix This Mess: A Canadian Soccer Love Story

How to Fix This Mess: A Canadian Soccer Love Story

Look we are new and young and don’t have a proper soccer infrastructure. Well actually we are not young (Canada has had a Soccer Federation since 1912). But we don’t have a proper Soccer infrastructure, that part is true. So how do we fix it? We fix it with LOVE. Just kidding. We fix it … Continue reading How to Fix This Mess: A Canadian Soccer Love Story

Sympathy for the Devil(s): A Battle for the Soul of Canadian Footy in the Most Melodramatic Way Possible

Sympathy for the Devil(s): A Battle for the Soul of Canadian Footy in the Most Melodramatic Way Possible

Look, I’m a fan of the game in Canada first and foremost. I know have a small pulpit to shout from, but I’m going to try to look at all parties sympathetically, because the bile is killing my footy buzz. And I can’t have that a month away from CanPL kickoff and in a World … Continue reading Sympathy for the Devil(s): A Battle for the Soul of Canadian Footy in the Most Melodramatic Way Possible

Ranking The 2023 World Cup Stadiums

Ranking The 2023 World Cup Stadiums

In June 2023, the latest edition of the Women’s World Cup kicks off, with thirty-one teams looking to usurp the U.S. for the title of the worlds best. The battleground will be New Zealand and Australia, two sports-obsessed countries with much sporting history and prestige in cricket, rugby, and the regional sport of Australian Football. … Continue reading Ranking The 2023 World Cup Stadiums

Ranking The NWSL Stadiums

Ranking The NWSL Stadiums

Heading into its eleventh season, the NWSL continues to go from strength to strength, with further expansion looking inevitable. This will mean more new stadiums, which will hopefully mean three new venues that can match the high quality of stadia the league is already blessed with. So while we wait for the 2023 season to … Continue reading Ranking The NWSL Stadiums

Six Possible Locations For The Canadian Professional Women’s League

Six Possible Locations For The Canadian Professional Women’s League

In December 2022, the creation of a new woman’s professional soccer was announced by Christine Sinclair and Diana Matheson - with Matheson herself having close ties with Project 8 Sports who will be heavily invested in the project. It is looking likely that 2025 will be the target starting year for the league. That’s a … Continue reading Six Possible Locations For The Canadian Professional Women’s League

The Problematic Nature of The NWSL Draft

The Problematic Nature of The NWSL Draft

On January 12th, the 2023 National Women’s Soccer League draft will be held, where hopeful footballers all across colleges and universities in the U.S. will be hoping to be picked and have their professional careers start. It goes without saying that 2022 was an eventful year for not only the NWSL but also in Washington … Continue reading The Problematic Nature of The NWSL Draft

Making The Case For The Six Canada Player of The Year Nominees

Making The Case For The Six Canada Player of The Year Nominees

It’s that time of year again, in a year where the men's team reached unseen heights and the women continue to be amongst the very best in the world, it has been a great 2022 for Canadian soccer! Tonight, the winners of the Men's and Women’s player of the year will be announced, with three … Continue reading Making The Case For The Six Canada Player of The Year Nominees