Over the past few years, interest in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) has been accentuated by star players like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, but fans are now starting to tune in from cities beyond the 14 teams that previously encompassed the WNBA. The league recognized this and capitalized on the interest in the North: in May of 2024, they announced the Toronto Tempo, the first Canadian WNBA team.

April 16th, 2025 marked the inaugural match of the Northern Super League. 14,018 fans gathered in BC Place to watch the Vancouver Rise take on the Calgary Wild. A momentous moment—the game was more than just the start of a season. It marked the beginning of a new era, as a professional women's soccer league was established on Canadian soil for the first time.

With the countdown underway, a wave of excitement is sweeping through Toronto—and across Canada. The city’s first-ever WNBA team is officially on the way. While the roster and head coach are still under wraps, the foundation for something truly game-changing is already taking shape