AFC Toronto attracts 2,500 fans during World Cup weekend match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 7:43 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
AFC Toronto faced the Montreal Roses in the Northern Super League match held at York Lions Stadium, drawing approximately 2,500 spectators on July 6. This event took place shortly after the Canadian men's national soccer team played Bosnia-Herzegovina to a 1-1 draw in the World Cup. The NSL continues its season while other North American leagues take breaks for the tournament, aiming to capitalize on the heightened interest in soccer during this period. Executives and players expressed hope that the World Cup will inspire fans to seek out local professional soccer teams. The NWSL is also actively engaging fans through events during the World Cup.
- •AFC Toronto played Montreal Roses on July 6
- •2,500 fans attended the match
- •Canadian men's national team drew 1-1 against Bosnia-Herzegovina
- •NSL continues play while other leagues are on break
- •NWSL plans events to engage more fans during the World Cup
- 7:43 AMYahoo Sports — Women's leagues in Canada, US, aim to take advantage of men's World Cup
"The team on the receiving end of the enthusiastic support that day was AFC Toronto, part of the Northern Super League, Canada’s professional women’s league. The club drew about 2,500 fans to see Toronto take on the Montreal Roses the day after the Canadian men’s national team played Bosnia-Herzegovina to a 1-1 draw in the first World Cup match ever on home soil.
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