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Northern Super League receives investment and plans expansion for 2027

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 7:49 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Northern Super League receives investment and plans expansion for 2027

Summary

The Northern Super League, co-founded by Diana Matheson, is set to expand with a new team in Winnipeg by 2027 and has secured an investment of up to $30 million from APEX. The league, which includes six teams, aims to grow women's soccer in Canada after launching in 2022. Surpassing attendance expectations and corporate support, the league reflects a global trend in women's sports. The Ottawa Rapid currently leads the standings as the semifinals approach in late October.

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By the Numbers

•NSL adds a new team in Winnipeg for the 2027 season.
•APEX invests up to $30 million into the league.
•The Ottawa Rapid leads the NSL standings by two points.
•Semifinals begin on October 31, with the final scheduled for November 14.
•Diana Matheson co-founded the league to support women's soccer in Canada.

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7:49 PMYahoo Sports — New team, investment and competition: The women's Northern Super League is on the rise

What they're saying

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The fledgling Northern Super League has been boosted in its second year by investment and expansion plans as the women's game in Canada grows. The six-team NSL, co-founded by former Canada national team player Diana Matheson, announced this summer that it will add a team in Winnipeg in 2027. The league also announced that London-based sports investment firm APEX will invest up to $30 million in the women's league.
— Yahoo Sportsby ANNE M. PETERSON

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