Canadian Premier League Statement Regarding Women’s Professional Soccer

Toronto, ON – (December 8, 2022) – In response to numerous requests from media outlets asking for comment regarding women’s professional soccer, the Canadian Premier League has issued the following statement:

“We are incredibly excited about the potential for women’s professional soccer in Canada and, of course, are aware of the newly proposed Canadian women’s professional soccer league as well as other proposals that have yet to be made public.

Like any sound business proposition, all proposed initiatives must pass the rigour of thorough marketplace diligence, have individual clubs apply and be accepted into membership of Canada Soccer, and satisfy its standards for professional league membership. This is not an easy road, as we know, but will ensure any league eventually accepted into Canada Soccer membership is set up for long term success.

The CPL is interested in any initiative that will help contribute to the growth of soccer in Canada and is currently reviewing all options in the women’s professional space.

Meanwhile, via Canadian Soccer Business, we will continue to invest in, operate, and develop our League1 Women’s programs, which featured 39 Premier Teams across Ontario, British Columbia and Quebec (via Première ligue de soccer du Québec) during the 2022 season, culminating in the League1 Canada Women’s Inter-Provincial Championship.

We look forward to reviewing all potential opportunities with the various stakeholders as they develop and wish everyone involved in the process all the best.”