Women's Sports

• Push to bring women’s professional soccer to Edmonton

  Hoping to capitalize on the popularity of women's sports - local women are trying to convince the Northern Super League to expand - and bring pro soccer to Alberta's capital. 

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  Aug 24
  
• Maine ordered to ban transgender athletes in escalation of Trump fight

  The U.S. Education Department said an investigation concluded Maine violated the Title IX antidiscrimination law by allowing transgender girls to compete on girls' sports teams.

  U.S. News

  Mar 19, 2025
  
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• Halifax Tides FC launches as HRM’s first-ever pro women’s soccer club

  Halifax's inaugural women's professional soccer club now has an official name and logo ahead of the 2025 season kickoff -- inspiring young players to dream big.

  Sports

  Jun 14, 2024
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• Canada to race in first-ever women’s America’s Cup with Vancouverite at the helm

  While women have competed in the event in the past, including one famous all-female crew, the sport has been dominated by men until now. 

  Sports

  May 1, 2024
• Women’s pro sports is a ‘global phenomenon’ — and Canada is finally joining in

  Women's sports is a growing phenomenon worldwide, and Canada is finally joining the action as six teams have applied to join a new national women's soccer league in the country.

  Sports

  Apr 6, 2024
• Pro Canadian women’s soccer league closer to becoming a reality. Here’s why

  Six clubs have submitted applications to join a planned Canadian professional women's soccer league which has now achieved the number of commitments required for launch in 2025.

  Sports

  Apr 4, 2024
• Connor McDavid, other NHL stars excited for PWHL to begin play: ‘An amazing thing for hockey’

  Slated to begin play in January, the new circuit represents a seismic shift in the women's game, which has provided some of the sport's iconic moments.

  Canada

  Oct 6, 2023
• Panda’s hockey coach to take head coaching position in New York

  Edmonton Female Hockey Alliance chair, Aimee Skye, is confident Draper will do an outstanding job at the professional level.

  Sports

  Sep 16, 2023
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• ‘Something to strive for’: Semi-pro women’s soccer heading to Atlantic Canada

  Excitement is building around the launch of a new semi-professional women's soccer team in Halifax that is slated to hit the pitch in 2024.

  Sports

  Aug 15, 2023
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• Canada completes Rivalry Series comeback with 5-0 victory over U.S.

  Blayre Turnbull scored twice in a 32-second span midway through the second period.

  Canada

  Feb 23, 2023