TORONTO – The federal government has committed up to $5.45 million to support the Northern Super League and help grow women’s professional soccer in Canada.

Ottawa, which has started discussions with the first-year league to assess its needs, says the funding is “to deliver transformative upgrades for facilities used by the league across the country.”

The government says the talks include ways to “support targeted community infrastructure: to advance NSL growth and regional economic development.”

Improving the league’s infrastructure has been a key priority for the six-team league, which has faced scheduling problems having to share stadiums owned and operated by others. Midsize venues suitable for soccer are needed.

The NSL has announced plans to add a seventh team in 2027, with an ey

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