TORONTO (Reuters) – Former Canadian Football League (CFL) executive Christina Litz was named on Monday as the first president of the new Canadian professional women’s soccer league which is set to launch next year.
The Northern Super League (NSL) said Litz was selected by club owners with unanimous support ahead of the inaugural season kick-off in April 2025.
“I could not be more excited to have Christina as the Northern Super League’s first president,” co-founder Diana Matheson, who will transition to the role of chief growth officer, said in a news release.
“Her extensive sports business experience, dedication and overall vision make her the perfect person to lead us to kick-off in 2025 and beyond.”
Prior to being appointed NSL president, Litz held senior roles at the CFL, Woodbine Entertainment and, most recently, True North Sports and Entertainment where she was chief brand and commercial officer.
The NSL, which consists of teams in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and Halifax, will feature a 25-game regular season followed by playoffs and a national championship.
(Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto; Editign by Ken Ferris)
