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Vancouver NSL team
Founded2022; 2 years ago (2022)
OwnerVancouver Whitecaps FC
ChairJeff Mallett
ManagerStephanie Labbé
LeagueNorthern Super League

A professional women's soccer club based in Vancouver, British Columbia will compete in the Northern Super League, in the top flight of the Canadian soccer league system. Owned and operated by the Vancouver Whitecaps, the club will play its debut season in 2025, as one of the league's six charter members.

History

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In 2022, the Whitecaps, along with the Calgary Wild's ownership group, were the first of two organizations to acquire licences for clubs in Project Eight – later the Northern Super League – which they helped foster through the Whitecaps' general manager of its women's programs, Stephanie Labbé.[1][2][3] Labbé and chief business officer Sinead King were the club's first two hires, and primarily directed the club's development through its formative years.[4][5]

Identity

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The club initially sought a relatable brand that reflected both the demographics and geography of Greater Vancouver.[6] Along with "Vancouver Rise", the club had also registered the names "Vancouver Queens" and "Vancouver Summit" as trademarks with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office.[7][8] "Vancouver Breakers", one of the names of the Whitecaps' former USL W-League team, was also considered.[8]

Organization

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The club's chief business officer is former HSBC executive Sinead King,[4][6] while former national team player Stephanie Labbé manages the club, through her role as general manager of the Vancouver Whitecaps' women's programs.[3][5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Jones, Rory (6 December 2022). "Diana Matheson launching new Canadian women's soccer league in 2025". SportsPro Media. Archived from the original on 24 August 2024. Retrieved 24 August 2024. The Vancouver Whitecaps and Calgary Foothills have been confirmed as the first two of the league's founding eight teams.
  2. ^ Kepke, Cami (17 December 2022). "Calgary Foothills, Project 8 outline next steps for professional women's soccer league". Global News. Archived from the original on 24 August 2024. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  3. ^ a b "WATCH: Diana Matheson is building a women's pro league in Canada". OneSoccer. 7 December 2022. Archived from the original on 24 August 2024. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  4. ^ a b Adams, J.J. (4 July 2024). "Whitecaps' women's team locks down a business King". The Province. Archived from the original on 24 August 2024. Retrieved 24 August 2024. King will oversee the business side of the new club and will work closely with Stephanie Labbe, general manager of women's soccer.
  5. ^ a b Davidson, Neil (6 August 2024). "Whitecaps Girls Elite squad looks to defend national title, then face CONCACAF's best". St. Albert Gazette. Archived from the original on 7 August 2024. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  6. ^ a b Caddell, Nathan (8 July 2024). "Sinead King has big goals for professional women's soccer in Vancouver". BCBusiness. Archived from the original on 24 August 2024. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  7. ^ Jaques, John (20 August 2024). "A New Dawn: Vancouver Set To Unveil Northern Super League Team". Northern Tribune. Archived from the original on 24 August 2024. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  8. ^ a b Steiner, Ben (13 June 2024). "Vancouver's Northern Super League team won't be the Whitecaps, several names being considered". Canadian Soccer Daily. Archived from the original on 13 June 2024. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
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