Stay updated with breaking news from Soccer North. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Going into her sixth World Cup, Brazil star Marta said Monday that this will be her last. The 37-year-old Marta is widely considered one of the best players in the history of women's soccer but has yet to lift the World Cup trophy in five previous attempts.
Former Canadian defender Carmelina Moscato made history in Mexico after her career took a sudden turn. She led Tigres to the Apertura league title last November, becoming the first foreign-born coach to win the Mexican league, and the first female head coach at Tigres to win a championship.
Diana Matheson's to-do list keeps growing. But so does support for her planned Canadian women's professional soccer league. Matheson and business partner Thomas Gilbert, the co-founders of Project 8 which is behind the league, already have helping hands.
Canadian Malcolm Johnston watched his older brother Alistair Johnston make the move from the U.S. college ranks to the pros. Now it's his turn.
CBC Sports' daily newsletter looks at some of the major events coming up for the Canadian men's and women's national soccer teams as they prepare for their next World Cup.