Project 8 Sports Inc.
About Project 8 Sports Inc.
Project 8 Sports Inc. is a Canadian sports organization founded in 2022 by Diana Matheson, Thomas Gilbert, and their partners. The company is dedicated to developing the Northern Super League, which will be Canada's first professional women's soccer league, set to launch in April 2025 with eight teams. The league aims to create a professional women's soccer ecosystem in Canada, addressing the growing demand for women's sports.
The Northern Super League will feature teams from cities including Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, and Halifax. Project 8 Sports focuses on league development, franchise operations, and building strategic partnerships. The organization emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion, aiming to promote women's sports at all levels. Notable corporate partners include DoorDash Canada, CIBC, Air Canada, and Canadian Tire, all of which support the mission to empower women and girls in sports.