Congratulations to two UM alum, Desiree Scott  and Christina Litz  for inspiring the next generation of women's soccer players in Canada. The two are bringing a Northern Super League franchise team to Winnipeg which will start playing next fall.

 

Desiree Scott is an Olympic gold medalist who played on the UM Bisons soccer team between 2005 and 2009. Christina Litz is the President of Canada's first women's pro soccer league, the Northern Super League.

 

This will be the league's 7th franchise and the Winnipeg team  have not officially come up with a team name, crest or home facility as of yet.

 

Soccer is really on the rise in Canada and is the most played youth sport in the country.

 

This is  exciting news for both Winnipeg and the Province of Manitoba to add another Professional Sports team to Western Canada.