Overview
- The federal commitment was announced at Toronto’s BMO Field before the inaugural NSL championship, with four federal ministers and league leaders in attendance.
- Talks with the first-year league have begun, with the $5.45 million framed as a cap and delivery expected through regional development agencies’ existing programs.
- Government messaging says the money is intended for transformative improvements to facilities used by NSL clubs, with additional options to fund targeted community infrastructure for regional economic development.
- The six-team league has faced scheduling constraints from sharing third-party stadiums, underscoring the need for midsize, soccer-appropriate venues.
- The NSL has flagged plans to add a seventh team in 2027, and FedDev Ontario previously provided $180,000 to support the championship and drive economic activity in the Greater Toronto Area.