In this edition, we catch up on the Toronto Tempo‘s inaugural jersey unveiling. We also check in on the PWHL Takeover Tour, which kicked off in Halifax, NS in front of a sold-out crowd, and unpack McGill University‘s latest announcement around sports programs being cut after the 2026-27 year and what this means for women’s sports spaces. Lastly, we look at the mark AFC Toronto left at the World Sevens Football Tournament.

TORONTO TEMPO UNVEIL INAUGURAL JERSEYS

The Toronto Tempo officially revealed their first-ever jerseys, marking a major milestone ahead of the franchise’s inaugural WNBA season in 2026. The launch featured two inaugural looks: The Explorer jersey in Tempo Bordeaux and The Heroine jersey in white, reflecting the league-wide Nike uniform system used across the WNBA. A third alternate jersey, The Rebel jersey, has yet to be unveiled.

The unveiling took place at Toronto’s Eaton Centre, following a Toronto Tempo x Sephora teaser display the day prior that built anticipation among fans.

The reveal was supported by founding partners Sephora and CIBC, both of whose logos appear on the jersey. Jerseys will be available for purchase beginning January 2026. This reveal marks another big step, with only a few milestones left before the WNBA season and Toronto Tempo kick off in spring 2026!

PWHL TAKEOVER TOUR OPENS IN HALIFAX, NS

The PWHL kicked off their 2026-27 Takeover Tour in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with a sold-out matchup between the Toronto Sceptres and Montreal Victoire that drew 10,438 fans to Scotiabank Centre. Montreal secured a 2-1 victory, but the night belonged to the city, which fully embraced its role as a women’s sports hub and showed a market hungry to add women’s hockey to the province.

Halifax was a fitting starting point for the tour, with players and both head coaches having ties to the city. The league leaned into that connection by hosting open practices, a coaches panel, and a Nova Scotia-approved bagpipe ceremony to welcome the teams into the arena.

The takeover also highlighted Halifax’s growing women’s sports culture, shared with Halifax Tides FC. The tour continues with Canadian stops including Edmonton, Hamilton, and a return to Halifax, reinforcing the league’s process of testing potential future markets for women’s hockey.

mcgill university cuts affect multiple women’s sport programs

McGill University announced that several women’s sports teams and programs will not return after the 2026-27 season, citing funding decisions that impact a wide range of programs. Some of the 25 affected teams include women’s badminton, fencing, field hockey, figure skating, golf, lacrosse, nordic skiing, rugby, sailing, squash, and more.

The announcement has raised significant concern within the Canadian sport community, particularly around access, equity, and the broader impact on the Canadian sports system. Many of the cut programs represent sports with limited alternative varsity opportunities across the country, or sports that are gaining momentum and recognition in Canada, such as women’s rugby.

Many teams and programs have begun advocating to keep their programs running, with petitions available online for many of the currently threatened McGill programs.

McGill Women’s Badminton Petition

McGill Women’s Figure Skating Petition

McGill Women’s Golf Petition

McGill Women’s Lacrosse Petition

McGill Women’s Nordic Skiing Petition

McGill Women’s Rugby Petition

McGill Women’s Squash Petition

McGill Women’s Tennis Petition

McGill Women’s Track & Field Petition

AFC TORONTO LEAVES THEIR MARK AT WORLD SEVENS FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

AFC Toronto took the international stage at the World Sevens Football Tournament in Florida, competing against top clubs from around the world and leaving a strong impression despite not advancing past group play.

The club opened with 3-2 loss to Mexico’s Club Tigres, followed by a 2-2 draw against Brazil’s Flamengo team. AFC Toronto then delivered a standout performance with a 3-2 win over the NWSL’s Kansas City Current, showcasing the league’s growing competitiveness.

While the team did not advance, AFC Toronto departed having “earned respect from opponents and onlookers alike,” demonstrating the league’s emerging talent, and readiness to compete on intentional global platforms. The inclusion of a Northern Super League team in an international tournament like this helps grow the league’s awareness and reputation as a competitive, talented domestic league- which is especially meaningful as its inaugural season has just wrapped.