What does new CBA in NWSL mean for Canadian pro women’s soccer league?

Bay FC's Emily Menges (4) plays against Angel City FC during an NWSL soccer match, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Doug Benc)
Bay FC's Emily Menges (4) plays against Angel City FC during an NWSL soccer match, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Doug Benc) Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

By Sandra Prusina

Posted Sep 6, 2024 12:50 pm.

Last Updated Sep 6, 2024 12:52 pm.

A historic collective bargaining agreement was recently secured in the National Women’s Soccer League.

What could that CBA mean here in Calgary and across Canada when the Northern Super League kicks off next year?

READ MORE: Calgary’s first professional women’s soccer team to be called Wild FC

Our Sandra Prusina explores the topic by sitting down with Bay FC defender Emily Menges, who served on the NWSL bargaining committee.

Sandra Prusina talks to NWSL defender Emily Menges of Bay FC

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