We now know the team name for Winnipeg’s professional women’s soccer team. The franchise will be known as Winnipeg Ember FC and start play in the 2027 season of the Northern Super League according to Arturo Chang of CBC News on Wednesday.
The primary colour for Winnipeg Ember FC is pink. When the sun rises in Winnipeg in the morning, and sets in the evening, it is common for the Winnipeg sky to be pink.
Winnipeg will be the seventh Northern Super League franchise. They are joined by Calgary Wild FC, Halifax Tides FC, Montreal Roses FC, Ottawa Rapid FC, AFC Toronto and Vancouver Rise FC.
The Winnipeg Ember FC will be playing at the Ralph Cantafino Soccer Complex. The stadium currently has a capacity of 2,000. However with renovations, there will be an expected capacity of 4500.
The 2026 Northern Super League final will take place on November 14 at the Toronto Dominion Place Stadium in Ottawa, Ontario. The semifinals are a two-leg total goal format. AFC Toronto currently leads Ottawa Rapid FC 4-2 after the first leg with the second leg in Ottawa on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Montreal Roses currently lead the Vancouver Rise FC 3-0 after the first leg with the second leg taking place at Stade Boreal in Laval, Quebec on Sunday.
