MONTREAL — Cloe Lacasse wishes a professional women’s soccer league existed in Canada when she was younger.

Growing up in Sudbury, Ont., the Canadian women’s national team forward didn’t garner as much attention as she might have in a big city like Toronto.

Lacasse believes that reality will change with Canada’s pro league, unveiled Tuesday as the Northern Super League, set to kick off in April 2025. Former Canadian international Diana Matheson is the league’s chief executive officer and co-founder.