The Diana B. Matheson Cup

Forged for the Future of Canadian Soccer

A New Era, A Lasting Symbol

When the Northern Super League was founded, it set out to build more than a league, it set out to spark a movement. A movement that would give Canadian players a professional stage, give fans a league to truly call their own, and give the country a new pinnacle of sport to rally behind.

That vision now has a crown jewel: the Diana B. Matheson Cup, the championship trophy and highest honour of the NSL.

On November 15, 2025, at BMO Field in Toronto, the Cup will be lifted for the very first time at the NSL Final presented by Toyota, marking the close of a historic inaugural season and the beginning of a new Canadian soccer tradition.

Designed With Purpose

The Cup was created in partnership with Victory Creative Agency, a design firm known for bold ideas and transformative fan experiences.

Standing 22 inches tall, the Cup features:
North Star emblem – a guiding light for the future
Aurora-inspired metalwork – symbolic of unstoppable energy, upward momentum, and new pathways
Gold body – celebrating Canada’s Olympic excellence and the players who demanded more for this game. 
Silver foundation - engraved with our logos in both languages, a statement of unity from coast to coast.
Bronze base layer – remembering London 2012, the spark that turned Canada into a global contender
Maple wood foundation – grounded in the home region of the winner; a trophy that evolves with every champion.

See It First

Before it’s raised on championship night, fans can see the Diana B. Matheson Cup on display as part of The Pitch National Screening Tour presented by Canadian Tire.

October 22 – Vancouver, York Theatre
October 28 – Montréal, Cinéma du Musée
October 30 – Ottawa, Ottawa Art Gallery
November 5 – Halifax, Pier 21 Museum of Immigration
November 12 – Toronto, Hot Docs Cinema

The Pitch is a feature documentary following Diana Matheson’s journey to launch Canada’s first women’s professional soccer league.

This project is funded by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).