The PWHL's two newest franchises in Seattle and Vancouver will begin stocking their rosters early next month through an exclusive free agency period followed by an expansion draft.
Canada men's national team manager Jesse Marsch has initiated discussions with Vancouver Whitecaps defender Tristan Blackmon about the possibility of him representing Canada, sources told ESPN.
Vancouver will host the 76th FIFA Congress on April 30, 2026, bringing representatives of all 211 members of the world governing body of soccer to Canada ahead of the World Cup.