Canada Soccer Welcomes General Mills Canada as Official Partner
Cheerios, Nature Valley and Old El Paso join in celebrating Canada’s beautiful game from the field to the table
Canada Soccer today announced a new partnership with General Mills Canada, uniting two champions of Canadian pride and community spirit in support of the beautiful game.
Together, Canada Soccer and General Mills Canada will spotlight what makes soccer so special in this country: togetherness and community. From breakfast tables to post-match meals, the partnership will share the stories of Canada Soccer’s Men’s and Women’s National Teams, showcasing their unique journeys to inspire pride and grow the game across generations.
"Soccer is Canada’s most accessible sport, bringing communities together in every corner of the country. Through this partnership with General Mills Canada, we’ll celebrate those everyday connections — from the pitch to the kitchen table — while inspiring pride in the journeys of our National Teams as we continue to grow the beautiful game across the country."
- Dominic Martin, Director, Marketing at Canada Soccer
The collaboration, negotiated by Canadian Soccer Business, builds on General Mills’ long tradition of supporting athletes and communities — nearly three decades as a proud Team Canada Olympic sponsor, and since 2024, a Paralympic sponsor. With beloved brands like Cheerios, Nature Valley and Old El Paso, General Mills fuels families from breakfast to dinner, powering moments of play, sport and connection.
“At General Mills, we understand that sports are more than just games; they're threads in the fabric of our national identity, weaving together communities from coast to coast. Our partnership with Canada Soccer is a testament to our belief in the unifying power of sport. By supporting Canadian athletes and programs, we're not just celebrating the game, we're fostering national pride, inspiring the next generation, and strengthening the bonds that make us Canadian.”
- Vince Mendes de Franca, President, General Mills Canada
"This partnership with General Mills is about connecting more Canadians to the game we love. We’re excited to be creating opportunities for fans to feel closer to the sport, and for the game to reach new communities across the country, by bringing together the passion of soccer with brands that are part of everyday life.”
- Glen Johnson, Executive Vice President, Canadian Soccer Business
About General Mills
General Mills makes food the world loves. The company is guided by its Accelerate strategy to boldly build its brands, relentlessly innovate, unleash its scale and stand for good. Its portfolio of beloved brands in Canada includes household names like Cheerios, Nature Valley, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker and Oatmeal Crisp. Established in 1954, General Mills Canada Corporation is based in Mississauga, Ontario, and is a proud and long-time supporter of United Way and Team Canada Olympic and Paralympic Athletes. For more information, visit www.generalmills.com.
About Canadian Soccer Business
Canadian Soccer Business (CSB) represents a suite of top-tier national assets that are central to the sport of soccer in Canada. This includes representation for all corporate partnerships and media rights (broadcast and distribution) related to Canada Soccer’s core assets including the Men’s and Women’s National Team and the TELUS Canadian Championship, along with all rights associated with the Canadian Premier League (CPL) and League1 Canada.
Paulo Senra
Chief Communications Officer
Canada Soccer
psenra@canadasoccer.com / 416.882.7919
Laura Armstrong
Senior Director, Communications
Canadian Premier League and Canadian Soccer Business
Sheri Clish
Account Director
Narrative XPR