GOOOOAAAL! Canada Soccer Scores New Banking Partner with BMO

Canada Soccer is proud to announce a significant new partnership with BMO as the Official and Exclusive Banking and Financial Services Partner of Canada Soccer and the new training kit sponsor across Canada Soccer’s National Teams.

This comprehensive partnership spans several key Canada Soccer properties, including Canada Soccer’s National Teams and the TELUS Canadian Championship.

“We are thrilled to welcome BMO to the Canada Soccer family. BMO has a long and proven track record of investing in the growth of soccer nationally, and this new partnership further strengthens our shared commitment to developing the sport from coast‑to‑coast‑to‑coast. Together, we will support our National Teams, inspire the next generation, and bring meaningful soccer experiences to communities across the country.”
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​-Kevin Blue, CEO and General Secretary, Canada Soccer

The partnership will kick into action immediately, starting with Canada Soccer’s Women’s National Team debuting the BMO branded training kits as they open their 2026 campaign at the SheBelieves Cup. BMO will also become the Presenting Partner of Canada Soccer’s 2026 ‘Send-Off Celebration’, which will feature Canadian Men’s National Team matches in Edmonton and Montreal as Canada prepares for this summer's World Cup.

“BMO is proud to be the exclusive banking partner of Canada Soccer at such a defining moment for the sport in our country. As Canada prepares for back-to-back FIFA World Cups, we’re honoured to support the Men’s and Women’s National Teams and unite Canadians through sport. This partnership builds on BMO’s two decades of commitment to growing the game, supporting athletes at every stage, and helping shape a stronger future for soccer in Canada."
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​-Catherine Roche, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, BMO

Throughout the partnership, the BMO brand will be prominently featured on the training apparel of Canada Soccer’s National Teams across all programs, reflecting the organization’s deep commitment to supporting Canadian athletes at all levels of competition.

“It’s great to see BMO partner with Canada Soccer. As a BMO Ambassador, I see this as a positive step in continuing to grow the game.”
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​-Alphonso Davies, CANMNT Captain

“As a player, you feel the impact when organizations truly invest in the growth of the game. Having BMO’s support for Canada Soccer means more access, more opportunity, and more inspiration for the next generation of Canadian soccer players.”
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​-Julia Grosso, CANWNT player and BMO Ambassador

At the heart of this partnership is a shared mission: to grow the most-played sport in Canada and support communities across the country to ensure soccer continues to be the most accessible sport possible. BMO and Canada Soccer will collaborate on grassroots programs and community initiatives focused on accessibility, youth development, and inclusive pathways into the sport.

BMO has proudly supported soccer for more than two decades, helping grow the game across North America through deep partnerships that span grassroots initiatives to professional leagues. This long-standing commitment has strengthened the connection between BMO and the sport, ensuring players of all ages and backgrounds have opportunities to participate and thrive.

About BMO Financial Group ​ ​

BMO Financial Group is the eighth largest bank in North America by assets, with total assets of $1.5 trillion as of January 31, 2026. Serving clients for 200 years and counting, BMO is a diverse team of highly engaged employees providing a broad range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management, global markets and investment banking products and services to approximately 13 million clients across Canada, the United States, and in select markets globally. Driven by a single purpose, to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life, BMO is committed to driving positive change in the world, and making progress for a thriving economy, sustainable future, and stronger communities. ​ ​ ​

About Canadian Soccer Media & Entertainment

Canadian Soccer Media & Entertainment 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, licensing, 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 Premier Soccer Leagues Canada.