Get to know each of the Northern Super League clubs

The Northern Super League, Canada's new women's professional soccer league, officially kicks off this week.

Here's what you need to know about each of the six franchises that will play in the NSL's inaugural season.

Head coach: Lewis Page

Key players: Erin McLeod, Milly Clegg

Home pitch: Wanderers Grounds

First match: Saturday, April 26 vs. Calgary Wild FC

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Head coach: Robert Rositoiu

Key players: Mégane Sauvé, Latifah Abdu

Home pitch: Centre Sportif Bois-de-Boulogne

First match: Saturday, April 19 at AFC Toronto 

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Head coach: Katrine Pedersen

Key players: Desiree Scott, Susanne Haaland

Home pitch: TD Place Stadium

First match: Sunday, April 27 vs. AFC Toronto

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The NSL begins its inaugural season Wednesday with Vancouver Rise FC hosting Calgary Wild FC. The 10 p.m. ET match will be available at CBCSports.ca and on the free CBC Gem streaming service.

Head coach: Marko Milanović

Key players: Jade Kovacevic, Croix Soto

Home pitch: York Lions Stadium (BMO Field will host their inaugural match)

First match: Saturday, April 19 vs. Montreal Roses

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Head coach: Lydia Bedford

Key players: Farkhunda Muhtaj, Meikayla Moore