Matheson looks to fill major gap in market with inaugural Canadian pro women’s soccer league

After a stellar playing career, Diana Matheson is developing Canada's first professional women's soccer league. (Getty Images)
After a stellar playing career, Diana Matheson is developing Canada's first professional women's soccer league. (Getty Images)
Project 8 co-founder Diana Matheson explains the business strategy behind the new eight-team league, while Vancouver Whitecaps CEO Axel Schuster explains why the club had no hesitation in joining the startup venture.

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