Canada Soccer hires Breagha Carr-Harris as head of women’s pro soccer
Canada Soccer has announced the hiring of Breagha Carr-Harris as the federation’s newly formed head of women’s professional soccer.
Carr-Harris previously worked with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment across all of their brands (Toronto FC, Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Toronto Argonauts, Toronto Marlies and Raptors 905). She also has more than 10 years of experience as a coach with youth and university level teams.
“It is an absolute privilege to accept the position having been involved with the game for over three decades as a player, coach and in the professional club environment,” said Carr-Harris in a statement. “As a passionate supporter of the women’s game from the grassroots through to our women’s national team, I appreciate the dedication, commitment and support of Canada Soccer and our country’s players and leaders at all levels and am excited that we are in a position to be having the discussion on how to establish the women’s professional game in Canada.”
As head of women’s professional soccer, Carr-Harris’ main objective will be “spearheading women’s professional soccer with a strong Canadian identity and prioritize the development of promising young Canadians.”
She will also lead the charge of launching a women’s professional league in Canada.
“Now, more than ever, the women’s professional game deserves to have its rightful place in this country. We are very excited to welcome Breagha Carr-Harris to this newly created role which is critical to the advancement of the women’s professional game in our country,” said Canada Soccer president Dr. Nick Bontis in the same statement. “Breagha’s experience from the grassroots through the professional game, combined with her passion and commitment to the women’s game, will be key in her leadership role as chair of the new women’s professional task force that will draw on the expertise of our Women’s National Team head coach, Bev Priestman, former national team players, provincial and territorial high-performance leagues, and the business community among others.”