
A League of Her Own – Premiere Screening
Fri, 22 May, 6:30 PM EDT
Algonquin Commons Theatre
Robert C. Gillett Student Commons 1385 Woodroffe Avenue Room E 104, Nepean, Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8
Description
A League of Her Own
A new documentary series captures a pivotal moment in women’s soccer—and the generations shaping what comes next.
Red Carpet: 5:30pm
Doors: 6:00pm
Screening: 6:30pm
A League of Her Own, a new four-part documentary series premiering on Bell Fibe TV1, captures a defining moment in Canadian sport: the arrival of professional women’s soccer, and the cultural shift unfolding around it in real time.
Set in Ottawa and hosted by former elite player Krista Marchand, A League of Her Own follows players, coaches, and rising athletes navigating a game that has long lacked a clear professional pathway – just as that reality begins to change. With unprecedented access to the Algonquin Wolves women’s program, the series centers on athletes like Kassandra Da Cruz, whose journey reflects the tension between long-awaited opportunity and the pressure of what comes next.
Through a multi-generational lens, the series weaves together:
The past – a generation of women who played without a professional future
The present – athletes like Kassandra, an Algonquin College student competing at a critical turning point in the game
The future – 12-year-old girls now growing up in a system where a pathway finally exists
As the sport evolves, the series expands beyond the field – capturing the coaches, leaders, and systems working to support a game that is being redefined in real time.
Blending intimate storytelling with a broader cultural perspective, A League of Her Own explores not just the arrival of opportunity, but what it takes to sustain it.
“Professional women’s soccer has landed in Canada – and it’s asking players, coaches, fans, and the systems around them to reimagine a powerful new culture in real time,” says creator and host Krista Marchand.
Produced by Further & Co., the series positions Ottawa at the center of a growing movement – where the future of women’s soccer is not only being witnessed, but actively shaped.
Event Information
Age Limit
All Ages
Capacity
200
Refund Policy
All ticket sales are final sale. No refunds, exchanges, or upgrades. Refunds will not be offered to patrons who are sick or are unable to attend our events.
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A League of Her Own – Premiere Screening
A League of Her Own – Premiere Screening
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