How to Build a Global Sports Nation

In recent years, Toronto has made bold moves that signal its evolution into a true global sports capital — from the launch of the PWHL and AFC Toronto, to the announcement of a WNBA expansion team and the NHL’s renewed focus on international competition through the Four Nations Face-Off. And in the next two years, that momentum will reach a new peak as the city prepares to host World Cup matches in 2026 — arguably the most significant international sporting event in our city and Canada’s history.

Recorded live at the 2025 GLORY Sports Summit (powered by GE Appliances) in Toronto, this conversation brings together leaders building Toronto’s sports future from every angle: major league expansion, global partnerships, grassroots development, and equity-driven advocacy. Teresa Resch (Toronto Tempo), Kyle McMann (NHL), Saroya Tinker (PWHL), and  ...