Rallying a Nation
OFFICIAL BANK OF CANADA SOCCER
BMO is proud to partner with Canada Soccer as its Official and Exclusive Banking and Financial Services Partner, supporting the Men’s and Women’s National Teams and fuelling the passion of Canadian soccer fans from coast to coast.
Investing in soccer for over 20 years
Founding partner of the Northern Super League, Canada’s professional women’s soccer league
Lasting partnerships with all three Major League Soccer M L S teams in Canada, and Los Angeles Football Club in the United States
Over $25 million invested in youth soccer since 2005, supporting more than one million youth athletes
Two leaders. Two legends.
Alphonso Davies
A three-time Canadian men’s player of the year, Alphonso Davies was the 2021 Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (C O N C A C A F) Men’s Player of the Year and is a Global Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Refugee Agency.
Julia Grosso
Canadian star Julia Grosso grew her skills through the Whitecaps FC BMO Academy before making her Olympic debut in Tokyo in 2020. Grosso scored the game-winning goal, clinching the gold medal for Canada.
Our BMO Soccer Ambassadors are stars in their sport, and we’re proud to partner with them. When they’re not busy competing — or stacking up accolades — you might find them teaching the next generation a thing or two on the pitch.
TWO DECADES OF GROWING THE GAME
“BMO IS soccer in Canada. Growing up you would see them everywhere and knew they supported the sport at all levels. From local soccer clubs to the BMO Whitecaps Academy to the three MLS clubs in Canada. I’m proud to be a BMO Soccer Ambassador and excited about our plans to grow the game in Canada and inspire the next generation of players.”
Alphonso DaviesBMO Soccer Ambassador
Our Milestones
BMO'S SOCCER LEGACY
OUR PARTNERS
SPONSORING THE TEAMS WE LOVE
We’re not shy about showing our support. BMO is a partner of five professional clubs: Toronto FC, CF Montréal, the Vancouver Whitecaps, LAFC and Angel City FC.
GRASSROOTS SOCCER INITIATIVES
INVESTING IN THE NEXT GENERATION
BMO is proud to continue its 20-year legacy of investing in soccer in Canada. We have partnered with BC Soccer, Ontario Soccer, Quebec Soccer and the Newfoundland & Labrador Soccer Association to foster lasting skills and create positive, inspiring soccer experiences across Canada.
Since 2005, BMO has invested more than $25 million to engage, develop and cultivate youth soccer in Canada, supporting more than one million young athletes. Aligned with its purpose – to Boldly Grow the Good in Business and Life – BMO invests in programs and partnerships that ensure access and education for players, coaches and volunteers, helping soccer thrive in every community.