Northern Super League laden with talent from 21 countries ahead of April 16 opening match [Video]

The Northern Super League, which launches next week, has drawn player talent from 21 countries.

According to the NSL, 132 players are signed to the six teams in the new Canadian women’s soccer league.

Eighty-seven are Canadians with the other 45 from Australia, Belgium, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, South Korea, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and the United States.

Forty of the players have represented their county, with a total of 1,120 caps.

“We are coming out of the gate with a remarkable calibre of athletes,” Diana Matheson, the league’s co-founder and chief growth officer, said in a statement. “From bringing Canadian players home to attracting elite talent from around the globe, we are now home to one of the world’s strongest player pools.

“Our focus on competitive salaries, player benefits, along with our vision to develop and empower players, has allowed …