Shireen Ahmed is a Senior Contributor at various media outlets. She focuses on the intersections of racism and misogyny in sports, with particular expertise on Muslim women in the field. Shireen's insightful commentary and investigative reporting have been featured in CBC and ELLE Canada, and she co-hosts the feminist sports podcast “Burn It All Down.”
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Shireen's coverage is heavily focused on sports, particularly with a strong emphasis on event coverage and opinion editorials. She appears to have a keen interest in stories related to soccer, women in sports, and hockey.
Based on her articles' titles and themes covered, Shireen would likely be interested in pitches that offer unique perspectives or personal narratives about events within these sporting realms. Given her national focus on Canada, she may also appreciate pitches related to Canadian athletes or events.
For example, if you're able to provide expert commentary or insights into the challenges faced by female athletes in soccer or hockey from an international perspective while highlighting their achievements at global events like the World Cup, your pitch could resonate well with Shireen.
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By: Shireen Ahmed
Sabrina d'Angelo is coming home to the Northern Super League (NSL). The Welland, Ont.,'s storied goalkeeper and part of Canada women's national team has signed a pre-contract with AFC Toronto and is eligible to play after July 20 when the transfer window opens.
By: Shireen Ahmed
FIFA can guarantee a global tournament but it cannot offer global access
Shelina Zadorsky is coming home. The 33-year old central defender has signed with AFC Toronto in the Northern Super League, the team announced on Wednesday, and has already started training with the team.
By: Shireen Ahmed
The Northern Super League has announced that its seventh team in the women's league will be situated in Winnipeg. The first expansion team in NSL history will kick off in the 2027 season but is preparing for pre-season that typically begins in February 2027.
By: Shireen Ahmed
As women's professional sports continue to grow, more and more local fans and brands are investing—and bolstering Canadian culture in the process.
By: Shireen Ahmed
NSL exec sees player participation as evidence of growing stature in world game
Delaney Baie Pridham, the Northern Super League's first Golden Boot winner and Player of the Year, has extended her contract with the Rapid FC through the 2028 season.
By: Shireen Ahmed
On Sunday night at Wintrust Arena, the Chicago Sky took on the Indiana Fever in a heated game. The reason this game is on everyone's timelines, however, is not solely because of the majesty of women's basketball. It is because of the antics of former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom.
The community of fans helped create the origin story for the team's inaugural season.
By: Shireen Ahmed
Canada's senior women's rugby team will be playing a pair of matches against England in Toronto (Saturday, Oct. 17) and Ottawa (Saturday, Oct. 24). The Red Roses are ranked No. 1 in the world and beat Canada in the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup final last year. The Toronto match is expected to break the standalone record for a North American rugby match.
