Canadian Soccer Icon & Sports Leadership Expert; Olympic Bronze Medalist; Former Head of Women's Football at CONCACAF; General Manager at Portland Thorns FC

Toronto, Canada
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Karina LeBlanc Biography

Karina LeBlanc is recognized as one of the most enduring figures in Canadian soccer. With a career spanning nearly 18 years at the international level, LeBlanc is among the longest-serving soccer players for Canada. She became the first player to represent Canada at five FIFA World Cups, including a fourth-place finish at USA 2003. LeBlanc earned a gold medal at the Pan Am Games and a bronze at the Summer Olympics. Before her international career, she was a standout goalkeeper at the University of Nebraska, a finalist for the Hermann Trophy, named an All-American, and selected twice for the All-Big 12 team.

Throughout her club career, LeBlanc played in Canada and the United States, winning league titles in Boston and Los Angeles and playoff titles in New Jersey and Portland. She concluded her professional soccer career as a goalkeeper for the Canadian women's national team and the Chicago Red Stars of the National Women's Soccer League. Following her retirement, LeBlanc joined CONCACAF as head of women's football, where she contributed to the development and growth of women's soccer. She later served as general manager at Portland Thorns FC, leading the club to an NWSL Championship.

Beyond the field, LeBlanc has established a legacy as a humanitarian and advocate for women's empowerment in sports. She has been named a UNICEF ambassador, recognized as a FIFA Legend, and founded the Karina LeBlanc Foundation, which mentors and provides scholarships to young women in sport. LeBlanc has addressed the United Nations General Assembly, participated in the United Nations Race Against Climate Change, spoken at Canada's 150th celebration, and hosted TEDxVancouver. Her hometown of Maple Ridge, British Columbia, honored her by naming a field the Karina LeBlanc Field.

LeBlanc's contributions to soccer and society have been recognized with several of Canada's highest honors. She has been inducted into the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame and appointed to the Order of Canada for her impact on soccer and her efforts to use the sport as a tool for social change. She has also been named an honorary captain of the Royal Canadian Navy. As a speaker, LeBlanc addresses topics such as developing an Olympian mindset, her experiences as a UNICEF ambassador, transitioning from athlete to corporate leader, and navigating change, making her a prominent voice in sports leadership, resilience, and inclusion.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/13/2026.

Karina LeBlanc Videos

Thorns GM Karina LeBlanc talks to the media about her new role

Thorns GM Karina LeBlanc talks to the media about her new role

Separation, isolation & undying love: Karina LeBlanc's motherhood journey

Separation, isolation & undying love: Karina LeBlanc's motherhood journey

Karina LeBlanc TEDxVancouver 2015

Karina LeBlanc TEDxVancouver 2015

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