Carli Tingstad is trading the touchline for the timeline, moving from coaching on the pitch to analyzing the action.
 
The Brock women's soccer head coach is set to join Ottawa Rapid FC as a Performance Analyst, bringing her sharp eye for the game to Canada's newest professional women's league, the Northern Super League.
 
Tingstad, who also serves as Brock's Sport Club and Leadership Coordinator, will depart after two and a half years with the Badgers to contribute to the growth of women's soccer in Canada at the sport's highest domestic level.
 
"I get to be a part of the growth of women's soccer in Canada," Tingstad said. "As a young player, this was never in the plans—I never thought this was a possibility. To do this in the nation's capital is pretty special."
 
The Northern Super League, Canada's first fully professional women's soccer league, launches in 2025 with six clubs playing 25 matches. Ottawa Rapid FC is among the league's founding teams, assembling a staff with international experience.
 
Tingstad, who was hired at Brock in 2022, has left a lasting impact on the women's soccer program, elevating both its on-field performance and overall culture.
 
"I'm proud of the group of players we have with the women's soccer program and how we've enhanced the student-athlete experience," she said. "The recognition of Brock soccer has grown, and I know these players will continue to build on that foundation."
 
Her contributions extend beyond the soccer field, having played a key role in the development of Brock's Sport Club programs and leadership initiatives. Executive Director of Brock Sports and Recreation Melissa Krist praised Tingstad's leadership and commitment to student-athlete development.
 
"Carli has been an incredible leader and role model for our student-athletes," Krist said. "Her passion for developing student-athletes both on and off the field has left a lasting impact on our Brock women's soccer program as well as our Sport Club programs and leadership initiatives teams. While we will miss her, we are so proud to see her take this well-deserved step into the professional game."
 
Defender Grace Tawil, a fourth-year Mathematics and Science student, echoed those sentiments.
 
"During Carli's time at Brock, she became an integral part of the Brock Athletics community," Tawil said. "Her support for her players both on and off the field left a large impact on the program. We are very grateful for her time here and know she's going to do amazing things in Ottawa."
 
Tingstad credits Brock for helping her prepare for the next step in her career.
 
"Brock gave me my first chance to be a head coach at a high-performance level," she said. "They took a chance on me, and I will be forever grateful. This experience has helped me become confident in my ideas and aspirations."
 
Tingstad takes her expertise to the professional game where she will analyze match footage and develop tactical strategies.
 
As she prepares to join Rapid FC, Tingstad is quick to shift the focus back to those who supported her.
 
"In moments like this, so many people thank me, but I really want to thank the student-athletes," she said. "Thank you for believing in my vision and showing up every day. Thank you to Brock leadership and my colleagues for supporting me. I wouldn't be where I am today without them, and I will always be a proud supporter of Brock Sports and Recreation."