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Desiree Scott returns for international friendly with Canadian squad

Chris Reid — Tue, 09 May 2017 21:06:12 +0000

The University of Manitoba welcomes Canada Soccer’s women’s national team back to campus when they face Costa Rica in the first of a two-match friendly series.

The last time Canada played in Winnipeg was in a friendly against USA in 2014 just ahead of the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup event. Over 28,000 soccer fans attended the friendly match.

Leading the two-time Olympic bronze medal squad is U of M alumna Desiree “The Destroyer” Scott. Scott was recently honoured as the recipient of the Outstanding Young Alumni at the Distinguished Alumni Awards Evening of Excellence for her achievements on the field and dedication to her community off the field.

Now a veteran, Scott and team superstar captain, Christine Sinclair look to boost Team Canada and continue the climb up the FIFA world rankings where they currently sit in the number five spot.

Canada Soccer is offering the U of M community the opportunity to come and cheer on their own with a great offer. Regular tickets start at $25 will be available to the University for 30% off tickets using promo code BISON by clicking here.

Canada vs. Costa Rica, June 8 at 7:30 p.m.

Campus hit with soccer fever

Chris Reid — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 14:50:58 +0000

FIFA Women’s World Cup kicked off on June 8. Fans from around the world dressed to show support for their favourite teams!

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FIFA Women’s World Cup is here!

Chris Reid — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 13:15:20 +0000

Soccer fans from around the world are gathering in Winnipeg for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015.

Héctor Vergara, executive director of the Manitoba Soccer Association, has participated in 14 World Cup soccer tournaments – most notably as a referee – and says Winnipeg will be buzzing when the matches kick off.

“This tournament is a very special opportunity,” he said. “We’ll never see another Women’s World Cup in Winnipeg in our lifetime.”

Héctor Vergara, executive director, Manitoba Soccer Association

Winnipeg drew some of the toughest soccer teams in the tournament. The United States, Germany, Sweden and Nigeria are among the top-rated teams competing in the city.

“To have this competition here, with some of the best teams in the world, is going to be phenomenal,” said Vergara. “All of the matches we have will be among the best in the tournament.”

Soccer fans from all over the world are swarming to Winnipeg. Hotels across the city have been fully-booked for months.

“The support Winnipeggers gave to the friendly Canada vs USA match in 2014 proved we’re a soccer city,” said Vergara. “If you aren’t a soccer fan going in to watching the matches, you’ll definitely be one when you walk out.”

The first match, Sweden vs Nigeria, takes place on June 8.

Visit http://winnipeg.fwwc2015.ca for the full FIFA Women’s World Cups Canada 2015 Winnipeg schedule of events.

For parking info on campus during the tournament, click here.