Women’s soccer success spurs young players
David Kawai, Centretown News
The Ottawa Fury Soccer Club held tryouts for U15 and U16 players on Tuesday night at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility.Archive 1997-2016
After seeing the Canadian Olympic women’s soccer team win bronze at the London 2012 Olympic Games this summer and watching hometown heroes, the Ottawa Fury, win their first W-League championship in a near-perfect season, more and more local girls are taking to the pitch. David Kawai, Centretown NewsThe Ottawa Fury Soccer Club held tryouts for U15 and U16 players on Tuesday night at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility.
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