Report: Nautsa’mawt FC to become 1st League 1 BC club to fold after 2 seasons

VANCOUVER, BC – One of the original U SPORTS-connected clubs in League 1 BC will not participate in the 2024 League 1 BC season. Nautsa’mawt FC, which rebranded under new ownership in 2023 from its previous “Varsity FC” identity, will fold as a League 1 club ahead of the 2024 season, 49 Sports has learned. The club will not renew its licensing agreement with BC … Continue reading Report: Nautsa’mawt FC to become 1st League 1 BC club to fold after 2 seasons

No Regrets: Emilie Calabrese and the Marauders’ special journey continues with playoff moment

Hamilton, ON- On Emilie Calabrese’s wrists are the initials N.R. The McMaster Marauders fourth-year midfielder writes it on there every game this season. “No Regrets” is what it stands for.  It’s something Calabrese’s taken to heart in her final year at McMaster – the end of a five-year journey for Ancaster midfielder. For the team’s group of seniors, it’s also their final season together.  It’s arguably … Continue reading No Regrets: Emilie Calabrese and the Marauders’ special journey continues with playoff moment

U SPORTS AUS

StFX double up Cape Breton with chaotic AUS soccer finals

TORONTO, ON –  Perfection has been the theme for the StFX X-Men and X-Women in the 2023 U SPORTS AUS soccer season, and that theme didn’t veer far away on Sunday.  The men’s and women’s teams dramatically captured AUS titles, with head coach Graham Kennedy leading the soccer programs to an AUS double, sending both to their respective U SPORTS National Championships.  For the women, … Continue reading StFX double up Cape Breton with chaotic AUS soccer finals

OUA

Top seeds enter the fold as OUA Playoffs heat up

TORONTO, ON – The goal of all OUA women’s soccer players is to be still playing by Halloween because, typically, that means you’ve made it past the first two rounds of the playoffs. With eight teams left, players head into the weekend hoping their Halloween costumes won’t need to be dusted off after Saturday’s matches. The quarter-finals are the last time teams play within their … Continue reading Top seeds enter the fold as OUA Playoffs heat up

U SPORTS title contenders headline Canada West quarterfinals

TORONTO, ON – With top-ranked teams in the weekly U SPORTS  women’s soccer rankings, the Canada West conference promises to deliver some thrilling games in the quarterfinal round of the playoffs.  After tight matchups saw the Victoria Vikes and Regina Cougars push through their respective play-in games against the UFV Cascades and Alberta Pandas, the second round of the postseason.  As the top teams enter … Continue reading U SPORTS title contenders headline Canada West quarterfinals

Marauders end a symbolic and emotional senior’s night on a high

Hamilton, ON- When the McMaster Marauders women’s soccer team’s senior’s night came and went, there were so many different emotions. They had posters hanging up in the dressing room for each of the graduating players – with heartfelt messages. They had a ceremony honouring each of the seniors. Then they hit the pitch. The Marauders fell behind 2-0 early to the Windsor Lancers before battling back … Continue reading Marauders end a symbolic and emotional senior’s night on a high

AUS soccer playoff race comes down to final day, StFX chase perfect season

TORONTO, ON – The final day of the AUS men’s and women’s soccer seasons couldn’t be closer to call.  With six spots available in the men’s playoffs, four have been sealed ahead of the 12th and final matchday. However, the final two come down to a battle between the Saint Mary’s Huskies, Moncton Aigles-Bleus, Dalhousie Tigers and Acadia Axemen. In the 10-team league, only UPEI … Continue reading AUS soccer playoff race comes down to final day, StFX chase perfect season

Breaking down the playoff race in the final weekend of OUA women’s soccer

TORONTO, ON – The OUA women’s soccer season flies by every year. Only seven weeks after kicking off the season, the final few days of regular season play begins now, and as always, it’s set up to be a dramatic finish. Here are four storylines to keep an eye on as the weekend unfolds. Marauders travel to London to challenge the Mustangs  At the other … Continue reading Breaking down the playoff race in the final weekend of OUA women’s soccer

Canada West localizes formats and adds divisions to hockey

VANCOUVER, BC – Changes are coming to the Canada West Division of U SPORTS.  On Thursday, Canada West member athletic directors voted on several changes to sport formats and scheduling for the 2024-25 season, bringing adjustments to basketball, hockey, volleyball and women’s soccer, “with the changes allowing for an increased emphasis on regional rivalries.” Hockey Both men’s and women’s hockey will abandon the single table … Continue reading Canada West localizes formats and adds divisions to hockey