The Hamilton Spectator: ‘Dream’ trip derailed

Posted in: In the News by Kate Weersink on July 31, 2010

By Jenni Dunning (The Hamilton Spectator, July 31,2010)

Hamilton, ON - Eight members of a Hamilton soccer team of refugees were denied the trip of a lifetime yesterday after Air India officials said they lacked all necessary documents.

Now, United FC is scrambling to get travel visas and raise $10,000 for new flights by Tuesday.

The last minute snag came after months of fundraising and taking out a loan for more than $40,000 to send 18 players and two coaches to London, England, to compete in a youth soccer tournament. Read more…

United FC players denied flight to England by Air India

Posted in: News & Updates, United FC by Kate Weersink on July 30, 2010

Toronto, ON—United FC was set to fly out of Pearson International Airport yesterday evening on their way to the Arsenal International Youth Tournament in England. However, due to some document confusion at the airport and a misunderstanding by Air India staff, eight of the players were denied access onto the flight. Read more…

United FC wins exhibition match

Posted in: News & Updates, United FC by Kate Weersink on July 27, 2010

Hamilton, ON—The game started a little shaky for United FC. It was the first competitive game they had played since January. But it took no more than 15 minutes for their nerves to die down, and for them to settle into the game. United FC showed their fans the kind of game they could play and handily defeated Ancaster SC 4-2 in an exhibition match aimed at helping the team get ready for England. Read more…

Friday Night Lights

Posted in: News & Updates, United FC by Kate Weersink on July 20, 2010

Hamilton ON—United FC has worked hard for two years and their determination hasn’t gone unnoticed. An opportunity these boys could only have dreamed of is now within their reach. United FC has accepted an invitation to participate in the Arsenal International Youth Tournament in England this August and Empowerment Squared wants to make sure they have what they need to represent Canada in the best way possible. Read more…

Intern Highlight Profile: Andre Lau

Posted in: News & Updates by Samantha Applewhaite on July 15, 2010

Hamilton, ON—As one of our Communications Assistants, Andre’s responsibilities include writing content for the Empowerment Squared website, expanding the social network reach of the organization through various social media tools, and assisting with brand control. Andre was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario and is a recent graduate from McMaster University with an Honours B.A. in Communication Studies and a Minor in French. Read more…

A World Cup Debate: Instant replay or legal sex trade?

Posted in: News & Updates by Andre Lau on July 13, 2010

Hamilton, ON—The last whistle has been blown, and looking back on the past month, the World Cup seems to have been a relative success. With the numerous referee debacles, fans around the world saw the need to revisit the instant replay debate. What the world didn’t see on their television screens was the need for a more regulated sex trade. Read more…