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Hope restored as Canadians raise $13,000
Posted in: News & Updates, United FC by Kate Weersink on August 3, 2010 | No Comments
Hamilton, ON—United FC is excited to announce that they have raised enough money to send the remaining eight players to England after a weekend filled with overwhelming national support and media coverage. In just four days, over $13,000 in donations have come pouring in from generous individuals, companies and communities across the country. Over 75 people from all ten provinces have made contributions over the past 72 hours, with donations spanning all the way from Clarenville, Newfoundland to Kelowna, British Columbia. Read more…
An Update from Izuba
Posted in: United FC by Izuba Musafiri on | 3 Comments
Today was great, but everyone seemed to be a little down from yesterday’s loss. When we got to the breakfast rooms, there was an Under-12 Arsenal Soccer Academy team that just admires our team. These kids have been looking up to us as role models ever since we arrived at the university campus. They came over to our table and had breakfast with us, which got the smiles back on all my teammates and me. 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 | 9 Comments
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 | No Comments
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 | No Comments
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…
A perfect match
Posted in: News & Updates, United FC by Kate Weersink on July 6, 2010 | 1 Comment
Hamilton, ON—Empowerment Squared is proud to announce its adoption of United FC, a Hamilton youth soccer team currently made up of young refugees and newcomers from 11 different countries. By taking on this program, Empowerment Squared will ensure that it remains stable and sustainable. Read more…
