soccer
Expanding public safety to include gender-based violence during FIFA
June 29, 2026By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer Across Turtle Island (North America), the FIFA World Cup is well underway. While host cities have prepared for this major event by increasing police presence, two local groups are leading the effort to expand community-based safety services during Vancouver’s football fever. Battered Women’s Support Services (BWSS) “provides support and advocacy for women who have experienced abuse, as well as community education and training about violence against women” and Good Night Out Vancouver focuses on “building community capacity to prevent and respond to sexual harassment and sexual assault in all sectors, with a focus on hospitality,…
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Nine minutes to celebrate a Canadian soccer star’s inspiring life
June 29, 2026By: Tomos Land, Staff Writer Kind of a Big Deal, a short animated documentary recently released by the Knowledge Network, provides a brief but compelling overview of national Olympic champion Christine Sinclair’s soccer career. Directed by Eoin Duffy and voiced…
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I want to kick the Science World soccer ball
June 29, 2026By: Mason Mattu, Humour Editor “The next station is: Main Street-Science World. Doors will open on the right,” the SkyTrain’s voice-from-above announced as I rose from my seat. As I slid the strap of my tote bag onto my right…
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Vancouver Rise FC represents growing women’s sports in Canada
March 3, 2025By: Quin Kohlman, SFU Student The newly established women’s soccer team, Vancouver Rise FC, is ready to move mountains in the Vancouver sporting world. As part of the Northern Super League (NSL), the first women’s soccer league in Canada, this…
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Thierry Henry, an Olympian with the talent of scoring
February 21, 2025By: Yildiz Subuk, Staff Writer I’ve never been fond of Arsenal as a soccer club. I don’t know if it’s the jerseys, the fanbase, or the team’s ability to have remarkable seasons before “blowing it” when it matters most. However,…
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A letter to the girls pursuing sports
February 6, 2025By: Dani Santos, SFU Student; Kaja Antic, Sports Writer; Izzy Cheung, Sports Editor Dani Santos As an 11-year-old girl still discovering herself, I started playing soccer after my best friend invited me to join her team. With months of learning…
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It’s Messi out here: the MLS’ costly conundrum
November 27, 2024By: Kaja Antic, Sports Writer “DON’T BE PLASTIC! SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CLUB!” a banner read, draped over a supporter’s section in Yankee Stadium. It was September 21, 2024, and New York City FC was playing host to Inter Miami, the…
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Trickle down Clarkonomics: Translating WNBA success to women’s sports overall
November 27, 2024By: Kaja Antic, Sports Writer The 2024 WNBA season saw record-breaking numbers, both in viewership and attendance. This has been chalked up to what some have called the “Caitlin Clark effect” — regarding the impact the 22-year-old star has had…
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BC’s major sports teams for beginners
November 26, 2024By: Yildiz Subuk, Staff Writer Editor’s note: stats are taken from November 22, 2024. Vancouver Canucks After a remarkable playoff run in the last season, the Vancouver Canucks got off to a shaky start by losing their first three games…
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Sports Quiz: Guess the women’s soccer player
November 6, 2024By: Dani Santos, SFU Student Test your women’s soccer knowledge with this sports quiz! Try to guess who the player is through these clues. She is from California. She is married and has a 4-year-old daughter named Charlie. She earned…
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