Sault Ste. Marie soccer played host to two Sudbury clubs at the Northern Community Centre on Sunday afternoon.

The Soo City United U16 Girls side was up first in the winner take all game. Lauren Moran opened the scoring for the Soo with a perfectly placed shot beating the Greater Sudbury SC Impact keeper.

It stayed that way until the second half when the Sudbury side was awarded a penalty kick. Kaylee Vaillancourt buried the shot making it 1-1.

Lila Jarrett would play the role of hero scoring late in the second half to give United the 2-1 win and more importantly a berth in the tournament.

“We are proud of our girls. The game was very tight and we fought hard. Our goal was to make the tournament at the end of the month and we achieved it” said coach Joe Valente.

In the U16 Boys game, Gabriel Beaton scored in the second minute for the home side also vs the Impact.

The game was chippy at times with a few yellow cards being shown. The game remained 1-0 until the second half when Elijah Beaton, Gabriel’s brother, added a second goal to put the game out of reach. Ryder Strachan posted the clean sheet in the victory.

“These games are very quick and back and forth. Ryder played very well today and made some key saves for us when we needed them” said Marcel Giordano, coach of the club.

Both sides will now represent Group D on January 28 & 29 at The Soccer Centre in Vaughan.

The Indoor Cup began in 1987 and consists of 6v6 action with 20 minute halves.

For more information log on to https://www.ontariosoccer.net/ontario-indoor-cup

Canada Soccer has announced December 2022 updates to 150 clubs as part of its Club Licensing Program. The program is designed to guide member organizations throughout the country toward best principles for organizational development both on and off the field. The Quality Service Providers (QSP) is the entry-level category in Canada Soccer’s Club Licensing Program.

Congratulations to these 30 Ontario Clubs on Canada Soccer’s Quality Service Providers list including Sault Youth Soccer Club.

In order to qualify as a QSP, member organizations must provide a developmentally appropriate, safe, enjoyable, accessible, inclusive and welcoming playing environment for their participants, which differentiates it from non-member soccer and unorganized play. QSPs must also be in good standing with their governing organization(s) and meet the expectations of membership.

“We are pleased to announce that these clubs have committed to the standards of the Canada Soccer National Youth Club Licensing Program and have been able to accomplish the requirements of the categories that they have achieved in spite of the challenges of a global pandemic,” said Jason deVos, Canada Soccer’s Director of Development. “The Club Licensing Program exists to raise the level of soccer in this country and ensure a safe, welcoming, and developmentally-appropriate soccer environment for all participants in support of the Canada Soccer Safe Sport Roster.”

Of note, the Quality Soccer Provider designation will become a requirement of membership starting in 2023 to ensure that all member organization clubs meet the standards required to fulfill the requirements of Canada Soccer’s Safe Sport Roster which was unanimously adopted at the 2019 Canada Soccer Annual Meeting of the Members.

For general information on the Club Licensing Program in Ontario visit our website. 

Soo City United would like to invite soccer fans in Sault Ste. Marie to watch two qualifiers for the Ontario Cup being held locally on January 8, 2023. Both games will be played at the Northern Community Centre (near Korah Collegiate).

The Under 16 Girls team kicks off against Greater Sudbury SC Impact at noon while the Under 16 Boys side plays the Greater Sudbury SC Impact at 1:00pm.

The winners will advance from Group D to play in the Ontario Cup Tournament on January 28 & 29 in Vaughan.

The Indoor Cup began in 1987 and consists of 6v6 action with 20 minute halves. Come out and support our local youth soccer players on January 8, 2023.

https://www.ontariosoccer.net/ontario-indoor-cup

On behalf of all of those behind the scenes, Sault Youth Soccer Club wishes all involved in "the beautiful game" a happy and healthy holiday season. We thank you for a great 2022 and standby as we will be rolling out registration dates for the 2023 campaign soon.

Sault Youth Soccer Club, in conjunction with Ontario Soccer will be hosting, Soccer for Life Coaching Certification on October 22nd, 2022 at the NCC.

If you're interested in coaching a Soo City United competitive team, ages U13-U18, Soccer For Life coaching certification is a mandatory prerequisite. All SYSC coaches in the Junior United and house league program are eligible to take the course. For more information, please contact Junior United General Manager Daniel Sdao. 

daniel.sdao14@gmail.com

The online theory must be completed first.

1. ONLINE THEORY - https://canada-soccer.myshopify.com/products/soccer-for-life ($30 fee) - Mandatory to take in practical portion

2. PRACTICAL SAT OCT 22nd @ NCC 9am to 2pm - https://www.coachcentre.ca/Default_Coach.aspx (after you sign in - if you do not have an account for this site create one ; after signing in, search for Soccer for Life and you will see Sault Ste Marie there. Then choose to register - NO CHARGE)

You would normally have to travel out of town to obtain this certification but we are bringing it to you.

Thank you to all that have tried out for Soo City United.

The 2022-23 rosters have been announced.

https://www.saultyouthsoccer.com/page/show/7508440-soo-city-united-2022-2023-teams-

Sundays Turf 1&2 - curtain up

10:00 - 11:30 am - U13 Girls turf 1 /U14 Girls turf 2

11:30 - 1:00 pm U15 Girls turf 1 /U16 Girls turf 2

1:00 - 2:30 pm U18 Girls turf 1 /U16 Boys turf 2

2:30 - 4:00 pm – Turf 1 U13 Boys turf 1

Wednesdays IPDL Games
Turf 1&2 - curtain up (11v11)

5:00 - 6:00 pm - U13 Boys – Turf 1 only 

6:00 -7:00 pm - U13 Girls turf 1 /U14 Girls turf 2

7:00 - 8:00 pm - U15 Girls turf 1 /U16 Girls turf 2

8:00 - 9:00 pm - U18 Girls turf 1 /U16 Boys turf 2

Start November 20th – End May 31st  

OFF DAYS- CHRISTMAS BREAK Dec 24th through Jan 1st (inclusive), Feb 18th & 19th for Family Day and March 11th and 12th due to March Break, April 8th and 9th due to Easter and May 20th and 21st for Victoria Day.