When the Canadian Premier League released their video story back in April, a few of us were intrigued by the presence of young female players.  It felt to me at least, that the league was signaling intent to eventually launch a women’s division.  While nothing had officially been confirmed, Steven Sandor tweeted in March that a women’s league was coming.  I was cautiously optimistic that a women’s league might not be all that far away. The wording that the league and most teams used rubbed me a bit wrong though.  Suggesting Canadian ‘kids’ could now dream about playing pro felt disingenuous when there was (and still is) only a possibility for boys to do so in this country.  At Valour FC’s June 6th launch, Investors Group Field was packed with kids. Roughly half were girls, many adorned in their club […]

It’s summer, the weather is amazing and it’s been too long since we have gotten together.  It also doesn’t hurt that the mosquitoes are in short supply!  We can’t think of any better reasons to get together and kick the ball around. Join us on Friday August 10th at 6:30 pm at Assiniboine Park.  You bring your feet and your preferred method of ‘hydration’ and we’ll bring the ball. Skill optional, fun required!  

It has been an exciting few weeks and we have football on the brain.  If you are with us, you might want to join us for a couple of upcoming events this week. Informal Pub Night Come out and join us for a drink and to talk about ideas for creating awareness in the community for Valour FC.  It’s never too early to discuss tifo either!  Everything is on the table so come with your ideas, or just come to bask with us in the joy of knowing we have team. Date:   June 22, 2018 Location:   Garbanzo’s (471 Portage Avenue, Unit 2, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2E3) Time:   7:00 pm If you want to let us know you are coming, you can do that on our Facebook page. No need to RSVP however.  Everyone is welcome! World Cup Viewing Party Join […]