Welcome to the Saskatchewan Soccer's Everyone's Game Quarterly Newsletter. Provided below is an overview of soccer events that took place from July-September 2025 in Saskatchewan, across the country, and around the world. | | CANWFUTSAL drawn into Group B at inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup Philippines 2025 | | |
Canada Soccer’s Women’s Futsal National Team (CANWFUTSAL) has been drawn into Group B alongside Spain, Thailand, and Colombia for the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup Philippines 2025™, which will take place from 21 November to 7 December in Pasig City, Metropolitan Manila.
The Official Draw was conducted at the BGC Arts Center in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig, hosted by Mara Aquino and FIFA Head of Olympics, Futsal and Beach Soccer, Kasra Haghighi. Futsal legend Falcao, Croatia coach Tihana Nemcic, Philippines international Hali Long, and volleyball player Vanie Gandler served as draw assistants.
“When you arrive at a World Cup, you know you are going to face the best teams in the world. We’ve been drawn against three of the world’s top eight nations, including tournament favourites Spain. We want to take advantage of every moment to continue progressing as a futsal nation.”
– Alexandre Da Rocha, Women’s Futsal National Team Head Coach
Group A will feature hosts Philippines alongside Poland, Morocco, and Argentina. Group C includes Portugal, Tanzania, Japan, and New Zealand, while Group D brings together Brazil, IR Iran, Italy, and Panama.
Canada earned their place at the first-ever FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup by winning the inaugural Concacaf W Futsal Championship earlier this year in Guatemala City. Competing in their first-ever international tournament, the newly formed Canadian squad posted four wins in five matches, capturing the continental title and securing their ticket to the global stage.
Saskatchewan talent will once again be prominently featured on the team lead by Assistant Coach Jerson Barandica-Hamilton along with players Erica Hindmarsh, Jade Houmphanh, and Jadyn Steinhauer.
The FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup Philippines 2025™ marks the first time that women’s futsal will be showcased on the global stage. Canada will now continue its preparations for the historic competition, where 16 nations will compete to lift the inaugural trophy.
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The Saskatchewan EXCEL Program is proud to continue its collaboration with our Member Organizations in advancing the Excellence Player Pathway. The 2025 season is officially up and running, with preseason training and bootcamp sessions already in full swing.
As part of Canada Soccer’s national EXCEL structure and Saskatchewan’s player development pathway, the program is committed to creating high-level opportunities for our top players to develop, compete, and be identified by professional and national team scouts.
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Key Dates:
- Saskatchewan–Manitoba Series: November 9–11 (Whitecaps Talent ID Scout confirmed)
- Whitecaps and Vancouver Rise FC Talent ID Camp, November 17-21
- Youth Male National Team Integration Camp: February 17–19 (National Youth Team Scout confirmed)
- Vancouver Showcase: March 25–30
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The EXCEL female program kicked off on September 4th with in person parent and player meetings. The girls were also together on September 15th and 17th to discuss out game model, training model and expectations. They are fully engaged and ready to go! We’re looking forward to the Alliance Academy league starting in November.
Our senior athletes are working hard for next level opportunities, and 2 athletes have committed to excellent schools for the fall of 2026.
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The EXCEL Male program kicked off during the week of September 15th with in-person sessions covering our game model, training model, and program standards. The boys are already building strong habits and are fully engaged as we prepare for the season ahead.
We’ll be gearing up for the Saskatchewan–Manitoba Series taking place November 9th–11th, where a Whitecaps Talent ID scout will be in attendance to evaluate our athletes. Following that, the team will transition into Alliance Academy League play, which begins in mid-November.
Our senior athletes are also focused on their next-level opportunities, and we’re committed to helping them progress within the EXCEL pathway.
| | Technical Leadership and Management Diploma | | |
December 6–7, 2025 | Edwards School of Business, Saskatoon
The Technical Leadership and Management Diploma is a unique collaboration between Saskatchewan Soccer and the Edwards School of Business. This two-day program is designed to have an immediate impact on your leadership skills, equipping you with the tools to lead with confidence, clarity, and purpose. By the end of this course, you will walk away as a stronger, more effective leader ready to elevate your organization, your team, and yourself.
Facilitator Profile:
Rick Reid, PME, BComm, CPHR
Rick Reid is an accomplished human resources professional with more than twenty years of experience across the public and private sectors. As a Corporate Learning Consultant, program facilitator, and coach with Executive Education at the Edwards School of Business, Rick has worked with leaders from diverse industries including education, health care, government, and energy.
He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Edwards, a Professional Master of Education from Queen’s University, a CPHR designation, and is a Certified Leadership Coach. Rick specializes in employee and labour relations, conflict management, leadership development, and organizational change. His approach emphasizes practical tools and meaningful engagement that help leaders and teams achieve both personal and organizational growth.
Course Content
Day 1 – December 6
Morning (9:00 – 12:00)
- Program Overview
- DISC Workshop
- Emotional Intelligence
Lunch (12:00 – 1:00)
Afternoon (1:00 – 5:30)
- Leadership Styles
- Building Trust
- Workplace Conflict
- Roles & Responsibilities of the Technical Director
Day 2 – December 7
Morning (9:00 – 12:00)
- Communication & DISC Styles
- Providing Feedback & Recognition
- Understanding Motivation
- Team Building
Lunch (12:00 – 1:00)
Afternoon (1:00 – 4:00)
- Building a Technical Plan
- Executing a Technical Plan
- Club Culture
Location
Edwards School of Business – T&T Towers
#600, 340 3rd Ave North, Saskatoon, SK
Investing in our people through Leadership
This course is subsidized by Saskatchewan Soccer as part of our strategic plan to support soccer development across the province and to invest in people who improve the participant experience. This program has been made accessible and affordable to ensure leaders at every level can benefit
-Comparable leadership programs typically cost $1,600–$2,500.
Registration & Priority
To ensure high engagement and meaningful interaction, seating is limited. The 2025 Diploma priority registration will be given to individuals currently serving in leadership roles with member organizations—such as Technical Directors, Executive Directors, Presidents, Board Members, and Administrative Support staff. Please direct your questions to h.mowgli@sasksoccer.com.
| | Year 3 TELUS She Can Coach | | |
Canada Soccer is pleased to announce the launch of Year 3 of TELUS She CAN Coach, welcoming new partnerships with the Saskatchewan Soccer Association and Newfoundland & Labrador Soccer Association, alongside continued collaboration with Manitoba Soccer Association, BC Soccer, and Ontario Soccer.
TELUS She CAN Coach is a national coach recruitment, development, and training project designed for women to address the challenges they face regarding soccer participation.
As a club-based initiative, TELUS She CAN Coach engages and collaborates with community clubs across participating provinces to strengthen our game, aiming to close the gender gap in participation through increasing the number of women coaches at the Grassroots level. To learn more, please visit the official program webpage.
Club Applications Now Open
Applications for Year 3 are open from September 2–30, 2025, and can be accessed through the official program webpage.
Eligible applicants include:
• Community clubs in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Newfoundland & Labrador.
• Returning clubs from British Columbia, Manitoba, and Ontario that participated in Year 2.
For full eligibility criteria, please visit the program webpage or review the Program Guide.
Optional Information Sessions
Canada Soccer will host two optional, 60-minute drop-in information sessions for community clubs in participating provinces interested in learning more about the program and application process. If you would like to attend, please register for one (1) of the following sessions:
Information Session #1
• Date: September 10, 2025
• Time: 12:00 PM EST (adjust to your local time zone)
• Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/option1
Information Session #2
• Date: September 16, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM EST (adjust to your local time zone)
• Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/option2
Contact:
For any inquiries, please contact the Program Coordinator, Brynn Nash, at bnash@canadasoccer.com.
| | MAP Grant Follow-Up Reports | | |
This is a friendly reminder that MAP Grant Follow-Up Reports are due October 11 at midnight.
To assist with completing your report, please review our step-by-step guide and follow-up videos available here.
The Receipt Spreadsheet template (required for proof of expenses)
Follow-Up Guidelines outlining eligible receipts and the reporting process
If you have any questions, please contact a.oliver@sasksoccer.com for assistance.
| | Late Maturation Policy Reminder | | Clubs may permit late maturation within their own league play at their discretion. However, for tournaments outside of an MO's league, approval from the tournament organiser is required before a player may participate in a lower age group. | | The 2025 PSL Season came to a close on July 26th at Griffith's Stadium in Saskatoon. Thank you to all teams for their participation and congratulations to our 2025 Champions! The U15 Champions will be representing Saskatchewan at the U15 Cup National Championship on Charlottetown, PEI October 8th-13th while the U17 Champions will represent Saskatchewan at the U17 Cup National Championship in Kamloops, BC from October 8th-13th! | | |
The U15 Boys Final was an all Alliance matchup as Alliance Black took on Alliance Blue. Alliance Blue took the lead first as Wrigley Riggs scored on a free kick. Alliance Black came out strong in the second half as Noah Neufeldt Scored on a penalty kick to knot the game at one. Alliance black would strike again when Onyedika Onuora-Oguno Scored to give them a 2-1 lead. The game would remain 2-1 until the final whistle as Alliance Black was victorious claiming the U15 Boys PSL title and securing their spot at Nationals in Charlottetown, PEI.
The Golden Boot for the U15 Boys Division, awarded to the top goal scorer through regular season and playoffs, was awarded to Oudai Alhamami of QC United with a whopping 20 goals in 13 games.
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The U15 Girls Final saw FC Regina take on Saskatoon Alliance Blue in a tightly contested contest that concluded in penalty kicks. Alliance Blue took the early lead when Kanis Manivong scored to give them the 1-0 lead. Braelyn Ramsbottom would then score for FC Regina to tie the game at one. Not long after Ramsbottom notched her second of the game to give FCR the lead. Alliance Blue would tie the game just before the half on a free kick from just outside the box. The game would remain tied at 2 following regulation and extra time and headed to penalty kicks. Saskatoon Alliance Blue would go on to score on all five of their penalty kicks and defeat FCR 5-4 on penalty kicks to take the victory and secure their spot as the Saskatchewan representative for Nationals in Charlottetown, PEI.
The Golden Boot for the U15 Girls Division, awarded to the top goal scorer through regular season and playoffs, was shared by Kanis Manivong of Saskatoon Alliance Blue and Parker Sauer of FC Regina Bluestars with nine goals each.
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The U17 Boys Final saw the FC Regina Bluestars take on Saskatoon Alliance Black. FC Regina was first to hit the board with a goal from Yichen Geo. Saskatoon Alliance answered back with a goal of their own from OluwaMayowa (Max) Ojo. The game would remain tied for some time until Asad Mohammed contorted his body through the air to bicycle kick the ball past the keeper and give Alliance Black the lead. Alliance Black would hold on to the lead to secure the U17 Boys Championship and their place as the Saskatchewan representative at Nationals in Kamloops, BC.
The Golden Boot for the U17 Boys Division, awarded to the top goal scorer through regular season and playoffs, was shared by Giorgio Artunduaga of Saskatoon Alliance Black and Ronnie Gibson of Forge FC with nine goals each.
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The U17 Girls Final saw the FC Regina Bluestars take on Saskatoon Alliance. Saskatoon Alliance took the early lead on a goal from Calla Zimmer but FC Regina would battle back with goals from Brynn Birnie and Neko Michell to give FC Regina a 2-1 victory and secure their spot as the Saskatchewan representative for Nationals in Kamloops, BC.
The Golden Boot for the U17 Girls Division, awarded to the top goal scorer through regular season and playoffs, was awarded to Neko Michell of FC Regina with nine goals.
| | Adult and Masters Sask Cup | | Our 2025 Adult Open and Masters Sask Cup Tournament took place the Weekend of August 15th-17th with 3 Men's Open teams and 2 Men's Masters teams taking part. The open division consisted of Stoughton, ASTRA Soccer Academy, and LAFC with LAFC taking home the Sask Cup! | | |
The Men's Masters division saw reigning Champions YXE FC take on FC Regina in a two game series for the Sask Cup. YXE FC defended their title winning game one 7-2 and game two 2-1. YXE FC will represent Saskatchewan at the Men's Masters National Championship in Winnipeg, MB from October 2nd to 5th.
Joining the men in Winnipeg will be the YXE Women's FC who were acclaimed on the Women's side. Best of luck to both teams as they represent Saskatchewan with pride.
| | Kick off events for Power Chair, Blind Soccer and All Abilities - this fall in Regina and Saskatoon | | Congratulations to our successful New to Canada Grant applicants: Forza Soccer Academy and Ubuntu FC! | | FIFA Disability Football Toolkit | | Everyone's Game Conference | | |
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