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SOCCER
 Abbotsford’s soccer community is currently at its highest point, flourishing in all aspects. Abbotsford has both the amenities and resources to host soccer tournaments at the local, regional, provincial and national levels. Abbotsford boasts numerous great facilities that have hosted many successful tournaments in the past. The Abbotsford Soccer Association works diligently to foster the development of approximately 3000 new and existing athletes along with new and successful programs like the Super Y league (the largest Youth Soccer League in N. America) and Pacific Development League. Abbotsford is one of only three Canadian clubs with a Pacific Development League Team and competes in the 2nd division of the United Soccer Leagues across N. America. We are committed to providing opportunities through the hosting of various tournaments and championships.
| Director of Sport Hosting |
For more information about hosting an event in Abbotsford, please contact: Allison Longshore, Director of Sport Hosting at
604.864.5675, toll free at 1.866.572.7469 or by email at alongshore@tourismabborsford.ca |
SOCCER ASSOCIATIONS
Abbotsford Soccer Association
Barry Crocker, General Manager
604.859.3033
barrycrocker@shaw.ca | www.uslsoccer.com
British Columbia Soccer Association
Victor Montagliani, President
soccer_bc@telus.net | www.bcsoccer.net
Canadian Soccer Association
Tanya Colburne
613.237.7678 Ext. 236
tcolburne@soccercan.ca | www.canadasoccer.com
ABBOTSFORD SOCCER FACILITIES
Babich Park
33404 Wren Crescent
one soccer field
Bateman Park
34638 Bateman Road
three soccer fields | parking lot | washrooms | F & B
Delair Park
35570 Delair Road
two soccer fields | parking lot | washrooms | F & B | lights
Dunach Park
4079 Mt. Lehman Road
one soccer field
Exhibition Park
32470 Haida Drive
three full sized soccer fields | dressing rooms | washrooms
F & B | at least six mini soccer fields
Grant Park
2200 Grant Street
one soccer field | washrooms
Mathers Park
36367 Stephan Leacock Drive
one soccer field
Matsqui Recreation Centre
3106 Clearbrook Road
two soccer fields | parking lot | washrooms
McMillian Park
2495 McMillan Road
three soccer fields | parking lot | washrooms
Mouat All-Weather Park
32355 Mouat Drive
two soccer fields | lights | washrooms
Ridgeview Park
3520 Vantage Place
one soccer field
Rotary Stadium
32470 Haida Drive
one soccer field | track | lights
Saddle Park
34360 Old Clayburn Road
one soccer field | parking lot
Townline Hill Park
30959 Blueridge Street
one soccer field | parking lot | lights
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At the early age of 12 Sophie began her soccer career by playing on an older successful local Abbotsford club team. Sophie's athletic and tactic abilities did not go unnoticed and she was soon playing more and more competively. This strong defensive and mid-field player is currently the captain of the U20 Women’s Canadian National Soccer team. On top of leading her team to various victories, Sophie is also playing on the Senior Women’s National team along side national identities such as Christine Sinclair, Charmaine Hooper and Kara Lang. To add to her list of accomplishments, Sophie also plays for a Professional Squad, the Women’s Whitecaps in Vancouver. Just recently Ms. Schmidt was inducted into the Abbotsford Hall of Fame, which is an honor given to the top ten athletes of the year. Sophie has been ranked the 11th best women's soccer player in the world. In addition to a very busy travel itinerary with various teams, Sophie still manages to keep on top of her school work. This fall, she will be attending the University of Portland, where the famous Christine Sinclair was a student. Sophie Schmidt is only one of the Abbotsford's soccer community's claim to fame. We also boast two National Boy’s Soccer titles and Canadian National soccer star, Brad Peetoom.
