2023 ACAC Men's & Women's Soccer Seasons Set for Kick Off
EDMONTON, AB - The 2023 ACAC Soccer Championships are set to be the most memorable yet as Edmonton's Concordia Thunder, The King's Eagles, and NAIT Ooks join forces to host the event. Taking place at the impressive Edmonton Soccer Dome, this unique championship will be played indoors on artificial turf. The collaboration of these institutions ensures optimal playing conditions and an unforgettable experience for the competing teams. With the Edmonton Soccer Dome being the largest dome in Canada, standing 25.6 meters tall and covering an impressive 12,541 square meters, the stage is set for an electrifying showcase of soccer excellence. This championship signifies the unity and commitment within the ACAC community, and promises thrilling matches as teams compete for glory.
2022 RECAP:
At last year's championship hosted by the Lethbridge Kodiaks in Raymond, the SAIT Trojans Men's team and the Red Deer Queens Women's team emerged as the conference champions, securing their spots as the ACAC representatives at the 2022 CCAA National Championships. The Queens placed sixth at the national stage, while the Trojans finished fourth.
2022 AWARD RECIPIENTS:
Men’s Coaches of the Year:
Jeff Paulus - NAIT Ooks & Allan Siwela - Olds Broncos
Women’s Coaches of the Year:
Franco Imbrogno - Concordia Thunder & Mahziar Peyrow - Red Deer Queens
Men’s Rookies of the Year:
James Bartha - Keyano Huskies & Joel McLeod - Lethbridge Kodiaks
Women’s Rookies of the Year:
Mika Thompson - The King’s Eagles & Sein Furuyama - Red Deer Queens
Men’s Players of the Year:
Rodane Cato - NAIT Ooks & Senay Haile - SAIT Trojans
Women’s Players of the Year:
Felicia Rodney - Keyano Huskies & Sein Furuyama - Red Deer Queens
LOOKING AHEAD:
The upcoming season will kick off on September 8th and 9th. The Trojans will start their season at home against the Ambrose Lions, while the Red Deer Queens will head south to face the Lethbridge Kodiaks.
Looking ahead, the 2023 CCAA Men's Soccer Championship is scheduled to take place from November 8th to 11th at St. Clair College in Windsor, Ontario. Simultaneously, the 2023 CCAA Women's Soccer Championship will be held at Holland College in Summerside, P.E.I. As we eagerly anticipate discovering the ACAC representatives for these prestigious national championships, our focus remains on the thrilling opening week of the fall soccer season in early September.
As the ACAC soccer season approaches, excitement fills the air as teams gear up for thrilling matches and fierce competition. With last year's champions aiming to defend their titles and new contenders emerging, the race to represent the conference at the CCAA National Championships is set to be intense. The upcoming season promises unforgettable moments, outstanding performances, and the opportunity for teams to make their mark on the national stage. As we eagerly anticipate the second weekend of September and the opening week of fall soccer, let the games begin as we embark on another exciting season of ACAC soccer.
ACAC SCHEDULES:
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About the ACAC: The ACAC is the governing body for intercollegiate athletics in Alberta. Its mission is to provide competitive collegiate sport experiences, promote academic achievement and be a leader of sport development in Canada.
For more information on the ACAC, please visit our website: www.acac.ab.ca
For additional information, contact:
Mark Kosak, Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference
Chief Executive Officer
403-875-7329
Markk@acac.ab.ca
Kayla Blacquiere, Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Kaylab@acac.ab.ca