by Nelson Daily Sports on Monday February 01 2021
WolfPack Head Coach John Antulov said Ryan Lewis is another key piece for our group and to keep our team strong over the coming year. TRU image
The Thompson Rivers University (TRU) WolfPack has recruited strong midfielder Ryan Lewis for their men s soccer program.
The Nelson Youth Soccer star said only after being in Kamloops at short time, he’s been impressed with the level of commitment from the guys and coaching staff here considering the circumstances due to COVID.
“ I think it shows the character of the team and I m looking forward to what we can accomplish once we re really able to kick things off, Lewis said on the TRU website.
by Nelson Daily Sports on Tuesday January 26 2021
Twin sisters Semegn and Addis Atkinson recently committed to play for the Langara Falcons of Pacific Western Athletic Association (PACWEST). Submitted photo
A trio of Nelson players in the Whitecaps Caps 2 College” soccer program recently landed spots on college and university varsity teams.
Twin sisters Semegn and Addis Atkinson have been selected to play for the Langara Falcons of Pacific Western Athletic Association (PACWEST) while Kieran Dehnel committed to play for the University of Lethbridge of the Canada West USPORT division.
“We couldn’t be prouder of the girls,” said Marinos Papageorgopoulos, BMO Academy Centres director for Vancouver Whitecaps FC.