The Saskatchewan Selects are an exhibition soccer team based on Saskatchewan that has played matches against other Canadian soccer teams. The team was created to establish a foundation for professional soccer in the province.
| Nickname(s) | SK Selects | |
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| Founded | 1 May 2019 | |
| Stadium | SMF Field | |
| Capacity | 3,950 | |
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History
editIn March 2019, the inaugural SK Summer Soccer Series was announced with a May 4 friendly to be played between a Saskatchewan Selects team and Calgary Foothills FC at Saskatoon Minor Football Field.[1]
On May 1, 2019, representatives from the Saskatchewan Selects soccer team converged at the Park Town Hotel in Saskatoon to unveil the team’s roster, its new jerseys and a partnership with Prairieland Park.[2]
Two matches against Canadian Premier League club FC Edmonton were scheduled for March, 2020.[3] These matches were later cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4]
SK Summer Soccer Series
editLaunched in 2019, the SK Summer Soccer Series is a series of matches staged in Saskatoon, SK featuring the SK Selects against professional soccer teams. The Series is an important project towards the development of a professional soccer club for Saskatchewan.
2019
edit| May 4 | Saskatchewan Selects | 1–2[5] | Calgary Foothills FC | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |
| 7:00 pm CDT | Stadium: SMF Field Attendance: 3,067 |
| July 25 | Saskatchewan Selects | 0–0[6] (a.e.t.) (6–7 p) | Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-23 | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |
| 7:30 pm CDT | Stadium: SMF Field |
| August 11 | Saskatchewan Selects | 2–0[7] | Toronto FC II | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |
| 3:00 pm CDT |
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Stadium: SMF Field Attendance: 3,016 |
2020
edit| March 28 | Saskatchewan Selects | Cancelled[4] | FC Edmonton | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |
| 7:00 pm CDT | Stadium: SaskTel Soccer Centre |
| March 29 | Saskatchewan Selects | Cancelled[4] | FC Edmonton | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |
| 6:00 pm CDT | Stadium: SaskTel Soccer Centre |
References
edit- ^ Zary, Darren (March 28, 2019). "Saskatchewan Summer Soccer Series a pre-kicker to pro soccer". The StarPhoenix. Archived from the original on September 7, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
- ^ "Saskatchewan Selects unveil team roster, jerseys ahead of SK Summer Soccer Series". The StarPhoenix. May 2, 2019. Archived from the original on September 7, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
- ^ Jacques, John (February 26, 2020). "SK Summer Soccer Series To Host FC Edmonton Next Month". Northern Tribune. Archived from the original on September 7, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
- ^ a b c Jacques, John (March 12, 2020). "FC Edmonton Cancels Saskatoon Friendly, ECPL Live Qualifier As Alberta Limits Mass Gatherings". Northern Tribune. Archived from the original on September 7, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
- ^ Jacques, John (May 6, 2019). "Over 3,000 Attend Saskatchewan 'CPL Litmus Test'". Northern Tribune. Archived from the original on September 7, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
- ^ Zary, Darren (July 26, 2019). "Sk Summer Soccer Series: Vancouver Whitecaps FC prevails over SK Selects in penalty kicks". The StarPhoenix. Archived from the original on September 7, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
- ^ Jacques, John (August 12, 2019). "SK Summer Soccer Series Finishes On A High Note For Football In Saskatchewan". Northern Tribune. Archived from the original on September 7, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
External links
edit- Official website (archived)