Members of Champlain’s Cavaliers Men’s Soccer team participated in an event this week in support of the Canadian Street Soccer Association and its aim to further its mission of inclusion through sport in Montreal.
Representatives from Canada Soccer, Soccer Québec, CF Montréal and Les Roses joined in support of the initiative during the launch for the Montreal chapter of the CSSA.
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Soccer players from Montreal shelters joined the Cavaliers on the pitch, playing a friendly game to kick off the program.
Dean Howie, director of Student Services at Champlain Saint-Lambert and assistant coach of the men’s soccer team, helped to organize the event in Montreal and get the players involved.
In an interview with CBC radio, Howie explained that he read about the initiative online and felt it would be a great opportunity for players on the soccer team to create connections within the community.
“The Men’s Soccer team has been involved with volunteering at the Welcome Hall Mission since the start of the season in August. Three days after the return from the National Championship the players were serving meals at the Mission,” said Howie.
“For the players to be able to share their passion for the game with others was a natural fit and hopefully connected the student-athletes with the players from the missions.”
