July 30, 2010 - Adieu Mikael Cantave
OTTAWA, Canada - Mikael Cantave, from our 96 Boys team, will soon be packing his bags for a journey to FC Nantes, one we know will take him to new heights in his soccer career. He will compete with 18 other boys for one of 12 spots in the renowned FC Nantes Football Academy. If successful, he will be offered a full-time professional contract to join the Academy in March 2011. From there on, the sky is the limit.
Mikael is pictured below in a pre-game send-off last Saturday at Claudette Cain Park. This was his last home game before leaving for France on August 10.
We wish you well Mikael. May you know that you will always have a home here at FC Capital United, but we hope you will not need to visit us any time soon.
July 27, 2010 - Beloved coach Raz earns National B coaching license
OTTAWA, Canada - The ever-humble, much-beloved coach, Raz El-Asmar, recently earned another coaching stripe, receiving his National B coaching license. This is a great honour for Raz and another huge win for the Club, whose players benefit from his tremendous coaching expertise, experience and pure passion for the game.
The optimist Raz was more hopeful than confident about his prospects for getting his National B license. But Raz, we never, ever had any doubt. Congrats to a true gentleman, soccer colleague and Club ambassador!
July 26, 2010 - Club hosts youth team from Brazil
OTTAWA, Canada - Last Saturday, the Club hosted a team traveling from Brazil. The Amigos da Bola America are on multi-city Canadian tour, and stopped by Claudette Cain Park to take part in a friendly match with the 94 Boys (photo below). The Brazilian team is participating in the Challenge Brossard soccer tournament this coming weekend.
July 20, 2010 - Toronto FC ticket offer for Champions League match July 27
TORONTO, Canada - As an exclusive offer to the soccer clubs that are members of the Toronto FC Academy (that's us, in case you missed that announcement), our members can get tickets to this match at reduced rates. Contact us at president@fccapitalunited.com to get more details. We will confirm that you are a member, and then send you the Ticket Offer via reply email.
Game time is 8:00 pm, Tuesday July 27 at BMO field in Toronto. Toronto FC plays C.D Motagua from Honduras.
July 16, 2010 - YDP resumes next week, pictures to be taken also
OTTAWA, Canada - After a short break, our YDP is back in full swing on Monday July 19. It is also that time of the year when we want to see the biggest and brightest smiles from our very best players - those in our YDP of course.
Next Friday July 23 and Saturday July 24 is picture day for YDP. Photos will be taken during the usual practice times for the different YDP age groups. This means you arrive at the same time and same place, with your child in full Capital United uniform. Take a moment to download and complete this Order Form. Remember to bring payment on picture day, either cash or cheque (payable to Ross MacEwen Photography). If you forget the date, check back here on the site, or under the Club Calendar.
July 14, 2010 - OYSL teams off to a strong start, one step closer to achieving their goals
OTTAWA, Canada - Our two Ontario Youth Soccer League (OYSL) teams, the U15 and U14 Boys, have had a superb start to their season. Things look very promising for both teams to stay in the league next year. This is important for our top players who need top competition in order to improve.
Both teams play at home July 24 and July 25 at Claudette Cain Park. Mark your calendars for these dates. Check out the OYSL site www.oyslsoccer.com to confirm game times and to follow the teams' progress. Get out there and support these two great teams!
July 13, 2010 - Great Mini World Cup coverage and photos by the Ottawa Sun
OTTAWA, Canada - In case you missed it, the Ottawa Sun published a great story and some wonderful photos of the Mini World Cup, which was held in June. Click on these links to see them and more:
July 8, 2010 - Men's team returns from 6v6 Budweiser Cup in South Africa
PRETORIA, South Africa - The Capital United Men's Team returned from the trip of a lifetime - the Global Beer Championship, played in a FIFA World Cup Stadium, Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. After winning the Canadian championship in Toronto last month, the team earned the right to represent Canada in South Africa where they competed against other countries.
On the warm-up day, they beat Germany 7-1. On Canada Day, they were ranked 2nd after the round robin phase. They beat Vietnam in a 1-0 thriller in the first game, South Africa 3-0, and then China 4-0.
In a semi-final rematch vs. Vietnam, they lost 1-0 in a hard fought match. That loss was difficult to accept, but they can hold their heads high. They won more games and scored more goals than each of the other 11 countries, except Brazil (which tied with Vietnam).
Apparently, the team represented us well at the Budweiser hospitality tent, which was likely worthy of an award. They even got to watch a World Cup match, only seven rows away from the action. More importantly, check out those smiles, and the Cap U scarf and shirt in the photo below. Well done guys!
July 8, 2010 - YDP on short break, resumes July 19
OTTAWA, Canada - The YDP is on a two week break, and will resume on Monday July 19, 2010 (see Club Calendar). We do offer day camps during this time. Contact us at info@fccapitalunited.com if you want your child to attend. We still have a few spots open.
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OTTAWA, Canada - Mikael Cantave, from our 96 Boys team, will soon be packing his bags for a journey to FC Nantes, one we know will take him to new heights in his soccer career. He will compete with 18 other boys for one of 12 spots in the renowned FC Nantes Football Academy. If successful, he will be offered a full-time professional contract to join the Academy in March 2011. From there on, the sky is the limit.
Mikael is pictured below in a pre-game send-off last Saturday at Claudette Cain Park. This was his last home game before leaving for France on August 10.
We wish you well Mikael. May you know that you will always have a home here at FC Capital United, but we hope you will not need to visit us any time soon.
July 27, 2010 - Beloved coach Raz earns National B coaching license
OTTAWA, Canada - The ever-humble, much-beloved coach, Raz El-Asmar, recently earned another coaching stripe, receiving his National B coaching license. This is a great honour for Raz and another huge win for the Club, whose players benefit from his tremendous coaching expertise, experience and pure passion for the game.
The optimist Raz was more hopeful than confident about his prospects for getting his National B license. But Raz, we never, ever had any doubt. Congrats to a true gentleman, soccer colleague and Club ambassador!
July 26, 2010 - Club hosts youth team from Brazil
OTTAWA, Canada - Last Saturday, the Club hosted a team traveling from Brazil. The Amigos da Bola America are on multi-city Canadian tour, and stopped by Claudette Cain Park to take part in a friendly match with the 94 Boys (photo below). The Brazilian team is participating in the Challenge Brossard soccer tournament this coming weekend.
July 20, 2010 - Toronto FC ticket offer for Champions League match July 27
TORONTO, Canada - As an exclusive offer to the soccer clubs that are members of the Toronto FC Academy (that's us, in case you missed that announcement), our members can get tickets to this match at reduced rates. Contact us at president@fccapitalunited.com to get more details. We will confirm that you are a member, and then send you the Ticket Offer via reply email.
Game time is 8:00 pm, Tuesday July 27 at BMO field in Toronto. Toronto FC plays C.D Motagua from Honduras.
July 16, 2010 - YDP resumes next week, pictures to be taken also
OTTAWA, Canada - After a short break, our YDP is back in full swing on Monday July 19. It is also that time of the year when we want to see the biggest and brightest smiles from our very best players - those in our YDP of course.
Next Friday July 23 and Saturday July 24 is picture day for YDP. Photos will be taken during the usual practice times for the different YDP age groups. This means you arrive at the same time and same place, with your child in full Capital United uniform. Take a moment to download and complete this Order Form. Remember to bring payment on picture day, either cash or cheque (payable to Ross MacEwen Photography). If you forget the date, check back here on the site, or under the Club Calendar.
July 14, 2010 - OYSL teams off to a strong start, one step closer to achieving their goals
OTTAWA, Canada - Our two Ontario Youth Soccer League (OYSL) teams, the U15 and U14 Boys, have had a superb start to their season. Things look very promising for both teams to stay in the league next year. This is important for our top players who need top competition in order to improve.
Both teams play at home July 24 and July 25 at Claudette Cain Park. Mark your calendars for these dates. Check out the OYSL site www.oyslsoccer.com to confirm game times and to follow the teams' progress. Get out there and support these two great teams!
July 13, 2010 - Great Mini World Cup coverage and photos by the Ottawa Sun
OTTAWA, Canada - In case you missed it, the Ottawa Sun published a great story and some wonderful photos of the Mini World Cup, which was held in June. Click on these links to see them and more:
- Mini World Cup a mighty big deal
- Mini World Cup photos by Darren Brown
- other Mini World Cup Event News
July 8, 2010 - Men's team returns from 6v6 Budweiser Cup in South Africa
PRETORIA, South Africa - The Capital United Men's Team returned from the trip of a lifetime - the Global Beer Championship, played in a FIFA World Cup Stadium, Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. After winning the Canadian championship in Toronto last month, the team earned the right to represent Canada in South Africa where they competed against other countries.
On the warm-up day, they beat Germany 7-1. On Canada Day, they were ranked 2nd after the round robin phase. They beat Vietnam in a 1-0 thriller in the first game, South Africa 3-0, and then China 4-0.
In a semi-final rematch vs. Vietnam, they lost 1-0 in a hard fought match. That loss was difficult to accept, but they can hold their heads high. They won more games and scored more goals than each of the other 11 countries, except Brazil (which tied with Vietnam).
Apparently, the team represented us well at the Budweiser hospitality tent, which was likely worthy of an award. They even got to watch a World Cup match, only seven rows away from the action. More importantly, check out those smiles, and the Cap U scarf and shirt in the photo below. Well done guys!
July 8, 2010 - YDP on short break, resumes July 19
OTTAWA, Canada - The YDP is on a two week break, and will resume on Monday July 19, 2010 (see Club Calendar). We do offer day camps during this time. Contact us at info@fccapitalunited.com if you want your child to attend. We still have a few spots open.
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