Lakeland soccer teams heading to Sherwood Park for weekend event

Rob McKinley May 24, 2024 2:39 PM
A Strikers' mid-fielder keeps her eye on the ball as she runs up the field during a recent game between Vermilion and Bonnyville. Hundreds of players from teams across the Lakeland are expected to be playing at the Phoenix FC tournament in Sherwood Park over the May 24 weekend.▲

LAKELAND - The Bonnyville U13 Black Widows and the Vermilion Strikers were battling in Lakeland District Soccer Association league play on Tuesday night in Bonnyville — a warm-up to the Phoenix FC invitational tournament in Sherwood Park over the May 24 weekend. The Widows (in white) won the league game 5-1. 

The teams will be among more than 50 squads from across northern Alberta in the U11 to U19 categories at the Phoenix FC event. The Sherwood Park weekend draws teams in the Tier 4 to 7 levels.

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