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April 11, 2026

Alberta Earns Extra U17 Girls Spot at Canada Soccer Youth National Championship

Alberta Soccer has been awarded an additional berth for U17 Girls at the Canada Soccer Youth National Championship, bringing the province's allocation to two spots in that division — a significant boost for competitive clubs across the Greater Edmonton area. The announcement, published April 8, means more Alberta girls' teams have a pathway to national-level football ⚽ competition this year. Edmonton-area clubs with strong U17 Girls programs should check eligibility details, as regulations prevent two teams from the same club from competing in the same age division.

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April 10, 2026

Women's Football ⚽ Takes the Big Screen: 'The Pitch' Screens in Edmonton This Tuesday

The Northern Super League is bringing its documentary 'The Pitch' — the story of Diana Matheson's mission to build professional women's football ⚽ in Canada — to Zeidler Hall at the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton on Tuesday, April 14. Alberta Soccer is inviting the local football community to attend this special screening and celebrate the growth of the women's game. Tickets are available through the Citadel Theatre box office at secure.citadeltheatre.com.

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