Calgary Foothills Development Phase girls featured in Global News coverage, celebrating with medals after a successful tournament.

CMSA Shifts Training Environment To Try To Keep More Girls in the Game

Over 750 young soccer players from across the province took part in the 2024 Winter Classic Indoor soccer tournament, but out of the 73 teams taking part, only 11 were girls’ teams.

“The numbers don’t lie,” said Jordan Stewart, the technical leader of Calgary Minor Soccer Association (CMSA). “There’s a definite need for a focus on the female side of the game.”

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