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March 27, 2024 – Canadian Premier League (CPL)
Atletico Ottawa News Release

OTTAWA, ON – Atlético Ottawa is excited to announce that Quinte West Soccer Club has joined the ‘Powered By Program’ becoming the first team of the Southeast Ontario Soccer Association (SOSA) to partner with the club.

CEO Fernando López expressed his excitement at the expansion of the Powered By Program, as Quinte West SC becomes the first Powered By Club from SOSA to become affiliated with Atlético Ottawa. López recognized the program’s ability to connect neighbouring communities and provide aspiring soccer players with access to high-level training.

“Today marks a new and exciting chapter in our club’s journey, as we broaden our horizons and deepen our dedication to fostering soccer’s growth beyond the confines of the capital region yet again,” he said. “Atlético remains steadfast in our mission to nurture and influence the soccer community and its culture across the province. Collaborating with Quinte West SC fills us with more hope for the future as we strive towards achieving this shared objective. We look forward to formally welcoming their players, coaches and volunteers at our matches this season.”

The Powered By Atlético Ottawa program, a collaboration between Atlético Ottawa, Atlético de Madrid, and the Canadian Premier League, currently supports multiple local soccer clubs across the region, including Ottawa South United, Ottawa City Soccer Club, Ottawa Gloucester Hornets, Gloucester Dragons, Russell Soccer Club, St. Anthony SC, Nepean Hotspurs Soccer Club, CS Aylmer, FC Petite Nation, Association de Soccer de Gatineau, Seaway Valley Soccer Club, Petawawa Minor Soccer Club and now Quinte West SC. For more information about the program and its members, please visit here.

Quinte West Soccer Club, of Trenton (ON), was originally established in the 1970s as “Trenton Minor Soccer” before being renamed to Quinte West SC in 1998. Their club values of respect, passion, teamwork and enjoyment echo the lasting footprint Atlético aims to leave on the soccer community in Ottawa, and beyond.

With close to 1,500 youth players set to take part in the summer curriculum this year, Quinte West SC is supported by over 120 coaches and dozens of volunteers to help run teams, leagues and tournaments throughout various age groups. Players ranging between two and 18 years old compete in recreational leagues, while competitive formats are offered to children over the age of 10 in both SOSA…

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