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Saskatoon had an incredible soccer year. There were so many great stories, memorable moments and individual accomplishments. Here are the very best from 2016.

Youth

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Evan Hardy Souls finished the regular season with a losing record of 3-5-2, only scoring 11 times. In the playoffs, they went on a miraculous run, defeating St. Joseph, Holy Cross and Centennial on their way to an unfathomable high schoolboy’s city championship.

Canada Soccer roots itself. Carmelina Moscato and Karina LeBlanc each spent time inspiring girls in our city. Saskatoon was named one of just seven cities to be chosen for the Female REX Program. It means Saskatoon is on the national radar as a place of recruiting and training, geared toward the national women’s program.

Adult Soccer Miracles

Nikki Hipkin is a defender for the Chaos of women’s indoor Classics. Not known for her goal scoring abilities, Hipkin defied the odds in a boarded game on Nov. 23. Not once but twice, she struck from long range, putting precise bend on the ball to beat the keeper into the top corner. Her Chaos side defeated Majestics 3-2.