Saskatchewan Selects

Saskatchewan Selects

Nickname(s)	SK Selects
Founded	1 May 2019; 5 years ago (2019-05-01)
Stadium	SMF Field
Capacity	3,950
Home colours

The Saskatchewan Selects are an exhibition soccer team based on Saskatchewan that has played matches against other Canadian soccer teams. The team was created to establish a foundation for professional soccer in the province.

History

In March 2019, the inaugural SK Summer Soccer Series was announced with a May 4 friendly to be played between a Saskatchewan Selects team and Calgary Foothills FC at Saskatoon Minor Football Field.[1]

On May 1, 2019, representatives from the Saskatchewan Selects soccer team converged at the Park Town Hotel in Saskatoon to unveil the team’s roster, its new jerseys and a partnership with Prairieland Park.[2]

Two matches against Canadian Premier League club FC Edmonton were scheduled for March, 2020.[3] These matches were later cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4]

SK Summer Soccer Series

Launched in 2019, the SK Summer Soccer Series is a series of matches staged in Saskatoon, SK featuring the SK Selects against professional soccer teams. The Series is an important project towards the development of a professional soccer club for Saskatchewan.

2019

Saskatchewan Selects v Calgary Foothills FC

May 4	Saskatchewan Selects	1–2[5]	Calgary Foothills FC	Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
7:00 pm CDT				Stadium: SMF Field Attendance: 3,067

Saskatchewan Selects v Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-23

July 25	Saskatchewan Selects	0–0[6] (a.e.t.) (6–7 p)	Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-23	Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
7:30 pm CDT				Stadium: SMF Field

Saskatchewan Selects v Toronto FC II

August 11	Saskatchewan Selects	2–0[7]	Toronto FC II	Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
3:00 pm CDT	Fraser Baikas			Stadium: SMF Field Attendance: 3,016

2020

Saskatchewan Selects v FC Edmonton

March 28	Saskatchewan Selects	Cancelled[4]	FC Edmonton	Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
7:00 pm CDT				Stadium: SaskTel Soccer Centre

Saskatchewan Selects v FC Edmonton

March 29	Saskatchewan Selects	Cancelled[4]	FC Edmonton	Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
6:00 pm CDT				Stadium: SaskTel Soccer Centre

References

1. Zary, Darren (March 28, 2019). "Saskatchewan Summer Soccer Series a pre-kicker to pro soccer". The StarPhoenix. Archived from the original on September 7, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
2. "Saskatchewan Selects unveil team roster, jerseys ahead of SK Summer Soccer Series". The StarPhoenix. May 2, 2019. Archived from the original on September 7, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
3. Jacques, John (February 26, 2020). "SK Summer Soccer Series To Host FC Edmonton Next Month". Northern Tribune. Archived from the original on September 7, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
4. Jacques, John (March 12, 2020). "FC Edmonton Cancels Saskatoon Friendly, ECPL Live Qualifier As Alberta Limits Mass Gatherings". Northern Tribune. Archived from the original on September 7, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
5. Jacques, John (May 6, 2019). "Over 3,000 Attend Saskatchewan 'CPL Litmus Test'". Northern Tribune. Archived from the original on September 7, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
6. Zary, Darren (July 26, 2019). "Sk Summer Soccer Series: Vancouver Whitecaps FC prevails over SK Selects in penalty kicks". The StarPhoenix. Archived from the original on September 7, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
7. Jacques, John (August 12, 2019). "SK Summer Soccer Series Finishes On A High Note For Football In Saskatchewan". Northern Tribune. Archived from the original on September 7, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023.

External links

• Official website (archived)