The Niverville Rush soccer team is set to begin their second year of play in the Winnipeg Youth Soccer Association (WYSA). The U15 team had great success in their first season, reaching the semifinals after achieving a regular season record of eight wins, two losses, and two ties, good enough for a fourth place finish of 14 teams.
A major goal of the team is to once again compete in the annual Tri-Cities tournament, which takes place each June in Fargo, North Dakota. The 2017 tournament was a terrific challenge for the boys, who finished second, coming up short again a polished U16 squad from Minot.
The Rush welcome new coaches Trevor Davis and Jordan Meyer to the fold. They join assistant coach Dustin Wiebe and manager Susan Thompson. The Rush also wish to thank outgoing coach Walt McKee, who is a legend in the sport of soccer and has been a tremendous coach and mentor to the boys.
The team is sponsored by Wm. Dyck & Sons, Wiens Furniture and Appliances, Brio Insurance, and Sunova Credit Union, whose contributions help to offset some of the field, referee, tournament, and jersey expenses. Chicken Chef will be donating Player of the Game certificates for each home game.
Joining the Rush this year are the Southeast Strikers, another Niverville-based squad who will be representing the community in the WYSA. Local sports fans are encouraged to come out and cheer the teams at their home games this season.
