The Story of Soccer in Ottawa

The Story of Soccer in Ottawa

Ashley Lawrence, product of Ottawa Fury Women Julia Engel (CC-by-SA). The story goes, soccer has been played in Ottawa for over 100 years. That’s when the story stops sounding so similar to Madrid’s. Ottawa, and more broadly, Canada, live, breathe, and eat hockey....
What Does Atlético Mean to Ottawa?

What Does Atlético Mean to Ottawa?

Atlético Ottawa and Atlético San Luis Logos (Labelled for Reuse). European soccer teams over the last few years have furthered their influence. Red Bull is giving soccer wings in Leipzig, Salzburg, New York, Brasil, and Ghana. Manchester City has invested in teams in...
History of Atlético Madrid – Part II

History of Atlético Madrid – Part II

Atlético Madrid slogam “Coraje y Corazón” displayed outside Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid (JAMG). Coraje y Corazón. When Atlético were relegated at the start of the millennium, this phrase was at its truest. Despite the struggles, and playing at a lower level...
History of Atlético Madrid – Part I

History of Atlético Madrid – Part I

Team Picture of Athletic Club Sucursal de Madrid, the original Atlético Madrid team from 1903 (Labelled for Reuse). 1903. Ford Motor Company was founded (Henry Ford was not the first president?!), the first Tour de France was raced (did they even have roads?), Orville...