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Will World Cup Success Fuel Local Soccer Demand?
Excitement is building around the country with Canada advancing to the round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup, but will excitement translate into more local soccer players?
Western University Assistant Professor Georgia Teare says that the research doesn’t back up perceptions of increased participation in sport after major events.
The biggest barrier is access to facilities, something local organizations continue to work on says Abbi Lezizidis the president of Whitecaps London and co-chair of Railway City FC.
BMO Centre London is already facing capacity issues says general manager Tom Partalas, and is working to expand with 2 fields on their land west to Adelaide St.
