In London, Ontario, the first crack in theBanier Cupwhen the 57th edition of theU SportSoccer Championship is held in { Will occur. 7} Western UniversityAlumni Stadium on November 26, 2022.
Officials announced the move on Thursday morning. Their banier crown in front of a crowd of houses.
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"Western is In football, Greg Marshall runs a professional club and Western was very interested in hosting, "said Rizet Johnson-Stapley, Chief Sports Officer at U Sports.
"It makes sense because you have a great football community."
@USPORTScaChief Sports Officer Lisette Johnson-Stapley has announced that the 57th Banier Cup will be held at Western Alumni Stadium. Mustang has a chance to defend his championship in front of a purple crowd#LdnOnt pic.twitter.com/O9UFM2lN6H
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This move for London Mayor Ed Holder It's been a long time. Especially after Toronto had a lot of opportunities to play the host.
"I need to ask a question," Holder told the crowd attending Thursday's announcement. "So I hosted the 41st Toronto (41) Banier Cup. This is the first time for a Westerner. What the hell is that?
" In the spirit of fairness, I have to hold the Banier Cup in London. I sincerely believe that I have to ... I'm convinced that we're a hellish football team, so we'll balance another 45 times after this. No. I'm sure they'll never get angry with it. "
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Hosting Gig is a college It also offers the opportunity to showcase the newly refurbished Western Almunai Stadium. 10,000 fans.
"We have invested a lot of resources and money to renew this facility for the next generation," Western President Alan Shepard said of the refurbishment that took place last year. ..
"New fields, new trucks, some new stadium seats and other equipment."
Thursday's announcement was a celebration, but Mustang head coach Greg Marshall soon. A bottle of champagne.
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"It's hard to be able to play (Banie Cup) at home, but that said. , We have a lot of work to do, "Marshall told Global News.
"A good soccer team is back. Very good offensive. You will be a little younger on the defensive line, but it will be a tough road.
The road to Mustang's Banier Cup begins on August 27 when hosting Guelph University at the Western Alumni Stadium.
The Banier Cup, which competes for the Mitchell Bowl winner and the Utec Bowl winner, Held on Saturday, November 26th at 1:00 pm ET
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