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The recipients of the Mark Forster Scholarship for 2026 were announced recently. Congratulations to Carys Bergman-Tearne (York University – Liberal Arts and Professional Studies) and Kaia English (Carleton University – Neuroscience and Biology). Carys and Kaia played together on this year’s Peterborough City U18 Girls team. The Mark Forster Scholarship was established by the Peterborough … Continue reading "Mark Forster Scholarship Awards" Mark Forster Scholarship Awards

Congratulations to Bridgette Powers (U18 Girls), seen in photo with Board member Leanne McLaughlin, and Monty Reid (U16 Boys), who were recently named recipients of the 2026 Joanne and Mark Hogan Award. In addition to their contributions to their teams, Bridgette and Monty were quick to volunteer at club events such as PCSC Tournaments (registration) … Continue reading "2026 Hogan Awards" 2026 Hogan Awards

Match Official abuse is a common problem that can be felt across most sports. It is an issue that threatens the viability of our sport given games cannot take place without officiating. Many of our teenage referees, some as young as 14, also play on a regular team, just like your son or daughter. They … Continue reading "No Ref – No Game" No Ref – No Game

The Mark Forster Scholarship is presented annually to a maximum of four current Peterborough City players who are entering their first year of post-secondary studies at a Canadian college or university. Applications must be received on or before August 1. For more details and to download the application form go to the Mark Forster Scholarship … Continue reading "Mark Forster Scholarship Opportunity" Mark Forster Scholarship Opportunity

Spain claimed their second world title at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Lionel Messi’s Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final at New York New Jersey Stadium. Co-hosted by Canada, the USA, and Mexico, this historic tournament was the first to feature a 48-team format and 104 matches. Canada’s adventure at the World … Continue reading "World Cup Final" World Cup Final

Canada’s adventure at the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup may have come to an end, but not before they treated their fans to a number of firsts, i.e. first win at the Finals, first time to reach the knockout stage, and first knockout stage win. The tournament is nearing the end with only two games … Continue reading "World Cup Final Watch Party" World Cup Final Watch Party

PCSC is hosting a free watch party at the clubhouse (a.k.a. Marv Buchan Soccer Centre) at Eastgate for fans to cheer on the Canada Men’s team in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash with Morocco on Saturday, July 4. Kick-off is at 1 pm and doors will open at 12:30 pm. PCSC was … Continue reading "Canada vs Morocco Watch Party" Canada vs Morocco Watch Party

The Team Canada supporters group, Voyagers Canada, has announced that the Official Voyageurs FIFA World Cup Watch Party location for Peterborough will be at our clubhouse, hosted by PCSC. We even made it onto Global TV News. Event dates coincide with Team Canada’s preliminary round games on June 12 (3 pm), June 18 (6 pm) … Continue reading "World Cup Watch Party" World Cup Watch Party

Match Official abuse is a common problem that can be felt across most sports. It is an issue that threatens the viability of our sport given games cannot take place without officiating. Maltreatment is the number one factor affecting retention of referees. It is not OK to Insult, Argue, Berate, Yell at, or worse, Threaten … Continue reading "It’s Only a Game" It’s Only a Game

For the third successive year, PCSC is teaming up with the Buckhorn District Lions Club to offer a recreational soccer program in the community this summer. Open to girls and boys of all skill levels from U7 (b. 2019) to U12 (b. 2014), the program is led by former PCSC technical coach Andy Hing with … Continue reading "Buckhorn Lions Soccer" Buckhorn Lions Soccer

The Marvin Buchan Soccer Centre (a.k.a. the PCSC Clubhouse) recently had the honour of hosting a very special visitor — the man himself, Coach Marv Buchan! Marv is a founding member of the Peterborough City Soccer Club (1980) and served as Coach of the Men’s team throughout the first two years. Over the club’s 45-year … Continue reading "A Special Visitor" A Special Visitor

A big THANK YOU to everyone who participated at the PCSC 45th Anniversary Celebration and Family Fun Day at Eastgate Park on Saturday (August 16), either as an organizer, a helper, or just came to have fun. The weather cooperated and attendance exceeded all expectations. The children, young and old, had lots of fun at … Continue reading "Family Fun Day Celebration" Family Fun Day Celebration

Everyone is invited to celebrate the club’s 45th Anniversary and Family Fun Day at Eastgate Park on Saturday, August 16 from 11 am to 4 pm. There will be fun competitions and prizes, a bouncy castle, slip ‘n slide, bubble soccer, face painting, fun and games for all ages and lots of yummy food. Admission … Continue reading "Family Fun Day 2025" Family Fun Day 2025

The Peterborough City Soccer Camp runs for 4 weeks from June 30 until July 25 at Eastgate Park for children aged 5 to 12 years old of all skill levels, or none. For details and how to register go to the Summer Camps web page.

If you are thinking about becoming a soccer referee, now is the perfect time to register for a clinic. Both Small Sided (7 v 7) and Entry Level (full field) referee clinics are available locally but you will have to act now. Space is limited and is being filled up quickly. Please go to our … Continue reading "Referee Clinics Offered Locally" Referee Clinics Offered Locally

Match Official Clinics for 2025 are now LIVE! Did you know that you can play soccer AND be a referee on your off nights? Think pocket money while gaining a greater understanding of the subtleties of the rules to become a better player. If you are 12 years of age or older on March 31, … Continue reading "Want to be a Soccer Referee?" Want to be a Soccer Referee?

Following a hugely successful first year in 2024, PCSA is teaming up once again with the Buckhorn District Lions Club to offer a recreational soccer program in the community this summer. Open to girls and boys of all skill levels from U7 (b. 2018) to U12 (b. 2013), the program is led by PCSA technical … Continue reading "Buckhorn Soccer Program" Buckhorn Soccer Program

In keeping with our shared vision, the very youngest players at our sister club, PYSC, are getting the best possible introduction to soccer thanks to the instruction being provided by our very own coaches at the start of this year’s indoor program. In the PYSC U4-U6 girls and boys divisions, the first 3 weeks of … Continue reading "PCSA Coaches Pitch In" PCSA Coaches Pitch In

We decided to have a little “in-club” contest to add to the enjoyment and spirit of Family Fun Day (August 18).  The organizers came up with “Heart of City” for the team that had the most players attend the event. This year’s “Heart of City” award goes to the U9 Boys team! This award recognizes … Continue reading "Heart of City" Heart of City

Peterborough City U15 Girls continued their winning ways with a successful outing at the Girls Soccerfest Tournament in St. Thomas on the weekend of July 27/28. They blanked all 5 teams they faced to reach the championship final where they defeated Woolwich by a 3-1 score to claim the trophy. That was the only goal … Continue reading "U15 Girls Winners at St. Thomas" U15 Girls Winners at St. Thomas