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SportsIndependence Sink FC Montreal With Second Half Goal
It only took one minute for substitute Caleb Calvert to make an impact for the Charlotte Independence. Moments after being brought into the game, the forward scored a goal, which ended up being the game-winner, giving his club a 1-0 victory over FC Montreal at Stade Saputo this past Wednesday evening.
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SportsIn His Element
In the midst of their rebranding, the Concordia Stingers have stressed one very important theme—family. In the last 18 months, the Stingers have made changes to their athletic programs by hiring former Stingers to lead the way—the Donovan brothers for the football team, Rastko Popovic for men’s basketball, and now interim men’s hockey head coach Marc-André Element.
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SportsConU Gold Shines Brighter
The Concordia Stingers won a preseason battle by a score of 21-18 against Queen’s Golden Gaels on Sunday afternoon at Concordia Stadium. Despite trailing for most of the game, the Stingers managed to score the go-ahead touchdown with under three minutes to play in the fourth quarter.
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SportsThe Ciamp Is Here
There’s a trophy and memorabilia room in Luca Ciampini’s home. Hockey medals, pucks, framed photos and jerseys can be found in almost every corner. There are a few soccer trophies as well—the 21-year-old began playing soccer in his youth around the same time he took up hockey—but those days are behind him now.
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SportsHome Cooking
Before their encounter on Wednesday afternoon, FC Montreal and Toronto FCII were greeted by a heavy downpour of rain following the national anthem. It certainly didn’t get in FC Montreal’s way as they earned a 2-1 victory over Toronto FCII at Stade Saputo’s Turf field.
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SportsCheesehead Wisdom
Pro football player Andy Mulumba was initially frightened at the prospect of playing football. The native of Congo had only taken up the sport after being forced by his friends to attend a practice. “I saw guys hit each other with helmets and pads,” he said. “I even brought Advils because I thought I’d have headaches.”
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SportsThe New Queen of the Hive
Eight years before she accepted the title as head coach of Concordia women’s basketball team, Tenicha Gittens was five months into a 9-to-5 desk-job-type internship in the U.S. when a thought crossed her mind. “I can’t do this,”
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SportsKevin Figsby Leaves Concordia
The Concordia Stingers announced that Kevin Figsby will not be returning as the head coach of their men’s hockey team for the upcoming 2015-16 season today. Figsby had held his position for the last 15 seasons.
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SportsTrès Joly, Charles: FC Montreal Win 5-2
FC Montreal forward Charles Joly scored his first three United Soccer League goals inside the first 40 minutes of play to issue a crushing 5-2 defeat to the Saint Louis FC Wednesday afternoon.
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SportsFC Montreal Gets First Home Win In Nine Games
FC Montreal fans were treated to a high scoring affair this past Sunday afternoon as the bleu-blanc-noir defeated the Pittsburgh Riverhounds 4-2 at Stade Saputo’s turf field. Four goals were scored (a team record) by Montreal, including two from forward Anthony Jackson-Hamel. Winger Alessandro Riggi and midfielder Marco Dominguez also scored as their team ended an eight home game losing streak.
