Algoma Thunderbirds and George Leach Centre

Players of the Game from yesterday's second of back-to-back varsity soccer match-ups against the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks is brought to you by 🎉⁠
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Women's Second Year Goalkeeper #28 Paisley Pennington from Oshawa, ON kept busy between the posts all weekend long, making her presence felt in net before stepping onto the field yesterday and playing out for the second half.

Men's Third Year Midfielder #11 Elliot Swenarchuk from Winnipeg, MB was a true sparkplug all weekend. Elliot’s speed and relentless energy caused havoc defensively all over the field.

Congratulations, Paisley & Elliot on being named your AUSU Players of the Game!
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Players of the Game from yesterday's varsity soccer home opener match-up against the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks is brought to you by 🎉⁠
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Second year Forward #8 Kay Tones from London, UK and Second year Forward #26 Gabriel Etienne from Vaughan, ON both scored their first goals of the season!

Congratulations, Kay & Gabriel! Your performances yesterday helped make the 2026-27 Home Opener one to remember.
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BACK-TO-BACK & READY TO FLY!⚽

We're all set for the second of back-to-back home opening weekend games today as your Algoma Thunderbirds Men’s & Women’s Soccer teams welcome back the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks to Superior Heights Collegiate!

And today is extra special… IT’S SAULT YOUTH SOCCER DAY!👏

We’re excited to welcome the next generation of soccer stars to the pitch as our Thunderbirds continue their 2026-27 OUA season on home turf!

🕐️Women’s Kickoff — 1:00 PM
🕒️Men’s Kickoff — 3:15 PM

Bring the family, bring your team, and bring the energy! Let’s show our Thunderbirds what Sault Ste. Marie soccer is all about!

Can’t make it to the matches? Catch the action all season long on OUA.TV, streamed by our partners over at Sault Sports!📺

IT’S GAMEDAY! HOME OPENER EDITION!⚽

The Algoma Thunderbirds Men’s & Women’s Soccer teams are officially kicking off the home portion of their 2026-27 OUA season today at Superior Heights Collegiate and we want YOU there to help bring the noise!🔥

Women’s Soccer — 1:00 PM
Men’s Soccer — 3:15 PM

Come out, pack the stands, and show your Thunderbirds some love as they open the season on home turf against the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks!

Can’t make it to the match? No problem! You can stream the games all season long on OUA.TV, thanks to our partners at Sault Sports

HOME OPENER WEEKEND IS HERE!⚽💪

The Algoma Thunderbirds Men's and Women's Soccer teams are ready to kick off their 2026-27 home opener weekend as they welcome the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks to Superior Heights Collegiate!

📅 Saturday, September 5 & Sunday, September 6
📍 Superior Heights Collegiate Turf Field
🕐️Women’s Kickoff — 1:00 PM
🕒️Men’s Kickoff — 3:15 PM

Bring your energy. Bring the noise. Let’s pack the stands and get loud for the Thunderbirds!

Can’t make it to the pitch? No problem! Catch the action all season long on OUA.TV streamed by our partners at 📺

GO THUNDERBIRDS!

THUNDERBIRDS BACKCOURT CLUB IS BACK! 🏀

We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Algoma Thunderbirds Varsity Basketball Backcourt Club for the 2026–2027 season!🔥🔥

Your Backcourt Club membership gives you an incredible game-day experience while directly supporting both our Thunderbirds Men’s & Women’s Varsity Basketball programs.

MEMBERSHIP PERKS:
🎟️ Dedicated courtside seat to all 12 regular-season home games
🍕 Pizza at all 12 regular-season home games
🎫 Complimentary tickets to the 8-game Pre-Season Tournament Weekend
🤝 Preseason Social with Thunderbirds players
👕 Exclusive Backcourt Club T-Shirt
📰 Weekly newsletter with game recaps & previews

PRICING:
1 Seat — $300
2 Seats — $550
3 Seats — $800
4 Seats — $1000

📅Current Members: Renew by Monday, September 14 to secure your same seats for 2026-27!

Following the renewal period, remaining memberships will be available to the general public.

Every membership makes a direct impact on our student-athletes — helping strengthen our programs, enhance the Thunderbirds experience, and develop the leaders of tomorrow.

Let’s fill the stands. Let’s support our Thunderbirds. Let’s Fly Together!

👉 Memberships available through the link in bio.

PRE-SEASON TOURNAMENT WEEKEND
George Leach Centre - Sault Ste. Marie, ON📍

Friday, September 18
4:00 PM — Nipissing vs. Algoma (Women)
6:00 PM — Laurentian vs. Algoma (Men)
7:30 PM — Backcourt Club Social + Meet & Greet

Saturday, September 19
1:00 PM — Lambton vs. Nipissing (Women)
3:00 PM — Lambton vs. Laurentian (Men)
5:00 PM — Algoma vs. Fanshawe (Women)

Sunday, September 20
12:00 PM — Fanshawe vs. Nipissing (Women)
2:00 PM — Algoma vs. Lambton (Women)
4:00 PM — Algoma vs. Lambton (Men)

Check out some of the photos from the kick off to our 2026-27 OUA Soccer Season!⚽️

The Algoma Thunderbirds Men's Soccer team fell on the road in their season opener this past Friday against the McMaster Marauders at Ron Joyce Stadium in Hamilton, ON.

📸Photo Credit: Brayden Swire - McMaster Athletics & Recreation

Check out some of the photos from the kick off to our 2026-27 OUA Soccer Season!⚽️

The Algoma Thunderbirds Women's Soccer team battled hard but ultimately came up short in their season opener this past Friday against the McMaster Marauders at Ron Joyce Stadium in Hamilton, ON.

📸Photo Credit: Brayden Swire - McMaster Athletics & Recreation

BACK AT IT TONIGHT!⚽

After kicking off the 2026–27 OUA season last night, the Algoma Thunderbirds men’s and women’s soccer teams are back on the pitch tonight for another doubleheader — this time against the Guelph Gryphons!

📍 Gryphons Soccer Complex | Guelph, ON

WOMEN’S KICKOFF — 6:00 PM
MEN’S KICKOFF — 8:15 PM

Can’t make it to Guelph? Catch all the action LIVE on OUA.TV! 📺

Two games. One weekend. LET’S FLY!

GAME DAY - The 2026–27 OUA season is HERE!⚽🚨

The Algoma Thunderbirds Men’s and Women’s Soccer teams open the season tonight against the McMaster Marauders at Ron Joyce Stadium in Hamilton!🔥

WOMEN’S KICKOFF — 6:00 PM
MEN’S KICKOFF — 8:15 PM

Can’t make it to Hamilton? 📺Watch both matches LIVE on OUA.TV!

Let’s get this season started!