Soccer has taught me a lot about myself as a woman.

It has helped shape who I am – dealing with wins, losses, rehabbing injuries. I've learned how to get through adversity, as a team but also how to work independently and put in the time when no one's watching.

This Friday, Vancouver FC hosts our third annual women and girls in sport celebration at Willoughby Stadium in Langley, kicking-off with a pre-match tailgate in the northwest plaza from 5:30 p.m., before the CPL fixture against five-time champions Forge FC gets underway at 7p.m., with a halftime "kick to win" contest among the evening's activities.

I've been working as the head athletic therapist with Vancouver FC for three years, and yes we are a men's club but of course, we should support women's sport too and use our platform

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