There’s more to Sonia O’Neill than simply being a world-renowned midfielder for Calgary Wild FC. Article content

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The 31-year-old is a mom playing professional soccer — one of just two in the Northern Super League.

The Venezuelan national is an influencer — of sorts — with more than a half-million followers on her social media feeds.

And she’s a big proponent of inclusivity — something the franchise on which she plays fully embraces, as proven by its upcoming weekend Pride match in the NSL.

“I think that Wild FC is setting the standards for women’s football,” said O’Neill, ahead of Saturday’s vital playoff-race clash between her Wild (6W-11L-2D) and visiting Montreal Roses FC (8-6-5) at McMahon Stadium (2 p.m., TSN3).

“The staff has been

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