She wants the Manitoba Soccer Association to step up against racism, so all kids feel welcome to play. Another AK Academy player ran toward them and also shoved the Futbol Dreams player. We've got your back too, and we're going to raise that awareness because it's important,' said Dale Carriere, who coaches AK Academy players in grades 3-5. Dale Carriere, who coaches younger AK Academy players, was at Wednesday's game to support the older players who took a knee before the game. The Manitoba Soccer Association has set a date for a disciplinary hearing to look into the matter, but it's been pushed back twice, Kiwanuka said.

Source: CBC News July 17, 2023 16:01 UTC