MATTHEW STRIKES GOLD FOR TEAM NS!

Jul. 09, 2025

CAPERS Academy prospect Matthew Cormier was an inspirational figure at the heart of Team Nova Scotia U14 Boys' Atlantic Championships win at the weekend.

The U15AAA Boys centre-back had an outstanding tournament in Halifax that was topped off as he powered home a superb header in the 2-2 Final draw with New Brunswick.

A late equaliser for NB meant the Gold Medal game went to penalties but the NS Boys - expertly coached by Kieran Collins and Luke Berryman - held their nerve to win out 4-2 in the shootout.

Regional Director of Soccer Development Iain King said: "Matthew's journey is a source of great pride for everyone in the CAPERS Academy ever since he was guided through the Soccer Cape Breton League as a fledgling player at Whitney Pier SC.

"He won 13s Provincials last year and has now followed that up with another gold medal at the 14s level. Most importantly, though, he is always humble and continues to learn his craft as a young soccer player.

"The feedback we had all year from his Provincial coaches was that he was a model pupil within their program and a credit to the island and that's what matters most. We are thrilled for him after his latest success."

* BANNER TIME AGAIN...our picture shows a proud Matthew with the victory spoils.

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Soccer Cape Breton is a non-profit organization.Â As a member of Soccer Nova Scotia, Soccer Cape BretonÂ is the governing body for soccer in the Cape Breton region.

We oversee the clubs within our district and handle things such as scheduling, registration, and refereeing. In the summer, we also run soccer festivals within the clubs for the mini age groups.

In addition, Soccer Cape Breton runs its own programs within the CBHRC complex. The Minis Program runs from fall to spring for children aged 3-10. This program teaches kids the fundamentals of soccer through physical, technical and tactical development, while incorporating fun into every drill!

We also have a Winter Academy for kids aged 11 and up. These players engage in weekly sessions which focus on increasing their technical and tactical abilities.