CAPERS PRODUCT CHIASSON COMMITS TO SMU HUSKIES

Feb. 23, 2026

CAPE BRETON FC mainstay Justin Chiasson has landed an AUS Varsity soccer slot with the Saint Mary's Huskies.

Vastly experienced SMU Head Coach Mesut Mert is delighted to have secured the 5ft 11ins centre-back who has starred for both Cape Breton FC and Breton Education Centre.

Justin is a three-time team MVP and Rookie of the Year with BEC and was also been named team MVP with CBFC.

He smiled: "I feel grateful and excited for the opportunity to play university soccer at Saint Mary's.

"I'm looking forward to challenging myself on and off the pitch, learning from great coaches and contributing to the team's success."

Chiasson is described by Coach Mert as a physical and aggressive defender, who is willing to do whatever it takes to win. He will join his cousin Jake Wilcox with the Huskies.

"Justin is not only a great footballer, but also a great person," said former CBFC U17AAA Head Coach Alasdair Dunbar who played a key role in his development.

"On the field, he is a tireless competitor. He holds himself to a high standard and sees every moment on the field as a moment to better himself. Off the field, Justin is a natural leader who brings maturity and dedication that brings out the best in his team-mates. Justin was a pleasure to coach, and I can't wait to see him succeed at SMU."

Justin's move to the Huskies comes hot on the heels of six of his female Academy club mates making the leap to Varsity soccer so far.

They are: Ava MacDonald (CBU CAPERS), Alyse Tierney (Acadia Axewomen), Sadie Delorey (UNB Reds), Mattea MacKinnon (Mount Allison Mounties), Neely Pheifer and Melia Roberts (UKC Blue Devils).

There are high hopes that FOUR more players could yet commit to AUS or ACAA franchises to take the Class of 2026 haul to an incredible 11, watch this space....

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Soccer Cape Breton is a non-profit organization. As a member of Soccer Nova Scotia, Soccer Cape Breton 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.