Sadie Waite, who grew up in St. Thomas and played for the Whitecaps and FC London in the Forest City, is just getting started in her pro career – in her home country.
FC London’s women’s team has a new coach in 2026 and is focused, more than ever, on developing young players and sending them off for success at the next level.
The pandemic reinforced the importance of local sports organizations. They’re the ‘difference-makers’ and a major reason why London is firmly on the map as a sports city.
At 23, Jessie Fleming is meeting the challenge of playing on the world’s biggest pitches with her heroes — while evolving into one herself.
All the hard work has paid off. Shelina Zadorsky is an Olympic champion, she’s captain with Tottenham Hotspur, and she’s loving life playing in one of the top leagues in the world.
Julia Benati opened the season with a highlight-reel goal, the first in more than 700 days, as the FC London women look to defend their title from 2019.
Jessie Fleming turned pro this year (and finished her degree at the same time). Is a medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games next?
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