There91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s a new sports team in Summerland looking to reign atop the Okanagan men91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s soccer scene.
Backed by Detonate Brewing and iKhaya Day Spa, the Summerland-based club recently played its inaugural game in the South Okanagan Men91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s Soccer League.
F.C. Detonate claimed a 7-1 victory in their opening match on April 25 at Penticton91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s King Park Field.
Corey Bennett, the team91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s goalkeeper, held Summerland91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s opponents to just one marker. Julio Senties and 91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ˜Luka91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™ Nyuon were among the team91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s goalscorers.
The local club 91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ” coached by Jeremy Dresner 91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ” recently held its season-opening gala at Detonate Brewing, where sponsors, players and uniforms were unveiled.
The South Okanagan Men91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s Soccer League91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s outdoor season runs from April to October, with the first-place game set for Oct. 24 at Kings Park Field.
Athletes from Osoyoos to Summerland play on the league91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s six teams.
Summerland soccer fans can watch F.C. Detonate take part in league play every Thursday at King91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s Park, Fields No. 1 and 2, at 8 p.m.