There鈥檚 a new sports team in Summerland looking to reign atop the Okanagan men鈥檚 soccer scene.
Backed by Detonate Brewing and iKhaya Day Spa, the Summerland-based club recently played its inaugural game in the South Okanagan Men鈥檚 Soccer League.
F.C. Detonate claimed a 7-1 victory in their opening match on April 25 at Penticton鈥檚 King Park Field.
Corey Bennett, the team鈥檚 goalkeeper, held Summerland鈥檚 opponents to just one marker. Julio Senties and 鈥楲uka鈥� Nyuon were among the team鈥檚 goalscorers.
The local club 鈥� coached by Jeremy Dresner 鈥� recently held its season-opening gala at Detonate Brewing, where sponsors, players and uniforms were unveiled.
The South Okanagan Men鈥檚 Soccer League鈥檚 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 league鈥檚 six teams.
Summerland soccer fans can watch F.C. Detonate take part in league play every Thursday at King鈥檚 Park, Fields No. 1 and 2, at 8 p.m.
