The Caboto Soccer Club started in 1951 as a not-for-profit organization dedicated to “raising good people,” according to league President Egidio Mosca. He estimates they have had 15,000 to 20,000 players of all ages go through their recreational and competitive leagues. The club hosted its annual summer wrap-up event Sunday for their youth program, but they also presented a cheque worth $25,000 to ‘Play for a Cure.’ “These are the days I’m most proud of,” Mosca told CTV News at Malden Park. Mosca says the money was raised over the course of the summer by each team registered to play with Caboto soccer. It will support local cancer research through the Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation. Mosca has been the club’s president since 2000. “There’s been a lot of growth, a lot of transition, you know, great stories, a lot of fun. And then, you know, some unfortunate situations as well over the years with people passing,” Mosca said. What has remained the same, however, Mosca says Caboto soccer is focused on “raising good people.” “The belief in team sports for me is enormous; I think the value kids get out of being in an environment where they’re accountable for their own actions, their own performances, as well as the team aspect,” Mosca said. “I think we all know that team sports translate into working environments later on [in life].” Mosca also took the time to thank all the coaches and volunteers who keep the not-for-profit going for 75 years. “It’s great people who sacrifice their time for kids and for the sport. So, it means everything to me personally,” Mosca concluded.
