Greater Manchester Police members travel to Edmonton to play in the 2nd Annual Woodall Cup

Members of the media are invited to attend an event this afternoon announcing the 2nd Woodall Cup and First Responders Day. Claire Woodall and her two sons, Gabe and Callen, along with representatives from FC Edmonton, EPS Blues, British Selects, and Greater Manchester Police (GMP) members will gather at Constable Dan Woodall Park at 1:30 p.m.

Five Greater Manchester Police members are in Edmonton to play in the Woodall Cup match, and to join in celebrating and remembering all first responders. Players will be kicking a ball around with the Woodall boys at the park, warming up for Sunday’s game. 

The British Selects, a team made up of British ex-pats, will be taking on the EPS Blue at Clarke Stadium on Sunday, September 11^th, right after the FC Edmonton regular season game against Miami FC. Proceeds from the Woodall Cup match will go to the Woodall Foundation and be donated to the Zebra Child Protection Centre and the family of William Breen.

William (Billy) Breen died unexpectedly in 2015, leaving behind a wife and young family. Billy was a great friend to the soccer community, and played for the British Selects in the first Woodall Cup. “I'm amazed at the dedication FCE, the police and the ex-pats have continued to have with the Woodall Cup,” says Claire Woodall. “Now we can pay it forward and help others. It truly warms my heart.”

On June 8th, 2016, 35-year-old Constable Dan Woodall died in the line of duty while executing a warrant in southwest Edmonton. Dan’s love of ‘football’ led to FC Edmonton hosting the inaugural Woodall Cup on July 26^th, 2015 with proceeds going to Dan’s family.

This year, FC Edmonton is saluting all first responders by declaring September 11^th First Responders Day. “This September 11th we will remember all first responders,” says Jay Ball, General Manager for FC Edmonton. “It’s an opportunity for FC Edmonton and our fans to show appreciation to all of our first responders for their tremendous dedication and service to the Edmonton Community.”

Tickets are available on the FC Edmonton website

Constable Dan Woodall Park is located at 7304 South Terwillegar Drive.

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