Atl\u00e9tico Ottawa has today announced an official partnership with the\u00a0University of Ottawa Gee-Gees, as they join forces ahead of the 2026 Canadian Premier League season.<\/p>\n
University of Ottawa becomes the home for Atl\u00e9tico Ottawa\u2019s pre-season preparations ahead of the 2026 Canadian Premier League (CPL) campaign.<\/p>\n
As part of the partnership, Atl\u00e9tico Ottawa staff will engage with students through educational sessions and hands-on learning opportunities designed to bridge classroom learning with real-world application.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are proud to partner with the University of Ottawa to strengthen the bridge between our club and the academic community,\u201d said Alex Mej\u00eda, Atl\u00e9tico Ottawa, COO. \u201cThis collaboration will create meaningful opportunities for students and professors to engage directly with different areas of a professional organization.\u00a0Through guest lectures, research initiatives and hands\u2011on learning experiences, students will gain valuable insights into the fast\u2011paced sports industry and a clearer pathway to launch and grow their careers.\u201d<\/p>\n
In addition to sharing industry expertise, students will collaborate with the club on practical projects that contribute directly to business operations, providing meaningful professional experience while supporting Atl\u00e9tico Ottawa\u2019s ongoing growth and innovation.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are thrilled to welcome Atl\u00e9tico Ottawa to our campus and support the organization\u00a0with a high-performance training environment and leading expertise from our sports medicine team,\u201d said Darren Cates, Senior Director, Recreation and Varsity Sports at the University of Ottawa. \u201cBeyond the pitch, this partnership also reflects our commitment to academic excellence and community by collaborating with Atl\u00e9tico Ottawa on guest lectures and experiential learning opportunities for our students.\u201d \u00a0<\/p>\n
Mej\u00eda added: \u201cTogether, we are building a platform that supports innovation, education and the future leaders of our game in Ottawa and Canada.\u201d<\/p>\n