World Footy News

With the 49th Parallel Cup just a week away the proud host club, the Columbus Jackaroos have released the following statement.

Dublin, OH, July 24 — The United States Australian Football League (USAFL) will be hosting the 49th Parallel Cup, a series of matches between US and Canadian national representative teams, on Saturday, August 4th.

Matches will take place at Darree Fields located at 6259 Cosgray Road, Dublin, 43016 from 10:00am – 6pm.  The event will consist of four games during the day beginning with a Women’s development match followed by a Men’s development match.  The women’s national representative teams, the USA Freedom and the Canadian Northern Lights, will then square off followed by the men’s national teams the USA Revolution taking on the Canadian Northwind.  The event is free and open to the public.  

Players from central Ohio will feature prominently on the day. The Columbus Jackaroos’ Chet Ridenour and Rob Ward will be representing their country for the Revolution. Ridenour, 29, and Ward, 23, are both products of Thomas Worthington High School. Ridenour is a dominant defender whose length and energy will constantly deny his opponents possession. Ward is a goal kicking forward who’s high flying marks (catches) will provide thrill-a-minute excitement.

In the earlier games members of both local sides will be heavily involved. The Columbus Jillaroos will be represented by Kristi Baldwin, Stephanie McKitrick and Sarah Plummer in the women’s development match. Meanwhile, Shawn Furlong and Mark McClure, both first year players, will be involved the men game that follows.