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- ↑ Quinn, Hal. "Canadian soccer's golden chance | Maclean's | NOVEMBER 9,1981". Maclean's | The Complete Archive.
- ↑ "From the Chilliwack Progress Archives: Teacher Barrie Clarke leaves to coach Canadian soccer squads". Chilliwack Progress. January 24, 2020.
