Newfoundland and Labrador Soccer Association

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Newfoundland and Labrador Soccer Association
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President
Chris Bartlett
Executive Director
Kevin Marshall
Parent organization
Canadian Soccer Association
Website http://www.nlsa.ca/

The Newfoundland and Labrador Soccer Association is the governing body for soccer in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is a member association of the Canadian Soccer Association.


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