Goal-scoring threat on the soccer pitch also takes on a leadership role

Emma Doucas - Soccer Player
Budding soccer star Emma Doucas.

By Alex Seixeiro

Posted March 10, 2024 3:48 pm.

Her love of the beautiful game began with Timbits Soccer and now 14-year-old Emma Doucas of Stouffville is thriving at the Aurora Soccer Club.

Emma can’t stop scoring with the Under-14 Girls Indoor Team and she also embraces being team captain.

Emma Doucas – Soccer Player

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