Abbotsford News, August 14, 2012

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Abbotsford’s Sophie Schmidt returns from an Olympic medal performance with the Canadian women’s soccer team

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The Canadian women’s soccer team captured the nation’s attention during the London Olympics, ultimately winning a bronze medal. Sophie Schmidt of Abbotsford and several of her teammates from B.C. were given a warm reception by a large crowd at Vancouver Airport on Monday.

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