Ottawa's Pridham nets historic North Super League hat trick with Pops in the crowd
OTTAWA - Delaney Baie Pridham made Northern Super League history last Saturday, becoming the first player to record a hat trick — but it was who was in the crowd that made it unforgettable.
The 27-year-old Ottawa Rapid FC forward had more than 30 family and friends in the stands for the 4-0 win over AFC Toronto, including her 94-year-old grandfather, Pops — a rare and cherished sight for the Canadian-American, who grew up in the United States and rarely had the chance to play in front of loved ones.
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