last bite
When did you begin playing
soccer? I was 5. I'm 28 now.
When did you know you wanted
soccer to be your career? I always
knew I wanted to play sports as a
professional. I feel soccer chose me
at a young age. At 12 I specialized
in soccer. I watched 2006 World
Cup - it was the thing that cinched
it for me.
How long have you been playing
soccer professionally? This is
my 6th year. I was playing in
Edmonton for four years and
Ireland for a year.
Winnipeg’s your home town.
What’s it like being on its fi rst
pro soccer team? Incredible! This
has always been a dream of mine.
To have family and friends in the
crowd is just amazing.
What did you miss about
Winnipeg when you were away?
The people! Every time I come
back, the people are like a breath
of fresh air. Everyone says hi to
you! Of course my friends and
family are here too.
What could you eat happily every
day? Pizza. I’m a big BIG pizza fan!
What’s your favourite cheat
meal, and where do you go for
it? I love Italian – Colosseo would
be my spot. The bread sticks are
incredible, and the mussels are
magnifi co!
soccer city
Tyson Farago defends his
turf for Valour FC.
Photography by David Lipnowski for Valour FC
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ciao! / jun/jul / two thousand nineteen
Where do you like to go when
you have a free afternoon in
Winnipeg? I like to relax on a
patio, enjoying company and
conversation - good food and fresh
air. It doesn’t matter the place. I
just like to be outside.
What’s your favourite Manitoba
day trip? I like going to the cabin.
I love the lake, and tag along with
any of my friends when I can.
Boating or biking? Boating
Pub or club? Pub
Ice cream or slurpee? Ice cream