is the ultimate pioneer and ambassador. Her relentless commitment to growing women's soccer in Canada is second to none. She is a natural leader and was instrumental during the Whitecaps two W-League championships, 2004 and 2006." Bob Lenarduzzi, Vancouver Whitecaps FC President- In 2008, Neil was one of three women recognized at the annual In Her Footsteps ... Celebrating B.C. Women in Sport gala at the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. The permanent exhibit celebrates women who have made a difference through sports for girls and women in the province of British Columbia. In April 2009 Neil was inducted into the UBC Sport Hall of Fame. On November 8, 2011, Neil became the first woman and third player overall to be inducted for soccer into the Canada's Sport Hall of Fame. In June 2012, Neil was further recognized for her contributions to soccer. She was inducted into the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame. As part of the Canadian Soccer Association's centennial celebrations, Neil was selected as a member of the All-Time Canada XI - Women's Team. In September 2012, Neil was inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame. On August 10, 2014, at BC Place in Vancouver BC, Neil was inducted into the Vancouver Whitecaps Ring of Honour, as part of the club's 40th anniversary. This acclaim acknowledges exemplary players and figures who have embodied "Our all. Our honour" and who represent the club's three core values: Unity, Winning, and Honour. Her fellow 2014 inductees were Bob Lenarduzzi, Carl Valentine and Domenic Mobilio. Coaching During her playing years, Neil was also involved with the sport as a soccer coach. From 1997 to 1999 she was the assistant coach for the UBC Thunderbirds Women's Team. From 2004 to 2006 she was an assistant coach for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC women's team and their Youth Academy Girls Head Coach. Neil earned her USSF National "B" Coaching License in Carson, CA, USA in April 2009 and her UEFA Coaching A License (Coverciano) in Florence, ITA in July 2010. After officially retiring as a player, Neil went on to be one of Canadian women's national team's assistant coaches, helping the team to win the Cyprus Cup twice (2010, 2011), the Brazil Four Nations Tournament (2010) and the second CONCACAF Women's Championship during World Cup Qualifying in 2010. On November 10, 2014, after two seasons as head coach of the UBC Thunderbird's