The Portage Blaze and Portage Fusion opened their 2016 outdoor seasons on Sunday.

The Portage Blaze were set to face Maniko at Republic Park, but instead they were awarded a default 3-0 win when Maniko failed to provide the minimum 8 players for the match. 

The Portage Fusion had a tough game on the road against YFC Saints, falling 5-1 in Winnipeg.