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YYC SoccerMRU Cougars women's team continues strong season with Crowchild Classic returning soonWe interview Mount Royal Cougars centre back and captain Bella Chirico about MRU's season so far, her fifth and final year in USports and what to expect at the upcoming Crowchild Classic. After a two year absence, the rivalry match returns on the Thanksgiving weekend.Cavalry takes on Pacific in a match that's important for the Cavs playoff positioning. The Wild have a home match against AFC Toronto where the club is playing for pride and for their jobs. We preview both matches.SAIT and Ambrose play this weekend in the still unnamed Calgary ACAC der...
2025-10-0331 minYYC SoccerCavs win crucial battle vs HFX while Wild slide to new depths with another lossWe review Cavalry FC's 3-1 victory over HFX Wanderers on the weekend. This match creates some space between the Cavs and Halifax for third spot in the table. And if you were wondering what was the deal with Eric Kobza trying to get into the car as part of his goal celebration, we have the behind the scenes answer about what was happening.The Calgary Wild lost 5-0 to the Montreal Roses and McMahon on the weekend. It just seems to be getting worse for the club as they have now been outscored 15-0 in the past f...
2025-09-1522 minYYC SoccerCavs draw in Can Champ, Wild looks for revenge on the west coastWe review Cavalry FC's latest match where they faced Vancouver FC in the Canadian Championship. The Cavs will face Valour on Sunday and we provide a preview of that match.We also preview the Calgary Wild match vs Vancouver Rise which will be played on Saturday afternoon in Vancouver.Scott gives us his impressions of Tuesday's League One Alberta matchup between Foothills and Cavs U21. We also preview Friday's League One matchups.We also have an update as to why Mya Jones hasn't suited up for AFC Toronto this season.Subscribe...
2025-05-2325 min
VisibleOps PodcastSam Strasser and Scott Alldridge Discuss How Businesses Manage Idle CashIn this episode, we sit down with Sam Strasser, Founder and CEO of Treasure Financial, a fintech company revolutionizing how businesses manage idle cash. Sam shares his journey from serial entrepreneur to leading a platform that transforms underutilized corporate funds into strategic assets. He discusses the challenges small and medium-sized businesses face in cash management and how Treasureprovides solutions that were once exclusive to large corporations. Sam also delves into the importance of risk management, the role of technology in financial operations, and his vision for a more equitable financial ecosystem. This conversation offers valuable insights into...
2025-05-2113 minYYC SoccerOur 100th EpisodeIn our 100th episode, we talk about a landmark weekend in Calgary soccer. Two different Calgary pro soccer teams played home matches on the same weekend. Cavalry FC and the Calgary Wild both delivered wins in their respective matches. We review both matches in our first two segments.In our Calgary Wild segment, we have included audio from the post-game press conference with Lydia Bedford, Jenaya Robertson and Stephanie Bukoevec.We also review the League One Alberta results from Friday and take a closer look at the table thus far.In our final...
2025-05-1937 minYYC SoccerWild make history with first match and Cavs home opener previewWe talk about the Calgary Wild's first ever match. Despite the result, there were a lot of positives overall on the evening. Scott spoke with some fans at the Elephant and Castle during halftime of the Wild watch party. In that interview we learn a few things about the origin of the Wild's logo.Cavalry FC plays its home opener on Good Friday vs Vancouver FC. We preview the match and also have an interview with Caniggia Elva. In the interview, he talks about his career in Germany, what brought him back to Calgary and why he...
2025-04-1839 minYYC SoccerCan Cavalry FC add the Canadian Championship to their trophy case?We preview Cavalry FC as they embark on their seventh season this weekend. Head coach/GM Tommy Wheeldon Jr joins us for his annual preseason visit. We talk about how they adapt after losing club icons like Daan Klomp and Charlie Trafford, the club's youth movement this year and what the goals are for 2025, which is also the 50th anniversary of Spruce Meadows.Tobias Warschewski signed a new contract for Cavalry this week. We have audio from the press conference.The Calgary Wild have filled all 23 roster spots as their preseason is drawing to a...
2025-04-0448 minYYC SoccerHow does Calgary build the indoor soccer facilities it needs?Carlo Bruneau, executive director of CMSA (Calgary Minor Soccer Association), joins us to talk about their program called Fields For Our Future (fieldsforourfuture.ca). The goal of this campaign is to raise awareness about the need for more indoor soccer facilities in Calgary. He also talks about some other recent and future CMSA events.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2025-03-2124 minYYC SoccerHappy two year podcastiversary!In our 89th episode, we celebrate the second anniversary of the YYC Soccer Podcast. We review some of the biggest stories of the last 12 months and make some predictions about 2025.Scott has created a second anniversary treasure hunt for listeners. Answer the questions mentioned in the podcast and you will have a chance to win a copy of his book on Calgary soccer history "Here Come the Cavalry!"We ask Bim Pepple about growing up in Calgary, signing with Luton Town and his development since he moved to England. He reflects on this season and...
2025-03-1449 minYYC SoccerIt's All Greek to Kendall ShowersWe interview Kendall Showers about her move from League One Alberta to OFI Crete in the Greek A Division. We discuss the challenge of joining a club in mid-season with the added twist of a language barrier. She also talks about what it's like to become a pro soccer player while in her late 20's.The Calgary Wild signed a couple of players recently including an experienced keeper in Stephanie Bukovec and Australian youth star Kahli Johnson.We also discuss Kaylee Hunter scoring 7 goals for Canada's U20 team, Sam Adekugbe's injury and Sebastian Dzikowski signing...
2025-03-0734 minYYC SoccerOnly 54 days until first Calgary Wild match as NSL schedule releasedWe have a short episode this week that provides updates regarding the Calgary Wild and Cavalry FC. The NSL schedule was released and we talk about first matches, home openers and match ups that intrigue us. The Wild signed veteran pro midfield Meggie Dougherty Howard and announced the second member of their coaching staff. Mya Jones joins AFC Toronto on loan and we have a date for the Cavalry FC vs Edmonton Scottish match in the Canadian Championship. Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is y...
2025-02-2114 minYYC SoccerCavalry FC eliminated by Pumas in Mexico CityWe give our thoughts about Cavalry's Champions Cup match in Mexico City. Despite a valiant effort with only 10 men, the Cavs were eliminated by Pumas 3-2 on aggregate. We have included audio from Tommy Wheeldon Jr's press conference as well.The CPL schedule was released this week and we talk a bit about the upcoming season. We also talk about Daan Klomp signing in Belgium and Bim Pepple opening his account at Chesterfield.The Calgary Wild announced that USports standout Tilly James has signed for the club. We talk about her signing as training is...
2025-02-1427 minYYC SoccerSpecial Postgame Edition: Cavalry FC defeats PumasCavalry FC becomes the first CPL club to defeat a LigaMX club. We chat about the match and also include some audio from the post match press conference.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2025-02-0728 minYYC SoccerJay Herdman talks about joining Cavalry and Pumas match, Wild training camp beginsOur weekly episode arrives one day early so you can listen prior to the Cavalry vs Pumas match. We interview Jay Herdman about joining the club on loan last season, signing with the team for 2025 and what he thinks of the upcoming game vs Pumas.We also have audio from Wednesday's pre-match press conference with Tommy Wheeldon Jr and Sergio Camargo. The Calgary Wild opened training camp this week with a fitness testing/introductory media event. We were there to see the team together for the first time publicly. We also have audio of manager L...
2025-02-0640 minYYC SoccerCavs vs Pumas preview, Stewart twins sign for Wild and what's it like to win a NCAA national championship?Next week Cavalry FC will play their "home" match in the CONCACAF Champions Cup vs Pumas. We review the finalized roster (with no Lowell Wright) and what we expect in this match.The Calgary Wild announced a few more signings this week, including Calgarians Taegan and Keelyn Stewart. We were at their press conference earlier in the week and asked the twin sisters how it felt to sign for their hometown team.We also interview Sydney Wathuta, who has recently signed for Colorado Rapids 2 in MLS Next Pro. We ask him about his role in t...
2025-01-3143 minYYC SoccerLydia Bedford interview and Cavalry starts to prepare for PumasOur first episode of 2025 features an interview with Lydia Bedford, who was recently announced as the Calgary Wild's head coach. We discuss her career that led her to Calgary, her coaching philosophies and how she is preparing for the upcoming season.Cavalry FC is back in camp preparing for their Champions Cup matches vs Pumas in February. We look at some of their roster moves, including the signing of Jay Herdman.We will catch you up on some Calgary soccer stories from the last month or so, such as Sydney Wathuta winning a NCAA championship...
2025-01-1744 minYYC SoccerSeason Finale: Cavs to face Pumas, Villains join League One AlbertaIn our final episode of 2024, we talk about the CONCACAF Champions Cup draw. Cavalry FC will face Pumas from Mexico in their first round matchup in February. There was also the Canadian Championship draw, where we learned that Spruce Meadows will be hosting a team from Edmonton again. Scottish United will be making their debut in the tournament. We go over some roster updates including the departure of Willie Akio.League One Alberta is back in the news with the announcement that Calgary Villains will be joining in 2025. We interview Calvin Campbell and Jeff Marchant of the...
2024-12-1343 minYYC SoccerOffszn's Best updates, Cavalry draft picks and who were the Calgary Mustangs?Even though it's supposedly the offseason, we have no shortage of topics this week including the CanPL U Sports draft where Cavalry FC made a couple of picks. We review their selections and discuss what they could bring to the club in 2025. Our interview this week is with York United's Elijah Adekugbe and Cavalry's Willie Akio. They talk about the third edition of the Offszn's Best Tournament. This is a pro-am tournament played on Dec 26-27 and attracts all the big name in the Calgary soccer world in pursuit of large cash prizes.We also c...
2024-12-0636 minYYC SoccerJaclyn Sawicki talks about joining the Calgary Wild, playing for the PhilippinesThe Calgary Wild announced their fifth player signing and we interviewed her for this episode of the podcast. Jaclyn Sawicki is originally from the Vancouver area and has played pro soccer in countries such as Japan, Sweden and Australia. She talks about why she came back to Canada to join the Wild. We also discuss her international career with the Philippines including playing in the 2023 FIFA World Cup.We also talk about the Calgary Minor Soccer Association's campaign for more indoor soccer facilities and Cavalry FC preparing for the USports draft next week. And we continue to...
2024-11-2938 minYYC SoccerWho will return to Cavalry FC's roster in 2025?The CPL season is over for 2024. We kick off our offseason coverage with some speculation about who could be on the pitch for the club in 2025. We've compiled a list of players under contract, players with a club option for 2025, those out of contract and a few that we aren't sure about.The UBC Thunderbirds won both the men's and women's USports championship this month. Both sides feature a lot of Calgarians but we focus on the men's team in this episode. We interview Noah Hrdlicka who discusses his Calgary roots, winning a national title and what...
2024-11-2248 min
AFTN Soccer ShowEpisode 642 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Right On Cue, An Eerie Mist - Vanni Sartini, Whitecaps end of season decisions, Scott Strasser talks Calgary soccer, Dronegate fallout continues)We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Canadian and international soccer chat.
The Whitecaps season ending and season preparing period is now underway. We bring you some audio from Vanni Sartini's end of season press conference as he ponders the season that was, what went well, what didn't, and what needs to change for next year. We also muse about Vanni's tactics, pieces needed, his future, and more as we look ahead to a busy month to come with player decisions needing to be made, the trade window and free agency op...
2024-11-192h 56YYC SoccerCavalry "taste the champagne" after winning CPL championshipCavalry FC defeated Forge FC on the weekend to win the CPL playoff championship. We discuss the match and also have extended audio from Marco Carducci and Tommy Wheeldon Jr in their post match press conference.We wrap up the U Sports season with a review of MRU's appearance at men's Nationals and take a look at some local players who won awards.NCAA conference playoffs are underway and we review what's happening with some of the clubs with Calgary connections .The Calgary Wild announced a couple more players this week and both...
2024-11-1536 minYYC SoccerCavalry Championship Final Preview with Marco CarducciThe CPL playoff final is happening this Saturday at Spruce Meadows. We preview the match and talk about what we expect and hope to see on Saturday. Our interview this week is with Cavalry goalkeeper Marco Carducci. We chat about this season and the road to the final, what it means to play this match at Spruce Meadows, how if feels to back in the CONCACAF Champions Cup and more. In post secondary action, the Dinos women and Cougars men played in Canada West playoffs last weekend. We also talk about the Cougars return to the national c...
2024-11-0742 minYYC SoccerCavs Advance to CPL Final and Interview with Calgary Wild's New Sporting DirectorWe talk about Cavalry FC"s big playoff win in Hamilton as they advance to the CPL Final. We have an in depth conversation with newly appointed Calgary Wild Sporting Director Alix Bruch. Topics include player signings, recruitment and development, what they they looking for in a head coach, designated players, training camps and more. The Dinos women's team and Cougars men's team advance in playoff action and other post secondary results are reviewed.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yy...
2024-11-0143 minYYC SoccerPlayoffs kick off for Cavalry, post-secondary teamsThis weekend there will be six local teams competing in playoff matches. Cavalry FC will face Forge FC in Hamilton on Sunday. The Dinos women's squad have a home playoff date vs UBC Okanagan on Friday afternoon. MRU Cougars men play the University of Victoria while the Dinos men play UFV. SAIT's men's team will face NW Polytechnic on Friday while the Trojans women's team have a bye until Saturday. We preview all of these matches.Our interview this week is with Cavalry FC's Tobias Warschewski who discusses winning the Golden Boot, why he wanted to return t...
2024-10-2546 minYYC SoccerHow do you solve Calgary's shortage of indoor soccer facilities?The Calgary Minor Soccer Association released some numbers regarding the need for more indoor facilities. The number of players and teams has exploded and the need is undeniable. But where does the money come from? We discuss the barriers and muse about possible solutions. Cavalry FC enters the final weekend of the CPL regular season with a good chance to secure second place. We talk about last week's victory vs HFX and their upcoming match vs Valour.Our interview this week is with Akwasi (Junior) Agyekum. Akwasi has most recently played semipro soccer in the A...
2024-10-1841 minYYC SoccerThe Calgary connection at the University of MaineDefender Myla Schneider joins us to discuss the thriving connection between Calgary and the University of Maine soccer program. She was the first to don the Black Bears jersey but now about a quarter of the roster is composed of Calgarians. This group has helped the team reach new heights by winning their conference championship and making the national tournament. We also discuss Myla's soccer career and her goals in the future.The SAIT Trojans and Calgary Dinos women's teams both move their way up in the national rankings. And on the men's side, the Edmonton universities...
2024-10-1139 minYYC SoccerScott Kennedy talks about his transfer to Belgium and moreWe interview Scott Kennedy, who talks about his pro career, time with the Canadian Men's National Team and his connections to his hometown of Calgary. We discuss his recent move to K.A.S. Eupen in the Belgian second division and how it's been going so far.Cavalry FC played Vancouver FC to a goaless draw last week. This clinched a playoff spot but there is still some jostling for positioning. We preview their match with Pacific FC this weekend.The Dinos women's team and SAIT's women's team continue to win matches and score a...
2024-10-0439 minYYC SoccerCan SAIT's women's team win a national title this year?This week, we interview SAIT centre back Natalie Girvitz. She talks about her career from Blizzard to UBCO and now to SAIT. The Trojans women's team is undefeated and expects to be a contender for the national title.An undermanned Cavalry FC went to Toronto and defeated York United in a match with big implication in the standings. We also preview this Saturday's match at Spruce Meadows vs Vancouver FC.The MRU men's team and the Dinos women's team both made their way back into the national top 10 rankings. We chat for a bit about...
2024-09-2729 minYYC SoccerWhich Calgarians could don the Wild jersey next spring?The NSL will likely start announcing player signings soon. We speculate which Calgarians could be offered pro deals and came up with a list of five possibilities (and a few honourable mentions).Dinos midfielder Aislin Phillips is our interview guest this week. Aislin played for UBC for three years but made the switch to the Dinos this year. She talks about her return to play university soccer in her home town and being reunited with her Blizzard coach Diogo Raposo.We discuss Cavalry FC's 2-2 draw with Ottawa and their match this week vs York...
2024-09-2036 minYYC SoccerIs Shamit Shome Cavalry FC's unsung hero?Shamit Shome has quietly had a solid season with Cavalry FC. He has been in the starting lineup every week but has moved positions as needed to cover for injuries. In our interview, we ask him about his versatility, what it's like to move from Edmonton to join the Cavs and his long relationship with head coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr.Is Jay Herdman joining the Cavs on loan from the Whitecaps? The New Zealand international (and John Herdman's son) is rumoured to be on his way to town. We talk about this possible loan and also preview...
2024-09-1334 minYYC SoccerDinos and Cougars attract a crowd at Crowchild ClassicWe discuss last weekend's men's Crowchild Classic. A large crowd attended the derby match at Dinos Field which ended in a 1-1 draw. We have postgame interviews with MRU's Miguel Da Rocha as well as Owen Antoniuk and Gianmarco Plenzik from the Dinos.Cavalry FC's win streak came to an end last weekend at Spruce Meadows as they drew with Valour FC. We talk about that match, this weekend's match vs Forge and some players who joined the senior side from the U21 team.The USports women's season really gets going this weekend. We talk...
2024-09-0634 minYYC SoccerHave former colleagues become rivals in the Crowchild Classic?The Crowchild Classic (men's soccer edition) will be happening on the U of C campus on Saturday evening. We preview the match with interviews with MRU head coach Ryan Gyaki, Dinos head coach Ramon Mifflin and Cougars captain Caden Rogozinski. With Mifflin leaving the Cougars to take over the Dinos, does that spice up the rivalry? We ask both head coaches. In our chat with Rogozinski, we also ask about this time with Cavalry FC and his future aspirations as a footballer.Cavalry FC is on a five match winning streak. We discuss their win last week...
2024-08-3042 minYYC SoccerFoothills U17 girls win PDP championshipWe chat with head coach Colin Mackay about the Foothills U17 girls team winning the PDP championship in Edmonton last weekend.Cavalry FC's win streak continues. We review last week's victory vs York and preview this weekend's match vs Pacific.We also discuss the end of the AMSL season, the beginning of the U Sports season and more.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2024-08-2332 minYYC SoccerAli Musse talks about his return from injuryCavalry FC are on a winning streak. Last weekend they beat Halifax at Spruce Meadows and they will travel to York this weekend. We discuss both of those matches. Ali Musse has provided the Cavalry FC offence with a much needed spark. In our interview with him, we ask about sitting out with an injury and what it's like to make such a big impact as soon as he returned.The Calgary Blizzard returned from the interprovincial tournament with a 4th place finish. We discuss that tournament and also the Blizzard's involvement as the sole C...
2024-08-1623 minYYC SoccerWill Kendall Showers' unusual career path lead to the NSL?We talk with League One Alberta (women's division) golden boot winner Kendall Showers. The Callies United product talks about finding her love for soccer again and making an impact after a long break from high level competition.We review Cavalry FC's victory over Ottawa and talk about Saturday's match vs HFX. The transfer window will have closed by the time this episode is released. We talk about the possible departure of Myer Bevan and Jason's prediction that he's on his way to Auckland FC of the Australian A-League.The women's interprovincial championships are happening this...
2024-08-0928 minYYC SoccerWe ask owner Mike Vandale: Who were the Calgary Storm?We take a walk down memory lane with Michael Vandale, who was the owner of the Calgary Storm pro team that played between 2001 and 2003. Vandale talks about the genesis of the club, the initial successes in 2001 followed by many losses in the next two years. He recounts why he gave up on the team midway through the 2003 season and the legacy of the Storm.We talk about Cavalry's recent victory vs Vancouver FC and preview their upcoming match against Ottawa. There's also some League One Alberta discussion and we talk about how the Calgary Blizzard are going...
2024-08-0145 minYYC SoccerLeague 1 Alberta regular season wraps up, women’s final is cancelledThe League One Alberta regular season has wrapped up and Calgary Blizzard are the women's division champions. They will go to Hamilton in August for the interprovincial championships. We interview Blizzard head coach Diogo Raposo about their season, what happened to the league playoff final match and look ahead to the tournament in Hamilton. We review Cavalry's draw last week vs Forge and preview Friday evening's away match vs Vancouver FC. We talk about the arrival of Lowell Wright and the departure of Lleyton Brooks from the club.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us o...
2024-07-2635 minYYC SoccerWhat grade would you give Cavalry FC for the first half of the 2024 season?Cavalry FC have reached the mid point of their CPL season. We review their loss against York United, preview their match on the weekend vs Forge and talk about the positives and negatives we noticed in the first 14 matches.Our interview is with Christian Greco-Taylor. He is currently with Pacific FC and is also playing for Canada in the upcoming CONCACAF U20 Championships in Mexico. We discuss moving away from home at 14, lessons learned and career goals.We also review playoff scenarios for both League One Alberta and AMSL.
2024-07-1945 minYYC SoccerShould Foothills WFC stick with UWS?Foothills WFC demolished FC Arizona on the weekend to complete their season. We recap their year and discuss what's next. Is it worth keeping a UWS team going with NSL and League One Alberta now in the mix?Our interview this week is with Karim Bachir Bey. Karim grew up in Calgary and plays for the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns. This summer he has joined the Thunder Bay Chill in USL2. We discuss his career path that has led him to spend his summers playing for USL2 clubs instead of League One Alberta and AMSL....
2024-07-1345 minYYC SoccerFrom Alberta to Paris: An assistant referee's journeyThis week we interview Mike Barwegan, who is a FIFA match official who has been appointed to referee at the Paris Olympics. We talk about how he got into officiating, what a typical road trip looks like and how if feels to be going to the Olympics.We review Cavalry FC's loss vs Halifax last weekend and preview their match vs Valour in Winnipeg. Lots of roster talk with injuries, departures and the tease of a new signing.Foothills WFC plays on Saturday afternoon vs FC Arizona. Are there any players on the club that...
2024-07-0547 minYYC SoccerJose Escalante loan ends and Grace Stordy interviewThis week we interview Grace Stordy of Foothills WFC. We discuss rejoining Foothills this summer, her first pro experience in Portugal and ask what's next.We review Cavalry's draw last week vs Ottawa and talk about the upcoming Canada Day matchup in Halifax.The transfer window is coming up and this one might be more compelling than usual. Daan Klomp's contract will expire soon, Myer Bevan is still on the suspended list and Jose Escalante (remember him?) completes his Honduran loan on June 30. Could he possibly return to Calgary to help reinforce the depleted Cavs...
2024-06-2850 minYYC SoccerAn "Exceptional Young Talent" is joining Cavalry FCThis week's episode features a review of the Cavs match last week vs Vancouver in Kelowna and previews Friday's match vs Ottawa at Spruce Meadows. Tommy Wheeldon Jr hinted the club will sign a new player under the CPL's "Exceptional Young Talent" program. We speculate who it could be. Wrapping up our Cavalry discussion, we interview Fraser Aird who talks about his offensive and defensive contributions this year and his chemistry with Tobias Warschewski.We review Foothills WFC's California road trip where they welcomed back some familiar faces and faced the Santa Clarita Blue Heat in a...
2024-06-2133 minYYC SoccerWho were the Calgary Boomers?In this week's episode, we review of the Cavs 1-0 victory over Forge last weekend. We also look ahead to the neutral site match this weekend in Kelowna vs Vancouver FC.Our interview this week is with Juli Sorochan of Callies United of League One Alberta. Juli has also spent time in the Philippines national youth team program. We discuss how her first season in League One is going, her experience in the Philippines program and what are her career goals in soccer.We take a trip down memory lane and discuss the Calgary Boomers...
2024-06-1439 minYYC SoccerCavalry draws yet again and Moe El Gandour interviewThis week we start with a review of the Cavs 1-1 draw with Pacific and look ahead to their match against Forge at Spruce Meadows on Saturday afternoon.Foothills WFC had their UWS home opener last weekend against rival Santa Clarita Blue Heat. We were both at the match and give our thoughts.Our interview this week is with Moe El Gandour. He's currently playing with Blizzard in League One Alberta. We chat about this season and also his career at Mount Royal, Foothills, as a Cavalry draft pick and his time with the Lebanon...
2024-06-0738 minYYC SoccerCalgary Wild FC unveiledThis week we talk about the brand launch of Calgary's new women's pro soccer team. Calgary Wild FC will make McMahon Stadium their home with matches starting in the spring of 2025. Next, we discuss Cavalry FC's disappointing draw vs Valour and look ahead to this weekend's match in Victoria. Conrad Krausert joins us to talk about what's new in League One Alberta. We also preview Foothills WFC big rivalry match vs Santa Clarita Blue Heat that will be played at Broadview on Saturday afternoon.Scott's book about Calgary soccer history is now available. Here Come the Cavalry! c...
2024-05-3140 minYYC SoccerCavs knocked out of Voyageurs Cup and Foothills UWS previewThis week we review Cavalry FC’s most recent couple of matches including their draw vs York United and their match vs Vancouver Whitecaps in the Canadian Championship. We also preview this weekend’s home match vs Valour. The UWS season starts this week and we chat with Foothills WFC head coach Lee Tucker and midfielder Izzy Monck.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2024-05-2440 minYYC SoccerAlberta High Performance Team in League One Alberta and a new Dinos men's head coachThis week we interview Lee Tucker who is the head coach of the Alberta High Performance team. This is a women's team that is competing in League One Alberta this summer. We review their roster, which is younger than most other League One Alberta teams. We also discuss the plan for this program to eventually apply to be a National Development Centre.The Dinos recently announced that Ramon Mifflin will be the new head coach of the men's program. Will his move from assistant coach at MRU to lead the Dinos intensify their rivalry?We...
2024-05-1729 minYYC SoccerLleyton Brooks talks about joining Cavalry FC, Canadian Championship review and moreWe interview Lleyton Brooks from Cavalry FC. Among the topics we discuss is how he ended up making the move from Australia and how he thinks playing in Canada is a good fit for his career at this time. We review a couple of Cavalry matches including the first leg of the Canadian Championship matchup against the Vancouver Whitecaps and also look ahead to this weekend's match in Halifax. Cavalry will be involved in a neutral site match in Kelowna in June. Mya Jones makes her first few appearances for the San Diego Wave. League One Alberta has started. And...
2024-05-1039 minYYC SoccerLeague One Alberta 2024 Women's PreviewWe discuss the upcoming League One Alberta season. We interview the coaches of Calgary based clubs including Shaun Lowther from Callies United (6:58), Colin Mackay from Calgary Foothills (14:40) and Diogo Raposo from Calgary Blizzard (22.35).Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2024-05-0730 minYYC SoccerLeague One Alberta Men's 2024 PreviewWe discuss the upcoming League One Alberta season. We interview the coaches of all of the Calgary based clubs including Ramon Mifflin from Calgary Blizzard (8:37), Marc McLaren from Calgary Foothills (16:10), Vikram Virk from Cavalry U21 (30:19) and Pavle Popara from Callies United (36:32).Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2024-05-0643 minYYC SoccerTalia White and Caleigh Boeckx talk Irish pro soccer and Cavalry FC updatesThis episode we interview Calgarians Talia White and Caleigh Boeckx. They have both joined Irish pro club Treaty United this spring. During our interview, we talk about their soccer careers thus far and how they've adjusted to life in Ireland. We review both of Cavalry FC's matches from this past week including the draw in Ottawa and the victory over Vancouver FC in their home opener. There's also a preview of their match against Pacific this weekend at Spruce Meadows. Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our websi...
2024-04-2634 minYYC SoccerVikram Virk interview and League One Alberta schedule releaseWe talk with Vikram Virk who was recently announced as the head coach of the University of Lethbridge men's soccer program. Vikram is also coaching the Cavalry U21 team in League One Alberta this summer. We review the Cavs' season opener vs Forge and preview their next matches against Ottawa and Vancouver. The League One Alberta schedule has been released with first matchday on May 7. We also talk about some more signings. Our final topic is our wrap up of the Canadian Futsal Championships. We reveal a strong connection between one of the winning clubs and the Calgary soccer scene...
2024-04-1931 minYYC SoccerTommy Wheeldon Jr. talks about upcoming Cavalry FC seasonThis week Cavalry FC GM and Head Coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr joins us to talk about the upcoming season. We discuss the new additions to the roster, Atletico Ottawa's free agent signings, and his newly extended contract. There's more League One Alberta signings to review and we discuss the newly branded Callies United teams entering the league this year. The UWS schedule has been released so we talk about how Calgary Foothills will manage without Mya Jones and Grace Stordy. We look at some coaching changes in USports and also review some futsal results.Subscribe to our Sub...
2024-04-1239 minYYC SoccerFutsal Nationals and more player signingsThis week Jason and Scott discuss the Canadian Futsal Championships. The men's and women's tournaments are being held at the Seven Chiefs Sportsplex on Tsuut’ina Nation just west of Calgary. We also talk about a few more League One Alberta signings an provide another Cavalry FC update as they are close to wrapping up training camp. Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2024-04-0618 minYYC SoccerA Good Friday to talk about Calgary soccerOn Good Friday, we talk about Cavalry's training camp in Mexico and some trialists looking to make the roster. We also review Calgarians playing soccer in Poland, New Zealand, Victoria, Thunder Bay and more. We look at some League One Alberta signings and also talk about a couple of Calgarians who have been called to Canada’s women’s U20 camp in Germany.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2024-03-3030 minYYC SoccerTop 5 soccer stories in Calgary over the last 12 months For our first anniversary episode, we discuss what we think were the top 5 Calgary soccer stories over the last 12 months. The stories include Cavalry FC, Mount Royal University, League One Alberta, Mya Jones and SAIT. We also discuss the topics and players we expect will be mentioned a lot in future episodes this year. Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2024-03-1532 minYYC SoccerBradley Kamdem Fewo talks Champions Cup and his careerOur feature interview this week is with Cavalry FC defender Bradley Kamden Fewo. We talk with him about Cavalry's recent matches vs Orlando and his career path in general. We discuss the hiring of Jay Wheeldon as Cavs technical director and assistant coach. Scott provides more information about his upcoming book about Calgary soccer history titled "Here Come the Cavalry!" which is coming soon to a bookstore near you.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2024-03-0840 minYYC SoccerCavs vs Orlando first leg recap and second leg previewWe review the Cavs debut in the CONCACAF Champions Cup where they faced Orlando City in Victoria. We also preview the second leg that will be played in Orlando. We also talk about Canada men's U20 team and its Calgary connection and there were 5 players with Calgary connections announced for the next MNT match in March.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2024-02-2721 minYYC SoccerMya Jones interview from San Diego and moreWe chat with Calgarian Mya Jones as she settles into her first pro training camp in San Diego. She talks about transitioning to the pro level, her hopes to play on the Canadian national team and what it's like to train with Alex Morgan. Other topics include a few Cavalry FC roster updates, discussing local players on national youth teams and an attempted mutiny at a local minor soccer club.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2024-02-1626 minYYC SoccerHapgood joins NYCFC, Cavs updates and moreThere's a lot of Calgary soccer news to talk about since our last episode. Long time Calgary coach Leon Hapgood has accepted a position with NYCFC in MLS. We discuss his legacy and speculate who could replace him at Cavalry FC. We also discuss the Cavs preliminary roster for their CONCACAF games. We provide updates about Calgarians signing their first pro deals including Grace Stordy and Caleigh Boeckx and also talk about the Canada WU17 team.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2024-02-0628 minYYC SoccerMya Jones selected by San Diego and Niko Myroniuk interviewWe're back for our first episode of 2024. Our feature interview this week is with Niko Myroniuk, who had a busy 2023 with Cavalry FC, Mount Royal University and the Canadian national futsal team. We also discuss Mya Jones being selected in the NWSL draft by San Diego and review some of the offseason roster moves made by Cavalry FC.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2024-01-1935 minYYC SoccerCavs to face Orlando City in Victoria and CanPL draft reviewWe talk about the results of the CONCACAF Champions Cup draw which saw the Cavs paired with Orlando City from MLS. The Cavs home match in that tie will not be played at Spruce Meadows but in Victoria. We chat with Mason Trafford from the Cavs front office about the reasons this decision was made. The CanPL draft also happened this week and we review the Cavs two picks. We wrap up the episode talking about former Cav Mo Farsi winning MLS Cup. Happy Holidays and we'll be back with new episodes in the New Year!Subscribe to our S...
2023-12-1644 minYYC SoccerWill the Shouldice dome's success lead to more indoor facilities?This week we provide updates on Calgarians playing soccer around the world from Memphis to Jamaica to Portugal and Senegal. We chat with Calgary Blizzard executive director Jackie Martin about the Shouldice dome project which has started its second year of operation. Jason and Scott also speculate on Calgarians that could be picked in the CanPL draft and who the Cavs may face in CONCACAF Champions Cup in February.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2023-12-0132 minYYC SoccerMRU men and SAIT women at Nationals and Calgarians in Europe updateWe wrap up the Canadian post-secondary soccer season with a recap of how the Mount Royal Cougars men's team did at USports Nationals and the SAIT Cougars women's team did at CCAA Nationals. The University of Memphis Tigers women's team and their Calgary contingent continue to roll in the NCAA tournament. How are Calgarians such as Victor Loturi, Dominick Zator and Caniggia Elva doing in Europe? We provide a mid-season update. Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2023-11-2027 minYYC SoccerMount Royal wins Canada West with Ryan Gyaki and moreWe talk a lot of university soccer this week, with the focus being Mount Royal University's historic Canada West triumph. The Cougars are the first Calgary based team to win the title since the Dinos did in 1980. We interview head coach Ryan Gyaki and forward David Schaefer as they discuss the final and the U Sports championship tournament this week. The SAIT Trojans womens team is at Nationals this week and a bunch of Calgarians are involved in the NCAA women's soccer championship tournament. Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or B...
2023-11-0842 minYYC SoccerCompleting the Wheeldon Trifecta with Tommy Wheeldon Sr We discuss Cavalry's loss to Forge in the CanPL championship final and look ahead to the CONCACAF Champions Cup draw. The Wheeldon Trifecta is now complete! This week we interview Tommy Wheeldon Sr about his time in Calgary with the Storm and Blizzard and what he thinks of Cavalry FC. There's also a lot of MRU, Dinos and SAIT playoff soccer to review. We provide some updates from the NCAA regarding the Calgarians playing for the University of Memphis and the University of Maine. Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Blu...
2023-11-0454 minYYC SoccerCanPL finals preview with Daan Klomp and Meghan Wiebe breaks records at SAITThe Cavs are in the CanPL final this weekend and we preview the matchup vs Forge with Daan Klomp. Just a couple hours after we recorded this interview, he won CPL Player of the Year and Defender of the Year. We also chat with Meaghan Wiebe who has been setting goal scoring records with SAIT this year. Five local school teams are in the playoffs this weekend and we discuss their respective playoff matches.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2023-10-2737 minYYC SoccerAnna Hauer, Grace Mwasalla and Cavs playoff previewThis week we chat about the Cavs playoff loss against Forge and look ahead to this weekend's matchup against Pacific. We have two interviews this week. Both guests are Calgarians who have scored a lot of goals for their respective teams this year. Anna Hauer is in her freshman year at the University of Memphis. Recently she was ranked as the 18th best freshman player in the NCAA. We ask her about playing at the Division 1 level and why she loves going 1 v 1 against defenders. Grace Mwasalla was having a fantastic year in League 1 Alberta with St. Albert and the...
2023-10-2039 minYYC SoccerCavalry FC playoff preview and moreThis week, we preview Cavalry FC's playoff match vs Forge FC. We also talk about last weekend's match and trophy lift celebration. Comments from Marco Carducci and Tommy Wheeldon Jr from the post-match press conference are included. Other topics include SAIT, USports, and Calgary West United, who took home 2nd place at U17 Nationals last week.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2023-10-1428 minYYC SoccerJohn Fisher tribute and Adam Huskic interviewThis episode covers a wide variety of Calgary soccer topics. We start the week by paying tribute to John Fisher, who was a fixture in the Calgary soccer scene for many years. Other topics include include Cavalry FC, SAIT and U Sports, the National U17 championships and the MNT roster. Our feature interview is with Calgarian Adam Huskic, who has spent the last year in Europe and currently plays for Pargas IF in the Finnish 3rd division.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2023-10-0646 minYYC SoccerCavs clinch regular season titleThis week we chat with Charlie Trafford about the Cavs cliniching their first trophy. Topics include how the team found out en route to Calgary, how his career has come full circle, and what this means for the Cavs and soccer in Calgary. Our U Sports update discusses the big matchup last weekend between UBC and MRU in the men's division. We also look ahead to this weekend's clash between SAIT and Lethbridge College, who are both ranked in the Top 10 nationally on the women's side.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on...
2023-09-2927 minYYC SoccerU Sports men's scoring leader Sebastian Dzikowski and Cavs inch closer to firstThis week we interview Calgarian Sebastian Dzikowski, who leads U Sports men's soccer with 12 goals for UBC this season. We also do our Cavalry FC review and update how they could clinich first place this weekend. Our now weekly update of U21 minutes and a recap of U Sports and ACAC are also included.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2023-09-2231 minYYC SoccerCavalry close to clinching regular season titleWe talk about the final two matches of the Cavs' road trip and look ahead to their final four matches of the regular season. The Cavs U21 minute review is back for another installment. We catch up with what's been happening in U Sports, ACAC, and the NCAA.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2023-09-1526 minYYC SoccerCavs win big in Ottawa and SAIT assistant coach Jess WhyteWe recap the Cavs big win in Ottawa last weekend and preview their two road matches this week. Our review of Cavs U21 minutes has turned into a weekly segment and we give another update. The ACAC season starts this weekend and we interview Jess Whyte, assistant coach for the SAIT womens' team. Add in a U Sports update and some Cavs roster moves and we have a lot to talk about.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2023-09-0834 minYYC SoccerNtignee transfer and U Sports women's updates with Tino Fusco and Rachel BarlowWe discuss the transfer of Goteh Ntignee to FC Annecy (French Ligue 2) and also recap the Cavs victory over Pacific last weekend. We also review the opening weekend of U Sports soccer. Our interviews this week focus on U Sports women's soccer with interviews with Mount Royal head coach Tino Fusco and U of C's captain Rachel Barlow. Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2023-09-0142 minYYC SoccerMen's U Sports Preview, Cavs roster talk and moreWe preview the upcoming U Sports men's soccer season and the Crowchild Classic this weekend. Dinos GK Liam Hunter joins us for an interview. There's lots of Cavs talk, including a look back at the York match and preview the Pacific match this weekend. Will the Cavs reach the U21 minutes minimum? We break down the numbers. There's also mentions of the AMSL finals, Canada U17 women's matches, and an update on a Calgarian playing abroad.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2023-08-2532 minYYC SoccerCavs GK coach Jake Davis interviewWe interview new Cavs GK coach Jake Davis about joining the club and his Canadian experience so far. We also talk about the upcoming AMSL playoffs in Calgary this weekend. Our hosts also speculate about players the Cavs could be looking at selling to a bigger league.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2023-08-1531 minYYC SoccerFoot Soldiers supporters group and Cavs updatesWe interview Sean Clarke, one of the founding members of the Foot Soldiers supporters group. He talks about their beginnings which go back almost a decade. We also talk about Cavalry's big win over Forge. There's also some discussion about all of the Calgary connections in League 1 BC this summer. Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2023-08-1031 minYYC SoccerLeague One finals review with Charles Nana and Lauren HoughtonThis week we recap the League One Alberta finals. We have interviews with Charles Nana from Calgary Foothills and Lauren Houghton from Calgary Blizzard. Both were key figures in their respective clubs victories. We also talk about the Sam Adekugbe transfer to the Whitecaps and provide our weekly recap and preview for Cavalry FC.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2023-08-0429 minYYC SoccerLeague 1 Alberta final preview with Diogo Raposo and Jay WheeldonThe League 1 Alberta final matches will be played on Friday evening, and we speak with the head coaches for both Calgary teams involved. Diogo Raposo leads the Calgary Blizzard as they travel to St. Albert for the women's final. Jay Wheeldon and Calgary Foothills will host the men's final at Broadview. We also do our weekly review and preview of the Cavs matches, and chat for a few minutes about the Alberta Summer Games.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2023-07-2838 minYYC SoccerWillie Akio homecoming and Scott Kennedy signs in AustriaWe discuss a couple of new additions to the Cavs including Willie Akio arriving from Scotland and new goalkeeper coach Jake Davis. Another Calgarian abroad update as Scott Kennedy signs in Austria. We also review the Cavs win over HFX, and briefly talk a bit about League One Alberta.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2023-07-2022 minYYC SoccerAlberta Summer Games preview with Nick ZunigaWe talk with Nick Zuniga, who will be the coach for the Zone 3 (Calgary) boys team in the Alberta Summer Games soccer competition. As usual, we provide updates on Cavalry FC, Foothills WFC and more.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2023-07-1430 minYYC SoccerLoturi debuts with Canada MNT, Foothills WFC wins without playingThis week, we discuss the Cavs victory in Winnipeg, how Foothills WFC won a match by forfeit, and talk about Victor Loturi finally getting to step on the pitch for Canada.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2023-07-0816 minYYC SoccerEscalante to Honduras and Chris Daniel from the CSL Calgary KickersThis week we talk about the Cavs big win vs York United, the messy departure of Jose Escalante, Foothills WFC's disappointing road trip, and Dom Zator earns his first cap for Canada. Then we take a walk down memory lane with Chris Daniel, who has a mainstay in the pro soccer scene in Calgary in the 1980's. Chris was on the 1987 CSL champion Calgary Kickers team. We talk about the CSL and also the NASL Calgary Boomers.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.co...
2023-06-3041 minYYC SoccerFoothills, Cavs, MNT, AMSL updatesWe talk about Foothills WFC defeating their rival Santa Clarita and the Cavs loss in Halifax. No Zator or Loturi in the MNT match, but perhaps they will get a chance next week at the Gold Cup. We also look ahead to the Cavs match vs York United on Saturday and take a brief look at the AMSL standings.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2023-06-2322 minYYC SoccerMya Jones from Foothills WFC and the Memphis TigersWe focus on Foothills WFC and their big match up against Santa Clarita this weekend. Mya Jones of Foothills WFC talks with us about the UWS season, playing for Memphis in the NCAA, and her future career goals. We also discuss what's happening with Cavalry FC and CanMNT.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2023-06-1630 minYYC SoccerFoothills, Cavs, League One UpdatesWe have an abbreviated episode this week where we talk Cavs, Foothills WFC, and League One Ontario.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2023-06-1018 minYYC SoccerShanice Alfred goes from Airdrie to GuyanaWe interview Shanice Alfred, who grew up in Airdrie and now is a member of the Guyana women's national team. She talks about how she joined the national team of a country she hadn't previously visited. She also discusses her move to Ontario and her time with Seneca College and in the League One Ontario reserve league. We also review recent Cavs and Foothills WFC matches and look ahead to the weekend's games.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2023-06-0231 minYYC SoccerCavalry FC U21 update with Leon HapgoodThis week, we interview Cavs technical director Leon Hapgood about the U21 side that will play in League One Alberta. We also review matches from the previous weeks and look ahead to this week's games.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2023-05-2134 minYYC SoccerCalgary Foothills previews with Jay Wheeldon and Sarah KinznerWe focus on Calgary Foothills this week with interviews with Jay Wheeldon (technical director/head coach of the men’s League One Alberta team) and Sarah Kinzner (captain of the women’s UWS and League One Alberta teams).We also do a recap of the Cavs’ home opener and look ahead to their next match in Vancouver.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2023-05-0526 minYYC SoccerCalgary Blizzard League One Alberta update with Diogo RaposoThis week, we interview Diogo Raposo, the technical director of Calgary Blizzard. He will also be the head coach of their women's entry into League One Alberta. We get a preview of what to expect from the Blizzard in the new league. We also review last week's Cavs matches in Victoria, and discuss their newest signing Bradley Kamdem.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2023-04-2827 minYYC SoccerCanadian Futsal Championships wrap upWe do a quick wrap up of the recent national futsal championships held in Calgary. Immediately after the 3rd place men's match, we interviewed Callies coach Christian Mirkovic. We also had a chance to chat with Michelle Holmes, the founder and captain of 1Up women's futsal team.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2023-04-2511 minYYC SoccerDominic Zator interviewWe interview Dominick Zator in this episode. Zator is currently with Korona Kielce in the Polish league. He scored his first goal for the club over the weekend and in March he was called up to the Canadian men's national team. We talk about that first goal, playing in Poland, and his recent Canadian camp experience.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2023-04-2025 minYYC SoccerCavalry FC preview with Tommy Wheeldon Jr.The CPL season starts this week. Cavalry FC Head Coach/GM Tommy Wheeldon Jr. joins us to talk about the upcoming season. Scott and Jason also discuss the seven new additions to the Cavs for 2023.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2023-04-1230 minYYC SoccerMNT Recap & Canadian Futsal ChampionshipsWe review the MNT matches from this week with a focus on the four Calgarians on the roster. We also interview Pearl Doupe, executive director the CUSA, about the upcoming Canadian Futsal Championships. The tournament will be held from April 13-16 at Seven Chiefs Sportplex.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2023-04-0125 minYYC SoccerFour Calgarians called to MNT & League One Alberta updateWe discuss the four Calgarians who have been called up to play in the upcoming MNT matches. Jason Blake, who is technical director with Alberta Soccer, joins us to provide new details about League One Alberta.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2023-03-2434 minYYC SoccerOur First EpisodeIn our first episode, hosts Jason and Scott introduce themselves and talk about their vision for the podcast, which will focus on the Calgary soccer scene. Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
2023-03-1221 minAFTN Soccer ShowEpisode 364 - The AFTN Soccer Show (For All The Marbles featuring Marc Dos Santos, Jake Nerwinski, Marco Carducci, and Scott Strasser)There is no rest at AFTN Towers as the podcasts keep coming thick and fast.
Vancouver Whitecaps have wrapped up their offseason training camp and we hear the thoughts about it and the seasons past and yet to come from head coach Marc Dos Santos and right back Jake Nerwinski.
The 'Caps may be in their offseason but there's still a lot of news elsewhere in North American football and the big one on Saturday is the Canadian Premier League final, second leg. We're joined by AFTN's Cavalry FC writer Scott Strasser to look back...
2019-11-0151 minAFTN Soccer ShowEpisode 350 - The AFTN Soccer Show (Hanging Tough - Vancouver v San Jose, Cavalry FC preview, Zlatan, Chris Wondolowski, Shea Salinas, Scott Strasser)Are you hanging tough? Vancouver Whitecaps are certainly in it tough and when the going gets touch the AFTN Soccer Show gets better, and longer, and we're back this week with an absolutely jam packed two and a half hour affair!
There's no doubting Marc Dos Santos has his work cut out to get this Whitecaps team up to a serious playoff contender and Saturday's latest loss to San Jose showed the gap between themselves and teams they should be beating, especially at home. We pick over the bones of the game, hear from both head coaches...
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