YYC Soccer (2025)

22/09/2025

In our weekend recap episode, we discuss Cavalry FC's victory over Valour which clinched them a playoff spot. We also talk about USports action. The Dinos women drew Macewen to put an end to their perfect record. The Dinos men's team vaulted over the Cougars with a couple of wins while the Cougars could only get 1 point this weekend.

Calgarian Willie Akio capped off his season playing in the Australian NPL state leagues this weekend. He scored a brace to lift his club to win their Grand Final.

One common thread we noticed this weekend were all of the backflip celebrations. In the Cavalry match, both Goteh Ntiginee and Caniggia Elva wowed the crowd with their post goal celebrations. In Edmonton, Mykena Walker surprised the play by play person with a backflip after she scored. And Willie Akio also did his trademark backflip celebration in Australia.

In our weekend recap episode, we discuss Cavalry FC's victory over Valour which clinched them a playoff spot. We also talk about USports action. The Dinos women drew Macewen to put an end to their perfect record. The Dinos men's team vaulted over ...

19/09/2025

We interview Cavalry FC centre back Levi Laing about joining the club in mid-season, his career, and his thoughts on his performance as a member of the Cavs thus far. He also talks about his goal of playing international football with either England or Jamaica.

The Calgary Wild FC lost to the Ottawa Rapid 2-1 on Wednesday night. An injury time goal by DB Pridham extends the Wild losing streak to five games. We talk about the match and what can be gained in these final few matches of 2025.

The Dinos and Cougars men's teams will host schools from British Columbia this weekend. Most notably, MRU will battle #1 nationally ranked UBC. The women's USports clubs are in Edmonton this weekend. The SAIT Trojans have a Friday evening doubleheader in Lethbridge. We preview all of these matches.

We interview Cavalry FC centre back Levi Laing about joining the club in mid-season, his career, and his thoughts on his performance as a member of the Cavs thus far. He also talks about his goal of playing international football with either Engla...

15/09/2025

Our weekend recap episode talks about Cavalry FC victory over HFX, Calgary Wild FC loss to Montreal and lots of post-secondary action. If you're wondering what happened when Eric Kobza tried to get into the car when he scored, we have the answer.

We 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 ...

09/09/2025

The Calgary Wild were thumped 6-0 by the Vancouver Rise on the weekend. We recap the game and muse about why the wheels have fallen off over the last few matches. It looks like the playoffs are going to be out of reach for the Wild. We talk about how this season hasn't really worked out.

Cavalry FC also suffered a loss on the road this weekend. York United scored some nice goals and defended well and beat Cavalry 3-1. We discuss this lacklustre performance by the Cavs and how the playoff race is shaping up.

The MRU Cougars soundly defeated the U of C Dinos 4-0 in the men's division Crowchild Classic. We talk about that match as well as women's USports action.

The ACAC started their season this weekend and SAIT racked up a few easy victories. What would it be like to see SAIT join USports and play against the Dinos and Cougars? Could it ever happen

The Calgary Wild were thumped 6-0 by the Vancouver Rise on the weekend. We recap the game and muse about why the wheels have fallen off over the last few matches. It looks like the playoffs are going to be out of reach for the Wild. We talk about ...

29/08/2025

Our interview this week is with Calgarian Oluwabori Falaye, who has recently signed with KF Tirana in the Albania First Division. Bori has played for several teams in Europe, including clubs in Portugal and Germany prior to moving to Albania. We ask him about his career and what his first impressions are of Albanian soccer.

Cavalry FC will try to end Forge FC's quest for an invincible season on Saturday afternoon at Spruce Meadows. We preview another chapter in one of the longest standing rivalries in the CPL.

The Calgary Wild and their nine injuries will limp into York Lions Stadium on Saturday to play NSL leaders AFC Toronto. We preview the match and talk about the challenges of playing with such a depleted roster.

Both the Dinos and Cougars women's teams start their season in Saskatchewan this weekend. We preview both teams and these upcoming matches. We also talk about the men's teams, who are also both on the road this weekend.

Our interview this week is with Calgarian Oluwabori Falaye, who has recently signed with KF Tirana in the Albania First Division. Bori has played for several teams in Europe, including clubs in Portugal and Germany prior to moving to Albania. We a...

27/08/2025

Our weekend recap episode talks about the Cavalry FC's exciting 2-2 draw vs Ottawa. It's a draw that probably feels more like a loss to the Cavs after leading 2-0 at the half.

The Calgary Wild's two game winning streak came to a crashing halt with a 2-0 loss in Montreal. The Wild looked more like the team we saw before they had those consecutive victories. We talk about the match and also try to decipher what's happening at the keeper position.

The Dinos and Cougars men's teams both played this weekend. The Cougars won both while the Dinos split their matches. Owen Antoniuk and Chanan Chanda both made their presences felt as they move from the pro ranks to the post secondary scene.

We also discuss the Canada Summer Games as they wrapped up this weekend. The Alberta girls team played in the medal round and ended up in two consecutive penalty shootouts.

Our weekend recap episode talks about the Cavalry FC's exciting 2-2 draw vs Ottawa. It's a draw that probably feels more like a loss to the Cavs after leading 2-0 at the half. The Calgary Wild's two game winning streak came to a crashing halt...

18/08/2025

In our weekend recap episode, we break down what happened in that chaotic fairy tale match between Cavalry FC and Vancouver FC on Sunday. The 5-4 win tied for the most goals scored in a CPL match. The action was fast and furious. The ending seems too unbelievable. Almost like it was scripted, Daan Klomp scored the winning goal with a header at the death.

We also review the Calgary Wild FC 1-0 victory over Halifax, marking the first time the Wild has won two in a row. We discuss how the Wild have been looking better over the last few weeks and their chances of moving up the table into a playoff position.

We also provide an update on the Canada Summer Games where the boys won a silver on Friday and the girls start play on Tuesday.

In our weekend recap episode, we break down what happened in that chaotic fairy tale match between Cavalry FC and Vancouver FC on Sunday. The 5-4 win tied for the most goals scored in a CPL match. The action was fast and furious. The ending seems ...

11/08/2025

Our weekend recap episode includes the following topics:

The Calgary Wild grabbed three points in Ottawa to break their losing streak. The Wild had been unable to have much success against the Rapid previously, but on Saturday they executed well and improved some areas of their game that needed it.

Cavalry FC and HFX Wanderers played to a goalless draw at Spruce Meadows this weekend. Considering no goals were scored there was a lot to talk about in this match, including a disallowed goal called back by a phantom foul and a hand ball in the box that wasn't called. We discuss our thoughts and impressions about the match. We also talk about Jay Herdman's loan and Daan Klomp becoming a free agent.

The Calgary Blizzard secured the bronze medal at the League One Canada Inter-Provincial Championships. We talk about the matches and about how roster composition for this tournament can be a big challenge.

The Calgary Wild grabbed three points in Ottawa to break their losing streak. The Wild had been unable to have much success against the Rapid previously, but on Saturday they executed well and improved some areas of their game that needed it.Caval...

04/08/2025

It may be a long weekend, but we have released our recap episode as usual today. We talk about Calgary Blizzard Soccer Club sweeping both League One Alberta titles, Calgary Wild FC going down to defeat and preview today's Cavalry FC match. vs Pacific.

We recap the pivotal final weekend of League One Alberta matches. The Calgary Blizzard won the women's division on Friday evening at Broadview with a win over Villains. The Blizzard men's team needed to wait until Sunday afternoon to l...

28/07/2025

Our weekend recap episode is now available where we talk about how Cavalry FC and the Calgary Wild conceded goals in very similar ways. In League One Alberta it's the Calgary Blizzard controlling their own destiny in both the men's and women's divisions.

We recap Cavalry FC's loss to York United at Spruce Meadows on Saturday. For a 1-0 match there seemed to be a lot to talk about, including the stats, York 's current run of form, debuts for a couple of new players, questionable calls and a melee a...

25/07/2025

New episode now available! We discuss League One Alberta and that both Calgary Foothills Soccer Club and Calgary Blizzard Soccer Club could win titles tonight. Avril Jamieson join us to talk about Foothills and joining StFX University. Match previews and new signings for Cavalry FC and Calgary Wild FC too.
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On Friday, Calgary Blizzard could capture the League One Alberta men's title (and a trip to the 2026 Canadian Championship) with a win. The Calgary Foothills women's team could win the women's division title (and qualify for the interprovincial cu...

22/07/2025

Our weekend recap episode is now available. We review
Cavalry FC win over Valour Calgary Wild FC loss to Ottawa and League 1 Alberta action.

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