Best CanPL Podcasts (2025)

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Sjard Strauss talks about MRU Cougars season and that wild penalty shootout 38:49

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We preview Cavalry FC's playoff match with Forge this weekend. Both of us expect an epic battle. The MRU Cougars men's team will face UBC in the Canada West final on Saturday afternoon at Mount Royal. We discuss the match with Cougars keeper Sjard Strauss. We also talk about how he ended up going to school in Canada, his career and his perspective …

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Cavs advance in playoffs, Cougars men win a marathon penalty shooutout 18:08

3d ago18:08

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We recap Cavalry FC's dominant victory over York on Sunday afternoon. Jason was also at the MRU Cougars men's match vs the University of Victoria. He talks about the penalty shootout that went 11 rounds before the Cougars prevailed. The Dinos and Cougars women's teams advanced to the next weekend's Canada West final four. The SAIT Trojans did not h…

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Cavs, Dinos, Cougars, Trojans enter playoffs, proposed Dinos stadium on campus found online 24:46

7d ago24:46

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Seven Calgary based soccer teams begin postseason journeys this weekend. Cavalry FC face York United on Sunday at Spruce Meadows MRU men's and women's team both play at home this weekend. Dinos women's are in action at McMahon on Friday Dinos men's are in Vancouver SAIT Trojans men's and women's are both in Raymond for the ACAC Championships We pre…

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Surprise victors in the Crowchild Classics, Cavs lock up third place with another draw vs Vancouver 24:10

11d ago24:10

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This weekend marked the end of the regular season for seven Calgary based soccer teams. All seven of these teams will be headed to the post season next weekend. Cavalry FC wound up their season on Saturday afternoon where they drew Vancouver FC yet again. However the single point was enough to clinch third place. They will play the winner of HFX vs…

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Wild finish season with win, Cavs look to clinch third place 24:02

14d ago24:02

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We recorded this episode in the McMahon Stadium press box immediately after the Calgary Wild's final match of 2025. The Wild ended their regular season on a positive note, defeating the Vancouver Rise 2-1. We provide a recap and we also spoke with head coach Lydia Bedford about the match and her thoughts about the season overall. Cavalry FC also ha…

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Cavs and Forge draw under the lights, Dinos take Crowchild Classic part one 16:36

17d ago16:36

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In our weekend recap episode, we discuss the Cavalry vs Forge match and try to figure out some of the playoff positioning scenarios. And in honour of the first pitch invader at Spruce Meadows, we recount some of our own memories of invasions we've seen at other venues. We discuss the Calgary Wild defeating the Halifax Tides 3-1. And we also talk ab…

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Depleted Cavs set to host Forge, Dinos and Cougars prep for Crowchild Classic 39:05

21d ago39:05

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Eryk Kobza from Cavalry FC joins us this week to talk about his career, this season with the Cavs so far, the big matchup vs Forge this week and what really happened with that goal celebration where he tried to get into the locked car. The Calgary Wild have their second last match of the season vs the Halifax Tides. The Wild typically have played w…

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"Pxxx Poor" defending from Cavalry leads to dropped points, Dinos men stumble at home 20:00

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MRU Cougars women's team continues strong season with Crowchild Classic returning soon 31:07

28d ago31:07

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We 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 positio…

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Wild win, Cavs lose, MRU men's team vaults into first place 19:25

1M ago19:25

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We review all of this weekend's matches involving Calgary area teams, both pro and post-secondary. The Calgary Wild broke their losing slide with a 2-0 win in Montreal. However, Vancouver's draw mathematically eliminated the Wild from playoff contention. Cavalry FC suffered a 3-0 loss to Ottawa that eliminates any hope of finishing top two in the t…

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Mykena Walker talks about Dinos season, Blizzard career and goal celebrations 23:42

1M ago23:42

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Our interview is with Dinos right back Mykena Walker. The fourth year player from Airdrie is part of the Dinos veteran core that's led the school to being ranked 3rd nationally. She talks about her time with the Dinos as well as playing for Blizzard as a youth and in League One Alberta. And we get some background on her goal celebration last weeken…

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Backflips everywhere as Cavalry clinches playoff spot 15:27

1M ago15:27

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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 Will…

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Levi Laing talks about his introduction to the CPL, Wild suffer fifth loss in a row 28:22

1M ago28:22

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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 lost to the Ottawa Rapid 2-1 on Wednesday night. An injury time goal by…

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Cavs win crucial battle vs HFX while Wild slide to new depths with another loss 22:26

2M ago22:26

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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 car as part of his goal celebration, we have the behind the scenes answer about what was happening. The Calga…

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Cavs battle for third place vs HFX while SAIT women face stern test against Red Deer 13:42

2M ago13:42

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Both of Calgary's pro soccer clubs play matches at home at 2pm on Saturday afternoon. At Spruce Meadows, Cavalry FC faces Halifax in a match that means a lot in the battle for third place in the table. The Calgary Wild are trying to snap out of their slump when the play Montreal at McMahon Stadium. We preview both matches. The Dinos and Cougars men…

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Pros suffer demoralizing defeats while post-secondary teams triumph 27:32

2M ago27:32

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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. Yor…

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Two post secondary derbies in Calgary, Cavs and Wild on the road 21:36

2M ago21:36

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We preview Cavalry FC's match in Toronto vs York United as well as the Calgary Wild's game against the Vancouver Rise. As their respective seasons are nearing the end both clubs are looking to make a final regular season push. While the pro seasons are nearing completion, post secondary soccer is starting to heat up. The first edition of the Crowch…

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Cavalry ruins Forge's invincible season, Brooke Batty lights it up in Saskatchewan 17:25

2M ago17:25

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Our weekend recap episode talks about Cavalry, Wild, Dinos and Cougars matches. Cavalry FC put in a dominant performance and handed Forge their first defeat of the season. The Cavs offence was totally clicking and they showed how potent their attack can be. The Calgary Wild suffered another defeat in Toronto. We discuss the match and look at their …

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Is Oluwabori Falaye the first Calgarian to play pro soccer in Albania? 32:09

2M ago32:09

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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 e…

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Wild winning streak ends, Cavs don't move up table with draw in Ottawa 25:22

2M ago25:22

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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 vi…

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Jorian Baucom talks about joining the Calgary Wild in mid-season 37:45

2M ago37:45

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Our interview this week is with Calgary Wild forward Jorian Baucom. We discuss her soccer career, what it's like to join a club mid-season, and how the NSL compares to another new league in the USL Super League. We preview the Wild's match against Montreal and also talk about captain Meggie Dougherty Howard extending her contract with the club. Cav…

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"Absolute carnage" as Klomp wins it late for Cavalry in "fairy tale" victory 20:50

2M ago20:50

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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 …

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Can the return of Daan Klomp revive Cavalry's trophy chances this year? 23:52

3M ago23:52

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Massive news in the Calgary soccer world this week as defender Daan Klomp returns to Cavalry FC. He is available for selection for this weekend's match vs Vancouver FC. We discuss the return of arguably the best player to ever put on the Cavs shirt and how it will impact the club. The Calgary Wild have a home match vs Halifax Wild on Saturday. We p…

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Wild end losing skid, officiating controversies at Spruce Meadows 23:08

3M ago23:08

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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…

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Moe El Gandour recounts Blizzard title win, Cavs and Wild try to break slumps 36:55

3M ago36:55

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Our interview this week is with Moe El Gandour, who is the captain of the Calgary Blizzard League One Alberta team. This Blizzard team won the title last weekend, and we get a first hand account from him about the match. He gets into some of the details of why he decided to go for goal at the halfway line late in the match. Cavalry FC suffered anot…

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Blizzard sweep League One Alberta trophies, Wild show spark but come up short 19:23

3M ago19:23

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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 lift their trophy. They prevailed in the final showdown against the St. Albert Impact. We talk about both matches. T…

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Dominick Zator talks new club and fatherhood 28:09

3M ago28:09

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We interview Dominick Zator about his new club Arka Gdynia, his past couple of years in Poland, playing for Canada and what fatherhood is like. We review Cavalry FC's loss to Valour and try to assess what changes could or should be made to break the club out of this funk they are in. The Calgary Wild are back in action at McMahon on Saturday vs AFC…

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Mistakes playing out from the back cost both Cavalry and the Wild 24:47

3M ago24:47

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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 after the final whistle. In Montreal, the Calgary Wild also suffered defeat by a 2-0 score. The goals th…

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Could Blizzard and Foothills both lift trophies in League One this weekend? 25:40

3M ago25:40

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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 cup in August) if the are victorious combined with a loss by the Blizzard's women's team. We discuss the …

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Cavs leave it late for 100th win, Wild undone by Ottawa set plays 24:33

3M ago24:33

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In our weekend recap episode, we review Cavalry's 2-1 victory over Valour in Winnipeg. Sergio Camargo scored at the death to secure the three points for the Cavs. We've included audio from the press conference where Sergio breaks down what happened on that goal. The Calgary Wild suffered a 3-0 defeat to the Ottawa Rapid on Saturday at McMahon Stadi…

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Ntignee's back in town, Wild look to climb the table 16:12

4M ago16:12

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We talk about the return of Goteh Ntignee to Cavalry FC. After a couple of seasons in France, he's back to reclaim a starting spot up front. Can we expect a more seasoned player after being in Europe for a couple of years? Or will his lack of playing time in France have affected his confidence? Ntignee won't be available for the Cavs match on Sunda…

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Wild generates offense, Cavs can't solve Vancouver FC 20:27

4M ago20:27

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We recap this weekend's action, including the Calgary Wild's 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Rise. Serita Thurton opened her account with the Wild and Meggie Dougherty Howard scored another on a brilliant free kick. We also review Cavalry FC's 0-0 draw vs Vancouver FC. For some reason, the Cavs can't seem to solve this last place club. There is Leag…

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Can the Wild stop their 3 game losing streak this weekend? 31:20

4M ago31:20

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Our interview is with Calgary Wild midfielder Jenaya Robertson. We talk about her career, how this season with the Wild is going and about an unusual injury she experienced as a teenager. Cavalry FC bowed out of the Canadian Championship with a loss to Vancouver FC on penalty kicks. We talk about this match and also preview the rematch in Vancouver…

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Wild and Cavs in early week action and Kaylee Hunter interview 36:10

4M ago36:10

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Both of Calgary's pro clubs are back from their breaks. The Calgary Wild are in Halifax to play the Tides on Monday while Cavalry FC plays Vancouver FC on Tuesday at Spruce Meadows. The Cavs have a chance to advance to the next round of the Canadian Championship as they are currently tied with Vancouver 1-1 and the aggregate score will determine wh…

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Ottawa takes 3 points from Cavalry FC in clinical performance 17:37

4M ago17:37

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We recap Cavalry FC"s weekend match vs Atletico Ottawa. Manny Aparicio and company were in fine form and looked strong in their 2-0 win at Spruce Meadows. There's also a slate of Friday League One Alberta matches to talk about. Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky. Our website is yycsoccer.com…

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Wild mid-season report card and Tofa Fakunle interview 49:26

4M ago49:26

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We review Cavalry's match vs Ottawa on Saturday afternoon at Spruce Meadows. This match is a chance for the Cavs to make up some ground against the team at the top of the table. The Calgary Wild are on international break. We talk about the season thus far and give our assessments of what has worked and what hasn't. Our interview this week is with …

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Cavalry now 10 games unbeaten, Wild limps into international break 24:30

4M ago24:30

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We recap Cavalry's win vs Pacific. The match had to be rescheduled because of torrential rain, but it ultimately ended as expected with the Cavs picking up three points. The Calgary Wild go into the international break after suffering another loss. They were defeated by the Ottawa Rapid 3-1. We discuss the match and whether having a break right now…

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How has League One Alberta evolved over its three seasons? 28:11

4M ago28:11

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We preview two Saturday matches for Calgary's pro teams. Cavalry FC plays Pacific at Spruce Meadows while the Calgary Wild are in Ottawa to take on the Rapid. Our interview is with attacker Charles Nana from Calgary Foothills and Trinity Western University. We ask him about his season so far, how he thinks League One Alberta has evolved since it st…

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Four points out of six in Halifax ain't too bad 23:14

5M ago23:14

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In our weekend recap episode we talk about the Calgary Wild's match vs AFC Toronto and Cavalry FC's game vs HFX Wanderers. The Wild's match was a bit frustrating and ended in a loss. Cavalry is likely somewhat satisfied with the draw and getting 4 out of 6 points in their two visits to Halifax this season. We also review matches from League One Alb…

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Kaylee Hunter returns home while the Cavs are far away in Halifax 21:50

5M ago21:50

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We preview the Calgary Wild vs AFC Toronto match on Saturday afternoon. Kaylee Hunter will make her return to her hometown wearing the AFC Toronto kit. Another Calgarian, Mya Jones, is also on their roster but is currently injured. Cavalry FC is in Halifax for a game vs the Wanderers also on Saturday afternoon. We preview the match, talk about the …

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Scrappy Cavs claw their way to victory, Blizzard tops both League One tables 20:50

5M ago20:50

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In our recap of the weekend's action we talk about Cavalry's 2-1 victory over York United. It was a bit of a strange match with hot temperatures and a very makeshift Cavs lineup. We also review Friday's League One Alberta matches, including the big rivalry matches between Blizzard and Foothills. At the end of the weekend Blizzard ended up at the to…

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Wild roll the Tides, Shamit Shome ready for Bangladesh 29:59

5M ago29:59

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We recorded this episode immediately after the Calgary Wild vs Halifax Tides matchup. We review that match which ended with a Wild victory. There were also several interesting storylines in this one, from the Wild's makeshift roster to the Stewart twins going to their high school grad just before the match. We preview Cavalry FC's match vs York Uni…

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Another typical Cavs vs Forge matchup and Wild players go global 15:48

5M ago15:48

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We recap the weekend's action, including Cavalry FC's 1-1 vs Forge. Several Calgary Wild players are playing for their countries this week. We review how it's been going for them. Kahli Johnson had a very memorable debut for Australia, but the Wild's keepers had first matches they would probably rather forget. We also preview the Wild's Thursday ev…

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Where could Dominick Zator sign this summer? 37:09

5M ago37:09

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Cavalry FC plays their archrival Forge FC this Saturday and we do a preview of the match. The Calgary Wild aren't playing this weekend because of the international break. We talk about the six Wild players that have been called up to their respective national teams. We do some League One Alberta recaps and preview the slate of Friday matches. Our i…

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Goals aplenty for Cavs, Wild earn draw in Vancouver 22:12

5M ago22:12

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We recap Cavalry FC's big win vs Valour at Spruce Meadows. We also review the Calgary Wild's match vs Vancouver Rise that resulted in a 1-1 draw. Recaps and previews of League One Alberta matches also included. Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky. Our website is yycsoccer.com…

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Cavs draw in Can Champ, Wild looks for revenge on the west coast 25:52

5M ago25:52

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We 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 m…

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Our 100th Episode 37:40

6M ago37:40

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In 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…

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Who are some of the brightest young prospects on Cavalry FC? 39:33

6M ago39:33

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We preview the Cavalry FC vs Pacific matchup at Spruce Meadows on Saturday as well as the Calgary Wild vs Montreal game at McMahon on Sunday. During our Cavalry segment, we talk about the development of the young prospects on the senior side. In our League One Alberta segment we continue that topic with Francesco Bartolillo, who is the new head coa…

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Wild home opener draws big crowd, great Musse performance in Halifax 17:39

6M ago17:39

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The Calgary Wild hosted their first ever home match at McMahon Stadium. We were both there and provide our thoughts about this moment in Calgary sports history. Cavalry FC return from the east coast with 3 points thanks to a dominant performance from Ali Musse. We also recap League One Alberta action from this weekend. Subscribe to our Substack or …

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Excitement is building for the Calgary Wild home opener 31:36

6M ago31:36

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The Calgary Wild will finally play their home opener at McMahon Stadium on Sunday. We preview the match and have an interview with forward Kahli Johnson. She talks about her move from Australia and how the season has been going so far. Cavalry FC will make the long road trip and face HFX Wanderers on Saturday. We do a preview, provide some injury u…