YYC Soccer

Mar 21 2025 90 ep. 34 mins 5
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YYC Soccer is a podcast that covers soccer at all levels in the Calgary area.  We discuss the amateur, collegiate, and professional levels.  We talk about the teams and players from the city's soccer community, from the grassroots to the pros.

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How does Calgary build the indoor soccer facilities it needs?

Mar 21 2025 24 mins  
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 Tw

Happy two year podcastiversary!

Mar 14 2025 49 mins  
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 Com

It's All Greek to Kendall Showers

Mar 07 2025 34 mins  
We 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

Only 54 days until first Calgary Wild match as NSL schedule released

Feb 21 2025 14 mins  
We 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

Cavalry FC eliminated by Pumas in Mexico City

Feb 14 2025 27 mins  
We 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

Special Postgame Edition: Cavalry FC defeats Pumas

Feb 06 2025 28 mins  
Cavalry 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 Our website is yycsoccer.com

Jay Herdman talks about joining Cavalry and Pumas match, Wild training camp begins

Feb 05 2025 40 mins  
Our 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

Cavs vs Pumas preview, Stewart twins sign for Wild and what's it like to win a NCAA national championship?

Jan 31 2025 43 mins  
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 sig

Lydia Bedford interview and Cavalry starts to prepare for Pumas

Jan 16 2025 44 mins  
Our 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, in

Season Finale: Cavs to face Pumas, Villains join League One Alberta

Dec 12 2024 43 mins  
In 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 inclu