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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.

YYC Soccer Jason Kmet and Scott Strasser

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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.

    Talia White and Caleigh Boeckx talk Irish pro soccer and Cavalry FC updates

    Talia White and Caleigh Boeckx talk Irish pro soccer and Cavalry FC updates

    This 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. 
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    Our website is yycsoccer.com

    • 34 min
    Vikram Virk interview and League One Alberta schedule release

    Vikram Virk interview and League One Alberta schedule release

    We 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.
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    Our website is yycsoccer.com

    • 31 min
    Tommy Wheeldon Jr. talks about upcoming Cavalry FC season

    Tommy Wheeldon Jr. talks about upcoming Cavalry FC season

    This 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.
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    Our website is yycsoccer.com

    • 39 min
    Futsal Nationals and more player signings

    Futsal Nationals and more player signings

    This 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. 
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    Our website is yycsoccer.com

    • 18 min
    A Good Friday to talk about Calgary soccer

    A Good Friday to talk about Calgary soccer

    On 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.


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    Our website is yycsoccer.com

    • 30 min
    Top 5 soccer stories in Calgary over the last 12 months

    Top 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. 
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    Our website is yycsoccer.com

    • 32 min

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