
YYC Soccer
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.
Episodes
94 episodes
Atletico and Al Classico at Spruce Meadows while the Wild visit Halifax
Cavalry FC has two upcoming matches at Spruce Meadows. The first is on Saturday where they face Atletico Ottawa who have been in good form this season and are tied for first in the CPL standings. On Tuesday, they face Edmonton Scottish in...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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31:12

Wild make history with first match and Cavs home opener preview
We 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 lea...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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39:18

I'm Dreaming of a Wild Wednesday
The Calgary Wild's first ever match is this Wednesday evening in Vancouver. We talk with head coach Lydia Bedford about the preseason and expectations for the opening match and beyond. And we found out who the captain(s) of the team will be.
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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32:00

Can 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 c...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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48:59

How 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 ind...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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24:32

Happy 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...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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49:46

It's All Greek to Kendall Showers
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 t...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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34:28

Only 54 days until first Calgary Wild match as NSL schedule released
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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14:18

Cavalry FC eliminated by Pumas in Mexico City
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.
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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27:15

Special Postgame Edition: Cavalry FC defeats Pumas
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.
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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28:43

Jay Herdman talks about joining Cavalry and Pumas match, Wild training camp begins
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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40:31

Cavs 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, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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43:01

Lydia Bedford interview and Cavalry starts to prepare for Pumas
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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44:17

Season Finale: Cavs to face Pumas, Villains join League One Alberta
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 wi...
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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43:21

Offszn'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.&nbs...
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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36:55

Jaclyn Sawicki talks about joining the Calgary Wild, playing for the Philippines
The 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 t...
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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38:07

Who 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 c...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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48:32

Cavalry "taste the champagne" after winning CPL championship
Cavalry 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 sea...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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36:18

Cavalry Championship Final Preview with Marco Carducci
The 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...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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42:25

Cavs Advance to CPL Final and Interview with Calgary Wild's New Sporting Director
We 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 an...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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43:23

Playoffs kick off for Cavalry, post-secondary teams
This 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 Univers...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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46:54

How 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 m...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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41:34

The Calgary connection at the University of Maine
Defender 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. Thi...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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39:25

Scott Kennedy talks about his transfer to Belgium and more
We 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 g...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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39:37

Can 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 Cavalr...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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29:43
