
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
135 episodes
Backflips everywhere as Cavalry clinches playoff spot
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 ov...
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Season 3
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Episode 54
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15:27

Levi Laing talks about his introduction to the CPL, Wild suffer fifth loss in a row
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 En...
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Season 3
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Episode 53
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28:22

Cavs win crucial battle vs HFX while Wild slide to new depths with another loss
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 t...
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Season 3
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Episode 52
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22:26

Cavs battle for third place vs HFX while SAIT women face stern test against Red Deer
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 51
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13:42

Pros suffer demoralizing defeats while post-secondary teams triumph
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 abo...
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Season 3
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Episode 50
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27:32

Two post secondary derbies in Calgary, Cavs and Wild on the road
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 p...
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Season 3
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Episode 49
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21:36

Cavalry ruins Forge's invincible season, Brooke Batty lights it up in Saskatchewan
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 t...
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Season 3
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Episode 48
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17:25

Is Oluwabori Falaye the first Calgarian to play pro soccer in Albania?
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. W...
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Season 3
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Episode 47
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32:09

Wild winning streak ends, Cavs don't move up table with draw in Ottawa
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 cra...
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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25:22

Jorian Baucom talks about joining the Calgary Wild in mid-season
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 matc...
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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37:45

"Absolute carnage" as Klomp wins it late for Cavalry in "fairy tale" victory
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 see...
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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20:50

Can the return of Daan Klomp revive Cavalry's trophy chances this year?
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 s...
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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23:52

Wild end losing skid, officiating controversies at Spruce Meadows
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.
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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23:08

Moe El Gandour recounts Blizzard title win, Cavs and Wild try to break slumps
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 th...
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Season 3
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Episode 41
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36:55

Blizzard sweep League One Alberta trophies, Wild show spark but come up short
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 t...
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Season 3
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Episode 40
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19:23

Dominick Zator talks new club and fatherhood
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 39
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28:09

Mistakes playing out from the back cost both Cavalry and the Wild
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 mele...
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Season 3
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Episode 38
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24:47

Could Blizzard and Foothills both lift trophies in League One this weekend?
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 37
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25:40

Cavs leave it late for 100th win, Wild undone by Ottawa set plays
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 happ...
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Season 3
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Episode 36
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24:33

Ntignee's back in town, Wild look to climb the table
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 p...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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16:12

Wild generates offense, Cavs can't solve Vancouver FC
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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20:27

Can the Wild stop their 3 game losing streak this weekend?
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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31:20

Wild and Cavs in early week action and Kaylee Hunter interview
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 roun...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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36:10

Ottawa takes 3 points from Cavalry FC in clinical performance
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.
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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17:37

Wild mid-season report card and Tofa Fakunle interview
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 t...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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49:26
