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Episode 153: If You Build It, They Will Hopefully Come

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Wherein Our Heroes delve into the recently-released ticket pricing for Cavalry FC, recognizing that the club know their market best and we are merely podcasters. Canada defeat St. Kitts and Nevis in CONCACAF Nations League play, and despite what might seem like an underwhelming result, Les Rouges have left themselves well-positioned for rampant awesomeness.

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Episode 147: Cavalry FC Pitch Reveal

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Wherein Our Heroes share their early thoughts on the Cavalry FC pitch and stadium vision after a visit to the ground. Cavalry President Ian Allison sheds insight on the genesis of bringing professional soccer to southern Alberta, as well as the hard work necessary to foster a word-class experience for fans, players, and corporate partners.

The Young Gaffers are proud members of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB.

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Episode 130: From C to SEA – Cavalry FC and an interview with Haligonian Derek Martin

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This week, we celebrate the official unveiling of Calgary’s Canadian Premier League club, Cavalry FC. We also have a fantastic conversation with Sports & Entertainment Atlantic’s Derek Martin, who discusses the Halifax club and Wanderers Grounds, community, club identity, and building a world-class match day experience.

The Young Gaffers are proud members of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB.

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Episode 124: A Conversation with Calgary Foothills’ Tommy Wheeldon Jr.

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We are joined this week by Tommy Wheeldon Jr., head coach of Calgary Foothills FC. Tommy shares his thoughts on coaching and player development, recounts his club’s recent pre-season trip to England, and looks forward to the coming PDL season.

The Young Gaffers are proud members of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB.

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Calgary Foothills FC find a new home in Okotoks

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by Adam Kostanuick, March 17, 2018

Calgary, AB – After three seasons playing home games in three different local venues, the Premier Development League’s Calgary Foothills FC have announced they will play all 2018 home games at Foothills Field located at Foothills Composite High School in Okotoks, Alberta.

Head coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr. says of the move, “We needed to find a permanent home based on the league requirements of the PDL”.

Wheeldon adds about Okotoks, “It is a fantastic and supportive sports town as shown through the success of minor league teams, the Okotoks Dawgs and the Okotoks Oilers.” He continues, “We aim to bring high profile soccer to Okotoks in a phenomenal setting at Foothills Composite High School.”

The 2018 Foothills FC roster features Canadian National Team players Nik Ledgerwood and Marco Carducci.

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In addition to excellent viewing from each of the near 1000 seats at Foothills Field, the game-day experience promises to include live bands, a beer garden and a march to the ground. A kids zone will provide the perfect atmosphere for families in attendance, while a lawn chair area will allow an opportunity to get close to the on-field action as well.

To accommodate their strong fanbase, largely based in Calgary, the club will co-ordinate bus transportation to and from home games at no extra charge to game tickets.

The club met with various stakeholders before announcing the move to ensure that season ticket holders, fans, and sponsors were aware of the reasons behind the relocation.

In addition to providing the best experience possible for fans, Wheeldon also cites the looming potential of a Canadian Premier League club starting operations in Calgary as reason for the move.

He states, “With the Canadian Premier League around the corner and rumoured to be coming to Calgary in 2019, we need to find a permanent home for Foothills FC where it’s going to be sustainable, successful and where it will capture the hearts and minds of the community that supports it.”

Calgary Foothills FC play their home opener on May 11, 2018, at 7:30 PM against Victoria Highlanders FC.

For season tickets and schedule information, visit www.foothillsfc.ca.

Episode 53: No Dress Rehearsal

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Wherein Our Heroes encourage the denizens of Calgary to get out in droves and support Foothills FC in the USL PDL Final. Mark Clattenburg gets an early nod for worst tattoos of the year, Will Ferrell throws his hat in the ring for the Jamie Vardy biopic (long shot), and Zlatan quits Manchester United’s hotel. We are both having more CanCon in MLS. Also, Hull City’s Tigers, a veritable cat of only nine tails, get trolled by their own players. Come on you Hoops!

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Episode 52: A Fairly Frenetic Finish

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Wherein Our Heroes bask in the glory of Calgary Foothills FC’s path to being crowned PDL Western Conference Champions. We hope the ride isn’t done, that Russo continues to dominate the scoresheet, the backline stands tall like the front ranges of the Rocky Mountains, and the formations flow like the mighty Bow River. Tommy Wheeldon Jr. receives Haircut of the Week in recognition of his building something amazing for sport in the city while maintaining a convertible-friendly coif. It’s MLS All Star “break”, which means we unpack the pros and cons of the annual mid-season showcase. We’re not havin’ it! Also, the bell has finally tolled for Sigi Schmid at Seattle Sounders.

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Episode 51: Calgary Foothills FC, Onward and Upward!

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Wherein Our Heroes partake in a landmark evening for sport in Calgary. Foothills FC win 3-1 over Seattle Sounders U23 in their first ever USL PDL playoff match. We chat with Tommy Wheeldon Jr., Elijah Adekugbe, Dean Northover, and our Man of the Match, Dylon Powley. On to Tucson! Come on you Hoops!

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Episode 48: The Young Gaffers and the Incredible, Wonderful, Very Good, Super Righteous Day

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Wherein Our Heroes partake in the Euro 2016 matches at The Ship & Anchor Pub and chat relentlessly with the masses present to watch the Round of 16. Supporters from France, Ireland, Germany, and Slovakia weigh in on the action on the pitch. We also chat with the lads from Calgary’s own Foot Soldiers as they prepare for our PDL match against Kitsap Pumas.

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Young Gaffers at The Ship and Anchor!!!!!!!

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TYG-LivePodcast_20160626_Poster-noBleedFor years, we and many footy fans in Alberta have known that there is nary a better place to watch a match than Calgary’s own Ship and Anchor Pub. We are extremely stoked to say we’ll be there this coming Sunday, June 26th, to catch the Euro Round of 16 action and record some streeter interviews with you. We’ve spent many mornings and afternoons watching Prem, World Cup, Euro, and Champions League matches at our favourite place in town, and we want to hear what you think of the Euros so far! See you this weekend, Calgary!