Pathway To Pro Archives - Calgary Foothills Soccer Club

Foothills Alumni Accolades: Pro Signings, National Team Call-Ups, and Overseas Moves

Foothills takes immense pride in the players who have worn our crest and gone on to compete at the highest levels of the game. As alumni progress into professional environments […]

Elise Hornick’s Soccer Journey is Fuelled by Quiet Commitment

Elise Hornick recently committed to the University of Maine to play NCAA Division I soccer. But the real story isn’t where she’s going. It’s how she’s gotten there. If there’s […]

Vivo Cura Health and Calgary Foothills Soccer Club: A Player-focused Partnership

Since announcing our relationship with Vivo Cura Health in January 2025, Foothills has been steadily building a stronger support system around player health, injury prevention, and performance. This season, that […]

Calgary Foothills Athletes Kaci Bzeta and Taylor Barrett Sign with Nike

https://videos.files.wordpress.com/sb2l0aw9/kaci-bzeta-signs-with-nike-the-youngest-soccer-player-in-canada-to-do-so-1.mp4 Two rising stars from the Calgary Foothills APDL 2010 Girls team have reached an incredible milestone in their soccer journeys. Taylor Barrett and Kaci Bzeta have both officially signed […]

Player Spotlight – Payton Reed

Alberta Player Development League (APDL) player Payton Reed is chasing big goals and putting in the work to make them happen. “My soccer dream is to compete against the best players in […]

Player Spotlight – Rio Castillo-Hume

Rio Castillo-Hume has her sights set on a big stage. “My soccer dream is to play for Canada’s National Team,” Rio shares. “Foothills is helping me by giving me challenging […]

Foothills Alumnus James McGlinchey Signs First Professional Contract with Cavalry FC

Foothills is proud to celebrate one of its own, James McGlinchey, who has officially signed his first professional contract with Cavalry FC. James, an 18-year-old midfielder and Foothills Academy graduate, […]

Foothills 2010 Girls Represent Canada at Prestigious Nike Premier Cup

The Nike Premier Cup: A Global Soccer Showcase In an incredible achievement for our Club, the Foothills APDL 2010 Girls represented Canada as the only Canadian team in the elite […]

Foothills Pro Camp Featured on Global News

From July 21 to 24, Calgary Foothills SC hosted the 2025 Outdoor Season Pro Camp, bringing two world-class coaches to work with our U11 to U17 players. Trevor Bumstead and […]

Foothills Athletes Representing Team Alberta at the 2025 Canada Summer Games in St. John’s, NL!

Foothills Athletes Heading to the 2025 Canada Summer Games! Foothills will be well represented at the 2025 Canada Summer Games in St. John’s, Newfoundland, from August 8 to 25! Congratulations to our selected […]

Foothills WFC Dominates in Season Finale; FC Closes Campaign with Draw

CALGARY, AB: July 28, 2025 – The Foothills WFC and FC squads wrapped up their League1 Alberta 2025 regular seasons on Tuesday, July 29, in a doubleheader against Calgary Rangers that […]

Foothills Set for High-Stakes Season Finale After Tough Night Against St. Albert

CALGARY, AB: July 28, 2025 –Both Foothills FC and WFC are now in must-win scenarios heading into the final League1 Alberta regular season match this Tuesday, following a pair of […]

Foothills Hosts St. Albert Impact July 25 in Season-Defining Doubleheader

CALGARY, AB: July 24, 2025 – This Friday, July 25, Foothills FC and WFC welcome St. Albert Impact to the Macron Performance Centre for a crucial League1 Alberta doubleheader that […]

Reese Kincaid: Confidence, Commitment & The Foothills Way

Meet Reese Kincaid, an inspiring young woman who is making her mark both on and off the pitch. A standout player in the Foothills system, Reese’s journey is defined by […]

Big Win Sunday Positions First Place Foothills for High-Stakes Showdown Friday

CALGARY, AB – July 21, 2025: Calgary Foothills WFC showed resilience and quality on Sunday afternoon, coming from behind to earn a 2-1 victory over Edmonton BTB in a critical […]

Foothills Looks to Widen Its League Lead Sunday Against Edmonton BTB

Calgary, Alberta – July 17, 2025: Calgary Foothills WFC is back on the road this weekend for a League1 Alberta clash against fourth-place Edmonton BTB. The match, a rescheduled makeup […]

Six Points, Two Shutouts as Foothills Bests Edmonton Scottish

CALGARY, AB: July 12, 2025: Calgary Foothills WFC and FC delivered a pair of commanding victories Friday night at Macron Performance Centre, dispatching the Edmonton Scottish with matching shutouts and […]

Six Points from Villains Paves Way to Friday Doubleheader Against Edmonton Scottish

CALGARY, AB: July 9, 2025: The League1 Alberta playoff picture came into sharper focus Tuesday night at Macron Performance Centre as both Foothills WFC and FC delivered commanding performances over […]

Foothills Dual Win Friday Sets Up Tuesday’s Faceoff Against Villains

CALGARY, AB: July 5, 2025: Foothills FC and WFC emerged victorious in their respective matchups on July 4, each securing a 1-0 win in front of an energized home crowd at […]

Foothills FC Ready for Friday Night Re-Match Against Cavalry FC U21

CALGARY, AB –Calgary Foothills FC returns to action this Friday, July 4, at Broadview Park in Calgary, hosting Cavalry FC U21 in League1 Alberta play. Kickoff is set for 7:30 […]

Foothills FC Earns Gritty 1-0 Win in Edmonton; WFC Match Cancelled Due to Weather

CALGARY, AB: June 28, 2025 – It was a night of vindication for our Calgary Foothills FC team in Edmonton on Friday as they went head-to-head with league-leading Edmonton BTB […]

Foothills FC & WFC Head to Edmonton for Key Matches Against BTB

CALGARY, AB – Calgary Foothills FC and WFC teams are on the road this Friday, June 27, as they head north to face Edmonton BTB at the Jasper Place Bowl. […]

Foothills WFC Takes Key Win in St. Albert; FC Falls in Stoppage Time

CALGARY, AB – It was a dramatic day of soccer for Calgary Foothills as the club travelled north for a League1 Alberta doubleheader against St. Albert Impact. WFC battled to a […]

Foothills Travel to St. Albert for Pivotal League1 Alberta Matchups

CALGARY, AB – Calgary Foothills WFC and FC head north this Saturday, June 21, to face off against St. Albert Impact in a League1 Alberta road doubleheader at Riel 1. […]

Foothills Dominate Doubleheader with Back-To-BacK Wins over Callies United

CALGARY, AB – The momentum keeps building for Calgary Foothills as both WFC and FC teams delivered strong performances Tuesday night at Broadview Park. WFC earned a disciplined 1-0 win, […]

Foothills Set to Host Callies United in Key League1 Alberta Clashes

CALGARY, AB – Foothills WFC and FC return to home turf on Tuesday, June 17, for a League1 Alberta doubleheader against Callies United at Broadview Park. Both Foothills’ teams are coming off wins earlier this […]

Foothills Sides Rebound in Standings with Dual Shutouts Over Calgary Villains

CALGARY, AB – Foothills WFC and FC returned to winning ways Tuesday night at Broadview Park, with the women grinding out a 1-0 win in a hard-fought battle and the […]

Foothills Looks to Rebound in Matchups Tuesday Against Calgary Villains

CALGARY, AB – After competitive outings against Calgary Blizzard Friday night, Foothills WFC and FC are back in action on Tuesday, June 10, as they face off against Calgary Villains at Broadview Park. With both squads eager […]

Foothills League1 Sides Fall Just Short in Friday Night Battles Against Calgary Blizzard

In a tightly contested League1 Alberta doubleheader at Macron Performance Centre, both Foothills WFC and FC teams came up just short against Calgary Blizzard on Friday evening. Despite strong performances […]

Foothills League1 Teams Ready for Blizzard Challenge

CALGARY, AB – League1 Alberta action heats up this week as Foothills WFC and FC teams prepare for high-stakes matches against Calgary Blizzard on Friday, June 6 at Macron Performance […]

Foothills WFC Soars, FC Falls Short Against Calgary Rangers

CALGARY, AB –Tuesday night saw two very different matchups for Foothills WFC and FC as they faced off against the Calgary Rangers in League1 Alberta action. The women’s side continued […]

Foothills Looks to Strengthen Positions in League1 with Games Against Calgary Rangers

CALGARY, AB – Foothills FC and WFC return to the pitch on Tuesday, May 27, for an important League1 Alberta doubleheader against Calgary Rangers at Webber Athletic Park. These matchups […]

Foothills WFC Secures Top Spot, FC Ties In League1 Alberta Home Opener

CALGARY, AB – Foothills League1 Alberta WFC and FC squads hosted their home openers against visiting Edmonton BTB on Friday, delivering exciting action and setting the stage for a critical […]

Dreams Take Flight: Foothills Girls Join Calgary Wild FC’s Historic Home Opener

On a landmark day for women’s sports in Canada, a group of young athletes from our Club experienced a moment they’ll never forget. As the Calgary Wild FC took the […]

Foothills League1 Alberta Teams Host Rival Edmonton BTB May 23

CALGARY, AB – Foothills FC and WFC teams are gearing up for their home opener this Friday, May 23, hosting powerhouse rivals Edmonton BTB in what promises to be two […]

Foothills FC Riding High After Big Win, Face Cavalry FC U21 in “Must See” Matchup

CALGARY, AB: May 19, 2025 – Fresh off a dominant 5-2 victory over defending League1 Alberta champions Edmonton Scottish, Calgary Foothills FC return to action May 20 with their eyes […]

Foothills WFC and FC Dominate in Statement Wins Over Edmonton Scottish

CALGARY, AB: May 17, 2025 – Foothills WFC and FC delivered commanding performances in League1 Alberta play on May 16, each securing emphatic victories over long-standing rivals, Edmonton Scottish. Final […]

Foothills Soccer Club Set for May 16 League1 Doubleheader Clash with Edmonton Scottish

CALGARY, AB: May 15, 2025 – Calgary Foothills Men’s (FC) and Women’s (WFC) League1 Alberta teams return to the pitch on Friday, May 16 for a highly anticipated doubleheader against […]

Foothills WFC and FC Fall in Friday Night Nailbiters Against Calgary Blizzard

CALGARY, AB: May 10, 2025 – It was a hard-fought evening for Calgary Foothills FC and WFC squads who took to the pitch Friday night against a strong Calgary Blizzard […]

Playing for the Egyptian Women’s National Football Team – Habeeba Abdou’s Dream is Coming True

Habeeba’s soccer dreams are coming true thanks to her hard work and focus! Here she shares her story of playing for the Egyptian National Team and signing her first contract […]

Foothills Players and Staff Participate in High-Performance REX Integration Camp

Foothills players and staff participated in the recent REX Integration Camp, a high-performance development opportunity led by Wayne Cleverly, former Foothills Grassroots Manager and current Canada Soccer Talent ID Manager for […]

Foothills FC and WFC Coming Off Wins to Face Formidable Opponents, Calgary Blizzard

CALGARY, AB: May 8, 2025 – Coming off wins in their season openers, Calgary Foothills Men’s (FC) and Women’s (WFC) League1 Alberta teams will face host Calgary Blizzard (Blizzard) on […]

Foothills Sets Tone for 2025 League1 Alberta Season with Dual Wins Over Callies

CALGARY, AB: May 3, 2025 – CALGARY, AB— Calgary Foothills FC and WFC teams set the tone for an exciting 2025 season with commanding wins over Callies United in their […]

Foothills Kicks Off 2025 League1 Alberta Season May 2 with Doubleheader Against Callies United

CALGARY, AB: May 1, 2025 – Calgary Foothills Men’s (FC) and Women’s (WFC) League1 Alberta teams will play a doubleheader against host Callies United (Callies) on Friday, May 2, at […]

Join Us For Our Annual Post-Secondary Information Sessions.

If you are interested in pursuing a post-secondary soccer pathway, register now for our annual “Post-Secondary Information Sessions.” Foothills parents and players alike are welcome. The purpose of the presentations […]

ASA’s High-Performance Development Program is now the “WILD Academy.” Licensed program operates from Macron Performance Centre.

Exciting News From the Alberta Soccer Association (ASA) and the Calgary Wild FC! In October, the ASA announced the transfer of its high-performance program to Calgary Wild FC. The Wild […]

Foothills and the TELUS She CAN Coach Program: October 2024 Update

Canada Soccer has announced the club’s participating in this year’s (the program’s second) TELUS She CAN Coach season and Foothills is proud to be one of the 15 from Alberta […]

Foothills APDL 2007 Girls: A Journey to National Glory

By Colin Mackay, Club Operations Manager and APDL 2007 Girls Team Coach This is the story of a journey that began with a small group of dedicated players and ended […]

Foothills Loses to Scottish United 3-1 to End League1 Alberta Season

CALGARY, AB: July 26, 2024 – The hope of winning a second championship for Calgary Foothills Men’s team (FC) in League1 Alberta ended tonight as they fell to Scottish United 3-1. […]

Foothills FC Advances to League1 Alberta Championship Against Edmonton Scottish

CALGARY, AB: July 22, 2024 – The Calgary Foothills Men (FC) secured a spot in the League1 Alberta Championship final by defeating Edmonton BTB (BTB) 7-1 at the Macron Performance […]

Foothills WFC Ends League1 Alberta Season with 5-5-1 Record

CALGARY, AB: July 22, 2024 – The Calgary Foothills Women’s League1 Alberta team (WFC) was defeated by Edmonton BTB 2-0 at the Macron Performance Centre last Friday night. The loss […]

Foothills Teams Face Edmonton BTB in Pivotal League1 Matches Friday, July 19

CALGARY, AB: July 18, 2024 – Calgary Foothills Men’s (FC) and Women’s (WFC) teams host Edmonton BTB (BTB) in League1 Alberta action this Friday, July 19 at Calgary’s Macron Performance […]

Adekugbe and Plenzik Lead Foothills to Double Win; Teams Advance in League1 Alberta Standings.

CALGARY, AB: July 13, 2024 – Another double win for Calgary Foothills men’s (FC) and women’s (WFC) League1 Alberta teams on July 12 at Broadview Park in Calgary! Both games […]

Take Your Game To the Next Level at the Foothills Next Gen Camp 2024!

Join us for the Foothills Next Gen Summer Camp on July 29th to 31st, 2024. Designed for our Tier 1-3 Players, this camp focuses on advanced skills, tactical understanding and […]

Foothills FC and WFC Look for Another Pair of League1 Alberta Wins Friday Night at Broadview Park

CALGARY, AB: July 11, 2024 – Calgary Foothills Men’s (FC) and Women’s (WFC) teams play host to Cavalry FC U21 and League1 Alberta women’s division leaders ASA High Performance on […]

Big Double Win for Foothills Teams Against Rival Calgary Blizzard

CALGARY, AB: July 10, 2024 – It was a sweet night for Calgary Foothills on July 9 as both its men’s (FC) and women’s (WFC) League1 Alberta teams brought home […]

Attend Grassroots Minifest and End of Season Wrap Up July 14th, 2024

Foothills will wind up the 2024 outdoor season by hosting our always anticipated Minifest! This complimentary event is open to all U4 to U10 Grassroots members, and prospective members. Members, […]

A Tie and a Loss for Foothills Teams Against League1 Alberta’s Edmonton Scottish

CALGARY, AB: July 9, 2024 – The Calgary Foothills Men (FC) tied the League1 Alberta leaders, Edmonton Scottish, 0-0 last Friday, while the Club’s Women’s team (WFC) was defeated 1-0 […]

7-0 Win for Foothills WFC Against FC Arizona In Front of a Home Crowd and Reps from Northern Super League and Calgary Wild FC

Calgary, AB— July 6 was a memorable day for fans of women’s soccer as the Calgary Foothills WFC (WFC) defeated rival FC Arizona 7-0 at Broadview Park in Calgary. The […]

July 5 Will Arguably Be the Most Exciting Game of the Season as Foothills Faces Edmonton Scottish in League1 Alberta

CALGARY, AB: July 3, 2024 – Calgary Foothills Men’s (FC) and Women’s (WFC) team face some of League1 Alberta’s toughest competition on July 5 as they take on Edmonton Scottish […]

Girls Academy Program: June Update by Greg De Carnys, Girls Academy Manager

My first few weeks as the new Girls Academy Manager have been a bit of a whirlwind. My first order of business has been to immerse myself in the Club […]

Individual Player Development Program: June Update by Taylor Tombides, Program Head

Taylor Tombides joined Foothills in March. He brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role as our Individual Player Development Program leader. As a professional footballer and an […]

Women in Sport: June Update

May ended with a bang as the new Northern Super League and Calgary Wild FC were both announced. For our players and their families, this means that those with the […]

Performance Department Update: June 2024 by Chase Wetherell, Head of Sports Science / Strength and Conditioning, and Jamieson Sawka, Performance Manager

Playermaker Data Is Uncovering Some Interesting Trends The data from the Playermaker wearable soccer technology we invested in last fall is proving to be quite compelling. While we are still […]

Foothills Men Victorious Against Cavalry FC U21; Women Bow to ASA High Performance Team in League1 Alberta Play

CALGARY, AB: June 26, 2024 – The Calgary Foothills Men (FC) gained another League 1 Alberta win last night, defeating Cavalry FC U21 by a score of 1-0. The Club’s […]

A Double League1 Alberta Win for Foothills Men and Women Against Callies United

CALGARY, AB: June 19, 2024 – The Calgary Foothills Men’s (FC) and Women’s (WFC) League1 Alberta teams were victorious against Calgary rivals Callies United last night at the Calgary West […]

Foothills Comes Home with a Win and a Loss Against BTB Soccer Club in League1 Alberta Play

CALGARY, AB: June 8, 2024 – The Calgary Foothills Men’s (FC) and Women’s (WFC) League1 Alberta teams traveled to Edmonton June 7 to take on the BTB Soccer Club (BTB) […]

A Win and a Loss for Foothills WFC and FC League1 Alberta Teams Against Edmonton Scottish

CALGARY, AB: June 1, 2024 – The Calgary Foothills Men’s (FC) and Women’s (WFC) League1 Alberta teams traveled to the provincial capital Friday to take on the Edmonton Scottish at […]

Calgary Wild FC Soars Into the New Northern Super League

Soccer fans received some exciting news today with the unveiling of our new Calgary Pro Women’s Soccer Team… Calgary Wild FC! The team is one of six participating in the […]

Foothills FC and WFC Teams Fall to Calgary Blizzard in League1 Play

CALGARY, AB: May 29, 2024 – The Calgary Foothills Men’s (FC) and Women’s (WFC) League1 Alberta teams played host to Calgary Blizzard on Tuesday night. The Blizzard won three points […]

Northern Super League Officially Launches in Canada

Project 8 announced today that the Northern Super League (NSL), the new Canadian Women’s Professional Soccer League, will begin in April 2025. The League will consist of teams from six […]

Foothills WFC Dominates UWS Competition Bringing Home Double Shutouts in Double-header Road Trip

CALGARY, AB—As they move to own the UWS West Conference in 2024 and earn a spot in the National Championship, Calgary Foothills WFC (Foothills) was victorious in their matches against […]

Foothills WFC UWS Coach Lee Tucker and Players Sarah Dilling and Reese Kincaid Talk to Global News

Foothills women’s soccer returns to competition this spring with the United Women’s Soccer season underway. As Moses Woldu reports, it’s a chance for the program to put the finishing touches […]

Foothills WFC UWS Coach Lee Tucker Talks Taking Care of “Unfinished Business” with “UWS Weekly Podcast”

Calgary Foothills WFC UWS League Head Coach Lee Tucker was interviewed by Jonathan Ward on the “UWS Weekly Podcast” on May 21. Lee talks with Jonathan about: Addressing our 2023 […]

Foothills League1 Alberta Teams Take on Calgary Blizzard May 28 at Broadview Park

CALGARY, AB: May 24, 2024 – Calgary Foothills Men’s (FC) and Women’s (WFC) League1 Alberta teams host a doubleheader on Tuesday, May 28, against Calgary Blizzard (Blizzard) at Broadview Park. […]

Foothills WFC Travel to Nevada and Arizona to Start 2024 UWS Season

CALGARY, AB—Calgary Foothills WFC (Foothills) is aggressively preparing to kick off the 2024 United Women’s Soccer (UWS) season on a high note. On May 23rd, the team will be in […]

“Play Fast, Play Strong” Sport Science Summer Camp Registration Now Open for Ages U11-U13

The Foothills Sports Science Team invites you to our “Play Fast, Play Strong” Summer Camp 2024! The event is open to all U11 to U13 male and female players looking […]

Foothills FC and WFC Lose to St. Albert Impact in League1 Double-Header

CALGARY, AB: May 11, 2024 – The Calgary Foothills Men’s (FC) and Women’s (WFC) League1 Alberta teams played host to the very strong St. Albert Impact Friday night. The Impact […]

Foothills League1 Alberta Teams Take on St. Albert Impact May 10 at the Macron Performance Centre

CALGARY, AB: May 10, 2024 – Calgary Foothills Men’s (FC) and Women’s (WFC) League1 Alberta teams host a doubleheader on Friday, May 10, against St. Albert Impact (Impact) at the […]

Foothills FC and WFC Each Register 0-0 Draws in Their League1 Alberta Season Openers

CALGARY, AB: May 8, 2024 – Calgary Foothills Men’s (FC) and Women’s (WFC) teams hosted their League1 Alberta season openers last night. The Club played Southwest United (Callies) in a […]

Foothills Kicks Off 2024 League1 Alberta Season with Doubleheader Against Callies United

CALGARY, AB – Calgary Foothills Men’s (FC) and Women’s (WFC) League1 Alberta teams will play host in a doubleheader against Southwest United (Callies) on Tuesday, May 7, at the Macron […]

Greg De Carnys Joins Foothills as Girls Academy Manager

Calgary Foothills Soccer Club (“Foothills” or “The Club”) is continuing its tradition of excellence with the appointment of Greg De Carnys as Girls Academy Manager. Greg brings deep experience and […]

Foothills and the TELUS She CAN Coach Program: April Update

Canada Soccer’s TELUS She CAN Coach program is hosting a workshop for its participants at Foothills’ Macron Performance Centre on April 26 and 27. Foothills is proud to support this […]

Attend Grassroots Minifest and End of Season Wrap Up April 7, 2024

Foothills will wind up the 2023/2024 indoor season by hosting our always anticipated Minifest! This complimentary event is open to all U4 to U10 Grassroots members, and prospective members. Members, […]

Calgary Foothills Soccer Club Welcomes Taylor Tombides as Head of Individual Player Development

Calgary Foothills Soccer Club is delighted to welcome Taylor Tombides to our team as the new Head of Individual Player Development. He brings a wealth of experience and a unique […]

Performance Department Update: March 2024 by Chase Wetherell, Head of Sports Science / Strength and Conditioning, and Jamieson Sawka, Performance Manager

Post-secondary Sessions Foothills recently hosted three information sessions for our players and their parents to explain our post-secondary pathway. We were delighted to have 35 attendees whose commitment and ambition […]