About the APDL and PDP
The Alberta Player Development League (APDL) is the competitive game component of Canada Soccer’s Player Development Program (PDP) in Alberta. Governed by the Alberta Soccer Association, the APDL provides a structured, high-performance environment designed to develop players, coaches, officials, and administrators. Only clubs that meet the rigorous standards of the National Youth Club License—like Foothills—are eligible to participate, ensuring a consistently high level of play.
The PDP further solidifies this foundation by connecting the APDL to other top standards-based leagues across the country, fostering national competition and collaboration.
Interested in joining one of our APDL teams?
Open APDL Evaluations will be held March 30 to April 2. Contact admin@gofoothills.ca for more information.
Calgary Foothills Soccer Club: The Gold Standard in Player Development and APDL Success
Since joining the APDL in 2021, Foothills has redefined what success looks like in Alberta. With a long-standing culture of development and high performance, our boys and girls APDL teams have won multiple league titles, provincial championships, and earned national recognition for their style of play, competitiveness, and resilience.
Our success is built on a foundation of dedicated people and cutting-edge programs. We boast a team of highly skilled coaches, technical trainers, and club leaders who develop some of the best youth programs in the country. These programs consistently attract top-tier players who thrive in a competitive, high-performance environment. The result? Championship wins, national recognition, and an unmatched legacy of excellence.
We take pride in being a club where commitment, innovation, and passion unite to elevate every aspect of the game. From rigorous training sessions to strategic game-day execution, Foothills teams embody the highest level of resilience, skill, and teamwork.
Preparing Players for What Comes Next
The APDL is more than just a league, it’s a launchpad. Our program is deeply committed to preparing athletes for post-secondary, professional and national team opportunities. Whether it’s NCAA, U SPORTS, Alberta Premier League, or national youth teams, we help players navigate their next steps with confidence and clarity.
Foothills players graduate from our program not only as outstanding athletes but as well-rounded people ready to lead on and off the field.
Our APDL Team
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Unprecedented Success in the APDL
In 2024, Calgary Foothills SC made history by earning all four Alberta Soccer #1 berths for the Canada Soccer Player-Development Program (PDP) National Championship, a feat unmatched by any other club in the country. Our U-17 and U-15 boys and girls teams swept the league titles and secured provincial cup victories in both girls’ divisions.
This remarkable achievement underscores our leadership not just in Alberta but across Canada. Our U-17 Girls’ National Championship win at the inaugural PDP event further cements our status as a powerhouse in youth soccer, showcasing our ability to compete and excel against the best clubs from British Columbia, Ontario, and Québec.
What’s Next?
Plans are already in motion to refine and enhance our programs, as we are committed to staying ahead of the competition and solidifying our reputation as Canada’s premier club for player development.
Foothills 2010 Girls Represent Canada a Prestigious Nike Premier Cup
Our 2010 APDL Girls team represented the club AND CANADA at the prestigious Nike Cup in Portland, USA, gaining valuable international exposure and continuing to elevate their game.
Foothills APDL 2007 Girls: A Journey to National Glory
Read the story of a journey that began with a small group of dedicated players and ended with a national championship. It’s a story of trust, loyalty, and the power of a winning culture. The Foothills APDL 2007 girls’ team is now etched in history as the inaugural 2024 PDP U17 National Champions. What began with just 11 players at U14 has blossomed into a team with a legacy built on accountability, positivity, commitment, resilience, hard work, inclusion, passion, and fearlessness.
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... and on to Alberta Soccer's Team Of The Year!
Saturday, February 22, was a big night for the Foothills APDL 2007 Girls team as they were awarded the prestigious Golden Shoe Award at the Alberta Soccer Annual Awards Banquet. This accolade is a celebration of their remarkable 2024 season, which culminated in a PDP U17 National Championship. It stands as a testament to the team’s dedication, resilience, and commitment to excellence.
