CALGARY, AB: May 3, 2025 – Calgary Foothills FC and WFC teams set the tone for an exciting 2025 season with commanding wins over Callies United in their season openers on Friday night at the Shane Homes West Soccer Dome. With strong performances across both matches and promising displays from seasoned and emerging talent alike, the evening marked a thrilling beginning for the Foothills program.
WFC kicked off at 5:30 p.m. and delivered a decisive 3-0 win. Striker Avril Jamieson led the charge with two goals, while Ashlynn Walia added a third to secure the clean sheet victory. Head Coach Lee Tucker praised the team’s performance and highlighted the contributions from the club’s younger players:
“Tonight was an outstanding team effort. Our younger players, including a 2009, several 2008s and 2007s—some of whom were part of our APDL National Champions team—displayed maturity and strength,” said Tucker. “It’s a testament to the Foothills development pathway that we continue to produce players who can perform confidently at this level.”
Foothills FC took the pitch at 7:45 p.m. and overcame a slow start to earn a 4-1 victory. After missing a few early opportunities, the team found its rhythm, closing out the first half with a crucial goal and carrying that momentum into a dominant second half. Striker Amadou Bayo netted two impressive goals, with additional goals coming from Tesloach David and Jamie Nicholson.
“We didn’t start the way we wanted and missed some good chances early on, but the group quickly adapted,” said Head Coach Connor Brady. “We responded with composure, scored before the break, and came out strong in the second half. Amadou showed his quality in front of goal, and overall, it was a strong team performance.”
Foothills FC and WFC will look to build on this strong foundation as they continue their 2025 campaigns with confidence, unity, and momentum. They will meet Calgary Blizzard on May 9 at the Shane Homes West Soccer Dome, 11014 Bearspaw Dam Rd NW, Calgary, Alberta. WFC game time is 5:30 p.m. FC hit the pitch at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are available at the door.
*** Get Ready for Our 2025 Home Opener on May 23!***
Our Foothills FC and WFC home openers are set for May 23, 2025, at Broadview Field, 2005 Broadview Rd NW, Calgary, AB. Players and coaches will be available for interviews. Contact Lee Tucker for more information.
*** Thank You Sponsors and Supporters!***
The players and coaches would like to thank our supporters, especially our League1 Alberta sponsors: Perfection Millwork and Phoenix Technology Services. We are indebted to you!
ABOUT FOOTHILLS FC and WFC IN LEAGUE1 ALBERTA
League1 Alberta is the province of Alberta’s pro-am, standards-based senior league. It serves as a stepping stone between Alberta’s high-performance youth level, elite amateur, and professional levels. League1 Alberta aims to showcase and develop Canada’s future soccer stars, coaches, and match officials. League1 Alberta is an official member of League1 Canada.
In 2023 (League1 Alberta’s inaugural year), Foothills FC capped off a dominant season by finishing first in the regular standings and winning the championship final against St. Albert Impact. In 2024, FC delivered another strong campaign but fell just short of back-to-back titles, losing a hard-fought final to Edmonton Scottish. Despite the setback, the team’s resilience, adaptability, and commitment to excellence stood out. Player development and team cohesion continue to advance, with the club maintaining a sharp focus on the growth of both athletes and coaches, laying a strong foundation for an exciting 2025 season. The Foothills FC League1 Alberta team is coached by Connor Brady.
Foothills WFC competed in League1 Alberta in 2023 and 2024 as a development team for the Club’s Pro-Am program, which participated in the United Women’s Soccer League. During this time, our primary focus was on building our athletes’ skills and preparing them for higher levels of competition. Now, as we embrace new opportunities through the Northern Super League (NSL), we are setting our sights on dominating League1 Alberta in 2025. Our athletes are eager to showcase their growth, and we anticipate a strong season, fueled by ambition, talent, and preparation. The Foothills WFC League1 Alberta team is coached by Lee Tucker.
Media Contact:
Lee Tucker
Foothills WFC Head Coach and Calgary Foothills Soccer Club Academy Director
403.225.9388
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