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 Tuesday night clash against Calgary Rangers.
WFC 2 – 0 BTB
WFC continued to improve its game, securing a 2-0 win over BTB in front of a home crowd and a large contingent from our sponsor, Perfection Millwork. The victory lifts WFC to the top of the League1 Alberta table with 9 points, two ahead of local rivals Calgary Blizzard. First-half goals from Abby Steen and Avril Jamieson proved decisive, while goalkeeper Sarah Bach recorded a clean sheet with a composed performance in net.
Head Coach Lee Tucker acknowledged there’s more to come from his squad. “It was a great win despite the team not playing to its full potential throughout the game. Players coming off the bench, including Emma Schneider, Grace Hannaford, Olivia Grisdale, and Rebecca Grisdale, made a big impact. We challenged a couple of our group in new roles, with both Anneke Odinga and Myla Schneider showing well. We’ll continue to build and prepare for Tuesday’s match.”
FC 1 – 1 BTB
In the second game of the evening, FC played to a hard-fought 1-1 draw with BTB. An early goal from Amadou Bayo gave us the lead, but BTB responded to equalize and hold on for the point.
Head Coach Connor Brady reflected on the outcome: “It’s a tough pill to swallow. We were the better team for the majority of the 90 minutes. BTB has a strong program with great players and coaching. We fell into their style of play in the first half, but made some changes in the second and had some real leaders step up. Diego Reveco was phenomenal on the ball, and Robert Woodroffe-Browne kept BTB hemmed in on the backline, limiting their ability to compete to just a single goal.”
Up Next
Both Foothills teams are back in action on Tuesday, May 27, against the Calgary Rangers at Webber Athletic Park. WFC kickoff: 5:00 p.m. FC kickoff: 7:30 p.m.
***Thank You to Our 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
leetucker@gofoothills.ca
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