Pathway falling into place for young Calgarians to step toward domestic pro soccer circuit yyc
For now, however, the focus is on building to that pro game with the likes of Calgary Foothills sides in both the United Women’s Soccer loop — which has enjoyed success now in the city for five-plus seasons — and in League1 Alberta — a new semi-pro initiative showcasing itself currently with an exhibition series of matches.“I’ve been playing for the UWS team since I was like 15,” said Jones, who is now 21.
With League1 Alberta — a five-team circuit, which includes both Calgary Foothills and Calgary Blizzard — now part of the picture, those steps are now in place to help prepare young females for the pending domestic pro league. The silver-medal finish was the club’s second in its short but illustrious history — that also underscored by having helped send players such as Jones and Monck to the NCAA’s Canadian-laden Memphis Tigers program and other post-secondary sides.
Then there’s the younger League1 Alberta Foothiils team , which continues the exhibition series Friday against the cross-town rival Blizzard at Broadview Park .Recommended from Editorial“We have a sign at the Foothills facility that says, ‘If you can see it, you can be it,’” added Sarah Taylor, a Canadian who played pro in Israel and is now head coach of the Foothills League1 Alberta program. “Having a pathway is a key to producing women’s soccer players.
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