Cavalry FC U21

Cavalry FC U21 is a Canadian soccer team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada that plays in League1 Alberta. They are the reserve club of Canadian Premier League club Cavalry FC.

Cavalry FC U21
Full nameCavalry Football Club U21
Founded2023
StadiumShouldice Athletic Park
OwnerCavalry FC
Head coachTofa Fakunle
LeagueLeague1 Alberta
2023 exhibition4th

History

In March 2019, Cavalry FC created a U20 side to participate in the amateur Alberta Major Soccer League, which was the top amateur league in the province of Alberta.[1][2]

In May 2023, Cavlary FC announced the formation of a U21 side that would compete in the new semi-professional League1 Alberta that was launching that year.[3][4] The club would also feature players from the first team squad playing via the Canadian Premier League's downward player movement project.[5][6]

Coaching staff
As of July 20, 2023[7]
Coaching staff
Head coach Nigeria Tofa Fakunle
Manager Canada Angela Welsh
Assistant coach Canada Nik Ledgerwood
Assistant coach Canada Devin Keenan
Assistant coach Brazil Oliver Minatel

Year-by-year
Year League Record Regular season Playoffs National / Other Top scorer
2023 L1AB Exhibition series 2–2–4 4th Did not qualify Ineligible Canada Kimia Kassanda 3

References
  1. Strasser, Scott (March 14, 2019). "Cavalry FC's 'Path 2 Pro' extended, with U20 development squad to play in AMSL". Away from the Numbers.
  2. "CPL U20 Development Teams to join Alberta Major Soccer League". Alberta Soccer Association. March 13, 2019.
  3. "Cavalry FC Announces Cavalry FC U21". Cavalry FC. May 5, 2023.
  4. Saelhof, Todd (May 12, 2023). "Cavalry, soccer scene boosted by arrival of under-21 squad". Calgary Sun.
  5. "Canadian Premier League announces downward player movement pilot project". Canadian Premier League. April 21, 2023.
  6. "Cavalry FC U21 Announces 2023 Roster". Cavalry FC. May 11, 2023.
  7. "Cavalry FC U21". League1 Alberta.
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