Calgary Foothills FC began their pre-season for the 2017 Premier Development League (PDL) season with a goalless draw against University of Lethbridge in Calgary April 8.
Foothills FC fielded a relatively young squad, consisting of academy players, some returning players and trialists.
Head coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr. admitted that it’s still early days, but there was still plenty to absorb from the cold and gusty evening.
“What I learned today was the kids really impressed me,” said Wheeldon following the match. “I think at the end we had five of our under-17s playing. And they were handling it up against some good lads.”
“Any other new lad coming in, they’ve got to be better than what I’ve currently got of my returning players. So that’s the challenge for them.”
Foothills FC U23 vs University of Lethbridge in pre-season match, preparing for the upcoming Premier Development League (PDL) season, in Calgary, Alberta Saturday, April 8, 2016.
Photo: Stuart Gradon/Total Soccer Project
Foothills FC will now begin training this week before playing two more pre-season matches against University of Alberta and Edmonton Scottish on the weekend.
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“Now we’re going to train and we’ll go up to Edmonton next week,” said Wheeldon. “If players perform well in those two games, then I know I’ve got myself some really good players.”
Foothills FC U23 vs University of Lethbridge in pre-season match, preparing for the upcoming Premier Development League (PDL) season, in Calgary, Alberta Saturday, April 8, 2016.
Photo: Stuart Gradon/Total Soccer Project
Foothills FC begin the 2017 PDL season against TSS Rovers in Calgary May 5 and 7. Download the Foothills FC’s season schedule.
Foothills FC U23 vs University of Lethbridge in pre-season match, preparing for the upcoming Premier Development League (PDL) season, in Calgary, Alberta Saturday, April 8, 2016.
Photo: Stuart Gradon/Total Soccer Project
Foothills FC U23 vs University of Lethbridge in pre-season match, preparing for the upcoming Premier Development League (PDL) season, in Calgary, Alberta Saturday, April 8, 2016.
Photo: Stuart Gradon/Total Soccer Project
Foothills FC U23 vs University of Lethbridge in pre-season match, preparing for the upcoming Premier Development League (PDL) season, in Calgary, Alberta Saturday, April 8, 2016.
Photo: Stuart Gradon/Total Soccer Project
Foothills FC U23 vs University of Lethbridge in pre-season match, preparing for the upcoming Premier Development League (PDL) season, in Calgary, Alberta Saturday, April 8, 2016.
Photo: Stuart Gradon/Total Soccer Project
Foothills FC U23 vs University of Lethbridge in pre-season match, preparing for the upcoming Premier Development League (PDL) season, in Calgary, Alberta Saturday, April 8, 2016.
Photo: Stuart Gradon/Total Soccer Project
Foothills FC U23 vs University of Lethbridge in pre-season match, preparing for the upcoming Premier Development League (PDL) season, in Calgary, Alberta Saturday, April 8, 2016.
Photo: Stuart Gradon/Total Soccer Project
Foothills FC U23 vs University of Lethbridge in pre-season match, preparing for the upcoming Premier Development League (PDL) season, in Calgary, Alberta Saturday, April 8, 2016.
Photo: Stuart Gradon/Total Soccer Project
Foothills FC U23 vs University of Lethbridge in pre-season match, preparing for the upcoming Premier Development League (PDL) season, in Calgary, Alberta Saturday, April 8, 2016.
Photo: Stuart Gradon/Total Soccer Project
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