Alberta will now have its first ever women's professional soccer team.
The new team, called Calgary Wild FC, will have a team in the Northern Super League (NSL), and will be one of six teams to play as part of the NSL, formerly Project 8, The other teams are in Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto,Vancouver and Halifax. League play will start in April 2025.
"This team and league are not only about professional women's soccer, it's about setting the stage where Canadian female athletes are celebrated and where their achievements can inspire the next generation of young players," says Deanna Zumwalt, Calgary Wild FC Board Chair. "We are ready to propel girls and women in our province to new heights demonstrating that professional soccer is something they can aspire to right here at home."
Calgary Wild FC will also unveil their logo and crest featuring an owl. The colours of neon violet and red are representative of Calgary, reflecting its incredible sunsets and the iconic red of the Calgary Tower.
"On the head of the owl, above the eyes, a stylized 'W' ensures the name of the club will be proudly emblazoned on every Calgary Wild FC kit and further represents Alberta's meandering rivers and sawtooth mountains. The five points making up the 'W' nod to Alberta's Famous Five and the five nations of Treaty 7."
Calgary Wild FC and McMahon Stadium Society are working hard to make McMahon the home of the club.
For more information on the Calgary Wild FC visit https://nsl.ca/club/calgary, and join the mailing list.
