Calgary Wild FC

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Calgary Wild FC
FoundedMay 30, 2024;5 days ago (2024-05-30)
Stadium McMahon Stadium, Calgary
Capacity35,000
League Northern Super League
Website Club website

Calgary Wild Football Club is a Canadian women's soccer club based in Calgary, Alberta. It will be a member of the Northern Super League, a new Division I league, and is scheduled to debut in 2025. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Calgary Wild FC arrives to give women chance to play pro footie in NSL". Calgary Herald.
  2. "Calgary Wild FC unveiled as city's first professional women's soccer club". CTV News Calgary. May 30, 2024.