Calgary, AB - Cavalry FC of the Canadian Premier League (CPL) today announced the launch of a full-time academy program, alongside a re-brand of its League1 Alberta team.
About the Academy
The Academy is Cavalry FC’s new full-time academy program that aims to develop players and serve as a pipeline to the second team, Cavalry FC II (previously known as Cavalry FC U21). The academy will launch in September and operate year-round, serving as a pipeline to Cavalry FC II, the club’s second team. Players under the age of 18 will be identified through a scouting and evaluation process and will earn the opportunity to develop within Cavalry’s system.
“Cavalry FC may be a young club, but we’re proud of our rich history in supporting Alberta’s top talent. Our athletes will benefit from a fully funded, year-round program with the aim to support their development. By introducing our tactical DNA at an earlier age, we aim to guide them through a holistic journey that prepares them for the demands of the professional game.”
- Jay Wheeldon, Technical Director, Cavalry FC
Cavalry FC II, formerly Cavalry FC U21, will compete in League1 Alberta, a vital platform for Calgary’s top young players to test themselves against elite opposition, under the leadership of Head Coach & Head of Youth Development Francesco Bartolillo, who was appointed to the position in 2025.
“Cavalry FC II serves several important purposes within our club’s development pathway. It provides young players with invaluable experience competing against a higher level of opposition and creates a path to progress into the first team environment. This allows players to grow within the club’s DNA, a crucial piece in the success of both the players and club.”Cavalry FC remains committed to providing opportunities for young Canadians within its pathway."
- Francesco Bartolillo, Head Coach & Head of Youth Development, Cavalry FC II
The New Cavalry FC Pathway
For more information about the Cavalry FC pathway, please visit canpl.ca/cavalryfc/pathway
Academy Roster
- Blake Morrison | Calgary Foothills SC
- Cristiano De Sousa | Calgary West FC
- Ben Zimola | New Frontier SC
- Max Gwynne | McKenzie United SC
- Daniel Pribytov | Calgary Foothills SC
- Robson Massey | New Frontier SC
- Luka Kaiser | Calgary Foothills SC
- Thomas Stuber | Calgary Rangers SC
- Beckham Loyer Beswick | Calgary South West United SC
- Zario Reyes | Vancouver Whitecaps Academy, New Frontier SC
- Tomas Rojas | Calgary Rangers SC
- Kacper Plocinski | Calgary Foothills SC
- Jax Wheeldon | Calgary Foothills SC
- Azariah Abebe | Calgary Villains FC
- Micah Hyatt | BTB Soccer Academy
- Xavier Chahal | BTB Soccer Academy
- Ben Lam-Petryk | Edmonton Juventus SC
- Ethan Darpoh | BTB Soccer Academy
For more information, please visit canpl.ca/cavalryfc/academy