Cavalry FC U21 of League1 Alberta will face English Premier League 2 side Nottingham Forest U21 in the 2025 Kamloops International Cup.
“Beingpartofthismatchisanincredibleopportunityforourclubandourplayers.It’snoteverydayyougettheacademyofaPremierLeagueside–especiallyonewiththerichhistoryandtraditionofNottinghamForest.ThisgamewillbeavaluablebenchmarkforourplayerstotestthemselvesagainstsomeofthetoptalentintheiragegroupacrossEurope.It’salsoanimportantmomentforusasaclubtoevaluatewherewestandandidentifyareasforgrowth.Overall,it’sanexcitingoccasionandwe’retrulylookingforwardtoit.”Francesco Bartolillo, Head Coach, Cavalry FC U21
This marks the second appearance for the Cavs U21s in Kamloops, after facing Fulham’s U21 side in 2024. The match ended 1-1 in regular time, with the Cavs winning 5-4 on penalties.
“It’sanexcitingoccasionandexperienceforthesquad.We’relookingforwardtotestingourselvesagainstatopside.”James McGlinchey, Captain, Cavalry FC U21
Cavalry U21 will face Nottingham Forest U21 at Hillside Stadium in Kamloops, BC on Monday, July 28 at 6:30 p.m. PST. For more information, please visit the Kamloops International Cup website.