Al Classico CPL Party hosted by the cavalry ATCO Field Pride

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Cavalry FC will be proud of FC Edmonton at the football match on Sunday at Spruce Meadows.

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There is Alclassico’s honor in the line for the winner of the season series between the rivals of the two states.

And then there’s that push that Edmonton breaks a non-winning skid against that enemy — currently 12 games and counts. Of course, the Cavalry wants to expand its 9-3-0 advantage over its Canadian Premier League compatriots with another positive result at Spruce Meadows (5 pm, OneSoccer, OneSoccer.ca). ..

“Listen … I think they’re quietly confident because they’re behind the first win,” said Cavalry GM / Head Coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr., the first win of Edmonton’s 2022 CPL campaign, last Sunday. I visited Atletico Ottawa in Clark Field. “When I defeated them in the fourth match after Pacific, I felt that you needed to get your first win, which would allow you to breathe a little more and relax.”

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That confidence was shown weeks after Cavs, who had been undefeated for six consecutive league games since winning Pacific FC on May 1st in the ATCO field.

“We are moving in great shape,” said Wheeldon Jr. “This weekend we have a chance to make a new record. Defeating or tying Edmonton is good for the players in this group as we will be undefeated in eight games. I’m confident and it should be a really good game. “

Another aspect of Sunday’s incident at ATCO Field is the celebration of pride.

Cavs and Spruce Meadows LegUp Foundation LGBTQ + community in honor of the National Pride Month.

$ 1 will be donated to the Sexuality Center for each ticket purchased.

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Limited edition price patches will also be available at the Cavalry store.

The first 3,000 fans will receive a pride-themed rally towel from Volkswagen, Canada.

And that The first 2,500 fans will receive a pride-themed bracelet from Volkswagen, Canada.

Therefore, the Cavaliers pitch has more pride.

“We are a young league and I think this is one of the beauty of Canada. We make everyone feel welcome,” Wheeldon Jr. said. “Race, religion, and sexual orientation are irrelevant. We welcome everyone because the only really important color is the jersey or scarf of the team they support. We’ve been in Valor lately and before that we went to Harifax. Was, and every supporter group has all the flags … and the rainbow flag is in fashion from day one, so it always feels like it’s part of us. Celebrate inclusiveness. That’s good. I think we set an example for the rest of the world to follow. “

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In addition to that, Cavs is also celebrating Calgary Minor Soccer. A portion of the proceeds from tickets sold through CMSA will be returned to support Calgary’s youth football.

Similarly, 50/50 tickets will be sold by the Spruce Meadows Leg-Up Foundation, which benefits the Canadian Mental Health Association.

“Raising awareness is great, and bringing the community together is great,” said Wheeldon Jr.

About 5,000 tickets have already been sold in the contest, and it is expected that one of the biggest games in the contest will see the Cavs.

Of course, the fact that it’s an Alclassico event helps to attract fans to the field.

Edmonton Head Coach Alain Cocq said: “(The cavalry) inspires us. I said this earlier this year, “We need to have big dreams.” And we still have big dreams. We are going to have a big dream on Sunday. Hopefully you can do something very special for your club and supporters. “

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Victory will leave 1-4-7 Eddie alone in the last place, depending on the results of Sunday’s previous CPL match between York United FC (2-5-4) and Host Baller FC (2-4-4) May move from being at York Lions Stadium in Toronto (10am, OneSoccer, OneSoccer.ca).

Meanwhile, 6-2-2 Cavs will start the weekend action as the top CPL team with 20 points.

Pacific (5-4-3) scored 19 points towards Saturday when hosting HFX Wanderers FC (4-2-5) in the afternoon event.

Therefore, the second league victory against Eddie will keep the Cavaliers in first place on Monday.They won 3-0 League Meeting in Edmonton in May. And four days later, the cavalry won the rematch — 2-1 — in the action of the Canadian Championship.

“I don’t expect a simple game. It shouldn’t. It’s a battle in Alberta,” added Wheeldon Jr. “This is a game where both fans have won trophies, so it’s part of the league, but it gives us a little competition of our own, and we keep it all year round. So we’ll be ready, and I’m sure they will. ”

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Transferred Cavs Midfielder Victor Roturi to Scottish Premiership Ross County FC earlier this week for a private fee. The 21-year-old from Calgary has made 45 appearances in all cavalry competitions after making his debut as 17 during the club’s first 2019 season. “Victor was a great player for us,” said Wheeldon Jr. He also has a great engine that has provided us with great energy through our games. Through hard work, patience, and patience, he seized the opportunity and never looked back. I miss Victor. … Cavs DF Karifa Yao has returned from a one-game yellow card suspension due to Sunday’s slope. Forward Meyer Bee Vang (hamstring) does a fitness test before the match to see if he can play in the Cavaliers match … Jordi Chiara is the closest of the club’s long-term injuries. He is likely to come back to full training. To the list in 2 weeks. Tyson Farago (back), defender Tom Field (knees), and Anthony Novak (ACL) and Fraser Eard (ACL) are also in the cavalry … When y yAttacker Jean Aniel Assi remains away from the team of clubs under the age of 20 in Canada for the CONCACAF World Cup qualifying session.

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