Whitecaps London / Railway City FC . (Canada)

Today we sit with Portia Metcalfe. Portia is heading to Fanshawe College a newly developed degree program in Accounting. A dedicated player who plays on our Railway City U20 Team. Portia we wish you all the best on the Pitch and in the classroom. Congratulations!!!

The Celebration Series is a special podcast dedicated to highlighting the incredible achievements of our players, both on and off the pitch. We celebrate those who are now pursuing their soccer dreams at the post-secondary level, recognizing their dedication, hard work, and passion. As they take the next steps in both their athletic and academic journeys, we look forward to cheering them on and sharing their inspiring stories.

Come in and enjoy Sidney's story. A former player with Alliance FC she knew for a long time where she wanted to play post secondary soccer. No other school other than Western University located in London Ontario. Sidney found the right fit for both her soccer goals and academic studies at the Ivey School of Business. All the best Sidney.

The Celebration Series is a special podcast dedicated to highlighting the incredible achievements of our players, both on and off the pitch. We celebrate those who are now pursuing their soccer dreams at the post-secondary level, recognizing their dedication, hard work, and passion. As they take the next steps in both their athletic and academic journeys, we look forward to cheering them on and sharing their inspiring stories.

Allie Tales was fantastic on this podcast. After various ID Camps she found the right fit at St. Clair College located in Windsor, Ontario. Look for her in the future soon fighting fires. All the best Allie.

The Celebration Series is a special podcast dedicated to highlighting the incredible achievements of our players, both on and off the pitch. We celebrate those who are now pursuing their soccer dreams at the post-secondary level, recognizing their dedication, hard work, and passion. As they take the next steps in both their athletic and academic journeys, we look forward to cheering them on and sharing their inspiring stories.

Come in an listen to Nash share his awesome recruiting story. First identified at a blue chip tournament and with many schools interested he chose........(listen in). Nash will be studying criminal justice and hoping to come back to work in the field. There so much to unpack. All the best in both your athletics and academic career.

The Celebration Series is a special podcast dedicated to highlighting the incredible achievements of our players, both on and off the pitch. We celebrate those who are now pursuing their soccer dreams at the post-secondary level, recognizing their dedication, hard work, and passion. As they take the next steps in both their athletic and academic journeys, we look forward to cheering them on and sharing their inspiring stories.

Hope Crossett smashes this podcast with every area of the pod. She speaks from the heart and had some great advice for the younger players looking to follow in her footsteps. She is an incredible force full of positivity. All the best Hope in your future both on the pitch and in the classroom.

The Celebration Series is a special podcast dedicated to highlighting the incredible achievements of our players, both on and off the pitch. We celebrate those who are now pursuing their soccer dreams at the post-secondary level, recognizing their dedication, hard work, and passion. As they take the next steps in both their athletic and academic journeys, we look forward to cheering them on and sharing their inspiring stories.

"Leave the game better than you found it." The wise words and take away from Chelsea Spencer.

Her resume is doing just that. Striving to make a difference and give back to the beautiful game to make it better than she found it.

Chelsea currently sits on League1 Board of Directors andowns and operates EMPOWER FUTBOL.

An incredible story of growth and resilience.  A powerhouse on the pitch.

Empowerment Advocate | Resilience & Leadership Speaker

After beginning her career at the grassroots level inBurlington, Spencer would go on to play for the University of Louisville, as well as at the semi-pro level in the USL W-League and in England before getting more involved in coaching around 10 years ago. So, Spencer has seen thewomen’s game at a lot of different levels, which means she has plenty of experience to bring to League1.

Chelsea is a dynamic leader, entrepreneur, and former NCAADivision I athlete committed to empowering others through resilience, representation, and authentic leadership. As a racilized woman in elite sports and business, she uses her journey to inspire those from underrepresented backgrounds to push beyond perceived limitations and break barriers in all areas of life.

​Learn more here:  https://www.chelseaspencer.ca

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chelseaspencer__/        

Thank you, Chelsea, for joining the pod today.

An absolute awesome podcast. Chelsea is methodical in her approach to the game. She speaks from experience and from the heart.

Today we speak with Railway City F.C player Alan Monyard. At just the young age of 21 he's amassed quite the resume. We explore him living and playing the beautiful game in Europe and all the opportunities that the beautiful game provided him.

"This was a refreshing podcast with Alan. He's been shape by some of the best coaches around. It was a pleasure to learn more about him today." say Abbi Lezizidis.

Come out and support Alan and watch an artist on the pitch.

"Hard work in practice makes you better in a game."

Thank you Alan for joining the pod.

Alan's Achievements:

Played in the San Marino Cup when I was 9 in San Marino, Italy representing Canada and

losing in the semi finals.

Played in the Cotif Cup when I was 11 in Gandia Spain.

Played as a guest player for a Columbian team at the USA Cup

Travelled to Harefield England when I was 13 and stayed at the Watford FC Academy Complex

Friendlies with Watford FC, Stevenage FC, Reading FC, Brighton FC, MK Dons FC, Leicester City FC

Participated in the FCBescola Camp in Barcelona, Spain when I was 14 and was invited to train

with their youth teams in the evenings.

Invited for the Ontario Provincial Trials in September 2018.

Invited as Guest player for SAAC League Finals game a year up and helped secure the League

Champion win by scoring.

Lead scorer consistently during youth play.

Numerous Youth Soccer Tournament wins all through youth years throughout United States

and Canada

Played in Baraca Cup outside Barcelona October 2019 - selected for Lank U19 youth team based

on performance.

On this podcast, we speak to Coach Ahmed Gharib. 
Ahmed is an incredibly well respected and loved coach within our program.  At just 2.5 years of coaching with Whitecaps London he’s already acquired a  Concacaf C license. 
He’s created quite the environment of engagement with his 2014 boys and continues to grow both on and off the pitch   This podcast is an incredibly real conversation straight from coach Ahmed’s heart. 
We talk about his past of playing Futsal and playing with one of the greatest dynasty clubs from the GTA. The love of one of his favourite coaching mentors from his past.  
You’re gonna love his thoughts and where Soccer was and where it continues to go in Canada.
Thank you, Coach Ahmed for all the support and a big shout out to your family for supporting you and your time to coach these young players from the club 

Ashley is a well spoken and very shy at the same time in this interview. Her pathway to League1 and playing with Railway City is very unique and proves that with commitment and perseverance anything is possible. In her 3rd of Criminology at Kings College she continues to play the BEAUTIFUL at the highest lever=l.

Ashely played her youth soccer with LS Croatia and was coached by Pat Roberto and Shawn Jacques. They trained and raised a champion and provided her the tools to develop into a L2 player. Nothing better than a hometown player playing pro-am soccer in her hometown.

Ashely is a quick and determined player with a quiet and strong competitive side.

In this podcast we discuss confidence and commitment to growth. She had arguably the great quote on the history of the podcast when sharing her take away. "Consistency over Performance."

Thank you for sharing your story with us....

Today we connect with Lachlan Sutherland. An "OG" from the club and has been playing through the Whitecaps London system since he was 12 years old.

Now Lachlan in his second year of Film and Television at Sheridan College.

His passion is to continue playing taking step by and see where his play and commitments take him.

An absolute amazing podcast with so many lessons shared by Lachlan.

He's is pursuing Film and Television and has set up a side gig. Check out his side gig that fuels his passion for digital media, TV and Film. Hire him for your next special event or promotional videos.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lachlans.media/

Website: https://www.lachlansutherlandmedia.com/

Thank you Lachlan for sharing your story with us.