Calgary Wild FC to train out of MaxWell Soccer Centre long-term

Calgary’s MaxWell Soccer Centre is Wild FC’s new long-term home for training. (Courtesy: City of Calgary)

Calgary’s MaxWell Soccer Centre is Wild FC’s new long-term home for training.

The city made the announcement Thursday morning.

Jarret Hoebers, the city’s recreation service delivery manager, said in a release the partnership “is incredibly exciting.”

Thursday morning’s release said the team and city will work together to provide community-focused initiatives.

“We share a belief in high-quality sport experiences, community impact and creating meaningful opportunities for women and girls in sport,” Hoebers said.

“That alignment makes this a special moment for everyone involved.”

Lara Murphy, Wild FC’s president and CEO, said this connects the team “directly to the community.”

“Young players can see what’s possible simply by being in the space,” Murphy said.

“That visibility matters.”

According to the city’s website, the MaxWell Soccer Centre hosts eight indoor boarded multisport fields, three outdoor competition-sized artificial turf fields and a non-boarded competition-sized artificial turf field covered by a dome.

The city says the facility can support a variety of sports, including soccer, lacrosse, field hockey and football.

The facility is located in the Foothills Industrial Park, at 7000 48 St. S.E.

Additional information about the facility is available on the city’s website.