Whitecaps London / Railway City FC . (Canada)

🎙️ Player Spotlight – Emilia Vilos In this episode, we sit down with attacking midfielder Emilia Vilos, who joined our club this year to compete in the OPDL after developing through the Alliance Soccer Club pathway. Emilia spoke with a lot of appreciation for the coaches and experiences that helped prepare her for this next step, including giving a great shoutout to Jeff Cambridge for the role he...

🎙️ Player Spotlight – Cali Soumalias In this episode, we sit down with U16 OPDL centre back Cali Soumalias, and from the moment the conversation started it was clear we were talking with someone who brings passion, personality, and leadership to everything she does. Cali was incredibly well spoken throughout the podcast. In fact, during the conversation I told her she might have a future in broadc...

🎙️ Player Spotlight – Mason Franz This episode features U17 OPDL midfielder Mason Franz e— a player whose mindset and commitment to improvement come through immediately the moment he starts talking about the game. Mason was thoughtful, well spoken, and incredibly clear about what soccer demands from him, especially in the attacking midfield role where fitness, decision making, and awareness never...

🎙️ Player Spotlight – Molly Hammond In this episode, we sit down with Molly Hammond from our 2010 Girls OPDL team. A passionate, thoughtful centre back who brings both intensity and perspective to the game. Molly shared a moment from when she was younger that perfectly captures how the game first grabbed her. While playing with Delko Bridge, she scored a goal and her coach at the time, Wendy, ran...

NEW PODCAST EPISODE 🎙️ We just wrapped a fantastic conversation with EMSA District leaders Karen King and Eliana Caranci — and it truly pulls back the curtain on the people guiding our game behind the scenes. In this episode we talk about: • Why they chose to get involved in soccer governance • Where the district fits within the Canada Soccer → Ontario Soccer → District → Club pathway • What a dis...

🎙️ Player Spotlight – Benjamin Sammut In this episode, we sit down with U15 OPDL Boys player Benjamin Sammut — a focused, thoughtful, and composed young athlete who brings maturity and perspective well beyond his years. Benjamin has been with our club for two seasons and made an immediate impact, not just through his play but through his character. He speaks with clarity and purpose, shows deep re...

🎙️ Player Spotlight – Makayla Varallo This episode features one of the brightest and most driven young players in our program — Makayla Varallo from our U15 OPDL Girls team. Makayla was an absolute standout on this podcast. Passionate, articulate, and electric from start to finish, she spoke about her journey and her goals with a level of clarity that feels years beyond her age. When she talks abo...

🎙️ Player Spotlight – Brodie Campbell This episode features a player who brings intensity, focus, and purpose every time he steps on the field — Brodie Campbell. For a 2011, Brodie speaks about the game with a maturity well beyond his years. He’s competitive, sharp, and incredibly clear about what he wants out of soccer. You can hear it in how he talks, how he reflects, and how seriously he approa...

Coach Kylee Moriarty is a Whitecaps London and Railway City FC coach who holds her Canada Soccer C Licence and continues to invest heavily in her development as a modern coach and educator of the game. What quickly stands out about Kylee is that her approach is unmistakably player-centred — she coaches the person first and the soccer player second, and through that the performance naturally follow...

Episode Spotlight: Ivy Howell In this episode, we sit down with Ivy Howell, a remarkable young athlete from Sarnia, Ontario, and a standout player with Whitecaps London. Ivy recently earned international attention with an invitation to attend the Wales U15 Girls National Team camp. An incredible achievement for a Canadian-born player and a testament to her dedication, talent, and love for the game...

Season 7 Premiere Podcast Guest: David Briand, Managing Director of Whitecaps London and Railway City FC We are kicking off Season 7 with a powerful and passionate conversation featuring David Briand, Managing Director of Whitecaps London and Railway City FC. In this episode, David speaks openly about the real challenges facing youth soccer at the local level and shares a clear, inspiring vision f...

We’ve got some exciting news to kick off today’s episode! Jack has been nominated by our summer camp coaching staff to attend the Whitecaps FC Matchday Experience — a one-of-a-kind, professional soccer event designed to inspire the next generation of players. Each year, standout players from Whitecaps FC camps across the country are hand-selected for this opportunity after showing exceptional team...

Malik Owolabi-Belewu, once known as Justin at our club returns to the Pod in a powerful full-circle moment. From his early days at Whitecaps London Soccer Club based in London Ontario to playing professionally in Italy, the UK, and now as a starting centre-back with Forge FC in the Canadian Premier League, Malik has built his career with grit, resilience, and purpose. In this special episode, reco...

Maddie is an incredible speaker. She found the right fit at St. Clair for both her love of the game and her future career. Come enjoy Maddies exciting recruiting story. 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, r...

Isiah Loague is a natural talent. He loves the game. He comes from a family who love the game of soccer. Come in enjoy listening to Isiah's story and his recruitment process. All the best at SMU in Nova Scotia. 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 so...

Michaela is headed to Paris Texas. Michaela has chosen to take a couple years at Junior College to pursue here academics while focusing on growth on and off the pitch. This school might be a JUCO school yet it packs a punch on the pitch. All the best Michaela in Texas. The Celebration Series is a special podcast dedicated to highlighting the incredible achievements of our players, both on and off...

Victoria Monyard is heading to the United Kingdom. She will be joining IDS Sheffield Academy. This felt like the fit for the next steps in my journey. Victoria loves the game. She's both nervous and excited to become immersed in the soccer/football culture. https://www.idasheffield.co.uk/ The Celebration Series is a special podcast dedicated to highlighting the incredible achievements of our p...

Next up on the Celebration Podcast is Else Neville. Playing soccer for the Sheridan Bruins while pursuing a career in osteopathy. This is a newer four year program. We are excited to see Elise continue her both her love of the game and continue in this amazing area of academic Studies. All the best at School and on the Pitch. The Celebration Series is a special podcast dedicated to highlighting th...

Lauren is heading North this fall to become a Dental Hygienist. She is fantastic inn this podcast sharing her love of the game. She discusses how the game has shaped her and how the game continues to strengthen her friendships. She's played OPDL, Regional and College. All the best Lauren. You are in good hands at Cambrian College. We know you will make us proud both in the classroom and on the pit...

Jordyn Sammut is heading to Trent University located in Peterborough Ontario. A player who loves the game and is passionate about every piece of the game. Her Take AWAY at the end of the pod is one the best heard to date over the six seasons of the pod. She shares her journey and kept it real through the pod. Congrats Jordyn. All the best in your academic studies and on the pitch The Celebration S...

Payton Lessard is heading to St. Clair College located in Windsor Ontario. Through this Pod you can feel Payton's passion for the game. Choosing Nursing in her area of academics fits well for her after seeing the amazing team of nurses who aided in the recovery of a family member. All the best Payton on the pitch and in the classroom. The Celebration Series is a special podcast dedicated to highli...

David Gomez is heading to Kingston to continue his love of the game and his academic studies at St. Lawrence College. He will be studying a three year program in Business Accounting. A current player on our OSL team St. Lawrence is lucky to have him. David all the best on your academic studies and on the pitch. The Celebration Series is a special podcast dedicated to highlighting the incredible ac...

Jacquline Cardy is heading to Ontario Tech to pursue and study in the area of Biology. She's a current goalie for the U20 Railway City. FC. She shares her incredible story with such detail and passion. She loves the game and without doubt she will be successful with any path she chooses. All the best in both your academic studies and on the pitch. The Celebration Series is a special podcast dedica...

Isabella Demelo is headed to Fanshawe College this fall. She will be studying Fitness and Health Promotion. This is a TWO year program. Isabella has been a force on every team she has played on. She gives 100% to the game. Isabella...All the best both on and off the pitch. The Celebration Series is a special podcast dedicated to highlighting the incredible achievements of our players, both on and...

Curtis is heading to Fanshawe College to study Building and Construction. A wise choice for career as we need housing in the city and this great country. Curtis will be joining a very strong Fanshawe Men's Soccer Team. Curtis shares some great insight in to the recruiting area. His "take away" hit hard. Press start and have a listen. All the best Curtis both in the classroom and on the pitch. The...