Established in 1978, our club has grown over the years, changing with the needs of our membership.  More recently, International Eastside Soccer Club (IESC) had merged with Memorial Football club in 2013 forming into Eastside Memorial Football Club (EMFC) in order to be more accessible and meet the needs of our growing membership.  We pride ourselves on providing affordable programs to the diverse community that makes up the Northeast Calgary. Our club has a very unique group of individuals, our strength is in unity. With the long history of the club, I am proud to say that our pattern is one of continuous growth, improvement and most of all dedication. I have always stressed personal involvement from the start, however we certainly had some ups and downs but we will always carry on to improve.

 

I can truly say that I could not be more proud of all the players on all the EMFC soccer teams on and off the soccer field.  Truly a one of a kind group. This is all attributed to the passionate volunteers and professional staff who have dedicated themselves over many years in continuing to improve EMFC and creating a continuous culture of excellence. In addition, EMFC has established formal domestic and global soccer alliances and has recruited the required coaching and management expertise to provide the best possible development environment, and the best possible growth opportunities for our players and coaches.  EMFC is organized in a manner to ensure a place for all soccer playing individuals whatever your age, skill or objectives are for playing this wonderful game. We are proud that we have grown to be one of the top three soccer clubs in Calgary and highest quality ranked soccer club in the Calgary and Southern Alberta area.  Our high performance  Academy development program is recognized, through its many achievements, as one of the very best in Alberta, and our development programs and relentless drive to be the best at soccer,  attracts players from all of over Calgary and Alberta.

 

Having been immersed in the sport from a very young age and still today as I play, I am a true believer that we can change people’s lives through soccer and therefore have a positive impact in our greater community. I feel privileged to be part of EMFC and see our young players and teams flourish over the years. Our relentless pursuit for excellence and the joy that soccer brings will continue for the years to come.

                                                                                                                               

Come and see for yourself the EMFC difference.

 

Gina Libal

President/Chair, EMFC