CALGARY, AB – Former Canadian International Martin Nash has joined Calgary Foothills FC as assistant coach for the 2018 PDL season, the club have announced.

Nash brings a wealth of experience to Calgary, having played 16 years as a professional in England and North America, including a stint in the United Soccer League (USL) with the Vancouver Whitecaps from 2004 to 2010. Nash won USL league titles in both 2006 and 2008.

Nash also won two league titles in the USL’s predecessor, the A-League. He was named a five-time all-league selection.

Nash has been capped 38 times for the Canadian National Team, scoring twice. He was a member of Canada’s Gold Cup winning squad in 2000.

He announced his retirement from professional soccer as a player in October of 2010 and eventually turned his attention to coaching.

Nash was previously an assistant coach at Ottawa Fury from 2014 to 2016. He has also coached Canada at the youth level and was an assistant coach for the senior men’s team under Michael Findlay.

His wealth of experience at the professional level is not lost on the staff and players at Foothills FC.

“Martin is a fantastic coach with a great pedigree in the professional game that will help our young players prepare themselves for the professional pathway. This will become even more valuable with the news of the Canadian Premier League launching in 2019,” says Foothills FC head coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr. “He is extremely passionate and knowledgeable about the game, and in particular, Canadian players. We are delighted to have him on board.”

Nash couldn’t be more thrilled himself, stating, ““I’m honoured to be joining Tommy’s staff, with all the tremendous work he’s done for Canadian soccer in Calgary. It’s the perfect project for me to grow as a coach and help Canadian players realize their full potential.”

Calgary Foothills FC host Victoria Highlanders FC in Okotoks to open the 2018 PDL season at 7:30 PM on Friday, May 11.

For tickets and more information visit www.foothillsfc.ca

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Adam Kostanuick Website Born and raised in Montréal and now residing in Victoria, Adam is a lifelong fan of all things pertaining to The Beautiful Game. He counts Canada’s 2000 win in the CONCACAF Gold Cup and Montréal Impact’s journey to the CONCACAF Champions League Final in 2014-15 among his favourite memories. After years of playing recreation league soccer, Adam finally decided to hang up his boots in 2015 to enjoy the game as a spectator. Adam can be heard weekly, dispensing a uniquely Canadian perspective on The Beautiful Game, as co-host of The Young Gaffers podcast.

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