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title: Ep 9 - University Accolades to Pro Contracts
description: Transition from university sports to NSL with Calgary Wild FC players. Insights from Jaclyn Sawicki, Talia White, Jackie Burns, and Kathryn Harvey on The Wild Journey podcast.
image: https://yycwildfc.com/hubfs/wild-fc-ep-9.jpg
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 October 23, 2025

# Ep 9 - University Accolades to Pro Contracts

[Calgary Wild FC](https://yycwildfc.com/calgary-wild-fc-blog/author/calgary-wild-fc)

We’re back for another episode of The Wild Journey! In this episode, we learn about what it’s like to transition from university to the pro game. Host Farkhunda Muhtaj speaks with teammates Jaclyn Sawicki, Talia White, Jackie Burns, and Kathryn Harvey.

This episode will teach you all about the grind to perform at the highest level, and what it takes to make it in the NSL. 

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Jaclyn Sawicki: [@jackiesawicki](https://www.instagram.com/jackiesawicki/)

Talia White: [@taliawhite5](https://www.instagram.com/taliawhite5/)

Jackie Burns: [@jackieb555](https://www.instagram.com/jackieb555/)

Kathryn Harvey: [@kathryn9h](https://www.instagram.com/kathryn9h/)

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