sport.wikisort.org - TeamVancouver Football Club, commonly known as Vancouver FC, is a Canadian professional soccer club in Langley, British Columbia. The club competes in the Canadian Premier League at the top of the Canadian soccer league system.[1]
Professional soccer team in Langley, British Columbia, Canada
This article is about the Canadian Premier League club. For the Major League Soccer club, see
Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Football club
History
On November 10, 2021, the Canadian Premier League announced that it had awarded an expansion club in Vancouver to SixFive Sports and Entertainment LP.[2] More details were announced on April 13, 2022, when the CPL and SixFive announced that the new club would play in Langley, British Columbia, at the Willoughby Community Park adjacent to the Langley Events Centre.[3]
On November 2, 2022, the club held its official launch event where it announced its name, revealed its branding, and presented Afshin Ghotbi as the club's first head coach.[4] The CPL announced that the club would begin play in the 2023 season.[5]
Crest and colours
The primary crest is circular and features the name of the club and year of establishment in the outer ring. In the centre is a stylized eagle in the shape of the letter V.
The club colours are black, grey, and red (branded as charcoal black, silver, warm red, dark grey, and cinder).
Stadium
Vancouver FC will play in a new stadium at Langley's Willoughby Community Park.[4]
Players and staff
Staff
- As of November 2, 2022[6]
Head coaches
- As of November 2, 2022
Coach |
Nation |
Tenure |
Record |
G | W | D | L | Win % |
Afshin Ghotbi |
Iran |
November 2, 2022 – present |
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References
- Jacques, John (November 3, 2022). "Langley Launched: Introducing Vancouver FC". Northern Tribune. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
- O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (November 10, 2021). "Canadian Premier League awards expansion club in Vancouver to SixFive Sports & Entertainment". Canadian Premier League. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (April 13, 2022). "SixFive Sports reveals Langley, BC location for Vancouver 2023 CPL team". Canadian Premier League. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- "New Langley-based pro soccer team will be called Vancouver FC". Langley Advance Times. November 2, 2022. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- Tierney, Mitchell (November 2, 2022). "'This market is ready for something different': Vancouver FC owner Rob Friend on the vision behind the CPL's newest club". Canadian Premier League.
- O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (November 2, 2022). "'It's a way of life': Vancouver FC coach Afshin Ghotbi reflects on passion, unifying power of soccer". Canadian Premier League. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
External links
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Stadium |
- Willoughby Community Park (2023–)
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Canadian Premier League |
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Seasons | |
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Awards |
- Golden Boot
- North Star Shield
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Rivalries |
- 905 Derby (Forge vs York United)
- Al Classico (Cavalry vs FC Edmonton)
- Cavalry–Forge rivalry
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Key personnel |
- Commissioner
- Mark Noonan
- VP, soccer operations
- James Easton
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Associated competitions |
- Canadian Championship
- CONCACAF Champions League
- League1 Canada
- British Columbia
- Ontario
- Quebec
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College & university athletics |
- U Sports
- UBC Thunderbirds (CWUAA/AII)
- Trinity Western Spartans (CWUAA)
- NCAA Division II
- Simon Fraser Red Leafs (GNAC)
- CCAA
- Capilano Blues (PacWest)
- Douglas Royals (PacWest)
- Langara Falcons (PacWest)
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Baseball | |
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Basketball | |
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Football |
- CFL
- BC Lions
- CJFL
- Langley Rams
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Esports | |
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Hockey |
- NHL
- Vancouver Canucks
- WHL
- Vancouver Giants
- BCHL
- Coquitlam Express
- Langley Rivermen
- Surrey Eagles
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Lacrosse |
- NLL
- Vancouver Warriors
- WLA
- Burnaby Lakers
- Coquitlam Adanacs
- Langley Thunder
- Maple Ridge Burrards
- New Westminster Salmonbellies
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Roller derby |
- WFTDA
- Terminal City Roller Derby
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Rugby | |
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Soccer | |
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Baseball |
- NL: Vancouver Canadians
- WCL: Kamloops NorthPaws
- Kelowna Falcons
- Nanaimo NightOwls
- Victoria HarbourCats
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Basketball | |
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Esports | |
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Football |
- CFL: BC Lions
- CJFL: Langley Rams
- Valley Huskers
- Kamloops Broncos
- Okanagan Sun
- Prince George Kodiaks
- Vancouver Island Raiders
- Westshore Rebels
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Ice hockey |
- NHL: Vancouver Canucks
- AHL: Abbotsford Canucks
- WHL: Kamloops Blazers
- Kelowna Rockets
- Prince George Cougars
- Vancouver Giants
- Victoria Royals
- BCHL: Alberni Valley Bulldogs
- Chilliwack Chiefs
- Coquitlam Express
- Cowichan Valley Capitals
- Cranbrook Bucks
- Langley Rivermen
- Merritt Centennials
- Nanaimo Clippers
- Penticton Vees
- Powell River Kings
- Prince George Spruce Kings
- Salmon Arm Silverbacks
- Surrey Eagles
- Trail Smoke Eaters
- Vernon Vipers
- West Kelowna Warriors
- Other junior leagues
- KIJHL
- PJHL
- VIJHL
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Lacrosse |
- NLL: Vancouver Warriors
- WLA: Burnaby Lakers
- Coquitlam Adanacs
- Langley Thunder
- Maple Ridge Burrards
- Nanaimo Timbermen
- New Westminster Salmonbellies
- Victoria Shamrocks
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Soccer | |
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Rugby league |
- BCRL
- Abbotsford Griffins
- BC Bulldogs
- Capilano Cougars
- Valley Warriors
- Vancouver Dragons
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Rugby union |
- RCNJC: Fraser Valley Venom
- Vancouver Island Rising Tide
- Vancouver Wave
- NWL: British Columbia
- BC U23
- BC U20
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Ringette | |
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Roller derby |
- WFTDA: Terminal City Rollergirls
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University athletics |
- U Sports: UFV Cascades (CWUAA)
- TRU WolfPack (CWUAA)
- Trinity Western Spartans (CWUAA)
- UBC Thunderbirds (CWUAA/AII)
- UBC Okanagan Heat (CWUAA/PacWest)
- UNBC Timberwolves (CWUAA)
- Victoria Vikes (CWUAA/AII)
- NCAA D-II: Simon Fraser Red Leafs (GNAC)
- CCAA: Camosun Chargers (PacWest)
- Capilano Blues (PacWest)
- CBC Bearcats (PacWest)
- Douglas Royals (PacWest)
- Langara Falcons (PacWest)
- Okanagan Coyotes (PacWest)
- Rockies Avalanche (PacWest)
- VIU Mariners (PacWest)
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Defunct teams | |
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