Pacific FC have hit the road this weekend with a trip to face last year’s finalists Atlético Ottawa in the nation’s capital. This brings an end to a four-game run of home fixtures for Pacific to kick off the fifth season of the Canadian Premier League, as well as their opening game in the Canadian Championship. A new challenge now faces James Merriman and his … Continue reading Pacific FC Look for Revenge on the Road in Ottawa
As the squad was assembled this off-season, Pacific FC looked to have covered all bases. The arrivals of Easton Ongaro, Ayman Sellouf, Kakuta Manneh and Bradley Vliet amongst others have provided depth and quality all over the pitch. So far though, while James Merriman’s side have a win over Cavalry in the Canadian Championship, their defeat against Forge FC this weekend leaves them with one … Continue reading Is Manny Aparicio irreplaceable at Pacific FC?
Pacific FC will welcome Forge to Starlight Stadium this weekend, looking to get one over their rivals in this early season clash. Forge arrive on the island still searching for the first win of the season, having drawn with Cavalry in the opening game and subsequently grabbing a very late equaliser against Halifax Wanderers last weekend. Pacific FC are coming off two consecutive draws with … Continue reading Pacific FC prepare for Forge this weekend
With a break for the first team this weekend, it’s worth having a look at the other Vancouver Whitecaps team in action: VWFC2. Competing in MLS Next Pro for a second season, the baby Whitecaps will be looking to bounce back from last week’s eventful 4-3 defeat to LA Galaxy 2. Sunday, the second Whitecaps team will host Minnesota United 2 at Swangard Stadium. Currently, … Continue reading Three VWFC2 Players to Watch
Emil Gazdav was the hero, saving the fourth Calgary penalty, and Gorges Mukubilwa buried Pacific FC’s fifth penalty to win 5-3 on penalties, setting up a home tie with TSS Rovers in the next round. On a wet and slippery night at Langford, an early injury to Manny Aparicio caused concern for Pacific, before conceding the first goal on 28 minutes as Myer Bevan continued … Continue reading Pacific FC Progress on Penalties
As the Canadian Championship returns for 2023, this great cup competition featuring sides from MLS, Canadian Premier League as well as League 1 sides is here to entertain us all once again. For Pacific FC, they come off a home win over newly formed Vancouver FC, a 1-0 home victory for the season opener at the Starlight Stadium. Finally, they had the chance to put … Continue reading Pacific Prepares for Cavalry in the Canadian Championship
A special match was settled with a goal from a special player. Saturday in Langford, Manny Aparicio secured the three points for Pacific FC in their home opener against expansion side Vancouver FC with a half-volleyed strike from outside the area which will live long in CPL history. The newest rivalry in the Canadian Premier League saw the only win on opening day of the … Continue reading Looking Back on a Memorable Inaugural BC Derby
With the Canadian Premier League fifth season almost ready to begin, I caught up with Josh Heard who has been named the new captain for Pacific FC going into the 2023 season by head coach James Merriman. Heard has been a key part of this Pacific FC side since returning to the island from Real Monarchs in 2020. The winger has 14 goals and nine … Continue reading Josh Heard on Being Named Pacific FC Captain
Simon Becher wrote his name into the MLS history books this weekend becoming the fastest player to score his first four goals in the league – just 87 minutes. The Vancouver Whitecaps were aided in their tie with CF Montréal after central defender Rudy Camacho was sent off after just 23 minutes. The Whitecaps took full advantaged and went on to put five past their … Continue reading Simon Becher breaks out against CF Montréal
It’s almost time. Just two weeks remain of pre-season for the Canadian Premier League sides ready to take the field for the league’s fifth season. James Merriman, head coach of Pacific FC, has seen a pretty consistent technical staff line with just the new addition of goalkeeping coach Daniel Ortiz who arrives with a wealth of experience training some of the best in La Masia, … Continue reading James Merriman – Pacific FC Head Coach on Preparations for New Season