“A very emotional moment”: Vancouver FC push past York for first CPL victory

TORONTO, ON – Beating Toronto for the first win in club history — it’s seemingly a requirement for professional soccer teams from Vancouver. Similar to the Vancouver Whitecaps’ inaugural MLS win in 2011, 4-2 over Toronto FC, Vancouver FC picked up their first CPL victory, a 2-1 win over York United at York Lions Stadium on Saturday. Although the less than 1,000 fans in rainy … Continue reading “A very emotional moment”: Vancouver FC push past York for first CPL victory

Looking Back on a Memorable Inaugural BC Derby

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