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Supporters of local soccer Mostly on Vancouver Island Specifically Pacific Football Club Members of ISC North America Non-violent & Inclusive Play Proud
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Hey @vislinfo.bsky.social , Any updates from the Cowichan vs Highlanders cup game tonight?

Mark Your Calendars 📅⁠ ⁠ We have a busy month ahead of us as we ramp up for the upcoming season. Don't miss a chance to meet Pacific FC players & coaches in person at one of our community events!⁠ ⁠ #ForTheIsle

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It begins... First day of preseason training for @pacificfc.bsky.social at PISE. Opportunities to watch the team train later in the week. DM us or join our Discord server for details.

#FridayNightLights had some of us taking in a rescheduled Jackson Cup tie between two Div 1 teams: Lakehill & Cowichan. It was an extremely physical game that got chaotic in the 2nd half. Around 9 yellow cards shown, with a red coming after the whistle to a despondent player in red.

👏👏👏 @footsoldierssg.bsky.social Your Carducci chant was heard. Your club did you proud today. Chins up.

And with this potential date, the Rise & league have scuttled the increased support they could've had from the island for this game.

We're adding some flair to the midfield 💃🟢🟡 Pacific FC have signed midfielder Daniel de Pauli to a guaranteed contract through 2025, with a club option for 2026.⁠ ⁠ Learn more about the Brazilian box-to-box midfielder at pacificfc.canpl.ca/article/paci...

Congratulations to @thirdrailsc.bsky.social on winning the 2024 Tifo of the Year Award! Your incredible work continues to set the standard for creativity and passion in supporter culture. #ISConIce

#FridayNightLights had us out at Lochside watching Saanich Fusion Fire Bandits host the Prospect Lake Lakers FT Saanich 0 Prospect Lake 3 VISL Div 2 #SupportLocalSoccer 🇨🇦⚽️

🎧CASEY STONEY JOINS THE SHOW We nerd out with the new #CanWNT head coach. ⚽️What is "Stoney-Ball?" ⚽️How will the backline change? ⚽️Who are the key young players? ⚽️Which players will benefit? ⚽️Importance of fullbacks? 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/e... 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/2gRa...

Hockey is not normally our thing, but This Tournament Has Everything! We support this event with all our hearts! All booked up this year, so get out and support this event with everything you can! 🩷❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Bochum Bound ✈️🇩🇪 Pacific FC's Christian Greco-Taylor and Academy Players have been invited for a two-week trial with VfL Bochum U21 Team. Read more here: pacificfc.canpl.ca/article/paci...

We're feeling nostalgic about this one 🔙 #ForTheIsle #RisingTide

Welcome back Kadin 💜 #ForTheIsle

Our first-ever signing returns to the Island 🏝️ Pacific FC has signed 2021 CPL champion Kadin Chung to a guaranteed contract through 2026. Learn more about Chung's professional journey at pacificfc.canpl.ca/article/paci... #ForTheIsle #RisingTide

As per a self directed wager, our president has dyed their hair the colour of the VISL Div 1 winning team. Congratulations Vic West FC! Also, they're on the hunt to have at least a scarf from every association in the league. Shirts would be divine! #SupportLocalSoccer @vislinfo.bsky.social

First night of VISL action in 2025 is a topic of table clash between Vic West & Lakehill at Braefoot Park. 30 min - Lakehill 2 Vic West 4 Vic West wins or draws tonight to clinch the division

Vancouver FC president Rob Friend has been named CEO of the Malaysian National Team, the association announced via a press release this Tuesday. #CanPL truenorthfoot.ca/article/rob-...

Cap' is back 🔱 Pacific FC announced it has re-signed forward and club captain Josh Heard to a two-year contract guaranteed through 2026. Click here to read more: pacificfc.canpl.ca/article/paci... #ForTheIsle

The first of many 📈 Pacific FC announced the signing of Sami Keshavarz to his first professional contract. The Saanich, BC native will remain with the club through the 2026 CPL season, with an option for 2027. Read more: pacificfc.canpl.ca/article/paci... #ForTheIsle l #TrustTheKids

Building our back line 🧱 Pacific FC announced they have exercised an option on centre back Juan Quintana's contract, bringing him back to play for the Tridents for the 2025 CPL season. Read more here: pacificfc.canpl.ca/article/paci... #ForTheIsle

We're not done with 2024 quite yet 🖊️🇨🇦 Ronan Kratt joins Pacific FC on a two-year guaranteed contract, with a club option for 2027. A high-flying young Canadian talent, Kratt joins the Tridents from SV Werder Bremen II of Germany. Learn more here: pacificfc.canpl.ca/article/paci...

Calm before the storm: Christmas Eve midday pic of Starlight with the US Olympic peninsula in the background. Stay safe if travelling on the water or through the forest in the windstorm today. We'll see you when VISL resumes and when Pumas come to town in the new year

#TrustTheKids #SupportLocalSoccer Local lad Sami Keshavarz signs a pro contract!

Last #FridayNightLights of VISL in 2024 had us witnessing the Victoria Highlanders beating Gorge at Hampton park. FT: Gorge 1 - Highlanders 3 All second half goals on this blustery Mid-december eve.

📬INBOX: It’s official. @lVancouver Whitecaps are up for sale. "It is the right time for an owner with the platform, resources and ambition to enhance the club’s ability to compete at the highest levels of MLS and steward the club in realizing its significant potential." Applaud that sentiment.

Big Friday news from #VWFC, who announced that their owners, Greg Kerfoot, Steve Luczo, Jeff Mallett and Steve Nash, have put the club on sale Curious to see who buys - would the Canucks or Lions owner be interested? Or someone else? www.whitecapsfc.com/news/ownersh...

First, make sure to follow & listen to @cikifc.bsky.social & @northernfutbol.bsky.social. Second, I'm always here for the teachings of how Vancouver Island isn't Vancouver (ty AGR, 🙏) Hoping for more collaborations in the future! Perhaps this is the starting point for my dream USL-CPL tourney

Lakehill legend, Josh Heard, has re-signed with @pacificfc.bsky.social to wear the armband again! Representing the island & apparently Cook St Village.

More from the silly season: @pacificfc.bsky.social have the following players under contract: Aly Ndom Dario Zanatta Emil Gazdov Sean Melvin

A Force at the Back ⚔️ Pacific FC draft Fin Tugwell from the University of Victoria with the 12th overall pick in the 2025 U-Sports Draft. Tugwell, a North Vancouver boy, is a two-time Canada West All-Star and was the U-Sports Defensive Player of the Year in 2024. #ForTheIsle

An Island Boy on the Rise 🌊 Pacific FC draft Niklas Hallam from the University of Toronto with the 4th overall pick in the 2025 U-Sports Draft. Hallam developed in the Vancouver Island Wave program prior to joining the University of Toronto, scoring 10 goals in 13 matches.

#FridayNightLights meetup was at Braefoot this week with Lakehill hosting Cowichan. Drizzly night, but some fiery goals at this VISL Div 1 fixture. FT: Lakehill 5 - Cowichan 2

Pacific FC have eight players, two of them goalkeepers, under contract for 2025. Juan Quintana, Georges Mukumbilwa, and Steffen Yeates have options that can still be exercised. Also remember, Gazdov could still leave as well. It feels like a complete rebuild.

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The 2025 Board of Directors for the Lakeside 🛟 Buoys. What a great group of people. I really enjoy the community of football supporters we have here on Van Isle. It’s a joy. Make a plan to come and see a game here in 2025. @lakesidebuoys.bsky.social @pacificfc.bsky.social @cplsoccer.bsky.social