BC Soccer announces Premier League expansion after Board approval

Langley United Youth Soccer Association, TSS Inc. and Vancouver United Football Club will kick off this fall, with North Vancouver Football Club joining next year.

February 1, 2020 - Vancouver BC

As a result of successful obtaining their National Youth Club License, based on BC Soccer Rules and Regulations, these four organizations are now eligible to participate in the BC Soccer Premier League (BCSPL).

During the February 1st meeting of BC Soccer’s Board of Directors, approval to join the BCSPL was granted to all 4 clubs. For September 2020 start, TSS Inc., Vancouver United FC and Langley United Youth Soccer Association will field teams for both Under 13 boys and girls, while North Vancouver FC (per the club’s request to delay inclusion) will prepare for BCSPL play commencing September 2021.

BC Soccer is pleased to be building on the BCSPL program by adding organizations that have achieved the highest club designation from Canada Soccer and looks forward to their positive contribution to player, coach and referee development; the pillars behind establishment of the BCSPL in 2011.

READ: Canada Soccer announces 39 first-ever National Youth Club Licence holders

About BC Soccer

BC Soccer is the provincial sport governing body with the mission to govern, promote and develop the game of soccer in British Columbia in a professional and progressive manner. Established in 1907, BC Soccer is the largest provincial sports organization (PSO) in BC and the third largest soccer-specific PSO in Canada with over 150,000 participants. As a professional not-for-profit society and a member of Canada Soccer, BC Soccer is committed to providing the widest opportunities for existing and potential participants, as well as provide support in the most effective and appropriate way for current players, parents, volunteers, member clubs, leagues, and districts.

BC Soccer is comprised of more than 120,000 registered players, over 2,200 registered referees, and thousands of volunteer coaches, administrators, and soccer leaders. Working with its 40 member Youth Districts and 11 Adult Leagues