The stars are out in full force this week, as three leagues showcase their best in their annual All-Star matches. League play resumes for both the VMSL & MWSL, and we have some great matches to keep an eye on for soccer lovers in Metro Vancouver.

Thursday, January 7

Fraser Valley Soccer League

2016 FVSL All-Star Game, North vs. South

Port Moody Turf, Port Moody 8:30 PM

The best of the Fraser Valley showcase their skills in Port Moody on Thursday night. League play resumes the following weekend. Please note that this match was originally scheduled for Willoughby Turf in Langley, but the venue was changed.

Friday, January 8

Vancouver Metro Soccer League Premier Division

Coquitlam Metro Ford Wolves vs. Surrey United Firefghters

Coquitlam Town Centre, Coquitlam, 8:00 PM

VMSL Premier League action resumes following the winter break with the league leaders hosting 3rd Place Surrey United. Wolves came out on top 5-2 in their first meeting back in October. While 12 points separate the two teams in the standings, both need the points to cement their position at the top end of the table.

Saturday, January 9

Vancouver Island Soccer League / Fraser Valley Soccer League

2016 VISL vs. FVSL All-Star Game

Layritz Turf, Victoria, 4:00 PM

A great day Island soccer concludes with a match between the best of the FVSL Premier League taking on the all-stars of the VISL 1st Division. Arrive early to take in All-Star games from the league’s other divisions. Kickoffs begin at 10:00 am, 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm.

Vancouver Metro Soccer League Premier Division

Club Inter vs. Pegasus FC

Empire Turf, Vancouver, 2:00 PM

At this stage of the season, Pegasus may be the only team with a chance of snatching the title away from Coquitlam Metro Ford. They’re currently in 2nd place, just 4 points shy of the leaders who play on Friday night. Club Inter put up a good fight in their last meeting in October, with Pegasus prevailing 1-0. The 8th place team could use a win to lift them out of the drop zone debate. The weather forecast calls for sunny skies that day, so it should be a glorious day for local football.

Sunday, January 10

Lower Island Women’s Soccer League

2016 LIWSL All-Star Games

Westside Stadium, Langford, 12:00 PM & 2:30 PM

A fun afternoon awaits you in Langford as the Lower Island Women’s Soccer League celebrates their best. The Premier/Division 1 All-Star game kicks off at noon, while the 2:30PM matchup features players from Div.2, 3 & Over 30s.

Metro Women’s Soccer league Premier Division

NSGSC Renegades vs. CMFSC Premier Women

Windsor Secondary North Vancouver, 6:00 PM

Ten matches into the season, and North Shore remains on top of the league with a 3 point lead over Richmond. A win for Coquitlam could lift them into third place, depending on how Surrey United fare. North Shore took the away leg 2-1 back on Sept.27.