Highlanders face Whitecaps FC to kick off inaugural League1 BC season

March 28, 2022 (Victoria, BC) - League1 BC, British Columbia’s new semi-professional, standards-based adult league for males and females, announced its full schedule for the 2022 inaugural season, last February. 

The first ever League1 BC season will feature each club playing six (6) home and six (6) away games between May 22nd and July 24th, with the Championship Finals scheduled for the BC Day long weekend.

“We can mark our calendars now because we have an inaugural season upon us! Over this summer, it will be absolutely thrilling to see communities coming together to support their clubs. If there was ever a time to come and support local soccer, now is the time.” said Gabriel Assis, BC Soccer Director of Operations.

The historic first round will commence at Ken Woods Field within the National Soccer Development Centre, home of Whitecaps FC, as they entertain Victoria Highlanders starting with the women’s game at 1:00pm, followed by the men at 3:30pm. 

The Highlanders first home match welcomes Whitecaps FC to the University of Victoria’s Centennial Stadium. The club’s women’s side begins at 2:00 pm, with the men following at 4:00 pm PT. on Sunday, June 5. 

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