Willoughby Community Park (stadium)
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Willoughby Community Park is a soccer stadium located in the Township of Langley, British Columbia, near the Langley Events Centre. In 2023, spectator stands were constructed around the existing turf field for the newly founded club named Vancouver FC.[3][4] It is one of four sports fields in Willoughby Park.
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| Coordinates | 49°08′38″N 122°39′56″W / 49.143849°N 122.665662°W |
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| Elevation | 75 m (246 ft) |
| Operator | Township of Langley Parks and Recreation |
| Capacity | 6,560 [1][2] |
| Record attendance | 6,177 (Vancouver FC vs Cavalry FC May 7 2023) |
| Surface | Artificial turf |
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| Expanded | 2022–2023 |
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| Vancouver FC (CPL) 2023–present Langley United (L1BC) 2025-present | |
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The stadium hosted its first match on May 7, 2023, as Vancouver FC drew 1–1 against Calgary's Cavalry FC with an announced crowd of 6,177.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Kenneth Chan (February 9, 2023). "Construction begins on Vancouver FC's new 6,600-seat soccer stadium in Langley". Daily Hive. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
- ^ staff, Canadian Soccer Daily (February 9, 2023). "Vancouver FC releases renderings, details of new 6,500-seater stadium". Canadian Soccer Daily. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ^ O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (April 13, 2022). "SixFive Sports reveals Langley, BC location for Vancouver 2023 CPL team". Canadian Premier League. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
- ^ Jacques, John (November 2, 2022). "Langley Launched: Introducing Vancouver FC". Northern Tribune.
- ^ Gangué-Ruzic, Alexandre (May 7, 2023). "RECAP: Vancouver FC 1-1 Cavalry FC -- CPL Match #16". Canadian Premier League. Retrieved May 8, 2023.