League1 BC Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Coquitlam Metro-Ford Soccer Club Awarded Prestigious League1 BC License

Coquitlam, BC — July 23, 2024 — Coquitlam Metro-Ford Soccer Club (CMFSC) is thrilled to announce that we have been officially awarded a League1 BC (L1BC) license, marking a historic moment for our club, the community and the Tri-Cities. This achievement reflects our region’s passion for sports, our vibrant community spirit, and our commitment to excellence.

The new program, to be named Evolution FC, will bring Pro-Am soccer action to Coquitlam with both men’s and women’s teams competing in 2025. This exciting development is expected to build community pride, stimulate growth, and provide countless opportunities for community engagement and player, coach and staff development.

"We are incredibly honored to be awarded this license to become part of a nation-wide, standards-based league, bridging the gap between grassroots, high performance and professional football." said Sara Maglio, Executive Director of CMFSC. “We believe that an ecosystem built by Canadians for Canadians, grounded in local communities and built on a sports entertainment business model is essential to creating a strong, enduring football culture.”

Our announcement is timely, in advance of the launch of the Northern Super League – a new women’s professional league in 2025 – and on the heels of Canada’s breakthrough success at Copa America, during which head coach Jesse Marsch expressed more emphasis on youth development. This is something that is central to our mission.

The club is committed to supporting community health, wellness and economic development; delivering excellence and professional standards; and investing in youth.

The Evolution FC teams will compete in the 2025 League1 BC season and will host home games at the renowned Town Center grounds, which will be designed to provide an unparalleled fan experience for supporters. The club has called Coquitlam’s Town Center home for many years and looks forward to adding the League1 Evolution FC teams to our proud heritage. 

We extend our deepest gratitude to League1, City of Coquitlam, and the countless individuals who have supported us throughout this journey. Together, united by our love for football and our unwavering community spirit, we embark on this exciting new chapter.

Let's Get It Started - Evolution FC!

For more information about the Evolution FC program, Coquitlam Metro-Ford Soccer Club, and League1 please visit our website or follow us on Instagram or Facebook.

Contact: Sara Maglio, Executive Director
Coquitlam Metro-Ford Soccer Club
executivedirector@cmfsc.ca

About Coquitlam Metro Ford Soccer Club

Coquitlam Metro-Ford Soccer Club (CMFSC), established in 1984, based in the Tri-Cities, is one of the province's largest and most successful community sports organizations. CMFSC offers both recreational and elite soccer programs to over 4,000 youth and adult players. The club has a long, rich history and has produced many provincial, national and professional level players. 

About League1 BC

League1 BC is an adult open age Pro-Am Soccer League operated by Canadian Soccer Business. Established in 2021, the league is intended to bridge the gap between youth and professional soccer, targeting the ‘Training to Compete’ stage within Long-term Player Development. The league will engage communities across British Columbia, providing standard-based competition and training environments for female and male players, coaches, and match officials. League1 BC serves as a key platform of development into further opportunities within the game.