“I’ve been enjoying my first year playing for NUFC with all the girls from different places,” the BCPL midfielder Asuka Okabe told us before the ladies’ match this past Saturday. From Tokyo, Japan, Asuka plays for VIU and NUFC’s women’s Premier team during the winter seasons. “It’s been really cool to see how big of a community Nanaimo United has. All of the support is something that separates us from the other teams,” added Adam Tsang. Tsang is from the mainland and played f

Our lads secured their second win of the season against Unity FC this weekend and did so in style. After the game, we chatted with Felipe Morales Moya, one the BCPL’s Team of the Week forwards. Moya felt that the team did everything right on Saturday. “We were very solid. At the back, Michy [Michael Heppell] was amazing - great saves and dealership. Everywhere - the midfield, the attack - we were on point.” Moya scored two of the team’s three goals on Saturday. Check out the

After two weeks of away games, our squads are finally back at home. This week, they’re up against Unity FC. “I’m really looking forward to seeing the group compete together and build on what we’ve been working on,” said women’s coach Francisco Souza. “More than anything, I want to see our mentality, good energy, communication and players fighting for each other in every moment. Unity FC is a very strong side, so it’s a great opportunity for us to measure ourselves and show wh

“Lots of positives from our performance against TSS,” noted returning men’s player and VIU athlete Connor Nelson while he was helping out at one of our youth academy sessions on Monday. The guys came out flying and we showed that we can compete against the best teams in the league. We're creating lots of chances as a team. Going into the game against Unity, we look to finish all those chances. Super happy with the effort we put in every week - the results will come with it.

This Sunday, NUFC heads to the mainland to face the TSS Rovers. On the men’s side, the Rovers currently sit in second place in the league. We caught up with veteran men’s player Fergus Hall and he filled us in on how the lads are feeling after an exciting first few weeks: Captain Fergus Hall Meet Fergus Hall Fergus Hall has played for NUFC’s BCPL squad since the beginning. Originally from Campbell River, Hall attended St. FX in Nova Scotia for university. Despite heading to

It was an exciting day on two fronts on Saturday - the teams split the first leg and fans got the privilege of being the first people in the new bleachers at Q'unqinuq'wstuxw Stadium! Fans report that the new 800-seat capacity bleachers are comfortable, offer great views, and capture the sounds of the action well. We’re looking forward to exploring how best to make great use of the new space with visions of a youth seating zone, a main seating section, and perhaps even a sea

It’s a true community week here at Nanaimo United! We could not be more stoked about how Tuesday’s home opener went. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our squads and celebrate our first ever Club Night. Our teams and the Whitecaps and Rise FC Academy squads felt the love. We are incredibly grateful and proud of Nanaimo’s soccer community. Home Opener in Review Men’s Game Charlie Smith started the goal-scoring frenzy - after Alex Dedame won a scramble at the top o

Today’s home opener and Club Night is going to be extra special for three of our BCPL players. Not only is it their first time in front of a home crowd this year, it will be their first time playing in front of the BCSPL teams that they coach. Larissa Stefanek and Kate Reynolds coach NUFC’s 2011 girls and Hussein (Suka) Behery coaches the 2010 boys. All six of our BCSPL* teams will be attending the Whitecaps and Rise FC games today instead of training and will be analyzing th

First game of the week done, two to go! Both our squads brought home a point on Saturday, with both games ending in 2-2 against the Burnaby FC teams. Middle : Erin Jensen, Right : Mary Nicholls. Men’s keeper and women’s goalkeeper coach, Michael Heppelle gave us the low down about the men’s game: It was a very close game, and I’m very proud of how the team responded, especially after a tough call penalty in the first five minutes. Some players got their first opportunity at

The squads are off to Burnaby this morning for their second game of the season. The men are chasing their first point of the season and, after their tie last weekend, the women are hunting for a W. Fergus Hall, the men's captain and defender, was named to the BCPL Match Week One Team of the Week. Meet our women's assistant coach: Erin Lonsdale Meet Coach Erin Lonsdale We are thrilled to welcome Erin Lonsdale to our women's coaching team: I'm incredibly excited to step into th

First game of 2026 complete and only one week until our big home opener against the Whitecaps and Rise FC Academies - it’s an exciting time of year! WOMEN’S GAME - NUFC 0-0 Langley United “It was a beautiful debut with an incredible group. We were the stronger team, but that's football,” Coach Souza reported. “We will come back even stronger next week.” Nanaimo United women showed in their first game of the season that they could be a tough matchup for most teams in the BCPL.

Here we go! NUFC is off to the mainland today for their first 2026 BC Premier League games. Their opponents: Langley United FC. The season kicked off on Thursday with both the TSS women' s and men’s teams defeating Burnaby FC, and the Vancouver Rise and Whitecaps Academies securing wins against Kamloops FC. Follow our match live on the PSLC MatchDay app. Featured: Kaiden Thorpe. Did you know that Kaiden, our women's goalkeeper, has been around since day one? She has been the

Introducing our 2026 rosters! With the first game of the season only 3 days away, we thought it was about time you got to know the squads. These are our preliminary rosters - there are a few extra and exciting faces joining later in the season. Returning player Avery Henderson won this header last season. Women’s Roster Our women’s team consists of returning players from last year and previous seasons as well as a collection of up and coming youngsters ready to play on the b

The wait is over…season passes and single game-day tickets are now available! Here’s a breakdown of our ticket pricing: Children under 6 watch for free! Season passes (for adults, 19+) are the best bang for your buck. $70 for 14 games - 7 double-headers! The men and women play back to back every game day. Youth (7-18) and seniors (60+) only pay $35 for a season pass! Interested in attending only one or two games? Online adult tickets are $15 or $20 at the booth on game d

Our women’s team has a new head coach - meet Francisco Souza! Francisco Souza Souza shared his excitement about joining the team: I’m truly excited to be at Nanaimo United FC and to work with this amazing team. I see real talent here, and I’m motivated to help this group grow into something special. This season is about raising standards, building a clear identity, and competing with ambition from day one. Souza was the Valedictorian of his coaching class in 2023 in Quito,

The moment we’ve been waiting for - the 2026 BC Premier League schedule is here! Thrilling pro-am soccer, right in your backyard for the fourth year in a row. Last year's Ella Ashfield battling with a Kamloops FC player. Here are Nanaimo United’s home game dates and some notable early season action: CLUB NIGHT! Tuesday, April 14 vs. the Whitecaps/Rise FC: Merle Logan and Second Artificial Turf Fields Women at 5:30 PM Men at 6 PM The remainder of the home games will be playe

Nanaimo United’s fourth pro-am season is just over a month away but it’s already been an exciting year. League1 Has a New Name: Meet the BC Premier League League1 has been rebranded to strengthen its alignment with the Canadian Premier League - Canada’s professional men’s league. Now known as the Premier Soccer League Canada (PSLC), the brand refresh “ reflects PSLC’s central role in connecting deeply rooted community clubs with higher levels of opportunity across both the m

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And with that, the 2025 League1 BC season has come to an end! The men finished the season with a bang and won 4-1 against Unity FC. The...

It’s the final weekend of the 2025 League1 BC season! Where did the time go? Nanaimo’s opponent: Unity FC from Surrey. Let’s check in...