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April 14 Home Opener: Meet Suka, Kate, and Larissa
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

Elise Coates
Apr 144 min read


Burnaby FC Recap + Tuesday Home Opener!
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

Elise Coates
Apr 132 min read


April 11: At Burnaby FC + Meet Coach Erin Lonsdale
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

Elise Coates
Apr 111 min read


April 5 at Langley United: First Game Complete! Onto the Next.
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.

Elise Coates
Apr 73 min read


First Game of 2026 + Meet Jonathan Mckenzie
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

Elise Coates
Apr 53 min read


2026 Roster Reveal
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

Elise Coates
Apr 22 min read


Season Passes and Game-Day Tickets Available Now!
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

Elise Coates
Mar 191 min read


New Women’s Head Coach
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,

Elise Coates
Mar 111 min read


The 2026 Game Schedule is Here!
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

Elise Coates
Mar 92 min read


Season #4, here we come!
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

Elise Coates
Mar 32 min read


The 2025 Season in Review - and What's Next!
How is it already the middle of August?! What a whirlwind of a season. The 2025 League1 athletes have all hung up their red and gold for...

Elise Coates
Aug 16, 20254 min read


July 26 Game Report: And that’s a wrap!
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...

Elise Coates
Jul 29, 20254 min read


July 26: The Final Game of 2025
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...

Elise Coates
Jul 25, 20251 min read


July 19 Game Report: TSS Showdown
What a day! Q’unq’unuqwstuxw was bustling on Saturday - there were over 400 people in attendance for the final home game. Incredible!...

Elise Coates
Jul 22, 20252 min read


July 19 Pregame Report: The Final Home Game!
Here we go! The final hurrah of the 2025 season! The final match to be played at Q’unq’inuqwstuxw Stadium. Nanaimo’s third season is...

Elise Coates
Jul 19, 20252 min read


July 12 Game Report: 3 Points, Onto the Next
Let’s get right into it - 3 points, 3 goals, 2 weeks left. WOMEN’S GAME The ladies are on fire! There was no livestream, but we didn’t...

Elise Coates
Jul 14, 20253 min read


July 12 Pregame Report: Off to Coquitlam!
The Nanaimo squads are off to Coquitlam today to compete against Evolution FC! The men are still riding a high after their 3-1 win...

Elise Coates
Jul 12, 20252 min read


July 5 Game Report: A Breakthrough Weekend
A great weekend of soccer! The men had a breakthrough game against the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy, scoring three goals and getting their...

Elise Coates
Jul 8, 20252 min read


July 5 Pregame Report: Home Against the Whitecaps and Rise FC
The Whitecaps and Rise FC are coming to town! Grab your sunscreen and your closest soccer-loving pal and head to Q’unq’inuqwstuxw Stadium...

Elise Coates
Jul 4, 20252 min read


Game Report: Canadian Camaraderie
Happy Canada Day! Did you know that some of our Nanaimo United League1 players have played on the international stage and represented the...

Elise Coates
Jul 1, 20252 min read
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