Willoughby Community Park (stadium) explained

Stadium Name:Willoughby Community Park
Coordinates:49.1438°N -122.6657°W
Elevation:750NaN0
Operator:Township of Langley Parks and Recreation
Capacity:6,600 (expected)[1]
Record Attendance:6,177 (Vancouver FC vs Cavalry FC May 7 2023)
Surface:Artificial turf
Expanded:–2023
Tenants:Vancouver FC (CPL) 2023–present
Langley United (L1BC)
Website:Parks and Facilities in TOL.ca

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.[2] [3] It is one of four sports fields in Willoughby Park.

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.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Construction begins on Vancouver FC's new 6,600-seat soccer stadium in Langley. Kenneth Chan. Daily Hive. 9 February 2023. 12 March 2023.
  2. Web site: SixFive Sports reveals Langley, BC location for Vancouver 2023 CPL team. Charlie. O'Connor-Clarke. April 13, 2022. Canadian Premier League. November 8, 2022.
  3. Web site: Langley Launched: Introducing Vancouver FC. Jacques, John. Northern Tribune. November 2, 2022.
  4. Web site: Gangué-Ruzic . Alexandre . RECAP: Vancouver FC 1-1 Cavalry FC -- CPL Match #16 . Canadian Premier League . 8 May 2023 . 7 May 2023.