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Canada crowned world champions after upsetting USA in flag football
Canada's women's flag football team upset the three-time defending champion United States 27-20 to win the IFAF World Championship in Germany. The victory secured their spot at the LA 2028 Olympics, where flag football will debut as an event.

Young ’Caps come up short in TexasAUSTIN, TX – Whitecaps FC 2 fell to MLS NEXT Pro Western Conference leaders won 4-1 on the road on Saturday. Before the quarter-hour, the ’Caps put Lauta on notice. WFC2 captain Trevor Wright sprinted deep into the box for a looping header that zipped over the crossbar. Later in
Whitecaps FC 2 lost 4-1 to MLS NEXT Pro Western Conference leaders Austin FC II on Saturday. Cristiano Bruletti scored a penalty for the young Caps, who host LAFC 2 next on August 26.

Defensive POW goes to teshaine peach of the Okanagan Sun Football Club . Congrats Teshaine!
Teshaine Peach of the Okanagan Sun Football Club was named the Defensive Player of the Week in the BCFC. The announcement was made on August 13, 2026.

8 golf courses in and around Calgary named among the best in Canada
Eight golf courses in and around Calgary were named among Canada's best in Score Golf's 2026 ranking. The list includes Priddis Greens, Kananaskis, and Fairmont Banff Springs, with Banff Springs placing eighth.
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'Tranquil setting': Metro Vancouver golf course named one of the best in Canada
SCOREGolf ranked Capilano Golf & Country Club in West Vancouver as the sixth best golf course in Canada. Four other BC courses also made the top 20, including Victoria Golf Club, Sagebrush, Shaughnessy, and Greywolf.

Six Whitecaps FC BMO Academy players selected for Canada U-15 camp in ChileCanada Soccer announced on Friday that six Vancouver Whitecaps FC BMO Academy players have been selected for a Canada U-16 national team camp at the ANFP Federación de Fútbol de Chile facility in Santiago, Chile. Included on the roster are goalkeeper Marko Kos, defenders Henry Hudspith and Oriol Mensah, and
Six Vancouver Whitecaps FC BMO Academy players have been selected for a Canada U-16 national team camp in Chile. The camp includes friendly matches against Chile's U-15 and U-16 teams as part of preparation for the expanded FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Three Whitecaps FC BMO Academy players selected for Canada U-15 camp in Chile
Three Vancouver Whitecaps FC BMO Academy players were selected for the Canada U-15 national team camp in Chile, where they will play friendlies against Chile. The players are Elliott Kim, Oliver Hirang McColl, and Yele Dazirignon.

As Carney joins anti-Infantino chorus, Canada Soccer still cautious
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has joined a growing chorus of international soccer federations calling for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to step down over a controversial proposal to create a commercial arm of FIFA. Canada Soccer has so far remained cautious, endorsing CONCACAF's criticism of the process but not directly calling for Infantino's ouster.

Three Vancouver Rise FC Academy Players Called Up For Canada U 17 National Team
Three Vancouver Rise FC Academy players have been called up to the Canada U-17 women's national team for the Four Nations Cup in Georgia. Brooklyn Boldt, Adalyn Fairweather, and Adri Giese will compete in matches against Chile, Mexico, and the United States as preparation for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco.
PREVIEW: CPLers on brink of World Cup spot with Canada U-20s
Canada's men's U-20 team faces Jamaica in the Concacaf U-20 Championship quarterfinals, with a win securing qualification for the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup. The squad, led by Jesse Marsch and featuring CPL players, aims to reach the World Cup for the first time since 2007.

BC HOCKEY AWARDS: ERNIE GARE COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD – CHRIS BURNS
Chris Burns, head coach of the South Coast Riptide U15 girls' team, was named BC Hockey's Ernie Gare Award winner as Coach of the Year despite his team not winning a regular-season game. The award recognizes his leadership, skill development, and positive environment that kept players loving the game.

BC HOCKEY AWARDS: ERNIE GARE COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD – CHRIS BURNS
Chris Burns, coach of the South Coast Riptide U15 girls' team, won BC Hockey's Ernie Gare Coach of the Year award despite his team not winning a regular season game. The award recognizes his focus on player development and creating a positive environment where players finished the season loving the game more than ever.

2026 ALL STAR TEAMS RELEASED
The Western Lacrosse Association announced its 2026 First and Second Team All Stars, featuring top players from teams across British Columbia. Goalies Chris Origlieri (Victoria Shamrocks) and Christian Del Bianco (Coquitlam Adanacs) headline the selections along with other standout players on defense and offense.

HOCKEY CANADA INTRODUCES THE SHIFT FORWARD AS NEW HOME FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Hockey Canada has launched a new national education and training program called The Shift Forward to replace Respect in Sport. The program provides age-appropriate and role-specific content for coaches, officials, volunteers, parents, and guardians to promote positive hockey experiences and address unhealthy behaviours.

Whitecaps FC to observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Vancouver Whitecaps FC will observe Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, with players and staff wearing orange shirts and holding a moment of silence at their match against Austin FC. The club highlights community partnerships, including the opening of a mini-pitch in an Indigenous community, as part of its commitment to reconciliation.

COUPLAND SOARS INTO PLAYOFFS WITH HAWKS
Ty Coupland is a name you should get to know. The 14 year old from North Vancouver is tearing up the BC Elite Hockey League with the Vancouver NW Hawks. He has 35 goals and 31 assists in just 21 games
Langley United Makes History with Back-to-Back BC Premier League Championships
Langley United Soccer Association has won back-to-back British Columbia Premier League championships, cementing its place among the province's top soccer programs. The achievement is especially significant as LUSA celebrates 100 years of grassroots soccer in Langley, with Vancouver FC commemorating the centennial by wearing a patch during the 2026 CPL season.
Canada Soccer announces U-20 squad for Olympic, U-20 World Cup qualifiers
Four Canadian Premier League players have been selected for Canada's U-20 squad at the 2026 Concacaf U-20 Championship in Mexico. The team will be led for the first time by senior men's head coach Jesse Marsch. This tournament is crucial for qualification for both the FIFA U-20 World Cup and the 2028 Olympic Games. Canada's group includes matches against Panama, Honduras, and Jamaica.

JPHL Announces Addition of 14U Northstars HA Team in Fort McMurray for 2025-26 JPHL Season
The Junior Prospects Hockey League (JPHL) announced the addition of a new 14U team, the Northstars Hockey Academy, based in Fort McMurray, Alberta, for the 2025-26 season. The team will be led by General Manager and Head Coach Tom Keca, expanding the league's presence in Northern Alberta.
Kindel, Clark and Faremo named BCPL Women’s Three Stars for June
The 2026 BCPL women's season wrapped up earlier this month, and what a finish it was. Vancouver Rise FC Academy hoisted the league trophy after a dominant campaign, but the final month was full of ind






