Langley United

Langley United
Full nameLangley United Soccer Association
StadiumWilloughby Community Park
Head CoachAzad Palani (men)
Chelsey Hannesson (women)
LeagueLeague1 British Columbia

Langley United Soccer Association is a Canadian semi-professional soccer club based in Langley, British Columbia that plays in League1 British Columbia.

History

Langley United was founded as a youth soccer club in 1926.[1] In February 2020, the club was awarded a National Youth License by the Canadian Soccer Association.[2] The club plays its home games at Willoughby Community Park, which it shares with Canadian Premier League club Vancouver FC.[3][4]

In July 2024, it was announced that Langley United would form an expansion franchise to play in the men's and women's divisions of League1 British Columbia for the 2025 season.[5][6] They announced Brody Thomas as the team's first ever signing.[7] They announced a strategic partnership with Vancouver FC for the 2025 season.[8]

Notable players

The following players have either played at the professional or international level, either before or after playing for the League1 BC team:

References

  1. ^ "Langley United to join League1 BC in 2025". League1 British Columbia. July 24, 2024.
  2. ^ "A new look for Langley United Soccer Association players". Langley Advance Times. January 9, 2021.
  3. ^ "Langley United Soccer Association welcomes new pro soccer team". Langley Advance Times. April 19, 2022.
  4. ^ "Langley United joins semi-pro League1 BC". Langley Advance Times. August 7, 2024.
  5. ^ Jacques, John (July 24, 2024). "Langley United To Join League1 BC In 2025". Northern Tribune.
  6. ^ "Langley United Soccer Association celebrates award of LG1 franchise". Langley United SA. July 24, 2024.
  7. ^ Hannesson, Chelsey (March 19, 2025). "Langley levelling up". League1 British Columbia.
  8. ^ "A Shared Home for Soccer in Langley". Vancouver FC. April 23, 2025.