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| Founded | 1895[1] |
|---|---|
| Country | Canada |
| Confederation | Canadian Soccer Association |
| Divisions | 5 Men's Divisions + 4 Age Restricted Divisions |
| Number of clubs | 10 (Div. 1) |
| Feeder to | Canadian National Challenge Cup |
| Current champions | Vic West FC (2023-24) |
| Website | visl |
The Vancouver Island Soccer League (VISL) is a men's soccer league operating primarily on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.
History
[edit]The league is an amateur league, and does not compete against or promote teams to the Canadian Soccer Pyramid. VISL Division 1 (along with the Vancouver Metro Soccer League, and the Fraser Valley Soccer League) provides the highest level of amateur play in British Columbia.[2]
Historically, the league has produced several British Columbia Soccer Association Provincial Cup Champions and has featured a number of former professional players.[3]. When qualifying for the 1986 FIFA World Cup, the Canadian men's national soccer team used a large VISL player contingent, including Victoria-based George Pakos, who scored the deciding-goal versus Honduras at King George V Park in St John's, Newfoundland to secure qualification to the nation's first world cup. [1] The league is also home to the oldest continuously-run soccer club in Canada, Vic West FC, who were founded in 1896.[4]
2024-2025 Teams
[edit]Clubs competing in Vancouver Island Soccer League Division 1:[5]
- Vic West FC
- Lakehill Victorian Painters FC
- Bays United FC
- Gorge FC
- Victoria Highlanders FC
- Sooke Celtic FC
- Cowichan Axis FC
- Nanaimo United
- Comox Valley United
- Powell River Villa
Notable players
[edit]The following players have either played at the professional or international level, either before or after playing in the Vancouver Island Soccer League:
- George Pakos (Victoria Vistas)[6]
- Doug McKinty (Vancouver 86ers)[6]
- Iain Baird (Ottawa Intrepid)[6]
- Shel Brodsgaard (Nova Scotia Clippers)[6]
- Jamie Lowery (Vancouver 86ers)[6]
- Drew Ferguson (Edmonton Drillers)[7]
- Tyler Hughes (Östers IF)[6]
- Blair Sturrock (Plymouth Argyle FC)[6]
- Kadin Martin-Pereux (York United FC)[8]
- Peter Schaale (Halifax Wanderers FC)[9]
- Daniel Zadravec (Pacific FC)[10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "(VISL) Vancouver Island Soccer League". Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ "Vancouver Island Soccer league". Vancouver Island Soccer League. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ "Canada Soccer Records and Results". The Canadian Soccer Association. 21 March 2018. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ "Vic West hoists Jackson Cup for first time in 34 Years". Times Colonist. 26 March 2023. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ "Division 1 - Standings". Vancouver Island Soccer League. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Division 1 - Awards". Vancouver Island Soccer League. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ "Drew Ferguson named to Powell River Sports Hall of Fame". Powell River Peak. 24 May 2019. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ "Red hot Lakehill extend lead at top Of VISL Division 1 as they round off 2019 with big win". Away From The Numbers. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ "Once Again VISL's Top Teams Chasing Vic West". Times Colonist. 13 September 2024. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ "VISL Game Report- 9/21/2024". Vancouver Island Soccer League. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
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