With a strong emphasis on player and personal development, the VFC Academy offers a professional pathway for ambitious and talented players to potentially become VFC first team players.

The desire to provide additional high level Canadian opportunities to our Canadian players has been the goal of VFC since before its inception.

The VFC Academy not only provides increased opportunities to participate in the sport, but is guided by a team of experienced and accomplished coaches and leaders.

The VFC Academy currently encompasses 1 age group, the U-19s. Despite being relatively young, the club has already achieved significant milestones in youth inclusion within the first team environment, including producing two VFC's players for the senior team, and sending several players to represent their respective countries in youth national teams.

The Vancouver Football Club U-19s take part in the Fraser Valley Soccer League (FVSL), in the Premier Division. The FVSL Premier Division is one of the top soccer leagues in British Columbia, providing more than 10 of the best clubs in the region an environment to compete and develop future pro’s and top players in the country.

2024 was Vancouver FC U19’s first year competing in this competition. The roster is composed of:

1. Full-Time Players

   • Full-time players will be unattached unsigned youth players.

2. Part-Time Players

   • Part-time players can be signed BCSPL and/or academy youth players. Training as part of the part-time U-19 team will be supplementary to the home club environment (no removal). Players may join this group through the season based on recommendations, invitations and observations.

Through this pathway, players will have a direct opportunity to sign with the Vancouver FC First Team, or the opportunity to be invited to Vancouver FC First Team training sessions throughout the Canadian Premier League (CPL) season.

The selection process for the Vancouver FC U19 roster will begin at the August Combine, and throughout the summer.