Willoughby Community Park
Coordinates49°08′38″N 122°39′56″W / 49.143849°N 122.665662°W / 49.143849; -122.665662
Elevation75 m (246 ft)
OperatorTownship of Langley Parks and Recreation
Capacity6,600 (expected)[1]
SurfaceArtificial turf
Construction
Expanded2022 (2022)–2023
Tenants
Vancouver FC (CPL) 2023–present
Website
Parks and Facilities in TOL.ca

Willoughby Community Park is 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 Vancouver FC soccer team.[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 Cavalry FC with an announced crowd of 6,177.[4]

See also

References

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