Burnaby FC explained

Burnaby Football Club is a Canadian semi-professional soccer club based in Burnaby, British Columbia that plays in League1 British Columbia.

History

Burnaby FC was founded in 2023, through the merger of five youth clubs (Cliff Avenue United FC, Mountain United FC, Wesburn FC, Burnaby Girls SC and Burnaby District Metro Soccer).^{[1] [2]} In announcing their inaugural logo, the five wings represent each of the five clubs from the merger.^{[3] [4]} In the club's inaugural year, their U17 boys and U17 girls BCSPL teams both won the Canadian national title.^{[5] [6]}

In February 2024, it was announced that the club would enter senior teams in the semi-professional League1 British Columbia in both the men's and women's divisions.^{[7] [8]}

Seasons

Women

Notable players

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

Men

Notes and References

1. Web site: Burnaby Football Club to play in League1 BC. February 7, 2024. League1 British Columbia.
2. Web site: About Us. Burnaby FC.
3. Web site: Five wings, one club: Burnaby FC reveals first logo. Jess. Balzer. Burnaby Now. January 17, 2023.
4. Web site: Burnaby FC unveils inaugural kits. March 22, 2023. Burnaby Now. Jess. Balzer.
5. Web site: Burnaby FC soccer teams win U17 nationals to cap inaugural season. October 11, 2023. Kyle. Balzer. Burnaby Now.
6. Web site: Burnaby FC Soccer champions celebrated by council. December 13, 2023. Lubna. El Elaimy. Burnaby Beacon.
7. Web site: Burnaby FC Joins League1 BC For 2024 Season. February 7, 2024. Northern Tribune. Nelson. Mahmoudi.
8. Web site: Burnaby FC to compete at B.C.'s highest level of semi-pro soccer. February 11, 2024. Burnaby Now. Kyle. Balzer.
9. Web site: League1 British Columbia Standings. Canadian Soccer History Archive.
10. Web site: League1 British Columbia Women Standings. Canadian Soccer History Archive.