Speaking of the rebranding of League 1 Canada, this is the time of year when I'm trying to get folks interested in our upcoming TSS Rovers season and my conversations go like this: C: "Hey you should come and watch TSS Rovers with us this year" X: "Who's that?" C:"Our BC Premier League team..."

Some very interesting standards announced from Canada Soccer for grassroots programming. Notably : - U10/11 7v7, U12/13 9v9 - restarts from sideline for U10/11 are dribble in/kick ins - fluid roster movement, no hard selections canadasoccer.com/wp-content/u...

National Registration System proposed in this new Can Soccer/CSME (formerly CSB) agreement. It’s a game changer if it is what I think it is

There once was this 9 year old kid…. So happy for Kian Proctor. 3 seasons as a senior Rover and all the Academy and Jr Rover club work and now a full professional. With his debut for VFC vs Cruz Azul. Just the beginning is my guess

Known this guy for 43 years. He’s edged me in the race to 60 by a few months. Happy Birthday @gregoryoung.bsky.social

This guy is a @tssrovers.bsky.social Rover legend. Six goals in 42 matches between 2023-25. A huge presence whether on the backline at full back or up front where he scores for fun. And a sweet guy to boot. Quietly does the business and now he’s a pro. #AlwaysARover #ProRover

Crazy to think Vancouver FC's season gets underway two weeks tomorrow! Still a few additions to be announced for their season roster but congratulations to @tssrovers.bsky.social and SFU standout Kian Procter. The LB/LW has deservedly signed his first pro deal with the Eagles. Great addition.

Mixed results for our @tssrovers.bsky.social teams. On the men's side, our U-21 team lost 6️⃣-3️⃣ away to VUFC U-21 at UBC on Saturday. On the women's side, the Premiers won 4️⃣-1️⃣ away to Fusion FC in the dense fog at Richmond High tonight.

This is symptomatic of the societal trend, abetted by social media, to value gratification over actual achievement. The whole North American professional sport model is corporate welfare and asset protection dressed up as “intensely competitive.”

Afshin Ghotbi, former Vancouver FC head coach, is suing club owners Six-Five Sports & Entertainment for allegedly failing to repay a $500,000 loan plus interest. #CanPL

Thanks for all you do Mike. No one in this region dedicates themselves to covering this game like you do. Bravo 👏

21 months and my second hip replacement ago I stepped back onto the field and took charge of our 2012 Girls. They have reminded me about why I committed full time to this game over 30 years ago. It has been and continues to be an absolute pleasure.

Stunning. But not really.

This idea brought to you by those broadcasting the games so they have more guaranteed advertising inventory they can sell.

Damn. Well, helluva run, Caps 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Top entertainment. Got lots of young eyeballs on you now.

I will "dispute" 😁 As a young footballer watching local BC lads playing big roles in that team, I was super motivated by that. When Bolitho, Lenarduzzi bros, Ferguson and Parsons came and played an indoor soccer game in the gym at our school at lunch, it was inspirational. Lads from our communities

I’d like to file a dispute :). Vancouver had half the population back then but regularly filled Empire Stadium. A win today will be amazing but those who were there in 1979 *know* what it was like.

Easily

What a player he was. Along with a couple others made the Brazil 1981-1986 team tick. And his Corinthians Democracy was such an interesting lens for our game.

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I’m so sorry for Valour FC folding. Obviously they were part of probably the biggest sporting moment of my life in 2023. We’ve been rivals since then. But it absolutely sucks for supporters to lose their club. It sucks for players and other workers to lose their jobs.

First 2024 Swanguardians POTY Kirstin Tynan wins the NSL Championship. Then 2025 POTY Sofia Faremo (and also Elyse Beaudry) win the GNAC title with SFU on penalties. Our supporters group chat has been buzzing all day! @tssrovers.bsky.social for life.

“Free” speaks to the integrity of this club. Many charge significant amounts to attend an “open” tryout. This stuff matters and contributes to perception and credibility. Well done Rovers.

CSB CEO James Johnson is beginning his presentation on the state of the play, addressing where the broader game stands and where CSB is heading. “I want to be very clear: CSB is ready to lead,” he says. “We’ve built a strong foundation over the past seven years.”

www.tssfc.ca/tryout Come and show us what you have in your football locker! Free of charge.

Watching Spain play Ivory Coast in U17 Woman’s World Cup. It’s at a football complex in Morocco and you can see other games going on in the view of the broadcast. Lol

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The Athletic pieced together ticket prices based on info posted by those who were in the first wave of buyers allowed into the Visa Pre-sale Draw. It ain't pretty but it ain't as bad for BC Place games as those prices for Canada's first game in Toronto.

Maybe you don’t like MLS, CPL, the CSA or CSB but I think most of us, and definitely me, who follow soccer here must’ve been smiling tonight to see two professional teams from Vancouver, who play in different leagues, playing a derby game to see who would qualify for the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

The pricing model is outrageous. As a person who works in the game and lives and breathes it this is a massive disappointment.

@tssrovers.bsky.social U-21's came away with the 3️⃣-1️⃣ victory over Burnaby FC U-21's at Cariboo Oval in New Westminster. #Rovers #VMSL #soccer #Vancouver #Burnaby

😞. Damn

Former TSS Rover Patrick Metcalfe will suit up for Fredrikstad today against Crystal Palace in the UEFA Conference League Qualifier. Patty played for us in 2018.

Excited to see TSS Rovers Delana Friesen and Erin van Dolder back playing professional football in Europe, this time for U. Olimpia Cluj in Romania. That club is chasing a return to form and a return to UEFA Champions League qualification. Cc @wsoccerca.bsky.social @abroad.canucks-abroad.ca

📸THE STORY IN PICTURES: An Ivan Mejia brace saw @tssrovers.bsky.social come-from-behind to beat Nanaimo United 2-1 on Saturday. The win kept TSS top of the League1 BC men's division with one game to play. Our man @residualimage.bsky.social captured the action. Photos👇 www.flickr.com/photos/aftnc...

2026 Canadian Championship watch: A look at the potential League1 Canada teams for next year's Voyageurs Cup 🇨🇦🏆 #L1C #CanChamp truenorthfoot.ca/article/2026...

The League1 BC Men's Division Game of the Week has huge title implications as Altitude FC host Langley United. Both teams can still win the title. Everything is currently in Langley's hands, but they need to win today or it's advantage TSS Rovers. Stream: www.youtube.com/live/XRM6eiv...

📸THE STORY IN PICTURES: @tssrovers.bsky.social were in seventh heaven after beating Burnaby FC 7-1 at Swangard on Wednesday, with Koji Poon hitting four. The win moved TSS back to the top of the L1BC men's standings. Our @residualimage.bsky.social captured the action www.flickr.com/photos/aftnc...

📸THE STORY IN PICTURES: @tssrovers.bsky.social came away with a 2-1 win over Burnaby FC in League1 BC Women's Division action on Wednesday evening. Our man @residualimage.bsky.social captured all the action for us. Check out his photos below: www.flickr.com/photos/aftnc...

Wow, what a night to end the home portion of the 2025 Rovers schedule. Both our teams beat our city rivals by a combined score of 9-2. #ForzaRovers

It's finally here - Rovers Membership. Every membership gets tickets to all 8 home games, a digital membership card, 2 xtra tickets to the home opener on Friday, April 4, 15% off Rover merch, a Rovers branded mug, plus discounts to select retailers. Get to our website quick. www.tssfc.ca/TICKETS

T minus 4 hours to the 7th season @tssrovers.bsky.social

Come join us today for our Season Kick Off Party @tssrovers.bsky.social www.eventbrite.ca/e/tss-rovers...

A full season awaits. Buy your TSS Rovers season membership now and get a deep discount on match day tickets, two free extra tickets to opening night and discounts on Rovers merch. Memberships are on sale now www.tssfc.ca/tickets

Rovers Membership now available! Your membership unlocks tickets to all 8 home game dates (16 matches), a digital membership card, 2 extra tickets to the home openers on Friday, April 4, 15% off Rover merch, a Rovers branded mug, plus discounts to select retailers.

Come join us for the Season Kick-Off Party! www.eventbrite.ca/e/tss-rovers...

37th and last game with my U13 crew today since last April. They have reminded me why I have done this for a living for the last 30+ years. It has been an honour and a privilege @tssrovers.bsky.social

You probably want one of these sweet shirts right? #TSSRovers docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

SCHEDULE DROP 🚨 Here are the dates for the 2025 TELUS #CanChamp preliminary round 🇨🇦 🏆 Which match-up are you most excited to watch? 👀

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