Pacific FC is eyeing a Canada Day win in Langford against CalgaryBԪַs Cavalry FC to end the spring season on a positive note.
The Island team, which is currently 2-5-2, is sixth in the league while Cavalry FC is in first place with eight wins and one loss this spring season.
On June 20, Pacific FC ended a winless streak against WinnipegBԪַs Valour FC with a 2-1 win but walked away from the game with injuries to multiple players, including Marcus Haber and Lukas MacNaughton.
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The injuries made way for the youngest side in the Canadian Premier League to face off against FC Edmonton on June 23, with seven U-21 Pacific FC players on the field. Despite a goal made by Pacific FCBԪַs Victor Blasco, FC Edmonton came away with a 3-1 victory.
The Canadian Premier LeagueBԪַs fall season starts on July 6 with a re-match between Pacific FC and Cavalry FC BԪַ just five days after the Canada Day game. The West Coast team is hoping for three points in MondayBԪַs game.
BԪַBoys have been excellent, we are training very well,BԪַ said Pacific FC assistant coach James Merriman. BԪַThe players are keeping a positive mindset BԪַ always wanting to improve and we will continue to put in the work. Looking forward to Cavalry on Canada Day.BԪַ
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With the spring league title already in the bag for CalgaryBԪַs Cavalry FC, the team is looking to continue dominating on the field with another win on the Island.
MondayBԪַs game is at 3 p.m. at Westhills Stadium. Gates open at 1 p.m. for $5 happy hour with live music.
The first 2,500 fans at the Canada Day game will receive a Canadian Flag. Shuttles will depart from DarcyBԪַs Downtown at 12:30 p.m. and DarcyBԪַs West Shore at 1:30 p.m. The shuttles will head back at 6 p.m. sharp after the game.
shalu.mehta@goldstreamgazette.com
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