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Langley, BC is getting a Canadian Premier League team

Related Topics: Langley, Rob Friend, Canada, Vancouver

The CPL’s ninth franchise is set to land in Langley, British Columbia next year.

SixFive Sports & Entertainment LP (SixFive) also announced that Willoughby Community Park will serve as the team’s home ground.

Currently under placeholder name Vancouver 2023, the team’s official branding will be revealed in the coming months.

Rob Friend, managing partner at SixFive, expressed his excitement with regards to the continued growth of soccer in the region.

“It’s pretty special to stand here right now and plant this flag,” said Friend.

“This partnership allows our continued commitment to invest in local communities, and we are ready to serve the Fraser Valley with an exciting and intimate professional soccer experience.