Vancouver Whitecaps FC are mourning the passing of Fred Jopson, a beloved member of the Canadian soccer community and a friend of the club.
Jopson passed away last April 12 at the age of 98, and is survived by son Brad and daughter Sherry Sayers (Rick), as well as grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and many dear friends.
A Life Member with both Canada Soccer and BC Soccer, Jopson helped establish the West Vancouver Youth Soccer Association in 1955, before becoming a founding member of the Canadian Youth Soccer Association in 1969, where he served as vice chairman for 11 years.