Provincial Program – Phase Two Selections

Mountain United FC congratulates the following players on their selection to Phase Two of the Provincial Training Program from May 22 – 30, 2012. This Phase will include participation in the Friendship Cup in Portland, Oregon.

Danone Nations Cup – Caitlin Shaw

Congratulations to Caitlin Shaw of our recently announced U13 Girls Initiation Team on her selection to the Western Canadian Team for the Danone Nations Cup. This competition is the largest youth soccer tournament in the world. The Canadian West and East teams will compete in a National Final to determine our country’s representative at the tournament to be held in Poland this August. Well done Caitlin and good luck to you and your team this summer! For more information on the Danone Nations Cup, please click here: http://www.coupedanonecup.com/

BCSPL Feature Player of the Week – Juan Acosta

Whitecaps FC Daily recently profiled Juan Acosta of our U17 Boys Team as their BCSPL Feature Player of the Week. Juan received some devastating news while playing for MUFC during this past mini season. He was diagnosed with cancer. In spite of the terrible news and the treatments that followed, Juan was not about to let this stand in his way of returning to play the game he loves. His determination and positive outlook have led him back to the playing field and we couldn’t be happier or more proud of a great kid. Well done Juan! To listen to the Whitecaps FC Daily – Apr 5 2012 podcast on this story and fast forward to the 38′ mark. 

Soccer Express / MUFC Club wear store

Mountain United FC and Soccer Express are pleased to announce the launch of their virtual on line soccer shop. Please visit MUFC / SX Club wear store register and then browse the store for  selected Team Wear products. Shop online and save!

Gilbert Kyne to Play at SFU

Congratulations to U18 team member, Gilbert Kyne who has signed a National Letter of Intent to continue his soccer career at Simon Fraser University in September. We are very happy for Gilbert and pleased that MUFC has contributed to his soccer development and this wonderful opportunity. Gilbert is an exciting and gifted player who will undoubtedly create many great moments at SFU. Prior to this move however, Gilbert looks forward to leading the U18 Boys to a successful inaugural season in the EA Sports BC Soccer Premier League. For more information on Gilbert and three other local player signings by SFU, please  read the Full Story.

Whitecaps FC Announce New Women’s Team Head Coach

The Vancouver Whitecaps have announced Jesse Symons as their new Women’s Team Head Coach. Jesse has been serving as our Club’s Girls’ Program Head Coach in addition to coaching the U15 and U16 Girls teams. There is no question Jesse will be missed but we are pleased to support him in this opportunity to step up in his professional coaching career. We are grateful for Jesse’s many contributions to MUFC and wish him every success with the Whitecaps FC. Please read the full Whitecaps announcement. Congratulations  Jesse!

Parker Ellis Signs with Whitecaps Residency Program

Congratulations to Parker Ellis, a member of our U16 Boys team who has been selected to the Vancouver Whitecaps Residency Program. Parker is coming off an excellent BCSPL mini season and his fine play continued while participating in the recent USL Super Y-League Finals in Tampa Bay, Florida.

According to Chris Murphy, Head of Whitecaps Recruiting, “Parker has been a prospect that we have been monitoring for more than a year through our own scouting and ongoing discussions with MUFC. He has continued to develop with MUFC in the BCSPL mini season and we consider him one of the top 1996 born players in BC”. Added Murphy, “we look forward to scouting and selecting additional players in the BCSPL and continuing to grow our connection with clubs such as MUFC”. Please read the full Whitecaps FC sign four players to Residency program press release.

Mountain United FC is proud to have contributed to Parker’s development and wishes him well as he takes another step in his soccer career.

MUFC U17/18 Girls volunteer at Women’s Centre

Members of the Mountain United FC U17/18 Girls’ BC Soccer Premier League soccer team shared in the spirit of the season this weekend by volunteering at the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre, helping to prepare Christmas Dinner for 500 women and children. Full story & photos…

Mountain United FC Goalkeeper Program

MUFC is very pleased to announce a partnership with the Simon Smith Goalkeeping Academy for position-specific instruction. MUFC is committed to the development of its young goalkeepers and will count on the highly qualified staff of the the Academy. For more information on the Simon Smith Goalkeeping Academy, please visit their website.

EA SPORTS BC Soccer Premier League

The BC Soccer Premier League consists of 8 franchise Club members. Each Club enters 5 Boys and 5 Girls Teams* for competition in a 21 game League schedule which commences in March 2012 and continues through November (with a short mid-summer break).

BCSPL will focus on player development while providing the highest level of competitive League play. Planned Rest & Recovery periods and a clear development pathway that removes conflicting obligations for elite players are features that set this new league apart from previous attempts.

Note: To transition from current League schedules, each BCSPL Club will participate in a short 7 game Mini-Season / Exhibition Series for all U13 to U17 Teams. The Mini-Season will run from September through November 2011. Following the winter break, the first Full-Season BCSPL schedule will commence in March 2012.

*In addition, Boys and Girls U18 teams (1994’s) will compete in a modified full season schedule running from September 2011 to July 2012.

BCS Premier League Clubs

1. Abbotsford Soccer Association
2. Coquitlam Metro-Ford Soccer Club
3. Lower / Upper Vancouver Island
4. Mountain United Football Club
5. South Fraser Soccer Club
6. Surrey United Soccer Club
7. Thompson Okanagan Football Club
8. Vancouver / Richmond.

Please read the full BCSA HPL League press release for further information.

BCS Premier League – Divisions / Age groups

• U13 (Initiation) – Players born in 2000
• U13 – Players born in 1999
• U14 – Players born in 1998
• U15 – Players born in 1997
• U16 – Players born in 1996
• U17 – Players born in 1995
• U18 – Players born in 1994*

MUFC Player Evaluations

Our evaluations page details requirements and lists the dates and times of MUFC player evaluations. MUFC Technical Staff and Team coaches will be running the evaluation sessions. Players are expected to attend all evaluations sessions as required.

Please note: The BCSPL is the highest level of League play in BC. The train to play ratio will be 3:1 as per the CSA LTPD Model. Training will include a Speed, Agility and Fitness Program delivered by qualified instructors. Prospective players must understand the high level of commitment expected of them.

Year One Calendar

Player Registration Costs for BCPSL

Includes the following:

• League Registration Fee
• Club Administration
• Website Support
• BCPSL Technical Director Staff
• Coaching Costs
• Travel Costs (expect 2 trips to Island & 2 to Okanagan in full-season)
• Referee Costs
• Equipment, Balls & Cones
• Uniforms, Training Gear, Track-suits, etc.
• Game Day Miscellaneous Costs

Players Registration Fees:

Mini-Season: $700.00 (Sept. – Nov. 2011)

Full Season: $2,200.00 (Mar. – Nov. 2012)

*U18 Season: $1,400.00(Sept. 2011 – July 2012)

While details of the U18 schedule are a work in progress, it is expected to be a continuous September to July season culminating in Cup play.

Registration fees will be divided into the following Payment Schedule:

Payment Schedule will be adjusted as required.