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.

BC Soccer Premier League season kicks off February 25

The EA Sports BC Soccer Premier League launches its full season of play in 2012 with 32 games on opening weekend. Games take place in Coquitlam, Vancouver and South Surrey. Please read the full BC Soccer Premier League press release.

U13 Initiation Teams (Players born in 2000)

Mountain United FC will be holding a series of evaluations for selection to its 2012 U13 Initiation Teams. Current MUFC coaches will be assisting with this process and team coaches for the two new teams will be announced soon. Players born in the year 2000 are eligible for selection. Details & Registration…

U13 Initiation Team Coaches Appointed

MUFC is very pleased to announce the coaching selections for the U13 Initiation Teams. Ron Cuthbert will lead the Boys team while Karl Budd takes charge of the Girls. Both coaches have extensive backgrounds in the game and have demonstrated a particular flair for working with these young players. We welcome Ron and Karl to the Club and are proud to add them to our roster of exceptional coaches. 

Information & Registration for U13 Initiation Teams…

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…

BCSPL Mini Season Concludes

Mountain United FC would like to thank our players, parents and staff for contributing to a very successful 2011 Mini Season for the Club, on and off the field. We are very pleased with the performances of all of our teams and with a few minor adjustments, know we will carry this success into 2012. The Club is currently in the midst of a re-evaluation phase and will have the 2012 team rosters posted soon. Best of the Season from all of us at MUFC!

EA Sports BC Soccer Premier League kicks off this weekend

VANCOUVER, BC – In preparation for the first full season of competition commencing March 2012, the EA Sports BC Soccer Premier League will kick off an inaugural “mini-season” this weekend. To view the full release please click on the link, click here!.

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.

Mountain United FC ‘Team Selections’.

Mountain United FC would like to thank all of the players that attended evaluations. We were very pleased with the turnout and quality of the participants. The Club is proud to announce its Team Rosters and looks forward to the inaugural EA Sports BCSPL Season. Congratulations to all of our players and welcome to Mountain United FC!

Mountain United FC Team Rosters for 2011/12

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.