League 1 BC: Amateur to Pro

Name: League 1 BC: Amateur to Pro
Released: 2023-07-11T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Jay DeMerit

TV Show · Documentary · Sports

"League 1 BC" documentary follows BC teams chasing pro soccer dreams; interviews with players, coaches and families reveal the struggles and triumphs of the league, a stepping stone for Canadian soccer talent.

2023 · 29m

Starring Jay DeMerit

Director Kai Morgan

EPISODE 1

Whitecaps FC

The Vancouver Whitecaps are a household name in BC soccer, and with an academy full of prospects looking to make a name for themselves; League 1 BC is the perfect stage; the Whitecaps Elite and U-19 programs prepare for their next season.
EPISODE 2

Unity FC

Langley's Unity FC represents the Fraser Valley in League 1 British Columbia; with a mix of USports veterans, talented rookies and some NCAA additions, Unity FC looks to showcase the talent of all ages as they head into their second season.
EPISODE 3

Rivers FC

Rivers FC, hailing from Kamloops and partnered with Thompson Rivers University, represents British Columbia's interior in League 1 BC; this community club won't just be battling for points this season, but also for recognition in the provincial game.
EPISODE 4

TSS Rovers

Burnaby's TSS Rovers began as a supplemental training program before joining the USL PDL; the Rovers were among the first teams in L1BC and the first supporter-owned club in Canada; now they are prepping for their greatest challenge yet.
EPISODE 5

Nautsa'mawt FC

Formerly known as Varsity, Nautsa'mawt FC debuts as UBC-backed inaugural Juan De Fuca Plate winners; following a change of ownership in the off-season, they are on a mission to have an even greater impact, on and off the field.
EPISODE 6

Altitude FC

North Vancouver is a hot bed for soccer in Canada, but with many divided youth teams there was never a team that brought the whole community together; Altitude FC changed that; Altitude prepares for the 2023 season.