Corey Almond

2 months ago | aftn.ca | Corey Almond |Tss Rovers

Langley United headed to Swangard Stadium on Friday evening and did the double over TSS Rovers in the first ever League1 BC meeting between the two sides. In the women’s division, Langley made it two wins out of two for Chelsey Hannesson’s side grabbing a late winner in a 2-1 victory, while a clinical first half display and some resolute second half defending was enough for Langley’s men to get the job done in a 3-1 victory. Here’s a recap of how those matches played out.

2 months ago | aftn.ca | Corey Almond |Tss Rovers

TSS Rovers hit top spot in the League1 BC men’s division after week two, with an emphatic victory over Vancouver Whitecaps at Thunderbird Stadium on Saturday afternoon. On the women’s side, defending L1BC champs Vancouver Rise Academy got their first points of the season under their new moniker, coming back from a goal down to put four past TSS. Here’s a recap of how those matches played out.

2 months ago | aftn.ca | Corey Almond |Tss Rovers

There was no better time to kick off the fourth League1 BC season than on a bright and sunny evening at Swangard Stadium on Friday. A healthy crowd was out for the occasion, the return of soccer confirming that there is indeed life after winter. TSS Rovers welcomed new League1 addition Evolution FC to Burnaby. The doubleheader format remains the custom for the league, and it was the women’s match up first, followed by the men’s. Here’s how things played out.

Mar 10, 2025 | aftn.ca | Corey Almond

Six teams across Canada are preparing for life in the Northern Super League (NSL) as the inaugural season kicks off in April 2025. The logistical challenges involved in starting a football club from scratch ensure excitement and a degree of chaos as clubs evolve from nothing. Everything and everyone must be sourced in time for kick-off: supporters, sponsors, stadiums, coaches, and the most delicate ingredient of them all, the players.

Jan 5, 2025 | backpagefootball.com | Corey Almond

Despite a 2-1 defeat at Ternana with a game to go in the 2016/17 season, the Serie B title was SPAL’s if Benevento could beat promotion rivals Frosinone. Fabio Ceravolo struck late for Benevento, and back-to-back promotions sent SPAL back to Serie A following 49 years away. Their second season back in Serie A was the pinnacle of a rise from re-formation in 2013 to top-flight promotion in 2017.