Pacific FC

Alejandro Diaz, in purple, became Pacific FC’s all-time leading goal scorer at 26, scoring on a penalty against Cavalry FC on July 22. (Simon Fearn/Black Press Media)

Langford-based Pacific FC has new all-time leading goal scorer in Alejandro Diaz

Sniper’s goal against Cavalry FC on July 22 brought his career tally with PFC to 26

Alejandro Diaz, in purple, became Pacific FC’s all-time leading goal scorer at 26, scoring on a penalty against Cavalry FC on July 22. (Simon Fearn/Black Press Media)
Fans gathered at Darcy’s in Langford to watch the live stream of the Pacific FC game against Waterhouse FC on July 26. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)

Pacific FC ties Waterhouse FC 0-0 in Jamaica

PFC splits the honours in their first CONCACAF League game

Fans gathered at Darcy’s in Langford to watch the live stream of the Pacific FC game against Waterhouse FC on July 26. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)
Marco Bustos scored his first goal of the season as Pacific FC won 3-0 against Cavalry FC at Starlight Stadium in Langford on July 22. (Simon Fearn/Black Press Media)

Pacific FC back on top with win against Cavalry FC

3 straight wins for PFC, heading to Jamaica for first CONCACAF League game

Marco Bustos scored his first goal of the season as Pacific FC won 3-0 against Cavalry FC at Starlight Stadium in Langford on July 22. (Simon Fearn/Black Press Media)
York United goalkeeper Niko Giantsopoulos makes a save during the Pacific FC versus York United match at Starlight Stadium on May 20, 2022. (Simon Fearn/Black Press Media)

Langford-based Pacific FC face two key clashes in four days

PFC have recovered form lately with two wins on the bounce

York United goalkeeper Niko Giantsopoulos makes a save during the Pacific FC versus York United match at Starlight Stadium on May 20, 2022. (Simon Fearn/Black Press Media)
Alejandro Diaz scored the game-tying goal against Cavalry FC at Starlight Stadium on June 30 in Canadian Premier League action. The game ended in a 3-3 tie. (Simon Fearn/Black Press Media)

Pacific FC tie Cavalry FC 3-3 in barnstormer

Six goals, two red cards and one point apiece

Alejandro Diaz scored the game-tying goal against Cavalry FC at Starlight Stadium on June 30 in Canadian Premier League action. The game ended in a 3-3 tie. (Simon Fearn/Black Press Media)
Marco Bustos and Jamar Dixon try and head the ball home against Halifax Wanderers in Canadian Premier League action on June 25 at Starlight Stadium in Langford. (Simon Fearn/Black Press Media)

Pacific FC’s form continues to slide in loss to Halifax

PFC now sits second in the Canadian Premier League, but that position is at risk

Marco Bustos and Jamar Dixon try and head the ball home against Halifax Wanderers in Canadian Premier League action on June 25 at Starlight Stadium in Langford. (Simon Fearn/Black Press Media)
Pacific FC’s Alejandro Diaz hurdles a challenge from York United’s Diyaeddine Abzi during a match at Starlight Stadium on May 20. (Simon Fearn/Black Press Media)

Pacific FC drops out of first with tie against York

PFC drop below Cavalry in Canadian Premier League table

Pacific FC’s Alejandro Diaz hurdles a challenge from York United’s Diyaeddine Abzi during a match at Starlight Stadium on May 20. (Simon Fearn/Black Press Media)
Gianni dos Santos of Pacific FC is tackled during the Canadian Champions match against York United at Starlight Stadium on May 24, 2022. Pacific FC failed to break down a physical York team. (Simon Fearn/Black Press Media)

PFC’s dos Santos picked for Cape Verde national team

The midfielder will play with the team against Ecuador on June 11

Gianni dos Santos of Pacific FC is tackled during the Canadian Champions match against York United at Starlight Stadium on May 24, 2022. Pacific FC failed to break down a physical York team. (Simon Fearn/Black Press Media)
Members of Pacific FC celebrate their win in the Canadian Premier League championship game, 1-0 over two-time defending champion Hamilton on Sunday in Hamilton. (Pacific FC/Facebook)

Pacific FC headed to the Caribbean for CONCACAF League game

The Canadian Premier League champions will face Jamaica’s Waterhouse FC in July and August

Members of Pacific FC celebrate their win in the Canadian Premier League championship game, 1-0 over two-time defending champion Hamilton on Sunday in Hamilton. (Pacific FC/Facebook)
Pacific FC’s Josh Heard scored the equalizer against Ottawa but PFC quickly conceded to lose 2-1 in Ottawa. Pictured: Heard celebrates after scoring the team’s third goal against Valour FC on Sunday, April 17, 2022. (Simon Fearn/Special to Black Press)

Pacific FC lose tabletop clash against Ottawa

PFC’s comeback hopes were dashed late-on as Ottawa scored within 3 minutes of PFC equalizing

Pacific FC’s Josh Heard scored the equalizer against Ottawa but PFC quickly conceded to lose 2-1 in Ottawa. Pictured: Heard celebrates after scoring the team’s third goal against Valour FC on Sunday, April 17, 2022. (Simon Fearn/Special to Black Press)
Drew Shaw has been a member of the Lake Side Buoys supporters group since 2009 and has been bringing the pipes since then. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)

Die-hard soccer fans are fuelling the surge in Pacific FC popularity

Tuesday’s lower attendance was a logistical anomaly, according to the club

Drew Shaw has been a member of the Lake Side Buoys supporters group since 2009 and has been bringing the pipes since then. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)
Gianni dos Santos was the player of the match against Valour FC in his first start of the season. Coach James Merriman hugs dos Santos after the Pacific FC versus York United match at Starlight Stadium on May 20, 2022. (Simon Fearn/Black Press Media)

Much-changed Pacific FC tie Valour FC at Langford’s Starlight Stadium

The Langford-based team rallied from two goals down to tie Winnipeg

Gianni dos Santos was the player of the match against Valour FC in his first start of the season. Coach James Merriman hugs dos Santos after the Pacific FC versus York United match at Starlight Stadium on May 20, 2022. (Simon Fearn/Black Press Media)
Gianni dos Santos of Pacific FC is tackle during the Canadian Champions match agaisnt York United at Starlight Stadium on May 24, 2022. Pacific FC failed to break down a physical York team. (Simon Fearn/Black Press Media)

Penalty heartbreak for PFC in Canadian Championship classic

Marco Bustos misses the crucial kick to give York United the win after 2-2 tie

Gianni dos Santos of Pacific FC is tackle during the Canadian Champions match agaisnt York United at Starlight Stadium on May 24, 2022. Pacific FC failed to break down a physical York team. (Simon Fearn/Black Press Media)
Alejandro Diaz hurdles a challenge from York United’s Diyaeddine Abzi during the Pacific FC versus York United match at Starlight Stadium on May 20, 2022. (Simon Fearn/Black Press Media)

Pacific FC remain top despite dropped points versus York

The home team could not break down York’s stout defence in Langford

Alejandro Diaz hurdles a challenge from York United’s Diyaeddine Abzi during the Pacific FC versus York United match at Starlight Stadium on May 20, 2022. (Simon Fearn/Black Press Media)
Josh Heard celebrates with Manny Aparicio after scoring the winning goal against FC Edmonton at Starlight Stadium on May 14. (Simon Fearn/Black Press Media)

PFC stretches lead at top of CPL with 2-1 win against Edmonton

Pacific FC will face second-place York United twice within four days starting May 20

Josh Heard celebrates with Manny Aparicio after scoring the winning goal against FC Edmonton at Starlight Stadium on May 14. (Simon Fearn/Black Press Media)
Lucas Ricci playing for Pacific FC during a warm-up game at Starlight Stadium. (Courtesy of Sheldon Mack/Pacific FC)

Pacific FC signs draft pick Ricci to pro deal

The Montreal midfielder won a U Sports Championship with the University of Montreal in 2021

Lucas Ricci playing for Pacific FC during a warm-up game at Starlight Stadium. (Courtesy of Sheldon Mack/Pacific FC)
Pacific FC’s Alejandro Diaz celebrating his late penalty goal against Halifax on Saturday, April 23, at Starlight Stadium in Langford. Diaz is the Canadian Premier League’s top scorer with four goals. (Simon Fearns/Black Press Media)

PFC steals win against Ottawa, remain top of league

Pacific FC faced a convoy of chances, but held on for the win

Pacific FC’s Alejandro Diaz celebrating his late penalty goal against Halifax on Saturday, April 23, at Starlight Stadium in Langford. Diaz is the Canadian Premier League’s top scorer with four goals. (Simon Fearns/Black Press Media)
Pacific FC struggled against Cavalry FC on May 1. In this file photo, Pacific FC’s Kadin Chung, left, and Cavalry FC’s Jose Escalante chase the ball during the 2021 Canadian Championship quarterfinal in Calgary. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh)

Pacific FC’s undefeated start to season ends against Calgary

PFC loses 2-0 to Cavalry FC

Pacific FC struggled against Cavalry FC on May 1. In this file photo, Pacific FC’s Kadin Chung, left, and Cavalry FC’s Jose Escalante chase the ball during the 2021 Canadian Championship quarterfinal in Calgary. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh)
Pacific FC’s Alejandro Diaz celebrating his late penalty goal against Halifax on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Starlight Stadium in Langford. (Simon Fearn/Black Press Media)

Pacific FC make it 3 from 3 against Halifax

Late penalty sees Pacific FC overcome tough Halifax

Pacific FC’s Alejandro Diaz celebrating his late penalty goal against Halifax on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Starlight Stadium in Langford. (Simon Fearn/Black Press Media)
Pacific FC’s Josh Heard celebrates after scoring the team’s third goal against Valour FC on Sunday, April 17, 2022. (Simon Fearn/Special to Black Press)

PFC win event-filled game 3-2 against Valour

An early Valour red card meant PFC dominated, but missed chances

Pacific FC’s Josh Heard celebrates after scoring the team’s third goal against Valour FC on Sunday, April 17, 2022. (Simon Fearn/Special to Black Press)