2008 SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
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NEWS

The PCSL and the Provincial Cup
May 5 - The Pacific Coast Soccer League in the past always participated in the Provincial A Cup Tournament, frequently doing very well. In 2008, after considerable work with the BCSA and the winter leagues and after years of lapsed participation we reclaimed the spot to which the PCSL is entitled. At the invitation of the Directors the Vancouver Thunderbirds represented the PCSL in the 2008 Men's Open A Cup tournament and did well, reaching the semi-finals. It is the intention of the Directors to continue and expand PCSL participation in the Provincial Cup in 2009 and beyond.
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Pre-Season Friendlies
May 3 - Some pre-season warmup games are scheduled for this weekend and next in Kelowna, Coquitlam and South Surrey.  Please check the non-league game schedule for details

Thunderbirds Shot Down in Semi Final
April 28 - The Vancouver Thunderbirds traveled to Victoria on Saturday to play Victoria Gorge in the provincial semi finals.
“It was always going to be a tough match against a very solid, motivated and experienced team like Gorge.  Unfortunately we did not play near our capabilities on the day, which was probably the most disappointing thing.  In the end it is something for our young players to learn from," said Thunderbirds coach Mike Mosher. The final score was 3-0 to Gorge FC
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Coquitlam Field Changes
April 26 - The City of Coquitlam is hosting the 2008 U19 World Lacrosse Championships, and with the new fields not on time, both Percy Perry Stadium and Charles Best have been blocked out for much of June and the first 10 days of July.  This has profoundly impacted both FC Xtreme and Khalsa Sporting who had booked Percy Perry Stadium as their home venue.  Please check the schedule for changes to venues and times.

Chilliwack Youth Soccer re-invents itself
April 25 - The Chilliwack Youth Soccer Association is no more. The organization has officially unveiled a new name and a new logo, re-christening itself the Chilliwack Football Club as it continues to evolve into a ‘cradle to the grave’ club. That is the descriptive phrase CFC chairperson Andrea Laycock used Wednesday morning as she discussed the meaning behind the makeover. The catalyst was the addition of men’s and women’s U-21 teams that start play this summer in the Pacific Coast Soccer League.
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Thunderbirds through to Provincial Cup Semi-Finals
April 21 - The Vancouver Thunderbirds, PCSL's official entry in the 2008 Provincial Cup tournament, defeated Langley United of the FVSL 2-1 in a shootout in their quarterfinal game Sunday and so move on to the semi-finals. Three of the four clubs that are through to the semis have PCSL connections, Vancouver Thunderbirds, Gorge FC (Victoria United) and Peace Arch United.

Mystery club downs Rapids
April 16 - In a blind date of a soccer game, the Chilliwack Rapids figured out their opponent too late. Sunday at Vancouver Technical secondary, the club dropped a 3-0 contest to the UBC Thunderbirds varsity men's soccer team in the round of 16 of the Provincial Cup championships, ending a successful --albeit bittersweet--season.
Chilliwack Rapids

Substitution Rule for 2008 Season
March 25 - Teams in all divisions of the PCSL will be permitted five (5) player substitutions during games plus unlimited substitutions at half-time. If a player who has been substituted for earlier in the game returns to the game, then he/she will be counted as a change unless that player returns at half time. Clubs are reminded that PCSL rules require that when a maximum of twenty-five (25) players have been signed, no additional players may be signed until an existing player has been given his/her unconditional release in writing. There must be a MINIMUM of sixteen (16) players signed. Each team may dress and include on the team list up to eighteen (18) players for games.

Travelling between Canada and the USA
February 1 - Clubs are reminded that as of January 31st, 2008 documentation requirements for crossing the border between Canada and the USA became more stringent. Please make sure all your club personnel intending to travel have appropriate documents for crossing the border and returning home before they arrive at the border checkpoint.

PCSL Directory
Looking for team or league contact information? There is a comprehensive PCSL Directory under the Administration tab on the website navigation menu. Please check your team's information. Any corrections, additions or deletions should be emailed to Richard Howes - contact details in the PCSL Directory!