More than 1,000 players and 40 teams from around the province came to 91原创 to compete for the B.C. Soccer Youth Provincials championships which ran over four days from Thursday July 13 to Sunday, July 17.

Hosted by 91原创 United Soccer Association, the event saw three LUSA teams walk away with medals; one silver by the U13 team, and two bronze won by the U17 and U18 teams.

In addition to playing on the Willoughby and Yorkson Park turf fields, LUSA president Mike Thomson said many of the visiting young players were thrilled to be able to compete in the new Vancouver FC stadium.

鈥淲e tried to schedule every team so they would play [at least one game] in the stadium,鈥� Thomson said.

Thomson said the non-profit club was grateful to 91原创 Township council and mayor Eric Woodward for making the event possible by donating the facilities.

More photos from the event can be viewed online at the .