Railway City FC

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Railway City FC
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Founded2024
Stadium1Password Park
St. Thomas, Ontario
OwnerWhitecaps London SC
Head coachRob Perreira (men)
Anthony Vassallo (women)
League League2 Ontario
Website Club website
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Railway City FC is a Canadian semi-professional soccer club based in St. Thomas, Ontario that competes in the men's and women's division of League2 Ontario.

History

Whitecaps London was formed in 2016 as a youth soccer club, affiliated with the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy. [1] [2]

In October 2024, it was announced that Whitecaps London would add teams in the men's and women's divisions of League2 Ontario under the name Railway City FC. [3] [4] The team would play in nearby St. Thomas, Ontario, with the name paying homage to the town's history in the railway industry. [3] Whitecaps London previously operated clubs in the League1 Ontario reserve divisions for the past few seasons. [3]

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References

  1. "Operations to expand in 2019". London Sports Xpress. October 29, 2018.
  2. Dalla Costa, Morris (August 28, 2018). "Whitecaps London alive, well and dedicated to soccer development". London Free Press .
  3. 1 2 3 "Railway City become newest League1 Ontario team". League1 Ontario . October 16, 2024.
  4. Jacques, John (October 16, 2024). "Railway City FC Joins League2 Ontario". Northern Tribune.