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| Founded | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Stadium | 1Password Park St. Thomas, Ontario |
| Owner | Whitecaps London SC |
| Head coach | Rob Perreira (men) Anthony Vassallo (women) |
| League | League2 Ontario |
| Website | Club website |
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.
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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]
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