BC Summary from the 2024 Canada Soccer Regional Masters

Canada Soccer’s 2024 Regional Masters competitions were played in Surrey, British Columbia and St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador. Of the 14 teams who qualified, across eight different provinces, through their provincial competitions, three teams represented BC: Surrey FC Pegasus, Coquitlam Metro-Ford Soccer Club, and Castaways United Football Club

Day 1: September 19, 2024

During Day one of the Regional Masters, Castaways United FC played in the Women's division against AS Montis from Quebec. The Castaways started out quickly with very good positional play. There were a few good scoring chances. At the 8:00 minute mark #9 Jane Traverse scored a great goal for BC. At that point, Quebec picked up their play and started to dominate the game. At the 29:00 minute mark, Quebec scored. The half ended tied at 1. The second half was all Quebec. They scored three times to win 4-1. It could have been more if not for Olivia deGoode who made some stellar saves. Another standout was #15, Melanie Ransom. 

Day 2: September 20, 2024

On Day 2 at the Western Regionals, Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC played the first game against Edmonton Angels Scottish SC in the Women's Division. It was a good game but, unfortunately, Edmonton prevailed 3-0. It was 2-0 at the half and even though Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC had a few scoring chances they could not find the back of the net.

The Men's game between Surrey Pegasus FC and Winnipeg Bandits FC was a different game. Surrey came out hard and prevailed 5-1. It was a very aggressive game and the Winnipeg Bandits FC received an ejection. The game quickly became one sided. BC was up 2-0 at the half and they continued dominating throughout. Chetan Jhooty had two goals and singles came from Todd Anderson, Supra Rai, and Lucas Alvaraz.

Day 3: September 21, 2024

On day 3, Coquitlam Metro-Ford Soccer Club played against Winnipeg Bisons FC and Castaways United played Whitecaps FC London. Unfortunately, both teams were defeated with the final scores being 3-1 for Winnipeg Bisons over Coquitlam Metro-Ford and 3-0 for Whitecaps London against Castaways United. Coquitlam Metro-Ford's #13, Brenda Stratton, scored BC's only goal that day in the Women's division. 

In the Men's division, Surrey Pegasus FC played against the Calgary Crew scoring 3 times in the first 16 minutes. Chetan Jhooty scored one of the goals and #30 David Morris scored the other two. 

Day 4: September 22, 2024

In the Women's division, the two BC teams played against each other for 5th and 6th place with Coquitlam Metro-Ford pulling ahead with their goal scored by #8 Sara Maglio. Great effort from both teams throughout the competition. 

On the final day in the Men's division, Surrey Pegasus FC played against the Saskatoon YXE FC with David Morris dominating the game scoring the only two goals. Congratulations to Surrey FC Pegasus on their incredible victory at the 2024 Canada Soccer Regional Masters for the West! 🎉🏆 What a fantastic achievement!