Welcome to Vancouver Athletic FC
Soccer for Every Player, Every Age, Across Vancouver
Vancouver Athletic Football Club (VAFC) is one of Vancouver’s largest community non-profit soccer organizations, serving more than 3,500 players from early childhood through youth, competitive development, and adult soccer. Rooted in over 70 years of Vancouver soccer history, we offer inclusive, high-quality programs that build skills, teamwork, and a lifelong love of the game.
Important News and Updates
Development
At VAFC, development means more than training skills — it means helping people grow as athletes, leaders, and community members. We nurture players, coaches, officials, and volunteers to reach their potential and contribute to a stronger soccer culture in Vancouver.
Inclusion
At VAFC, inclusion means making soccer accessible, welcoming, and enjoyable for everyone. We value players, coaches, officials, and volunteers from all backgrounds and abilities, and we work to remove barriers so that more people can participate, contribute, and belong. By fostering a supportive environment on and off the field, we strengthen our teams and our wider Vancouver community.
Sustainability
Sustainability reflects our responsibility to steward the game for the long term. We aim to build programs, partnerships, facilities, and pathways that allow soccer to thrive in Vancouver for future generations. Through thoughtful planning, resource management, and community collaboration, we ensure that our club remains strong, resilient, and able to serve 3,500+ players across the city for years to come.
VAFC relies on the generous support of our community sponsors, whose contributions play a vital role in keeping our programs strong, affordable, and inclusive for over 3,500 players across Vancouver. To explore sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at sponsorship@vafc.ca.
