Railway City FC

Railway City FC
Founded2024
Stadium1Password Park
St. Thomas, Ontario
OwnerWhitecaps London SC
Head coachRob Perreira (men)
Anthony Vassallo (women)
LeagueLeague2 Ontario
Websitehttps://railwaycityfc.com
Current season

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 2021, Whitecaps London began to operate teams in the League1 Ontario reserve divisions.[3]

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]

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. ^ a b c "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.