Railway City FC
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| Founded | 2024 |
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| Stadium | 1Password Park St. Thomas, Ontario |
| Owner | Whitecaps London SC |
| Head coach | Rob Perreira (men) Anthony Vassallo (women) |
| League | League2 Ontario |
| Website | https://railwaycityfc.com |
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
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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] In addition to the men's and women's teams, the club would also field U20 men's and women's teams in the League1 Ontario reserve division.[5] The men's team's home opener occurred on May 10 against Windsor City FC B, while the women's home opener occurred on the following day against Oakville SC B.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Operations to expand in 2019". London Sports Xpress. October 29, 2018.
- ^ Dalla Costa, Morris (August 28, 2018). "Whitecaps London alive, well and dedicated to soccer development". London Free Press.
- ^ a b c "Railway City become newest League1 Ontario team". League1 Ontario. October 16, 2024.
- ^ Jacques, John (October 16, 2024). "Railway City FC Joins League2 Ontario". Northern Tribune.
- ^ Freeman, Kennedy (April 21, 2025). "What's good in St. Thomas-Elgin? Railway City FC brings League1 Ontario soccer to St. Thomas, launching new era for local talent". St. Thomas Today.
- ^ "What's good in St. Thomas and Elgin? Railway City FC gears up for home opener weekend at 1Password Park". St. Thomas Today. May 8, 2025.
