Two B.C. Soccer Teams Apologize After Agreeing Not to Compete in Provincial Match
Parents say BC Soccer denied fairness and transparency after a 1-1 draw led to suspensions and disqualification.
- Concerned parents of the Saanich Fusion U17 Boys are initiating an appeal after Soccer disqualified their team from the Soccer Provincial Championship A-Cup in Nanaimo, citing a lack of "fairness, transparency and compassion."
- Soccer disqualified both Saanich Fusion and Okanagan after their match was deemed to have "brought the game into disrepute," as players casually passed the ball because both teams had already secured spots in the championship final.
- Saanich Fusion Football Club accepted the punishment, apologizing for the "unprofessional, unsportsmanlike display." The club emphasized that youth players were following adult instructions and are "inappropriately paying the price" for poor decisions by coaches and parents.
- With both teams removed, third and fourth-place squads ICSF Roma and NVFC Fury competed in the final. ICSF Roma claimed the title with a 3-2 victory, securing their berth in the Nationals.
- Parents argue the disciplinary process lacked due process, noting no misconduct was reported during the match and players were not given an opportunity to respond before the final. They intend to appeal the ruling independently.
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