• THE VANCOUVER FC AMBITIOUS PLAYERS EVENTS

    Providing undiscovered football players an opportunity to stand out through open trials, combines, and ID matches. Find more programs and details below.

WELCOME TO THE VANCOUVER FC ambitious players events

Open trials, combines, and identification matches offer undiscovered talents an opportunity to be recognized by the Vancouver FC First Team Technical Staff, and other Vancouver FC programs. Passionate and dedicated football players from across the world are given the platform to showcase their individual talents, technical abilities, professionalism and football experience in front of  the knowledgeable and accomplished VFC staff. 

Vancouver FC offers open trials, combines, and identification matches to  players who are currently in a competitive, semi-pro, or pro football environment.

As a part of our commitment to player development, we are focused on providing a platform for recognition and authentic opportunity for players to be seen and tracked through our VFC ID Events.

The success of VFC Open trials, and other similar events, have provided more than 30 players an opportunity to participate in VFC First Team training sessions, or have been offered a professional first team contract.

2023 and 2024 youth open trialists - signed

J. Cameron

T. Tahid

J. Buchanan

NEW SUMMER PROGRAMS COMING SOON!

FAQ’S

  • The registration fees include:

    • Guaranteed participation in training sessions or events.

    • Opportunity for additional selections within the First Team environment

    • Welcome Package featuring a VFC Trial Training top

    • Event Photography

    Images accessible via email to download 7-10 days after event completion.

  • Non-Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents are welcome to participate in Vancouver FC open trials. However, international participants must adhere to Canadian immigration laws, including obtaining a non-immigrant visa if required.

    While VFC does not coordinate visitor visas, please reach out to youth@vancouverfc.com if your travel time will impact your attendance to the 2025 Vancouver FC Open Trials. If you need more information, please refer to the Government of Canada link for necessary information.

  • Players attending our events may receive one or more of the following outcomes:

    1. Contract Offer

    2. Pre-season Training Camp Invite

    3. Additional Training Group/Match Opportunities throughout the CPL Season

    4. No Offer

    Regardless of the outcome, players will be entered into our potential player database for future tracking and program opportunities.

    While the club may approach players or agents during the events for additional training or first-team opportunities, direct feedback from the club may not be provided to all participants.

  • Vancouver FC does not cover any costs incurred by participants, including travel, accommodation, visitor visas, registration fees, or meals.

    For out-of-town players requiring accommodations, our partner hotel option is:

    • Sheraton Guildford 15269 104 Ave Surrey, BC V3R 1N5 Phone: (604) 582-9288

    To receive our partner rate, you must book by Tuesday, January 7th. Book your group rate for VFC Open Trials Jan 2025 here

  • Please bring:

    • A photo ID (driver’s license, passport, etc.)

    • Confirmation of registration (screencap of confirmation).

  • Events will proceed rain or shine.

    Please note that in extreme situations, unforeseen circumstances may arise which cause the cancellation of the event - natural disasters, etc. We apologize for any inconvenience that may be caused by a situation like this. That said, VFC assumes no liability for resulting damages incurred by participants and attendees as a result of cancellations under circumstances of this nature.

  • Yes, Vancouver FC's training staff and medical personnel will be available onsite.

  • No, an agent is not required for registration.

  • Due to limited field space, we do have to limit the number of participants for the events.

    If you are waitlisted, you will complete registration as normal and pay the fee. In the event we are unable to include you in the event, we will fully refund your fees once trials begin.

  • VFC GENERAL PARTICIPATION TERMS & CONDITIONS

    $75 Cancellation Fee: will be applied to all registration withdrawals in accordance with our cancellation policy. Please be aware that no refunds will be issued 7 days prior to the event.

    There will be no refunds after the program has started.

    Programs are subject to change or cancellation without notice at any time for any reason, including if the number of participants registered is insufficient to host the Program.

CONTACT US

For more information about Vancouver FC events, please email us at youth@vancouverfc.com