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Playing against the clock

The sports industry and climate change are inextricably linked. One estimate reports that the 600-billion-dollar global sports industry is responsible for a total of 350 million tons of CO2e (carbon…

Pacific FC’s season ends, last-minute heroics leave hope for the future

On October 23rd, Victoria’s Pacific FC (PFC) lost to York FC in the first round of the Canadian Premier League playoffs. It was a loss that, while unfortunate, felt less…

Can underdogs bite twice?

The Canadian Championship returns to Starlight Stadium There is a truth that all sports fans know: when it comes time to browse the stables and hitch our wagons to a…
A soccer ball, photo by Ben Hershey via Unsplash.

2022 FIFA World Cup: Tales of the tournament that go beyond the scores

With the World Cup wrapped up, it’s easy to talk about the winners and losers and all the amazing goals and results that came out of the tournament. But there…
FIFA world cup.

FIFA World Cup in Qatar not a fair draw for the climate

As two devoted football fans (and yes, it is football), we are putting aside our North London rivalry in order to shed light on the blatant disregard that Qatar has…
Jose Sagaste, photo provided by UVic Vikes.

Vikes men’s soccer begins season under new coach

For the first time in 34 years the Vikes men's soccer team has run out onto the pitch under new leadership. Vikes soccer alumnus Larry Stefanek has taken over as…
Kevin Hall and Amanda Kettyls. Photo by Armando Tura/AP Shutter via Vikes Instagram.

Soccer player Trinity Kettyls wins top awards at Vikes Celebration of Champions

After two years without events and ceremonies of recognition, the Vikes athletics department was finally able to honour outstanding athletes with the 2022 Celebration of Champions. The event saw such…

Fall cancellations of U Sports and Canada West leaves Vikes athletes in limbo

Ordinarily, the start of each school year not only brings the excitement of new classes, but also the beginning of a fresh season of competition for student athletes. Whether it…

Introducing pro-soccer team Pacific FC

Bringing professional soccer to an island near you Gear up soccer fans, Greater Victoria will soon be home to a fast, exciting, and uniquely Canadian brand of “the beautiful game.”…

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