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Media talk: august 21, 2025

We round up some of the latest features in the media about League1 BC.

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CFJC Today: Kamloopsian Norah Bell makes NCAA debut for Arizona State University

Bell’s path to the Sun Devils began at the Kamloops Youth Soccer Association and included stints with Thompson Okanagan FC in the BC Soccer Premier League as well as with Kamloops United FC (formerly Rivers FC) in League1 BC.

Read more Victor Kaisar: https://cfjctoday.com/2025/08/17/kamloopsian-norah-bell-makes-ncaa-debut-for-arizona-state-university/

Vikes: Preview: women’s soccer set to kickoff 2025-26 season

From White Rock, B.C., Scarlett McNeely joins UVic after competing in League1 BC with Unity FC (2024-25) and Burnaby FC (2023-24).

Read more by Kelley O’Grady: https://govikesgo.com/news/2025/8/20/womens-soccer-preview-uvic-womens-soccer.aspx

UBC Thunderbirds: Defending national champion T-Birds ready for Canada West action this weekend

A trio of B.C. recruits are amongst this wave of incoming Thunderbirds, including Chloe Van Schalkwyk who is coming off a highly successful League1 BC season with Altitude FC.

Read more by Jake McGrail: https://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2025/8/20/womens-soccer-defending-national-champion-t-birds-ready-for-canada-west-action-this-weekend.aspx

Vikes: Preview: men’s soccer opens 2025-26 slate at home

Fresh off a season as the No. 1 keeper for TSS Rovers FC in League1 B.C., where (Callum Weir) started 15 matches and featured in the 2025 TELUS Canadian Championship, the 21-year-old also gained pro experience on short-term deals with Valour FC and Pacific FC.

Read more by Kelley O’Grady: https://govikesgo.com/news/2025/8/20/mens-soccer-preview-mens-soccer-opens-2025-26-at-home.aspx

Published On: 21 August 2025

League1 BC staff