The Okanagan Football Club (OKFC) isn鈥檛 notably concerned with the back-to-back losses to start their season in the Pacific Coast Soccer League (PCSL).
After the two tight games against Penticton and Kamloops, OKFC is feeling confident their level of play hasn鈥檛 suffered and that their first season in the PCSL is still on the right track.
Head coach Andrew Stevenson said the opening weekend was a tough lesson for the squad.
鈥淲e need to be at our max level. It鈥檚 quite clear every game is going to be a battle,鈥� he said.
鈥淭he level of competition was great, everyone is capable of beating everyone else.鈥�
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After putting together a local and competitive soccer team almost out of thin air, the club has come a long way from initial roster tryouts in early March to playing their first game in the PCSL, one of the highest levels of men鈥檚 soccer that spans through the Okanagan, Lower Mainland and the Coast.
Though the team suffered two losses in their first two games, Stevenson said that the team鈥檚 talent is very apparent but chemistry is still needed. A 2-0 loss to Penticton on Saturday and a 2-1 loss to Kamloops on Sunday was not reflective of the team鈥檚 overall performance.
鈥淲e鈥檙e still figuring out how our teammates play and how they fit on the field, and the chemistry on the field is improving every day.鈥�
鈥淲e were a bit lackadaisical at our focus in key moments (in the first two games),鈥� Stevenson said. 鈥淲e were every bit competitive in both games, and going forward we鈥檒l be relentless and more assured in those key moments.鈥�
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The club is looking to make an impact on local soccer experiences in the Okanagan. The team looks forward to creating a great environment for fans with the home opener scheduled for June 9 at the Apple Bowl.
Though it鈥檚 the first season for the team, OKFC hopes fan involvement and participation will contribute to a competitive atmosphere when opposing teams come to play in 麻豆精选.
鈥淭here鈥檚 a lot of buzz. People are excited about us playing at the Apple Bowl, and we鈥檙e excited to claim it as our home field. We made this team to bring a true competitive soccer level back to 麻豆精选 for kids, fans and the community,鈥� Stevenson said.
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The team鈥檚 focus right now, however, is on this weekend鈥檚 games, as they take on the Victoria Highlanders on Saturday, before facing the Mid Isle Mariners on Sunday.
Coach Stevenson said they need to be mindful of the travel effects on the team as they look for their first win.
鈥淲e鈥檙e capable of playing against excellent opponents and getting the results, we just need to be solid and organized, with faith in our approach and system.鈥�
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Okanagan FC returns to 麻豆精选 for their first home game of the season on June 9.
More information can be found at okanaganfc.com.
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