Our Club History

Through the dedicated efforts of our founding members we have converted a 12.5 acre farmer's field to a landscaped recreational area that consists of four professionally maintained soccer fields, dressing rooms, outdoor seating for eight hundred people, ample parking, a Clubhouse and an Indoor Center. Our objective is to provide our facilities for the enjoyment and recreation of the citizens of Edmonton and for visitors worldwide.
Since its beginnings in 1951, the Victoria Soccer Club has grown to become, as recognized by many, the finest soccer facility in Alberta.

As immigrants were coming to settle on Canadian soil, some of them were adjusting to their new surroundings here in Edmonton. Life for them was not easy. These people were experiencing loneliness and to some degree, a sense of emptiness. As time went on, somehow by faith alone, these young men seemed to have found each other. This small group of German immigrants being energetic and quick minded, soon discovered that they were all searching for the same thing. They missed playing the most popular sport, soccer, which was such a great part of their life back home in Germany. These strong spirited individuals, having so much in common with each other, soon had that ball rolling.

A New Beginning
This small group found others who were interested in becoming members of the team. The required number of eleven made the team they needed, making it possible to go further. They played and practiced wherever space was allowed to them. They met in private homes to discuss their concerns. Not having some permanency brought about difficulties for the team, nonetheless, for them, it was a new beginning and the Victoria Soccer Club, 1st D.F.C. was born

First Opponents
Despite obstacles along the way, the Victoria Soccer Club team managed to face their first opponents at Clark Stadium in 1952. The following three years were triumphant. The team won the Alberta Championship and the City Championship. Three Dragon Cups were won consecutively during that same period.

A New Vision
Difficult times continued, some members left, new ones signed up, optimism became the concernof the members as they did not know which direction to go. It was during this time a new player came into the team. He had ideas, he had a dream, he had a vision and most of all he was a leader that the others were willing to follow. The man who was instrumental in the changes that were about to take place was Karl Weidle.