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Vancouver Victory FC was founded prior to their inaugural 2014 Evergreen Premier League (EPLWA) season. The team’s name and crest pay tribute to the rich history of Vancouver, Washington, honoring the Victory Ships that were built to aid the American effort in World War II. The team’s crest features a Victory Ship and two rows of five and seven stars to honor 1857, the year Vancouver was incorporated.

Heading into its 6th year, the Vancouver Victory have a history of competing for the EPLWA title each season winning the championship in 2016. With the hiring of Biniam Afenegus & Stan Rodriguez the team is poised for another title run in 2019.

Biniam Afenegus is a familiar name to Victory supporters. Having coached the team in 2014 & 2015 Coach Afenegus steered the Victory ship in its first two years of existence. A USSF A Licensed coach and current coach at George Fox University, Afenegus is excited to once again join the Victory as co-head coach. According to Afenegus, “This team holds a special place in my heart and I look forward to once again compete in the EPLWA with the Victory men”

Stan Rodriguez comes to the Victory by way of Adams State University a D2 program in Colorado. With local roots (Westside Timbers & Clark College) Coach Rodriguez is no stranger to the area. A USSF B licensed coach, Rodriguez had this to say about his appointment “I’m absolutely grateful to Victory management for allowing me to return home to coach alongside fellow collegiate colleague Biniam Afenegus. I look forward to bringing in great athletes from local & afar in order to make this a successful season.”

Comprised of current, former, and aspiring college players, the Vancouver Victory represents the highest level of soccer available in SW Washington. The team competes in the Evergreen Premier League and won the championship in 2016.