Railway City FC explained

Railway City FC is a Canadian semi-professional soccer club based in St. Thomas, Ontario that competes in the men's and women's division of League2 Ontario.

History

Whitecaps London was formed in 2016 as a youth soccer club, affiliated with the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy.^{[1] [2]} In 2021, Whitecaps London began to operate teams in the League1 Ontario reserve divisions.

In October 2024, it was announced that Whitecaps London would add teams in the men's and women's divisions of League2 Ontario under the name Railway City FC.^{[3] [4]} The team would play in nearby St. Thomas, Ontario, with the name paying homage to the town's history in the railway industry.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Operations to expand in 2019. October 29, 2018. London Sports Xpress.
2. Web site: Whitecaps London alive, well and dedicated to soccer development. August 28, 2018. London Free Press. Morris. Dalla Costa.
3. Web site: Railway City become newest League1 Ontario team. October 16, 2024. League1 Ontario.
4. Web site: Railway City FC Joins League2 Ontario. October 16, 2024. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.