Langley, BC – July 8, 2025 – Vancouver FC is proud to announce an expanded partnership with founding sponsor Starlight, as we reinforce a shared commitment to elevating the matchday experience and increasing access to professional soccer across the Fraser Valley.
Since the club’s inaugural season, Starlight has played a key role in shaping the Vancouver FC experience, on and off the pitch. This renewed collaboration builds on that foundation, with exciting new initiatives aimed at fans and families, while continuing to support youth and community development.
“We are excited to strengthen our long-standing partnership with Vancouver FC,” said Daniel Drimmer, Founder and CEO, Starlight. “This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to supporting youth development and creating community connection through the power of this amazing sport. We hope to help create many more memorable moments for families in the region and beyond.”
As part of the expanded partnership, Starlight will serve as the Official Training Kit Sponsor of all player and staff training gear of the club through the duration of the 2025 and 2026 Canadian Premier League Seasons. Building on the company’s sponsorship of the stadium’s Family Zone and seat upgrade program, the partnership now introduces the Starlight Sideline Sofa, a revamped in-stadium experience that surprises one lucky family each home match with a pitch side seat upgrade – and offers fans a unique and unforgettable experience of the game.
Importantly, the partnership will also expand its impact off the pitch as Starlight has been named Presenting Partner of Vancouver FC’s Take Flight Program, an initiative that provides complimentary match tickets for underserved youth and families.
A recent highlight took place on May 17th, as the “Take Flight Program” welcomed over 400 youth and family members from Canucks Autism Network to Willoughby Stadium – many of whom took in a live Canadian Premier League match for the first time.
Beyond just tickets, Vancouver FC and Starlight worked with Township of Langley staff to reduce stadium sound and customize a reserved quiet space in the Starlight Family Zone for the attendees on the day, reinforcing Vancouver FC, Starlight, and the Township of Langley’s shared commitments to ensuring Willoughby Stadium remains an inclusive and welcoming venue for all members of our community.
“A founding partner since Vancouver FC’s inaugural campaign, Starlight has helped shape the matchday experience at Willoughby Stadium,” said Bill Cooper, Chief Commercial Officer, Vancouver Football Club. “Their contributions as title sponsor of the West Grandstand, energizing the Family Zone, and delivering the ‘Starlight Best Seats in the House’ upgrade, have significantly elevated the fan experience at the stadium. And their support of the Take Flight program in support of underserved youth and families is enabling us to grow the game with a partner that shares our values. We are thrilled to have Starlight on board as a cornerstone of our club’s future for years to come.”
As we continue to grow together, Vancouver FC is proud to call Starlight not only a sponsor, but a true partner in building the future of soccer in British Columbia.
About Vancouver Football Club
Vancouver FC was founded in 2022 and kicked off its first Canadian Premier League season in 2023. Based in Langley, B.C., VFC is focused on being a professional team that commits more to its community than it takes out, in the pursuit of growing soccer in Canada.
About Starlight Investments
Starlight Investments is a leading global real estate investment and asset management firm. A privately held owner, developer and asset manager of over 70,000 multi-residential suites and over 7 million square feet of commercial property space with CAD $30B AUM, Starlight offers a range of investment vehicles across various real estate strategies. Starlight’s guiding mission is to balance its tenure with visionary curiosity to create positive impact for investors and communities alike. At Starlight, we invest with impact.
Learn more at www.starlightinvest.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.