Young pro soccer player shares what life is like on and off the pitch during the season

In his latest Player Diary, Thierno Bah reflects on scoring in the TELUS Canadian Championship Final — a career-defining moment despite the 4–2 loss to the Whitecaps. From weeks of mental preparation to the roar of VFC fans at BC Place, he describes the pride, emotion, and belief that fueled the club’s historic run and his drive to reach the next level.

I’ll
never
forget
that
feeling
scoring
in
a
final,
hearing
our
fans
echo
through
BC
Place.
Even
with
the
loss,
it
showed
how
far
we’ve
come
and
how
much
more
we’re
capable
of.
Thierno Bah, Defender, Vancouver FC
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Sharing the field with World Cup champion Thomas Müller was a moment Bah won’t forget — a firsthand look at the standards he aspires to reach. Beyond the loss, he takes pride in the team’s fight, the fans’ unwavering support, and the sense that Vancouver FC’s journey is only just beginning.

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