PLAYER'S DIARY: FIFA dreams take Tahid to Finland

04/09/2025

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

In his latest Player’s Diary, T.J. Tahid shares how a surprise late call-up to Canada’s U-18 squad took him overseas to Finland for camp. Joined by teammate Emrick Fotsing and VFC’s director of football operations, Jeevin Kang, Tahid reflects on the whirlwind travel, the excitement of representing Canada, and the importance of team bonding on and off the pitch.

If

you’re

not

able

to

have

fun

with

the

people

off

the

field,

then

on

the

field,

it’ll

be

really

tough

to

have

those

same

feelings.
T.J. Tahid, Midfielder, Vancouver FC

From adapting to new routines to learning alongside international teammates, Tahid emphasizes how fun, connection, and focus drive success, values he continues to develop with Vancouver FC.

Read more about T.J.’s journey and behind-the-scenes experiences HERE.