In his final Player Diary, T.J. Tahid reflected on his journey with Vancouver FC as he prepares to take the next step in his career, signing with Albanian club Skenderbeu. Since joining VFC in 2023, Tahid has made history as the youngest player to sign, appear, and score in the CPL, while helping the club reach its first Canadian Championship semifinal. He expressed pride in representing his hometown and gratitude to the teammates, staff, and fans who supported him throughout his three seasons in Langley.
GettingthoserecordsandbeingontheteamrepresentingmyhometownissomethingthatI'mveryproudof,andevenasI'mgoingabroad,I'llalwaysberepresentingMapleRidgeandtheLowerMainland.Andtheclub.T.J. Tahid, Midfielder, Vancouver FC
As he heads to Europe and celebrates a Canada U-18 national team call-up, Tahid’s story embodies Vancouver FC’s mission of providing young Canadian players with a pathway to the professional game. While he will be cheering on the team from afar, his legacy as a trailblazer at VFC sets the stage for future talent to follow in his footsteps.
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