PLAYER'S DIARY: Vancouver FC player only gives himself a short break

05/11/2025

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

With Vancouver FC set to make its first-ever appearance in the CONCACAF Champions Cup this February, Thierno Bah isn’t waiting for pre-season to get ready — he’s already putting in the work. Determined to start 2026 flying, Bah is fine-tuning his fitness and sharpening every part of his game, from long runs and cone drills to hours spent reviewing match footage and perfecting his finishing.

When

pre-season

rolls

around

in

the

New

Year,

I

want

to

be

flying

rather

than

getting

into

shape

because

we

have

so

much

to

play

for

next

season.
Thierno Bah, Defender, Vancouver FC

Balancing discipline with drive, Bah’s off-season is all about preparation, reflection, and staying hungry for the challenges ahead. Whether training solo in the Ottawa snow or studying his “almost” moments from last season, he’s focused on making every detail count when the new campaign kicks off.

Read more about how Bah is preparing for Vancouver FC’s biggest season yet HERE.