Cascades Hall of Fame
Mark Village made the UFV Cascades goal his home from 2009-14. During his five years backstopping the men’s soccer program the Abbotsford product set numerous Cascades goalkeeping records that still stand, including most wins (16), shutouts (11), minutes played (4,194), games played (46), and save percentage (.726).
Village helped guide the Cascades men’s soccer team to their first Canada West playoff berth in 2013, a campaign that concluded with a bronze medal finish, and marked the first of four consecutive playoff appearances.
In his time since leaving the Cascades Village has found success professionally, playing for Whitecaps FC 2, FC Cincinnati, and Pacific FC. Listed as the first-choice goalkeeper for Pacific FC in their inaugural Canadian Premier League season, Village kept four clean sheets for the club including a 1-0 victory in the team’s first ever match.
Following the 2019 season, Village transitioned into a role as head goalkeeper coach at Pacific FC helping the team claim the 2021 CPL Championship. On December 16, 2022, it was announced that Village had moved closer to home in order to take on the role at newly founded Vancouver FC.
