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Langley Gets Canada’s First FIFA Mini-Arena

On Wednesday, Langley Township became Canada's first city to open a FIFA mini-pitch at the Langley Events Centre, inaugurated by Langley Township Mayor Eric Woodward for young players.
FIFA Chief Member Associations Officer Elkhan Mammadov timed the launch to coincide with the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, supporting FIFA President Gianni Infantino's pledge to build more than 1,000 mini-pitches globally by 2030.
Combined costs for the 20 planned pitches total $13 million, with funding including about $4.5 million from the province and $3 million in in-kind contributions from the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Canada Soccer President Peter Augruso noted the project took roughly two months to complete, while Councillor Margaret Kunst called the facility an "awesome" addition for local kids.
Woodward called the facility's arrival a "fabulous coincidence" as Canada co-hosts the FIFA World Cup and the Langley United Soccer Association celebrates 100 years; he has requested a second arena for Aldergrove Athletic Park.

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