Valour FC, the professional soccer club from Winnipeg, has announced it will cease operations after the 2025 season. The team, which competes in the Canadian Premier League, made this announcement through a statement released on Friday.
Details of Cease Operations Announcement
In the statement, Valour FC expressed gratitude to fans, players, and staff for their support. The team will honor all contractual obligations to its players and staff until the end of this calendar year.
Player Contracts and Refunds
Players with contracts extending beyond the 2025 season will become free agents or return to their parent clubs. Fans who have credits in their ticket accounts will receive full refunds. The club will reach out to these account holders with further details on processing refunds.
Financial Challenges Faced by Valour FC
The Winnipeg-based club, owned by the Winnipeg Football Club—which also operates the CFL’s Blue Bombers—has experienced ongoing financial difficulties. In April 2024, reports revealed that Valour FC incurred a loss of $1.25 million during the previous year, highlighting the unstable financial situation of the team.
- 2023 Loss: $1.25 million
- 2022 Loss: $950,000
To assist Valour FC, the Canadian Premier League provided loans to cover the club’s operating costs in both 2024 and the current season. Despite these efforts, the ability of the team to sustain its operations proved unsustainable.
As Valour FC prepares for the transition, the focus now shifts to fulfilling commitments and ensuring a smooth conclusion to its tenure in the league.
