Vancouver FC sign 4th goalkeeper 2 days ahead of home opener<\/p>\n
Published 8:00 pm Friday, April 3, 2026<\/p>\n
Ahead of Saturday afternoon\u2019s home opener at Willoughby Stadium, Langley\u2019s pro soccer team has announced a last minute addition to the squad.<\/p>\n
Just two days ahead of match day, Vancouver Football Club (VFC) has secured a new goalkeeper to reinforce the backline, announced the team.<\/p>\n
Netminder Henrik Regitnig has signed a contract guaranteed through 2026, with a club option for 2027.<\/p>\n
The 28-year-old is described as a \u201ccommanding goalkeeper praised for his presence in goal and dominance in the air.\u201d<\/p>\n
He developed in England with Aston Villa and Crystal Palace U-18 Academy teams in 2014, before returning to North America to play collegiately at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC).<\/p>\n
Most recently, Hegitnig represented the German football association VfB Hallbergmoos-Goldach.<\/p>\n
This most recent addition comes on the heels of Kevin Podgorni\u2019s departure from the team in what\u2019s described as a \u201cmutual contract termination.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 18-year-old only joined the team last year, as an attacking midfielder from Mississauga, Ont. who had enjoyed a stand out year in the Ontario Premier League.<\/p>\n
The team, heading into its fourth season in the Canadian Premier League this weekend.<\/p>\n
Vancouver takes on the visiting Halifax Wanderers Saturday, April 4, starting at 4 p.m. at the Willoughby Stadium (next to Langley Events Centre).<\/p>\n
But, before the boys take the pitch, the stadium\u2019s northwest plaza comes alive. School of Rock, Langley\u2019s award-winning senior house band, takes the stage when the gates open at 3 p.m. There\u2019s also food trucks on site before and during the game. And at half-time, Cloverdale country star Jojo Mason will be performing live.<\/p>\n
Tickets are still available online.<\/a><\/p>\n Current Vancouver FC roster overview as of April 2:<\/p>\n Goalkeepers: Callum Irving, Henrik Hegitnig, Felipe Jaramillo, and Matheus de Souza<\/p>\n Defenders: Isak Ssewankambo, Kian Proctor, Matteo Campagna, Morey Doner, Nicolas Nadeau, Paris Gee, Tom Field, and Tyler Crawford<\/p>\n Midfielders: Abdoulaye Ouattara, Damiano Pecile, Emrick Fotsing, Luis Toomey, Marcello Polisi, Nicol\u00e1s Mezquida, and Thomas Powell<\/p>\n Forwards: Henri Godbout, Lys Mousset, Marsel Bibishkov, Mohamed Amissi, Terran Campbell, Thierno Bah, and Vitor Lucas<\/p>\n RELATED: GUEST SHOT \u2013 Pivotal time for soccer in Canada<\/a><\/p>\n and<\/p>\n VIDEO: Eagles counting down to season opener<\/a><\/p>\n and<\/p>\n VIDEO \u2013 Vancouver FC signs second-generation soccer player<\/a><\/p>\n and<\/p>\n