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NSL's Vancouver Rise eliminate sporting director role, part ways with Stephanie Labbé

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Vancouver Rise FC has terminated Stephanie Labbé's role as sporting director as part of changes for the planning year 2027. Labbé, who was instrumental in building the team that won the inaugural Northern Super League championship last year, expressed her gratitude and disappointment on Instagram about her unexpected departure. The club emphasized Labbé’s significant contributions but highlighted a shift in direction under new leadership, with chief soccer officer Robyn Gayle taking over sporting department responsibilities.

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As of October 16, 2026, Vancouver Rise FC has terminated its sporting director role and parted ways with Stephanie Labbé, the club’s first employee. In a statement, interim president Aditi Bhatt expressed gratitude for Labbé's contributions in helping build the team that won the inaugural Northern Super League championship last year. Labbé acknowledged her unexpected departure on Instagram, emphasizing her commitment to advocating for players and prioritizing their well-being throughout her tenure at Vancouver Rise FC. The club has eliminated the sporting director position as part of its strategic planning for the upcoming 2027 season.

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Canadian Northern Super League Rise VANCOUVER Vancouver Rise FC

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Labbé PERSON · 2× Rise ORG · 2× VANCOUVER GPE · 2× Vancouver Rise FC ORG · 2× Aditi Bhatt PERSON · 1× Canadian NORP · 1× Northern Super League ORG · 1× Rise FC ORG · 1× Steph PERSON · 1× Stephanie Labbé PERSON · 1×

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“We are incredibly grateful to Steph for everything she has done to help build this club,” interim president Aditi Bhatt said in a statement. “She played a vital role in building Rise FC and will always be part of our history as an inaugural NSL champion.”

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2026-10-17 · Toronto Star

NSL's Vancouver Rise eliminate sporting director role, part ways with Stephanie Labbé · assertive framing

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Vancouver Rise FC has parted ways with sporting director Stephanie Labbé, the club announced Friday. asserted

club → part → Labbé

The former Canadian national team goalkeeper was the club’s first employee and helped build the team that won the inaugural Northern Super League championship last year. asserted

that → help → championship

The Rise said they have eliminated the sporting director position as part of their planning for 2027. asserted

they → say → 2027

She → do → champion

Labbé acknowledged on Instagram that her departure wasn’t what she expected. asserted

she → acknowledge → what

“While this is not how I envisioned my time at Vancouver Rise FC coming to an end, it’s clear with the club’s new direction, it’s time for me to look forward.” asserted

me → envision → direction

She also stressed the importance of supporting players and creating a positive environment. asserted

She → stress → environment

“Advocating for players has always been one of the most meaningful parts of this work,” Labbé said. asserted

Labbé → advocate → work

“I’ve believed from Day 1 that building a successful club means investing in people, prioritizing player wellbeing, and creating an environment where athletes and staff feel supported, valued, and empowered to be at their best.” asserted

athletes → believe → best

The club said chief soccer officer Robyn Gayle will continue to lead its sporting department. asserted

Gayle → say → department

The move comes just over a month after Vancouver fired head coach Anja Heiner-Moller, with the defending champions fighting for a playoff berth. asserted

champions → come → berth

The fourth-place Rise visit Ottawa on Sunday and can clinch a post-season spot with a win if fifth-place Halifax loses to Montreal on Saturday. asserted

Halifax → visit → Saturday

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 16, 2026. asserted

report → publish → Press