Matchday Performance Institute

06/17/2026

⚽️ WORLD CUP BANGERS! ⚽️

Some goals become legendary.

This week's video features two all-time greats:

🔥 Diego Maradona's iconic "Goal of the Century"
👑 Pelé showing why he's one of the greatest players to ever play the game

Now it's your turn to create moments of your own.

📣 Make your mark this summer at the NEW MPI SELECTS CAMP.

📍 Merle Logan, Dorman Rd, Nanaimo
📅 Tuesday & Thursday | August 18 & 20
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
⚽️ Boys & Girls | U12-U21
🔒 Invite Only

🌎 World Cup Fixtures This Week:

Wednesday
• Austria vs Jordan
• Portugal vs DR Congo
• England vs Croatia
• Ghana vs Panama
• Uzbekistan vs Colombia

Thursday
• Czechia vs South Africa
• Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Canada vs Qatar
• Mexico vs South Korea

Friday
• United States vs Australia
• Scotland vs Morocco
• Brazil vs Haiti
• Turkey vs Paraguay

Saturday
• Netherlands vs Sweden
• Germany vs Ivory Coast
• Ecuador vs Curacao

Sunday
• Tunisia vs Japan
• Spain vs Saudi Arabia
• Belgium vs Iran
• Uruguay vs Cape Verde
• New Zealand vs Egypt

06/14/2026

Thanks to marcobustos10 for visiting MPI on Friday! Delivering top class guidance to our aspiring youth. 💪⚽️

“Put in the work, believe in yourself, enjoy every moment”

Stay tuned for more exciting announcements this summer… ☀️ 🤩

06/12/2026

Thanks to nanaimonewsnow danmarshallannouncer for a great write up on our exciting event tonight!!

https://nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/06/12/former-canadian-international-appearing-at-nanaimo-soccer-tryouts/

Soccer is front and centre right now!!! ❤️ ⚽️

NANAIMO - A former member of the Canadian men's soccer team is coming to the Harbour City to look over the nex...

06/12/2026

⚽️ LET’S GO 🍁 CANADA 🇨🇦

Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina

TODAY!!!

BMO Field, Toronto, Ontario 12pm pacific/3pm eastern

Who you got? 🤔

MPI is predicting a close game but the CMNT battling to a 2-1 victory!! ✌️ 🙌

06/11/2026

⚽️ Improve Your Goalscoring! ⚽️

World Cup bangers! 🔥

Featuring:
⚽ The Flying Dutchman Header
⚽ R9 vs Germany

Want to master the art of finishing?

🎯 Register now for our Strikers vs Goalie Summer Camp and take your goalscoring to the next level.

Tuesday & Thursday August 25/27
Girls & Boys
9am to 12pm
Merle Logan, Dorman Rd, Nanaimo

🌎 World Cup Opening Weekend Fixtures

June 11 – Mexico vs South Africa
June 12 – Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina
June 13 – USA vs Paraguay

👀 Watch for MPI World Cup competitions starting next week!

06/07/2026

MPI is honoured to support at the stunning facilities on Musquem territory!

Thanks to musqueamband for having us and Mateo and the IAA team for inviting us to share in these tremendous opportunities for indigenous youth ⚽️ 🙏

06/07/2026

🚨 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

We're excited to welcome professional soccer player Marco Bustos to Matchday Performance Institute on Friday, June 12!

Current Pacific FC standout Marco Bustos, and former Whitecaps FC and Team Canada midfielder, will be joining us for a special evening featuring:

⚽ Meet & Greet
✍️ Autographs
🎯 Fun Games
🎤 Player Q&A

This special event also marks the final tryout for the 2026/27 Matchday Soccer School season.

Come try out, meet Marco, and compete in some fun, high-energy matchplay!

📅 Friday, June 12
📍 Merle Logan Field, Dorman Road, Nanaimo

⏰ Schedule:
6:15 PM – 7:00 PM | Meet & Greet with Marco Bustos
7:00 PM – 8:15 PM | Matchplay & Tryouts

💲 Registration Fee: $15
📧 Please register your player and e-transfer payment to [email protected]

MPI is dedicated to bringing high-level soccer opportunities to Nanaimo and helping players take their game to the next level.

06/06/2026

Wow what a turnout tonight for the inaugural Soccer School tryouts!!! 👊💪

A great sign of things to come … 🏆 👀

Day 2 next Friday…..joined by a very special guest…… 🤫 🍁 🇨🇦 ⚽️

If you’re still interested please reach out! We’re pretty packed but there’s always room for keen ballers!!

Also big shoutout to our Spring Academy MVPs tonight!!

06/04/2026

⚽ Ready for the Next Level?

Matchday Soccer School is now accepting registrations for Junior & Senior Program evaluations.

Designed for serious players in Grades 9-12, our program focuses on technical development, game intelligence, and preparing athletes for higher levels of competition.

⚽Extra Training
⚽Tournament Opportunities
⚽Two phases over Gall and Spring 2026/27

📅 Evaluation Dates
June 5 & June 12, 2026

📍 Merle Logan Turfs, Nanaimo
⏰ 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM

👥 Grades 9-12 Girls & Boys

With limited spaces available, evaluations play a key role in maintaining the high standards of the Matchday Soccer School experience.

💲 Evaluation Fee: $15 per session

Complete the registration form and submit your e-transfer to reserve your evaluation spot.

Don't miss your opportunity to join one of Nanaimo's premier player development programs.

Register now: https://www.matchdaypi.com/school

06/04/2026

🌎 U21 Senior Team

Calling all top grade 11 and 12 boys across the region!! If you are looking to go and play elite post secondary soccer, this college prep program is for you!!

⚽ 4 weekly sessions
⚽ 1 league game per week
⚽ Strength & conditioning included
⚽ August to June
⚽ Add on College ID tournaments
⚽ Video analysis/highlight reels

International students should also apply to be part of this VISL U21 2026 championship winning team!! Accomodation, meal plans and acaemic support!

Control Your Game and let us help you get to your next chapter in soccer...

Register at https://www.matchdaypi.com/school