Pacific FC entered the weekend with a 2-1 loss to HFX Wanderers and a new head coach, Terry Dunfield, set to take the bench on July 16, hoping to snap the club’s winless streak. The club sits eighth in the Canadian Premier League with three points from 12 games (0‑3‑9) and a recent form of LLLDD, having scored 13 and conceded 27 this season.

What happened on the field?

The match at Starlight Stadium saw HFX goalkeeper Marco Carducci keep a clean sheet after a spectacular save that left Pacific defender Diego Konincks shaking his head. Alejandro Díaz converted a penalty to push Pacific’s tally to 48 career CPL goals, but it wasn’t enough. The final whistle confirmed a 2‑1 defeat, leaving Pacific FC still without a win in league history.

Why is the coaching change significant?

Assistant coach Yiannis Tsalatsidis has been steering the side while the club searches for a permanent manager. Terry Dunfield, a former player for Manchester City, Vancouver Whitecaps and Toronto FC, will assume full control this week. He returns from assisting Canada’s U‑20 squad in France and brings 14 caps for the senior national team. His first appearance on the bench will be against league leaders Forge FC on July 16 in Hamilton.

How does this affect Pacific’s season outlook?

Pacific’s record of 0‑3‑9 places them 28 points behind Forge, the table‑top side. With only three draws and nine losses, the club’s goal difference sits at –14. The upcoming away fixture against the top‑ranked Forge offers a chance to earn a first point, but the odds are steep. The team must tighten defence, which has yielded 27 goals against in just 12 matches.

What does the future hold for the squad?

Beyond the coaching shift, Pacific will rely on veteran players like Konincks, who grew up in the Netherlands and now reflects on Canada’s World Cup co‑hosting impact. The club hopes the momentum from the national team’s run to the Round of 16 can translate into domestic improvement. If Dunfield can instill confidence and adjust tactics, Pacific may finally break the winless curse that haunts its inaugural CPL campaign.

Pacific FC’s next challenge arrives on July 16, when they travel to face Forge FC, the league leaders, at Tim Hortons Field. A positive result could mark the start of a turnaround under Dunfield’s guidance.