Vancouver Whitecaps were the nearest, but as they're not in any English 'step' I''d imagine Carlisle just edges out Plymouth when you allow for curvature of the earth between the UK and Vancouver Island.
Was born in Rustington so it's the Albion, but lived in Chichester where I had to put up with Pompey-supporting mates. Being in Sussex meant nothing to them - Pompey were nearer.