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    Whitecaps owners say they’re not in “a popularity contest”, except they are, as supporter ire at Pannes departure shows importance of connecting with

    Whitecaps owners say they’re not in “a popularity contest”, except they are, as supporter ire at Pannes departure shows importance of connecting with fans Vancouver Whitecaps never fail to surprise. Unfortunately it’s mostly one of those surprises akin to your doctor referring you for a...
  2. AFTN

    The future of the BC soccer pyramid

    The future of the BC soccer pyramid There is a lot of excitement surrounding the Canadian Men’s National Team these days. In all my years supporting the team I have never seen a group with such talent and attacking ability. And when I look at how young some of the best players on the squad are...
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    Report and Reaction: Ricketts deadlier than Corona in LA as ‘Caps get first win of season

    Report and Reaction: Ricketts deadlier than Corona in LA as ‘Caps get first win of season What a difference a week makes. Seven days ago, the disappointment of not only a season opening loss to Sporting KC, but also an insipid performance along the way, had many Vancouver Whitecaps supporters...
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    Match Preview: LA Galaxy v Vancouver Whitecaps – stumbling out of the gate

    Match Preview: LA Galaxy v Vancouver Whitecaps – stumbling out of the gate The stage was set for a dramatic finish. Well into added time, the Whitecaps were down 2-1 in their home opener, fans desperate for an equalizer. One final push led to a cross hit to the back post, where Erik Hurtado...
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    Report and Reaction: It’s a Kinda magic for Sporting KC as they claim season opening win in Vancouver

    Report and Reaction: It’s a Kinda magic for Sporting KC as they claim season opening win in Vancouver It was the battle of the two worst teams in the West last season. Two teams that had bolstered their attacks with big money strikers from Liga MX. But while one of those players found the back...
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    Match Preview: Vancouver Whitecaps v Sporting KC – a new new beginning?

    Match Preview: Vancouver Whitecaps v Sporting KC – a new new beginning? After a 2019 season that can be best summed up by the word “yikes”, the Whitecaps are set to kick off a new decade – and their 10th MLS season – this Saturday. After a partial rebuild to the previous offseason’s rebuild...
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    Once A Whitecap: Where are they now? (Part 2)

    Once A Whitecap: Where are they now? (Part 2) In this second part of our “Once A Whitecap: Where are they now?” feature (you can see part one HERE), we take a deep dive into some players that you may not thank us for making you recall. Brad Rusin The towering Indiana native made 20 starts for...
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    “A lot of work ahead” but standout centre back Gianfranco Facchineri’s mentality and work ethic earns him a MLS homegrown deal with the Whitecaps

    “A lot of work ahead” but standout centre back Gianfranco Facchineri’s mentality and work ethic earns him a MLS homegrown deal with the Whitecaps Friday the 13th. Unlucky for some, but certainly not for Vancouver Whitecaps centre back Gianfranco Facchineri. For that was the date last month that...
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    Patrick Metcalfe rewarded for “perseverance” and commitment to ‘Caps with MLS homegrown deal

    Patrick Metcalfe rewarded for “perseverance” and commitment to ‘Caps with MLS homegrown deal Patrick Metcalfe’s path to becoming one of Vancouver Whitecaps’ two latest homegrown signings did not follow the usual route. More off-piste than a straight forward slope, it’s been a journey that’s...
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    Once A Whitecap: Where are they now? (Part 1)

    Once A Whitecap: Where are they now? (Part 1) At the end of every Football Manager season, the game generates a message to the player titled “The Team of 2020: Where are they now?”. Inspired by this, I decided to take a deep dive into four former Whitecaps and find out what they have been up...
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    Quality group of trialists have “a real opportunity” to earn a roster spot as tough Whitecaps preseason training camp gets underway

    Quality group of trialists have “a real opportunity” to earn a roster spot as tough Whitecaps preseason training camp gets underway It feels like an age ago now that Vancouver Whitecaps last kicked a ball in anger in MLS. It was 106 days to be precise. It’s been a slow offseason since then...
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    Vancouver Whitecaps’ Top 5 Highlights of the Decade

    Vancouver Whitecaps’ Top 5 Highlights of the Decade 2019 is over. So are the 2010s. It’s been a challenging year for Vancouver Whitecaps and, at times, a very testing decade for supporters. There’s been highs of course, but far more lows. There’s been hopes raised, but far more dashed. The...
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    Upgrade Suggestions: The pressing need to improve the Whitecaps both on and off the pitch

    Upgrade Suggestions: The pressing need to improve the Whitecaps both on and off the pitch So here we are in this our offseason of discontent. From the Whitecaps’ perspective, we are hearing some of the right things. We’ve finally got our new Sporting Director who will, we expect, lend some...
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    Horses and Hammers – breaking down the inaugural CPL Championship games between Cavalry FC and Forge FC

    Horses and Hammers – breaking down the inaugural CPL Championship games between Cavalry FC and Forge FC At long last, the first-ever Canadian Premier League finals are upon us. On Nov. 2 at Spruce Meadows, we will learn which club will be crowned kings of the inaugural CPL season, when Cavalry...
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    “Flat, uninspired” players and results the reasons behind Pacific FC’s decision to part ways with Silberbauer

    “Flat, uninspired” players and results the reasons behind Pacific FC’s decision to part ways with Silberbauer The inaugural Canadian Premier League regular season wraps up today. It’s naturally been a season of firsts. Some more welcome than others. From a managerial point of view, one firsts...
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    AFTN’s End Of Season Awards – 2019 (Part Two – Whitecaps and North American football)

    AFTN’s End Of Season Awards – 2019 (Part Two – Whitecaps and North American football) Another year is over. So that can only mean one thing – it’s time for AFTN’s ninth annual end of season awards, as we look back at Vancouver Whitecaps’ 2019 season and some more aspects from the North American...
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    AFTN’s End Of Season Awards – 2019 (Part One – Vancouver Whitecaps)

    AFTN’s End Of Season Awards – 2019 (Part One – Vancouver Whitecaps) Another year is over. So that can only mean one thing – it’s time for AFTN’s ninth annual end of season awards, as we look back at Vancouver Whitecaps’ 2019 season and some more aspects from the North American footballing...
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    In, Out, On The Bubble: The 2019 Vancouver Whitecaps

    In, Out, On The Bubble: The 2019 Vancouver Whitecaps Vancouver Whitecaps’ 2019 season is thankfully finally over and everyone is put out of their misery. So that can only mean one thing. No, not team implosions (not this year anyway), but it’s time for Steve to kick off our end of season...
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    Vancouver Whitecaps v Real Salt Lake – The ‘Yes, It’s Finally Over’ End Of Season Ending Story In Pictures

    Vancouver Whitecaps v Real Salt Lake – The ‘Yes, It’s Finally Over’ End Of Season Ending Story In Pictures There’s an old adage in the entertainment industry – always leave them wanting more. Vancouver Whitecaps have barely qualified to be classed as entertainment for much of the 2019 MLS...
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    Report and Reaction: RSL release the Kreilach to secure home playoff game as Whitecaps finish season with a disappointing loss

    Report and Reaction: RSL release the Kreilach to secure home playoff game as Whitecaps finish season with a disappointing loss Perhaps fittingly, Vancouver Whitecaps ended their 2019 MLS season as they had begun – with a disappointing home loss to a Western Conference rival. This time they...
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