2015 Whitecaps

[Regs]

Yes, I call it the move two point oh.

Like please.

 

[bandcamp]

Does anyone know if it will still have the Canadian Flag on the other sleeve??? Thats kind of the reason I was proud to wear my Jersey's every time I went anywhere South!!

Doesn't matter where you go they know where your from.

Never liked the flag on the jersey…hope it's gone now.

 

[Reds-16]

Never liked the flag on the jersey…hope it's gone now.

Another proud Canadian Eh ? ! !

 

[bandcamp]

Another proud Canadian Eh ? ! !

Proud enough…just don't like the flag on the jersey. I don't see how I can't be proud of being Canadian AND not want the flag on our local soccer team's jersey. I don't wear a Canadian flag pin on my jacket either. Don't have one on my backpack either...

 

[mtkb]

Proud enough…just don't like the flag on the jersey. I don't see how I can't be proud of being Canadian AND not want the flag on our local soccer team's jersey. I don't wear a Canadian flag pin on my jacket either. Don't have one on my backpack either...

no one said you were an American...

 

[cascadesoccer]

At a Kios near you....

 

[Reds-16]

Proud enough…just don't like the flag on the jersey. I don't see how I can't be proud of being Canadian AND not want the flag on our local soccer team's jersey. I don't wear a Canadian flag pin on my jacket either. Don't have one on my backpack either...

I don't go to elementary school so I do wear a backpack...but I do like every time I visit a foreign country and wear my Whitecaps jersey's they know what country I am from and it often begins a conversation

 

[dutch13]

"The Ladz donut haf enuff Good Ole Canadian Boys on de tam to haf a maapl laff on the shirt. MaayB you give some good local brunze or silva boys a chnce and u git the flag bak" - Mr. Base

Its that simple.

 

[bandcamp]

I don't go to elementary school so I do wear a backpack...but I do like every time I visit a foreign country and wear my Whitecaps jersey's they know what country I am from and it often begins a conversation

Maybe it's because it says Vancouver Whitecaps on your jersey that people know where you're from?

 

[RL RCD]

Maybe it's because it says Vancouver Whitecaps on your jersey that people know where you're from?

Interesting arguments. How about this one? As a Canadian I really like Canadian flag on Whitecaps jersey (and I think that every club from USA has American flag on their jerseys too). But, if my favourite team was, let's say, Seattle Sounders, as a Canadian, ,I kind of, would not like Sounders' jersey that much because it has American (not Canadian) flag. Very simple, isn't it!?

But, what I really, really do not like is to listen the anthem(s) before the games (and it is not because I do not like Canadian anthem, on the contrary) so that is why I perfectly well understand bandcamp's point re flag.
The reason why the anthem(s) should not be played in NHL, MLS, NFL, etc. is because I firmly believe that the anthems should be played only when NATIONAL team plays (not clubs, teams, etc.). I am not sure how many Canadians are right now on Canucks roster but remember (not long time ago) that Canucks had only 3, Canadian anthem was playing and I was wondering why and for who. It does not make any sense.

 

[Regs]

100% agreed on the anthems bit.

Maybe amend the practice for only playoffs (NHL, MLS, NBA)... the problem is probably whomever proposed such a thing in 'Merica would be tarred and feathered as un-patriotic

 

[RL RCD]

100% agreed on the anthems bit.

Maybe amend the practice for only playoffs (NHL, MLS, NBA)... the problem is probably whomever proposed such a thing in 'Merica would be tarred and feathered as un-patriotic

I think that anthems should be played only when national team plays. Clubs/teams do not represent a country/nation so it is ridiculous that the anthem is played when they play. I do not think that anywhere else in this World anthems are played for clubs/teams (quite sure it is only in North America).

You are absolutely right that it would be a big issue in USA if somebody recommended what we are talking about here but those people are ignorant and they have no clue who truly represents a country/nation. Those are snobs who are actually not able to add 2 + 2.

 

[Team Canada]

Not much info available, but it's sounding more and more like the MLS is headed for a strike. Anyone hear otherwise?

 

[Regs]

I'm reading that tomorrow night is the "deadline" and if it isn't resolved by then, the strike is on

 

[dezza]

The Owners & Player's Union are in DC where they've been negotiating all day. The Owners left around 8pm tonight, while the player reps stuck around. The offer on the table from the Owners is that players become free agents when they are both over 28 yrs old and have been in the league for 8 years. It's up the union to decide whether to accept that or decline it and then call for a player's strike vote.

 

[Dude]

I have to say, I'd be really bumbed if they don't start the season. No, it's not the EPL, not even close, but it is the best we have domestically, and it's not bad (IMO). I have become a vested fan of the Caps. I enjoy taking my kids to the games, and its a great experience.

As for the terminology and rules...totaly agree that they need to be adjusted. Locking up a player's rights, all the way to 28, is crazy...but the players may have to view this as a stepping stone, because leverage wise, they don't have much. This negotiation is very similar in nature to what we see in the CFL, where the leverage is mostly on the owner side, while in the bigger leagues, the players have more because they make more, and can afford to sit out.

That is, unless you are Patrick Ewing, where you make a lot of money, but you spend a lot of money, too.

 

[Rangerforever]

Agreed.

Saw bits of the Impact Concacaf Champions League game and it got me stoked about the upcoming season.

 

[Regs]

Interesting that under the current CBA, players are permitted to sign & play with teams in other leagues like the NASL... Stevie G and Robbie Keane to FC Edmonton?

 

[ThiKu]

The MLS Whitecaps preview is actually very positive about this team. The preview on the MLS youtube channel hosted by Rachel Bonnetta.

The asked a tonne of differet MLS reporters and TV guys what the Whitecaps are "most likely" to achieve - one guy said they are most likely to have 2 MVP candidates (I presume Morales and Rivero?), have the most clean sheets, have the most ties (unfortunately), and a bunch of other things. I guess Robbo's purchases are looking very sharp league-wide.

To be fair, Rodriguez, Waston, Ka is a formidable 3 options at centre back. Koffie and Laba are one year old and should be one year better. Manneh should get heavy minutes and playing off Rivero with Morales setting him up could also do very very well. Rosales is a top assist man, but hopefully we can get Mezquida more involved on that wing and see how he does!

 

[dezza]

Waston and Kah are both going to be card magnets. Expect them both to sit games due to suspension, and probably to give away some pks. So I guess it's a good thing we have Rodriguez as the 3rd wheel!