VANCOUVER WHITECAPS FC IN THE NEWS:
Earlier this morning, Vancouver Whitecaps FC took part in the annual Raise-a-Reader event. The program, which seeks to raise as much money as possible for literacy programs across British Columbia, was a massive success. Click through the ‘photo’ section to find ‘Caps ‘keeper Joe Cannon and mascot Spike and learn how you can donate (Evan Duggan – Vancouver Sun).
With the opening match on Bell Pitch downtown at BC Place this Sunday against Portland Timbers, Whitecaps FC players will get their first look at the new Polytan Ligaturf 240 RS+ all-weather turf field. Check out the latest talk about the new surface and the progression of turf throughout past decades (Marc Weber – The Province).
Heading into Sunday's match, Whitecaps FC striker Eric Hassli is eager to open BC Place with a goal to help his team start their new journey on a positive note. "For sure against Portland it would be the right moment - a fresh start," he said. "I hope so” (Bruce Constantineau – Vancouver Sun).
Whitecaps FC women’s team member Ciara McCormick wrote her weekly feature in today’s edition of The Province, “A little luck and 10,000 hours go a long way”. Find out how much effort, dedication, and persistence it takes to be a great soccer player and achieve your goals (Ciara McCormick – The Province).
With the launch of EA Sports FIFA 12 yesterday, soccer fans across North America spent the day on their video game console likely creating their ‘Be a Pro’ character. Read this excellent analysis of FIFA 12 and how it delivers non-stop action (Fox News Latino).
WHITECAPS FC ON THE RADIO:
Did you miss last week’s “HOT FUDGE FRIDAY” on ‘Whitecaps FC Daily’ featuring whitecapsfc.com club correspondent and senior writer Simon Fudge? Don’t miss out as human soccer encyclopaedia tells you what’s hot in the English Championship every week.
Make sure you listen to ‘Whitecaps FC Daily’ with Peter Schaad on TEAM 1410 sports radio throughout the week, as he connects with his partner-in-crime Paul Dolan to discuss a variety of topics this week. You can listen right now on teamradio.ca or find the podcast you are looking for right HERE.
The show is on every Monday to Friday at 3 p.m. PT on TEAM 1410.
Need even more soccer updates, information, and soccer perspective? Listen live to ‘Full-Time: Vancouver’s Soccer Show’ with Tyler Green and Mike Martignago’ which can be heard every Sunday from 9:00 – 11:00p.m. PT.
WHITECAPS FC IN THE HOUSE:
On Wednesday morning, Whitecaps FC participated in Raise-A-Reader Day. Find out who was on hand and check out some of the highlights (Alexis Demmery - whitecapsfc.com)
Whitecaps FC rookie defender Michael Boxall was excited to get back on the field last weekend. “That’s what you look for - I like to play in front of those crowds and those types of games with that sort of atmosphere,” Boxall told MLSsoccer.com after Saturday’s match. (Martin MacMahon – MLSsoccer.com).
With EA Sports FIFA 12 launching throughout North America yesterday, learn about all the new improvements and features, including Vancouver Whitecaps FC and BC Place. Also, interested in learning more about the ‘FIFA Fan Bench’? Check out this video to give you the latest update (Jamieson Brooks + Zac Ratcliffe - whitecapsfc.com).
Want to know which soccer matches BC Place hosted following the days of the North American Soccer League? Read Simon Fudge’s, ‘Soccer at BC Place: Post NASL era – 1985 to 1995’ to learn about soccer throughout the mid ‘80’s and ‘90’s in Vancouver (Simon Fudge – whitecapsfc.com).
Also, don’t forget Vancouver Whitecaps FC is on Facebook and Twitter @ ‘WhitecapsFC’ and ‘WhitecapsMatch’ to get all the updates, information, latest stories, and live match updates.
THE SOCCER SCENE:
In this week’s segment of ‘Canadian Exports’ on MLSoccer.com, check out how some individual Canadian players did last week throughout Europe (Rudi Schuller – MLSsoccer.com).
On Tuesday night, Toronto FC and Seattle Sounders FC were in CONCACAF Champions League action! Check out their results and the upcoming fixtures remaining this week as MLS clubs fight for their lives in pursuit of a berth at the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup (CCL).
The 2012 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying tournament will be held at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, BC, from January 19 to 29, 2012.Tournament packages will go on sale September 9, 2011, with affordable prices featuring an average ticket price of just under $6.50 per match across 15 matches in eight days of world class soccer (whitecapsfc.com).
