VANCOUVER WHITECAPS FC IN THE NEWS:
Yesterday was new head coach Martin Rennie’s first day of training camp with Whitecaps FC. Take a look at his first impressions here. (Bruce Constantineau – The Vancouver Sun)
Speaking of the new man in charge, Rennie has a clear vision of how he wants to build this team. “A lot of people think you win and you build confidence. Actually you need to build a winning culture first and then the wins start to happen from there.” (Jim Morris – The Globe and Mail)
Residency technical director and head coach Richard Grootscholten ran training at times yesterday to allow Rennie to take a step back to get a better perspective to evaluate the team. (Marc Weber – The Province)
Three of our very own Whitecaps FC players received international call-ups for their respective countries. Find out which players got the call and where they are heading! (Marc Weber – The Province)
Thanks to the strong support of MLS, soccer has been growing steadily in North America. Which American pass-time did the sport bump out of third in attendance in the U.S.? Find out here! (L.E. Eisenmenger – National Soccer Examiner)
Sports Illustrated featured Whitecaps FC captain, Jay DeMerit this month, highlighting his documentary set to premier today. “If Jay DeMerit played football or basketball, his fable would be known by millions of Americans already. And now, thanks to the documentary, it still has that chance.” (Grant Wahl – SI.com)
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 Simon 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:
Paul Ritchie has offically been announced as the new Whitecaps FC Assistant Coach – Find out his thoughts on the position and what he hopes to bring to the club. (Martin MacMahon – MLSsoccer.com)
Whitecaps FC women have had an impressive week to say the least! Many are heading into championship weekends representing schools from BC’s Trinity Western to Penn State University – Be sure to check out who here! (Alexis Demmery – whitecapsfc.com)
Want to see Martin Rennie’s first day of training camp with Whitecaps FC? Well thanks to our very own Zac Ratcliffe, you can! (Zac Ratcliffe – whitecapsfc.com)
Movember is upon us which means the trash talking has begun. Watch here as Whitecaps FC CEO Paul Barber, club president Bob Lenarduzzi and club ambassador Carl Valentine try and figure out who will have the most macho moustache. (Jamieson Brooks & Zac Ratcliffe – whitecapsfc.com)
Also, don’t forget Vancouver Whitecaps FC is on Facebook and Twitter @WhitecapsFC to get all the updates, information and latest stories, and @WhitecapsMatch for live match updates!
THE SOCCER SCENE:
With the men’s and women’s Canada West championship weekend almost upon us, be sure to get the full breakdown of the competition and find out who has the best chance of coming away with the ‘W’. (Andrew Bates – Ubyssey.ca)
