WHITECAPS FC IN THE NEWS:
"But I'm excited. I'm looking forward to playing under Martin [Rennie] and building on the good things we brought last year. I'm just working hard to make 2012 a great season,” said Whitecaps FC goalkeeper, Joe Cannon who’s excited about what next season could bring. (Marc Weber – The Province)
In the biggest news of the day, Whitecaps FC CEO Paul Barber announced that he’s stepping down as of February 29, 2012. “I enjoyed every minute of it,” he said of his time with Vancouver Whitecaps FC. (David Ebner – theglobeandmail.com)
The announcement was felt by many. “We’re going to miss Paul,” said Whitecaps co-owner Jeff Mallett. “He’s been a great part of the organization.” (Marc Weber – The Province)
Barber has been a great asset to the club. He’s helped lead the club to a bright future with some exciting new signings and a Residency program that is flourishing. “Have no doubts about it, Vancouver Whitecaps’ future, and promising young talent, is now very rich indeed.” (Michael McColl – metronews.ca)
Among those players is Whitecaps FC Residency grad Bryce Alderson, who was recently signed to the MLS roster. Alderson was named to Sportsnet’s list of ‘Canada’s Best 11 in 2011’. Find out why he made the cut and who else joined him! (Steve Bottjer – whitecapsfc.com)
WHITECAPS FC ON THE RADIO:
‘Whitecaps FC Daily’ with Peter Schaad on TEAM 1410 sports radio is on a winter break until the New Year, but for those of you who may have missed some episodes, you can find them HERE!
The show will return on January 23, 2012, and air every Monday to Friday at 3 p.m. PT on TEAM 1410.
You can always get your soccer fix every Sunday night from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. PT by tuning into ‘Full-Time: Vancouver’s Soccer Show’ with Tyler Green and Mike Martignago on TEAM 1040.
WHITECAPS FC IN THE HOUSE:
Yesterday, the newest addition to Whitecaps FC, Young-Pyo Lee, was officially welcomed to BC by Premier Christy Clark. Watch here to see the large crowd that came to catch a glimpse of Lee! (Zac Ratcliffe & Brandon Timko – whitecapsfc.com)
Whitecaps FC CEO, Paul Barber stepped down from his position today. Be sure to get the full story here. (whitecapsfc.com)
In lieu of the news of him stepping down, Paul Barber has a message for all of you loyal Whitecaps FC fans who helped make his stay so enjoyable. (Paul Barber – whitecapsfc.com)
Also, don’t forget Vancouver Whitecaps FC are on Facebook and on Twitter @WhitecapsFC for updates, information, and latest stories, and @WhitecapsMatch for live match updates!
