VANCOUVER WHITECAPS FC:
With the MLS Expansion Draft, there is sometimes the loss of good players because only 11 can be protected by existing league teams - "I'd have rather not lost anybody," said Whitecaps FC coach Martin Rennie. "We liked Jeb and he had a good first season as a rookie. It's disappointing to lose him, but it's a good opportunity for him." As well, Rennie shared his thoughts on Nizar Khalfan being picked up by Philadelphia Union. "I think he's a good player with a lot of potential, and I'm pleased that he's got an opportunity to be in the league," the ‘Caps head coach said. "We have other ideas in mind with that position. Generally, we're looking for more production. We like pace and movement, but we like assists and goals more." (Marc Weber – The Province)
Former Whitecaps FC midfielder Khalfan also garnered some thoughts from president Bob Lenarduzzi - "He never causes you any problems, he keeps his mouth shut and gets on with it - a real treat to deal with." (Bruce Constantineau – The Vancouver Sun)
Thanks to an eight-match unbeaten streak and a strong performance in 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying, the Canadian men’s national team have been officially moved up to 72nd in the FIFA World Rankings. (Postmedia News & The Vancouver Sun)
Whitecaps FC president Bob Lenarduzzi recently sat down with Total Football Magazine to discuss the team and where he sees Major League Soccer (MLS) going in the years to come. Also, find out what he recommends for the Canadian men’s national team to ensure success! (totalfootballmag.com)
Whitecaps FC have made some moves in this off-season, both with players staying and going. Check out some of the improvements made in time for 2012 here! (Matt Kieltyka – metronews.ca)
Did you miss the 2011 MLS Expansion Draft yesterday? Take a look at this ‘as it happens’ reaction and analysis! (tsn.ca)
Don’t forget to support the Vancouver Whitecaps FC Movember Team!
WHITECAPS FC ON THE RADIO:
Make sure you listen to ‘Whitecaps FC Daily’ with Peter Schaad on TEAM 1410 sports radio throughout the week, as he discusses a variety of topics this week. Listen on teamradio.ca or find the podcast you are looking for right HERE.
Make sure to check in on Friday for another new edition of “Simon Fudge’s Friday Football Free-for-all” 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 all things soccer every week.
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 – 11:00 p.m. PT.
WHITECAPS FC IN THE HOUSE:
This week’s installment of Women’s Weekly takes a look at this year’s NCAA tournament and how members of Whitecaps FC women are fairing. Also, be sure to check out the update on the Girls Elite program! (Alexis Demmery – whitecapsfc.com)
Zac Ratcliffe and Carl Valentine have partnered up for this week’s Residency update, which focused on Whitecaps FC’s U-14 squad – Be sure to check it out! (Zac Ratcliffe & Carl Valentine – whitecapsfc.com)
Brovsky, Duckett, and Khalfan have moved on from Whitecaps FC - Take a look at some of their accomplishments during their time in Vancouver here. (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!
