WHITECAPS FC IN THE NEWS:
Like all sports, there are standard statistics that are tracked throughout the season; however, it’s the unique stats such as ‘big chance’ stats that can say a lot more. Opta, the company in charge of such things for Major League Soccer (MLS), has released some of those very stats. Check out which Whitecaps FC player ranks among the league's top finishers! (Elijah Miller – MLSsoccer.com)
Marc Weber, Whitecaps FC beat reporter for The Province, recapped the inaugural year of the club in his own words. Watch here as he talks about his personal highlights and what he predicts for 2012! (Marc Weber – The Province)
The Whitecaps FC Girls Elite program helps female youth athletes achieve much more than just a soccer career. Elise Wyatt, current member of the program, can attest to that with just being named No. 4 out of 20 stand out athletes in all of the Cowichan Valley which is due to her dedication, skill and high work ethic. (Don Bodger – Cowichan News Leader Pictorial)
Congratulations to one of our founding partners, KIA! The company achieved their highest ever sales in 2011 with the strong success of the Soul which sold over 100,000 units for the first time! (marketwatch.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:
Five new players were named to Generation Adidas – Find out who made the cut here! (MLSsoccer.com)
Whitecaps FC head coach, Martin Rennie had a busy holiday season that included some scouting – Read more about his findings and what he’s looking for! (Martin MacMahon – MLSsoccer.com)
Speaking Rennie, you may have noticed that since acquiring him, Whitecaps FC have added former Carolina Railhawks player Matt Watson. Find out just how persuasive Rennie can be. (Martin MacMahon – MLSsoccer.com)
Young Whitecaps FC striker, Omar Salgado has earned a spot as a United States U-20 call-up – Read more about how he got the honour here. (Nathan Vanstone – whitecapsfc.com)
Did you know that Whitecaps FC goalkeeper, Joe Cannon just celebrated his birthday on January 1st alongside his twin brother? Find out more about him and his digs here! (Zac Ratcliffe – whitecapsfc.com)
Also, don’t forget Vancouver Whitecaps FC are on Facebook and on Twitter @WhitecapsFC for updates, information, and the latest stories, and @WhitecapsMatch for live match updates!
