WHITECAPS FC IN THE NEWS:
Whitecaps FC head coach Martin Rennie chats with TSN’s Luke Wileman about the MLS Player Combine, noting that he is, “pretty confident the club will be able to get a couple of good players." Read more about how the he hopes to benefit from the upcoming MLS SuperDraft. (Luke Wileman – TSN)
The second round of MLS Players Combine matches wrapped up yesterday. Read which prospect's stock went up, and who failed to impress. (Simon Borg, Jason Saghini & Travis Clark – MLSsoccer.com)
Speaking of Thursday's SuperDraft, MLSsoccer.com have updated their projections. See them here. (Simon Borg, Jason Saghini & Travis Clark – MLSsoccer.com)
A warm hello to Martin Bonjour. The newest member of Whitecaps FC hopes to make a splash in North America. (Marc Weber – The Province)
The newly renovated B.C. Sports Hall of Fame opened this weekend. The Hall’s new facilities underwent a 1 million dollar facelift and now features over 16,000 square feet of memorabilia. Find out whose Whitecaps jersey has been added to the exhibition. (Terry Bell – The Province)
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:
The signing of towering centre back Martin Bonjour will definitely be felt by opposing teams this season. ‘Caps president Bob Lenarduzzi describes him as being, “someone who’s going to make forwards well aware of the fact that he’s on the field, and he’s going to make it as difficult for them to perform as well as possible.” Check out how he could become a linchpin in central defense. (Martin MacMahon – MLSsoccer.com)
It’s T-minus three days until the MLS SuperDraft. The legend Carl Valentine sits down with coach Martin Rennie to discuss his strategy and the types of characteristics he’s looking for at the Players Combine. (Christopher Bromley & Paul Albi – whitecapsfc.com)
One of the rising stars of Whitecaps FC, Omar Salgado has had a whirlwind of an off-season. Read about Salgado’s reflections on maturing as a player and spending American Thanksgiving with US International striker Clint Dempsey during his time training at Fulham FC. (Martin MacMahon – MLSsoccer.com)
Don’t forget to catch-up with the Canadian Women’s soccer as Brandon Timko continues with his profiles of our talented national team before heading into the 2012 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Tournament. Read about how Robyn Gale hopes to build on her accolades, Chelsea Stewart’s family history of professional sports, and how Desiree Scott hopes to make her home province of Manitoba proud, with these latest features. (Brandon Timko – whitecapsfc.com)
