British Columbia’s premier stadium is about to get another new upgrade with the introduction of upgraded synthetic field turf. The new turf coming to BC Place is called LigaTurf RS+CoolPlus World Cup Edition 260 W ACS 90 Bionic Fibre Infill is to be installed by Burnaby’s Centaur Products Inc. The new turf is rated to meet FIFA 2…
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Friday Find: 2015 Caps Card
On the eve of the first kick of the Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2015 season it’s time to make sure our new Caps Cards are registered and ready to go. Caps Cards offers season ticket holders great discounts on merchandise and deals at partner pubs & restaurants, contests and promotions. Earning points from contests, match attendance, watching…
The 2015 BC Lions Schedule Revealed
Last week, the CFL has released its 2015 season. The BC Lions will be entering their 58th CFL season and after an up & down 2014 season its hoped this year sees an improvement. Even though the Leos have reached the playoffs for the last 18 seasons, the semi-final loss to Montreal, was a disappointment, especially…
Whitecaps FC reveals 2015 MLS Schedule
This week, Whitecaps FC unveiled their 2015 MLS Schedule. The season kicks off March 7th at BC Place with a home opener against cross-country rivals, Toronto FC and wraps up October 25th against Houston Dynamo. The opening match follows a pre-season tour of 6 away matches throughout February where the team will flesh out its…
Picks of the Week – 102nd Grey Cup Edition
It’s Grey Cup weekend in Vancouver, even though BC Lions are not in the big game, there’s no reason we can’t take advantage of all the events surrounding the 102nd Grey Cup Festival. Head out and show the visiting teams’ fans how Vancouver can have fun! This special edition of Picks Of The Week is…
Olé, Olé, Olé the World Cup 2014 Starts Today in Brazil!
Today’s the day! Until July 13th, all the world’s eyes will be focused on Brazil as the 2014 FIFA World Cup kicks off. In spite of being 5 time winners, Brazil are hosting for only the second time, last hosting the finals in 1950. Brazil ran an uncontested bid for the tournament when FIFA decried that…
Whitecaps Announce 2014 Schedule
Whitecaps FC may not have made the post season but that hasn’t stopped them from making news. Lots of action happening this week, re-signing a number of players and declining the options on others. The MLS schedule was released this week too, just in time to get your favourite fan a Whitecaps Holiday Pack for…