In just a few days, the sporting world will turn its eye to Canada as the FIFA Women’s World Cup begins on June 6th. The seventh time the Women’s World Cup has been contested, the 2015 edition sees Canada’s first hosting duties of a senior World Cup, having previously hosted the 1987 FIFA U-16 World…
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New turf coming to BC Place
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…
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…
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 Schedule Released
Canada will play host to the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup from June 5 to July 5, 2015. This will be the seventh quadrennial tournament, the first for Canada, and the first to expand the format to 24 teams. As a warm up the host country also gets the rights to host the previous year’s…
Who referees the referee?
Whitecaps FC vs New England Revolution – Empire Field – April 6, 2011 The Dictionary defines a referee as: referee n 1. (in some sports) an official who watches a game or match closely to enforce the rules and arbitrate on matters arising from the play. The FIFA rules of football (soccer) state: “Laws of…
Farewell To Swangard Stadium
With Whitecaps defeated in the semi-finals and the USSF D-2 league final about to take place this weekend, now is a good time to say goodbye to the USL/USSF leagues and Swangard Stadium. Home to Vancouver 86ers and Whitecaps FC soccer teams since 1987, this 41 year old multi-use stadium will no longer be home…