BC Lions vs Edmonton Eskimos – BC Place – Sept 30, 2011 A crowd of 50000+ packed into the new and improved BC Place to witness the Lions beat the Eskimos 33-24. It seemed many arrived early to get their first glimpse of the interior of the new Lion’s Den for the first time since…
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Whitecaps FC say farewell to Empire Field
Whitecaps FC vs Sounders FC – Empire Field – September 24, 2011 Taking to the pitch for the final sporting event in the temporary stadium at Empire Field, Whitecaps FC hosted Cascadia Cup rivals Seattle Sounder on Saturday night. With 500+ Sounders fans travelling up the I-5, the evening was ensured to be a boisterous affair…
Whitecaps FC vs Houston Dynamo
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Houston Dynamo – Empire Field – August 27, 2011 Could we be on a roll? Two back to back home wins for the Whitecaps! I know it’s a lot to hope for but in a season with more losses than wins fans will find hope in every small gain. As the Whitecaps…
Football Friendly – Whitecaps FC – MCFC
Empire Field – July 18 After one of the rainiest July weekends on record, I’m sure more than a few in the Whitecaps head office were thrilled when the clouds parted and sun burst forth over the Bell Pitch at Empire Field as the Whitecaps welcomed Manchester City Football Club, of the English Premier League. …
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…
Whitecaps FC vs Sporting Kansas City
Whitecaps FC vs Sporting Kansas City – Empire Field – April 2, 2011 The sun held the dark clouds at bay while 20,518 Whitecaps fans filled Empire Field for the season’s second home match. It was nearly a perfect day…if only the ball had gotten past Kansas City’s ‘keeper Jimmy Nielsen , it would’ve been…
Whitecaps FC – MLS Kickoff!
It seems even mother nature is a Whitecaps FC fan! The sun and 22,000 fans came out to Empire Field on a bright Saturday afternoon to witness the debut of MLS soccer in Vancouver. The storied Vancouver Whitecaps franchise has moved into the ‘big leagues’ and from the showing they displayed, they deserve to be…