Tag Archives: Whitecaps

Hassli v Nagbe for MLS goal of the season; which was better?

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

Lots of unhappiness around Vancouver today when it was announced that Eric Hassli’s wonder goal was beaten by Portland Timbers Darlington Nagbe’s for MLS Goal of the Season (as voted by the fans it should be noted). Many thought it … Continue reading →

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D2 Survey: A new, professional, Canadian second division

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

If you played soccer in the late 80′s or watched the old CSL, there would be a few names you would associate with that era. I had the privilege to play with several of the players that are now considered … Continue reading →

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Why the Whitecaps are not winning more games

Posted on May 10, 2011 by

Been trying to find a video of the last minute of the Caps game against Montreal last week but none seem to show the bits I want to bring attention to. So the lack of pictures may lead to a … Continue reading →

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Carl Valentine interviewing fans at the Caps game

Posted on April 17, 2011 by

Roving Whitecaps Ambassador Carl Valentine wanders around Empire Field talking to the North Gate Ultras, the drummers, the 12, the Southsiders and a couple of regular fans. Starts slow but gets better around 1:38…

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Whitecaps v Sporting Kansas City: player reviews

Posted on April 2, 2011 by

GK. Jay Nolly: Decent and hard to blame on any of the goals except the first as he overcomitted at the near post and gave too much goal for Bunbury to aim at. Made a meal of some easy stuff; … Continue reading →

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Whitecaps screenwriter deserves raise

Posted on April 2, 2011 by

UPDATE: Sounds like the Portland Timbers hired the Caps screenwriter. Timbers win home opener 4-2 amid electric atmosphere So just as the most cynical were thinking up bon mots for Teitur’s early demise as it hit 3-0 and the team … Continue reading →

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Whitecaps accepted into US Soccer Development Academy

Posted on March 28, 2011 by

The Whitecaps have now received confirmation that they have been accepted into the US Soccer Development Academy. This is the top youth league in the United States for boys and entry is both highly sought and highly guarded. Don’t know … Continue reading →

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Attention Southsiders

Posted on February 26, 2011 by

Can you beat this? Wonder how much time this guys spends getting the placement of his spout just right? Any lower and that guy does not get on TV…

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Robbie Savage….really?

Posted on January 19, 2011 by

If he ends up being the ‘big name’ signing the Caps are looking for to create some excitement, I think the general response from the knowledgeable game-going fan will be a solid ‘meh’ as the kids say. He’s a bit … Continue reading →

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