Away From The Numbers: Five reasons for Whitecaps fans to give thanks
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Vancouver
Away From The Numbers: Scheduling simians still keeping busy
Most of you reading this will know of the “infinite monkey theorem”. The idea is that an infinite numbers of monkeys, sat down at a set of typewriters, could randomly strike keys and eventually produce the works of Shakespeare. It’s … Continue Reading
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Vancouver
Away From The Numbers: International call-ups not friendly to Whitecaps
Vancouver Whitecaps will be missing five players to international duty for next Wednesday’s key Western Conference match up at home to Dallas. That’s the bad news. The only slightly better news is that at least it’s only two of the … Continue Reading
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Vancouver
Kenny Miller signs with Vancouver Whitecaps
VANCOUVER – Kenny Miller left little doubt about his loyalty to the Vancouver Whitecaps after he joined the Major League Soccer club Monday. “There isn’t any option for me,” Miller said during a news conference at B.C. Place Stadium. “I … Continue Reading
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Vancouver
Juan de Fuca Plate on the line Sunday as PDL action heats up
Vancouver Whitecaps fans will hopefully now all be very familiar with the Cascadia Cup. What many may not be so familiar with is the new piece of silverware introduced this season – the Juan de Fuca Plate. And the Whitecaps … Continue Reading
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Sports
Tardiness is a Vancouver disease
There’s a lot to praise in the way that the general Vancouver public have gotten behind the Whitecaps in these last two years. Turning up on time for kick off isn’t one of them. As last Saturday’s important game against … Continue Reading
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Sports
New book chronicles early history of soccer in BC
Every Friday, Southsider and blogger Michael McColl takes ALL CAPS “Away From The Numbers” for his perspective on Vancouver Whitecaps and the local soccer scene. As a history buff and a football fan, I love reading books tracing the history … Continue Reading
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Vancouver
Olympic-size ambition for new Whitecaps chairman John Furlong
The Blue and White is as good as gold for the Vancouver Whitecaps’ new executive chair. John Furlong, the man responsible for pulling off the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver as VANOC CEO, is now looking to make a splash … Continue Reading
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Vancouver
AFTN: Schedule Dynamics Adding Interest To MLS Season
Every Friday, Southsider and blogger Michael McColl takes ALL CAPS “Away From The Numbers” for a fan’s perspective on the Vancouver Whitecaps. As much as I wanted Major League Soccer to adopt a balanced schedule again this season, I’ve actually … Continue Reading
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Away From The Numbers: On The Road Again
Every Friday, Southsider and blogger Michael McColl takes ALL CAPS “Away From The Numbers” for a fan’s perspective on the Vancouver Whitecaps. Vancouver Whitecaps take on Chivas USA tomorrow, looking for their first MLS away win in their 18th attempt. … Continue Reading
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Southsiders reaching out
March 10 is almost upon us, which can only mean one thing. The Vancouver Whitecaps will once against take to the pitch at BC Place to kick off their 2012 MLS campaign as the familiar chants and songs from the … Continue Reading
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Sports
Away From The Numbers: What’s in a name?
Another MLS transfer window closed a few weeks back, and the European one closes today. Every window, there are some in the Whitecaps support, and many more casual football fans in the city, a little big disappointed that a big … Continue Reading
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Vancouver
Whitecaps prevail 2-1 over Earthquakes
VANCOUVER – Barry Robson has looked quite comfortable at B.C. Place Stadium since joining the Whitecaps. The Scottish midfielder scored in his second straight home game with a penalty kick in the 63rd minute Sunday to give Vancouver a 2-1 … Continue Reading
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Vancouver
Whitecaps acquire Scottish striker Miller
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps have acquired Scottish international striker Kenny Miller. Miller, the captain of Scotland’s national team, will be the Whitecaps’ newest designated player. The 32-year-old spent last season with Cardiff City FC in the English League Championship, … Continue Reading
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Sports
There’s only one football match that matters on Saturday
You wait weeks for another derby game to come along and then you get four of them in eleven days. One of the many great things about supporting Vancouver Whitecaps is that you’re never shy of games against your fiercest … Continue Reading
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Sports
Whitecaps favourites to land their first Voyageurs Cup
The next four Wednesdays will see Vancouver Whitecaps squaring off in some of their most important games of the 2012 season. Their quest to land their first ever Voyageurs Cup gets underway at Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium on May 2nd. You … Continue Reading
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Sports
Teams battling for BC pride
The 2012 BC Provincial Cup gets underway today, with a weekend of first round matches scheduled throughout the lower mainland. With the Whitecaps having a bye week, if you’re looking for your footballing fix, you could no worse than to … Continue Reading
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Vancouver
Team in transition
Saturday’s loss to the San Jose Earthquakes served as a reminder to fans that the 2012 Vancouver Whitecaps are still a work in progress. On paper, the Caps entered Buck Shaw Stadium as one of the revelations of the young … Continue Reading
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Away From The Numbers: Southsiders show racism the red card
Every Friday, Southsider and blogger Michael McColl takes ALL CAPS “Away From The Numbers” for a fan’s perspective on the Vancouver Whitecaps. Unfortunately, racism in football, as in all walks of life, isn’t going to be disappearing any time soon. … Continue Reading
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Away From The Numbers: Whitecaps 2012 season preview
Vancouver Whitecaps kick off their 2012 Major League Soccer season Saturday against Canadian rivals Montreal Impact at BC Place. After finishing rock bottom last year, Vancouver will be hoping for a massive improvement this time around. With an off-season of … Continue Reading
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Away From The Numbers: Holding Too Much Back From Reserves
Every Friday, Southsider and blogger Michael McColl takes ALL CAPS “Away From The Numbers” for a fan’s perspective on the Vancouver Whitecaps. Major League Soccer released their 2012 Reserve League Schedule on Monday and for Whitecaps junkies everywhere, it meant … Continue Reading
