Alan Koch returned to his old stomping ground when his new charges, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2, took to Fox Field against his old charges, the Simon Fraser Clan. Koch's seven seasons with the Clan was an unmitigated success, winning several conference titles and making the Semi-Finals in two of the three years that the Clan were eligible for postseason play.
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Thoughts on WFC2's first six signings
So far, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 have made six fairly predictable signings. They are a mix of academy players, graduates, and university players that likely wouldn't get a shot outside of Canada, if anywhere.
Read MoreFarmer, Haynes, and Piraux become first members of Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2
With on-field training set to begin on February 23rd at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 signed its first three players on Tuesday. Jacksoon Farmer, Jordan Haynes, and Mitch Piraux will now go into the history books as the foundation on which Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 was built.
Read MoreWhitecaps FC 2 confirm appointment of Alan Koch as manager
The story of the Whitecaps Football Club began on December 11th, 1973. Forty years, eleven months, and ten days later, WFC2 came into being as a USL Pro side. Before the announcement, the club had looked into a number of venues. Coquitlam, Surrey, and Swangard were all suggested. They came awfully close to reaching a deal with the City of New Westminster. But in the end, it was Thunderbird Stadium that got the nod. Today the club announced that Alan Koch will be heading up the coaching staff for WFC2's inaugural season and beyond.
Read MoreCharleston hold the line, but scoring still an issue
After conceding seven goals in their last two matches, Charleston did well to keep a clean sheet on Saturday against the Charlotte Eagles, but a win would have been nice.
Read MoreKicked and Battered by lightning in the 18th minute
Ordinarily, when one talks about lightning and football, they're usually referring to a bit of flair, a flash of brilliance, or dare I say it, genius. But on Friday night, it was an altogether...
Read MorePitchside: Whitecaps FC U23s v Highlanders FC
When Carl Robinson was promoted from assistant coach to manager back in December, he said that he would find minutes for his players. On Tuesday, he found some.
Read MorePitchside: Charleston v Red Bull New York
When the Charleston Battery agreed to become Vancouver's USL Pro affiliate, they expected the Whitecaps to provide them with a few players.
Read MorePitchside: Charleston Battery v Richmond
Former Whitecap Big Phil Davies was nowhere to be seen, but there were more than enough loaned Whitecaps at Battery Park to interest any Vancouver supporter.
Read MorePitchside: Charleston Battery v Orlando City SC
The Battery began their 22nd season in Charleston on Saturday when they played host to the MLS-bound Orlando City SC. The match ended in a one all draw.
Read MoreEight Whitecaps in the Charleston Pocket
On Friday morning, Omar Salgado became the eighth Vancouver player to ply his trade with the Charleston Battery of USL Professional Division.
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