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 MoreVancouver thrashes Victoria 7-2 to reach the Round of 16
2014 had been kind to the Victoria Highlanders FC. In May they won the Juan de Fuca Plate for the first time after two narrow victories over the Vancouver Whitecaps FC U23s, 3-2 and 5-4 respectively.
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: Simon Fraser v Whitecaps FC U23s
While the Under-23s don't official start the season until May, that doesn't stop them from arranging friendlies, like Friday's match against the Simon Fraser Clan.
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.
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