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.
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Whitecaps FC had at best a mixed results down in the desert. They scored two goals, while keeping a clean sheet against New England. They drew one apiece with San Jose. And they lost by one to Western Conference newcomers Houston Dynamo. Of course at this time of year, results count for nothing.
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 MoreThe Boys Are Back in Town
Has it really been three months since referee Mark Geiger controversially awarded FC Dallas an 84th minute penalty kick with the score level at once apiece? The calendar would suggest so, but for some of us, it felt like it has been a far longer wait.
Read MorePitchside: Whitecaps FC v FC Edmonton
With the Major League Soccer season already four weeks in, Vancouver's players came out with something to prove at Thunderbird Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.
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With a friendly against Edmonton later in the afternoon, and a match against Colorado on Saturday, today's training session was a little sparse.
Read MorePitchside: Thunderbids v FC Edmonton
On Saturday morning, FC Edmonton visited the British Columbia Thunderbirds, their last collegiate opponent before facing Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
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Today, the Whitecaps announced the signing of Chilean midfield Designated Player Pedro Morales from Spanish side Málaga CF. He immediately began training.
Read MoreTales from the Training Ground: Whitecaps FC
The Whitecaps returned to training at Thunderbird Stadium. They trained in the rain, and they trained in the snow, because that's what RCI champions do.
Read MorePitchside: Whitecaps FC Intra-Squad
It was a bright and sunny afternoon at Thunderbird Stadium on Wednesday. The sky was a vivid blue, only interrupted by the occasional cloud.
Read MoreTales from the Training Ground: Whitecaps FC
As it was the first of two sessions on Friday, and knowing that they would head to Victoria after another, the coaches took it easy. They gave them the bleep test.
Read MoreGetting to know Gordon Forrest
In the past, we’ve brought you the insights of Carl Robinson and Marius Røvde. Now we bring to you a window into the life of Gordon Forrest.
Read MoreFC Edmonton are coming to town
FC Edmonton announced the club’s 2014 preseason training plans today, and as in previous years, the Rabbits will be making a sojourn to British Columbia.
Read MoreTales from the Training Ground: Whitecaps FC
After a Fog-Filled Day One of Vancouver Whitecaps FC Training Camp, the light rain was a welcome change. Click here to open our fullscreen slideshow.
Read MoreTales from the Training Ground: Whitecaps FC
It was a new year, a new manager, and many new faces, but it was the same old January weather in Vancouver. Click here to open our fullscreen slideshow.
Read MorePitchside: Friendly: UBC T-Birds v FC Edmonton
The British Columbia T-Birds fought FC dmonton to a Standstill at Thunderbird Park on Friday. Final score, 1-1. Click here to open our fullscreen slideshow.
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