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.
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