Apr
30

Vancouver Temp Stadium Under Works

Vancouver Temp Stadium Under Works

A bit of Canadian news to kickoff a rather ugly looking Friday here in Dallas (overcast and muggy for those who care). The news from up north tell us that the temporary venue for the Vancouver Whitecaps next year is under construction and coming along very nicely. The facility will open in June with a…[continue reading]

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Mar
11

BMO Looking To Sponsor Whitecaps?

BMO Looking To Sponsor Whitecaps?

One of two things could happen next year when the Vancouver MLS team joins in the fun (along side Portland of course). Either BMO the main sponsor of Toronto FC drops them to sponsor Vancouver or they decide to sponsor both. Honestly looking at it the latter of the two will likely happen. Thanks to…[continue reading]

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Jan
03

BC Place 2011 Video


I’ll admit at first I hated the idea of a MLS team in another big stadium but if this stadium up in Vancouver really gets re-done like this it won’t be a terrible thing at all.

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Dec
22

Vancouver Temporary Stadium Information

Vancouver Temporary Stadium Information

We learned earlier this morning about Portland’s stadium upgrades that will soon be coming but what about their MLS expansion mates Vancouver? Well it turns out they probably won’t be playing in BC Place right away in 2011 but instead will be in a temporary venue. They will (along with CFL side BC Lions) play…[continue reading]

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Oct
29

Vancouver Using Two Stadiums In 2011?

Vancouver Using Two Stadiums In 2011?

Here’s some interesting news about Vancouver’s expansion bid that most may not know of yet. They will have to play in two different stadiums in their first year in Major League Soccer in 2011. The Vancouver Sun is reporting today that due to the renovations to BC Place the expansion Whitecaps (or whatever they will…[continue reading]

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Sep
29

Evening Links and Thoughts: Vancouver, Best XI, and KC

Evening Links and Thoughts: Vancouver, Best XI, and KC

First of all, let me say sorry for the lack of updates this week. I’ve gone into full site design mode here for this place and for another couple project that I am working on for other folks. And on that note I will also be heading out of town early this weekend for a…[continue reading]

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May
26

Carding of Vancouver


Another cool grass roots effort this time in Vancouver.

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Apr
22

EA Sports and Vancouver a Match?


That is the talk right now. With the jersey success that is Seattle, future MLS side and Seattle Sounders rival Vancouver hope to bank in on a good kit sponsor as well. Today’s hot rumor is that they will pair up with gaming giants EA Sports for a kit spnosorship deal. Bobby Lenarduzzi was recently…[continue reading]

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Apr
15

BC Place Renovations On Track

BC Place Renovations On Track

Well, that was kind of quick. Just a short while after posting about the potential issues that could surround BC Place and it’s renovation to include a retractable roof are now somewhat resolved. The NDP who was threatening to take the roof renovations off the menu have claimed that it was a “Liberal lie.” The…[continue reading]

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Apr
15

Potential Stadium Issues In Vancouver?


I was just handed this link to a blog that I’ve never seen before but quickly became a fan of after a few articles. The main reason why I was lead there was due to a story on the Vancouver Whitecaps stadium situation for Major League Soccer. Yes, there is a potential issue with BC…[continue reading]

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