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MLS News :: Vancouver Whitecaps and fans bid a Farewell to Empire Stadium (video)
Fans describe their favourite memories from Empire Field, the temporary outdoor football and soccer stadium built at the former location of Empire Stadium at Hastings Park. It has been home of and the Vancouver Whitecaps since 2010.
**blognote** If anyone knows this chick and wants to do a facebook intro for me .... I might just have ...
Chelsea Confirm Juan Mata Transfer Complete
via ChelseaFC
Juan Mata completed his transfer from Valencia today, and will be available for Saturday's game against Norwich having already trained with the squad at Cobham.
The left-winger, who can also operate centrally, signed a five-year contract and spoke exclusively with the official Chelsea website following his first training session. He ...
Vancouver Whitecaps Approach Sales Goals
'The Whitecaps are close to selling out their first MLS game March 19 against Canadian rival Toronto FC. The club is also only about 1,000 sales short of reaching its goal of selling 16,500 season-tickets this year.'
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Final Mast Lifted Onto BC Place Roof
'BC Pavillion Corporation says construction on BC Place in Vancouver is one step closer to being finished after workers completed the installation of 36 masts on the new roof.'
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MLS Approves Away Ticket Policy In Pacific Northwest
'The Vancouver Whitecaps, Seattle Sounders, and Portland Timbers have reached a unique agreement which will make it easier for fans to travel to away Major League Soccer games.'
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Jay DeMerit Opens Up About Vancouver Whitecaps Move
Jay DeMerit introduces himself to his new home fans in Vancouver.
Vancouver Whitecaps make Jay DeMerit the club’s first MLS signing
"I am very thankful for my experiences with Watford FC and look forward to this new opportunity in Vancouver," DeMerit said. "Whitecaps FC have a tremendous history and great support in this beautiful city. After spending several seasons in England, I felt it was the right time to return to North America and I have been impressed by the Whitecaps FC ...
Q & A With Steve Nash
Our boy SF has a great Q&A he did with Steve Nash over at MLSInsider. Shawn gets the scoop from Nash about directing Landon as part of the campaign he shot for FIFA 11, his jump into directing, the Whitecaps, rivalries, etc. It's a must read.
Side note, is there any other athlete doing as much for soccer as Steve Nash? Has there ever been an ...
