Vancouver Whitecaps FC

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THE SOUTHSIDERS ARE JOINED BY TWO NEW SUPPORTER GROUPS

La 12 Vancouver



Fortunately, the Whitecaps have a group of fans that rain or shine go to the stadium carrying more equipment than a Pink Floyd roadie in the late 80's. Yes sir, in a Football afternoon, close to the stadium you will see a line of devoted guys carrying big drums, flags, banners, small drums, güiros, trumpets and many other fine articles to the section 222 of the Empire Stadium. That is the section of “La 12 Vancouver”


http://la12vancouver.blogspot.com/


THE NORTHGATE ULTRAS


The North Gate Ultras are a european-style supporters group of the Vancouver Whitecaps F.C in the MLS.


http://whitecapsngu.blogspot.com/

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DeMerit sees bright future for 'Caps after debut season
Vancouver skipper disappointed, but reflects on progress made

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Disappointing season, exciting future. Those were Jay DeMerit’s sentiments following the Vancouver Whitecaps final match of their first Major League Soccer season.

“It was a frustrating year, there’s no hiding that fact,” DeMerit told MLSsoccer.com after Saturday’s finale. “But the fans that stayed back, and waited for us to come and praise them, shows us what we have here, and that’s a bright future.”

DeMerit explains that although the future is bright, he had hoped for a little more success in the side’s inaugural campaign.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/articl...r-debut-season

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DeMerit documentary gets November theatrical release
MLS to help distribute film to 130 theaters, all league markets


Ever since its trailer began grabbing attention on blogs and Twitter feeds this spring, Rise & Shine: The Jay DeMerit Story has been slowly gathering momentum toward a theatrical release.

The 92-minute film, which was shot and produced by longtime friends of the Vancouver Whitecaps defender, spent the summer screening at select film festivals around the country and is now slated for nationwide release on Nov. 3.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/articl...trical-release

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Colin Miller knew it was a matter of time before the axe fell
Whitecaps clear the deck for incoming head coach Martin Rennie as pair of assistants given walking papers

Colin Miller was "gutted" but not surprised.

The affable Vancouver Whitecaps assistant coach was fired Wednesday - along with fellow assistant Denis Hamlett - as the Caps cleared the way for incoming head coach Martin Rennie to bring his own assistants.

Read more: http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/C...#ixzz1c7rrIKAM

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Behind enemy lines
Take a journey with the 'Caps traveling fans.


Whitecaps FC were fortunate enough to not only to have some of the best fans in the league at home, but also on the road. It was rare for the club to travel to an away stadium where at least a few 'Caps supporters did not make the trip. Whether it be family and friends of players or loyal supporters of the team, Whitecaps players on the pitch could always count on some friendly voices in the stands. It was not just in the Cascadia games in Seattle and Portland where fans made the trek, but to almost every stadium in the league. The following video is a glimpse into the sights and sounds of Whitecaps supporters making their presence felt in hostile territory.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bp_M8...layer_embedded

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A new era
Rennie set to kick off first camp


Martin Rennie is now in town to begin a new era with Whitecaps FC, as he runs his first training camp starting Wednesday at Burnaby Lake. This is a chance for players to stake their claim to a roster spot for next year. The coach and players will take this time to get to know each other on and off the field, as coach Rennie will be looking to do some one-on-ones as well as evaluate and critique their performances in each practice session.

It is a key time for both coach and players, as first impressions are always important, especially when knowing that major decisions are being made on a day-to-day basis. While the process could be stressful, I feel that Martin’s communication skills with his friendly approach and desire to get to know the players individually that each member of the squad will know exactly where they stand and what is expected of them. The trick is for them to go out and get it done on the field.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=En2pFB9ZyCI

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Paul Ritchie named Whitecaps FC assistant coach
Ex-Scotland international reunites with Rennie


The two will be hoping to continue a fruitful relationship that has made the RailHawks one of the most feared sides in second-tier North American soccer. The pair navigated Carolina to a USSF D-2 playoff final last year, and an NASL regular season title this season.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gYDC...layer_embedded

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Evaluation camp gives Whitecaps' Nolly shot at redemption
Veteran 'keeper tries to work his way back to starting' role for 'Caps


VANCOUVER, B.C. – Goalkeeper Jay Nolly has been with the Vancouver Whitecaps for four seasons. He’d like to make it five.

The 6-foot-3 Orlando native was a big part of the club’s success in the lower tiers of North American soccer prior to Vancouver’s move to MLS in 2011. He helped the ‘Caps claim a USL-1 Championship in 2008, and his individual excellence earned him the USSF D-2 Goalkeeper of the Year award in 2010.

But 2011 was a different story. When former head coach Teitur Thordarson lost his job, director of soccer operations Tom Soehn stepped in as interim head coach and benched Nolly in favor of Joe Cannon.

With Martin Rennie now at the helm and holding an evaluation camp this week, the 29-year-old netminder has a chance to get back in his coach's good graces.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/articl...hot-redemption

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Morfaw and Elmasri leave Whitecaps after camp
Rennie makes first tough decisions as Vancouver head coach


Incoming Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Martin Rennie wanted to start molding his squad from the get-go, and on Monday, that process officially began.

The Whitecaps announced that midfielder Alexandre Morfaw has been waived and defender Omar Elmasri’s loan spell will not be renewed.

Morfaw (above) had been a member of the Whitecaps since joining the squad midway through their 2010 USSF Division-2 campaign, after previously playing for Swedish side Bodens BK. The Cameroonian made six appearances during that season, and appeared twice in Vancouver’s 2011 MLS campaign.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/articl...aps-after-camp

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Whitecaps FC intrasquad match ends in a goalless draw

Rennie watches MLS squad in game action

Team White and Team Blue each recorded clean sheets, as they played to a 0-0 draw in a Vancouver Whitecaps FC intrasquad match in front of several supporters at Percy Perry Stadium in Coquitlam, BC, on Saturday.

The match featured two 40-minute halves, with the club's MLS roster mixed into two squads. Assistant coach Paul Ritchie manned the sidelines for Team Blue, while Residency technical director Richard Grootscholten was on the bench for Team White. Head coach Martin Rennie observed from the sidelines at the halfway line.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bM0tu...layer_embedded

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Whitecaps FC conclude off-season camp with second intrasquad match
2-2 draw; Team White wins on penalties


With the off-season camp now at an end, Rennie's squad will take a break for the Holidays before returning to Vancouver in mid-January for preseason training camp ahead of the 2012 MLS campaign.

Team Blue
Jay Nolly; Jordan Harvey, Greg Janicki, Jonathan Leathers (Camilo 35'); Russell Teibert, Philippe Davies, Shea Salinas; Michael Nanchoff, Mustapha Jarju

Team White
Joe Cannon; Alain Rochat, Michael Boxall, Jeb Brovsky; Ben Fisk, Bryce Alderson, Gershon Koffie, Long Tan; Caleb Clarke


http://www.whitecapsfc.com/news/2011...trasquad-match

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Whitecaps' youngster Salgado to train with Fulham

Top SuperDraft pick to train with EPL side beginning Nov. 17

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Omar Salgado got to taste life in Major League Soccer this season, and he’s about to get a chance to train with an English Premier League team.

The first overall pick in last year’s MLS SuperDraft is off to London, where he’ll train with Fulham FC from Nov. 17 to Dec. 4.

“It will be an excellent experience,” Salgado told WhitecapsFC.com. “It is always good to be able to train with different teams and experience different styles and environments. Opportunities like this help me grow as a player and a person.”

For Salgado, 18, it’s his second chance to play with some of England’s best, having trained with Everton FC last fall, and the Whitecaps hope the extra experience can help him push on to the next level.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/articl...o-train-fulham

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Whitecaps FC add Residency youngster Bryce Alderson to MLS roster

Fourth player signed from Residency program

, BC - Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced today that 2010 Canadian U-17 Player of the Year Bryce Alderson has been signed to the club’s Major League Soccer roster as a Home Grown Generation adidas player. Per club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.

"Bryce is an intelligent, gifted player that has already played at a very high level in his young career," said Whitecaps FC head coach Martin Rennie. "He captained Canada at last summer's U-17 World Cup, and has continued his development in our Residency program and by training with our first team. We're excited to add another young Canadian talent to our MLS squad."

Alderson, 17, joins Vancouver's MLS roster after a successful year at both the club and international level. Currently with the Whitecaps FC Residency U-18 side in the United States Soccer Development Academy, Alderson has scored two goals in six matches this season. He is set to join the first team for the start of their 2012 MLS preseason camp in mid-January.

http://www.whitecapsfc.com/news/2011...son-mls-roster

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Whitecaps FC trade Salinas to SJ Earthquakes
'Caps receive allocation money for midfielder


Vancouver Whitecaps FC today traded midfielder Shea Salinas to San Jose Earthquakes in exchange for allocation money.

Salinas, 25, joined Whitecaps FC last November after being selected in the 2010 Major League Soccer (MLS) Expansion Draft from Philadelphia Union. This past regular season, the native of Lubbock, Texas, made 26 appearances for 1,695 minutes of action, as well as four appearances in the Nutrilite Canadian Championship for 191 minutes of action.


http://www.whitecapsfc.com/news/2011...sj-earthquakes

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Will it be a good news or bad for the Whitecaps FC.. Salinas is one of the good player in FC so the allocation money must be high..

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Rennie Returns to WakeMed Park


TFC and the Vancouver Whitecaps revealed they will be closing out their 2012 preseason in Carolina, where new Whitecaps manager Martin Rennie served as head coach of the Railhawks. The match will be held on March 4.

“It is very exciting to have the opportunity to return to Carolina so soon after winning the NASL Regular Season Championship with the RailHawks,” said Rennie. “The game against the RailHawks will be the Whitecaps’ final preparation before the start of the MLS season and we know that we will receive a very competitive game that will help us prepare for a very important season.”

http://www.insidemnsoccer.com/2011/1...-wakemed-park/

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Whitecaps officially announce signing of Lee Young-Pyo
Rennie's first international player acquisition is Korean legend


The long-rumored signing of former South Korean international Lee Young-Pyo was finally made official by the Vancouver Whitecaps on Tuesday.

A week of reports from around the globe culminated on Sunday with photos of Lee’s arrival into Vancouver’s airport. That was followed on Monday night by an announcement from the 34-year-old player via Twitter, followed by Tuesday’s confirmation from the club.

“Lee is a quality individual and leader — both on and off the pitch — that has excelled at all levels of the game and we are thrilled he will be joining our club," said Whitecaps FC new head coach Martin Rennie in a statement

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/articl...-lee-young-pyo

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Change at the top in Vancouver as CEO Barber departs
Ex-Tottenham man signs off after successful transition to MLS


VANCOUVER, B.C. – There's change at the top of Vancouver Whitecaps FC, as the club announced on Friday that CEO Paul Barber is moving on to pursue another opportunity.

The Englishman handed in his resignation last week, but he’ll continue with the Whitecaps until Feb. 29, 2012, to help the transition.

“It’s been a wonderful two years at the club,” Barber told MLSsoccer.com on Friday at The Landing, the building in which the club’s head office is based. “I came here with some very specific goals in mind: to prepare the club for Major League Soccer, to manage the transition to Major League Soccer and to help the club move in to not just one stadium, but two.

“We’ve achieved that, and we’ve established our brand,” Barber continued. “We’ve got a fantastic season ticket base and fan base, great sponsors and a fantastic front office.”


http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/articl...barber-departs

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Whitecaps get US international Nguyen in weighted lottery
Vancouver's high odds pay off, win lottery for midfielder/forward


The Vancouver Whitecaps' rebuilding process just got a boost.

The 'Caps won Thursday's weighted lottery for American midfielder/forward Lee Nguyen, beating out five other clubs for the US international's MLS rights. Nguyen signed a multi-year deal with the league on Dec. 6.

Vancouver had the highest probability of winning with 47.6 percent, while Canadian rivals Toronto FC were second with a 38.3 percent chance. FC Dallas, Houston, Real Salt Lake and the LA Galaxy also participated.

“We’re very excited to add a talented player like Lee,” Whitecaps FC head coach Martin Rennie said in a statement. “He’s a young player with a bright future. We look forward to seeing him in preseason.”


http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/articl...ighted-lottery

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Watson reunites with Rennie as newest 'Caps addition
Englishman spent three seasons with Carolina Railhawks


, B.C. – Martin Rennie added one his old charges on Friday, as the Vancouver Whitecaps announced they have signed Matt Watson, formerly of Rennie’s NASL Carolina RailHawks side.

The Englishman, a midfielder by trade, bolsters a position Rennie has targeted for improvement. Although born in Redditch, England, Watson has played his entire college and professional career in North America, first with the University of Maryland before moving on to the professional game in the second division.

“Matt has consistently been one of the best players at the North American second division level over the past four years — three of which I had the pleasure of coaching him,” Rennie said in a club statement. “He has had several offers to join Major League Soccer teams, so I am really pleased that he has chosen to take the next step in his career with Vancouver Whitecaps FC.”

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/articl...-caps-addition

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Meet Richard Grootscholten
Dutchman leading the 'Caps Residency program


Richard Grootscholten has been the head coach and technical director of the Whitecaps FC Residency program for the past year, leading the expansion of the program from one U-18 team to a total of 71 young players training hard to improve and attain a professional career.


http://www.whitecapsfc.com/news/2011...-grootscholten

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Vancouver's Rennie on UK scouting, but stays mum
'Caps coach seeks defensive help, repeated success with Watson


VANCOUVER, B.C. — Here’s how Vancouver Whitecaps coach Martin Rennie spent the holidays in his native Scotland: He watched more than a few Scottish Premier League games, including the Old Firm derby between Glasgow rivals Celtic and Rangers, and popped down to England to take in a number of Premier League and Championship matches.

Yes, in between time with family, Rennie scouted, but he declined to say which English matches he took in for fear of fueling speculation about potential signings.


http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/articl...ting-stays-mum

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Whitecaps' Nanchoff eager for healthy return in 2012
Vancouver youngster plagued by groin injury in debut season


Stay healthy and help the Vancouver Whitecaps make a push for the playoffs. It’s that simple for Michael Nanchoff, who missed extended periods of the Whitecaps’ debut season in 2011 with a groin injury.

But if the “big rubber band” has anything to say about it, Nanchoff will see much more of the field in 2012.

Innovative physiotherapist Rick Celebrini, who joined the Whitecaps in July, put together a detailed offseason fitness plan for Nanchoff with the aim of injury prevention, using a device called the Core X.

“[The Core X] is some kind of crazy device which provides a lot of resistance,” Nanchoff told MLSsoccer.com by phone from North Royalton, Ohio, on Tuesday. “It gives tension to your left wrist, your right wrist and both your thighs. You can do all sorts of exercises and different movements with it.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/articl...hy-return-2012

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Hassli will need to pick up where he kicked off


He was the toast of Vancouver for a large portion of last season for the Whitecaps. A giant, standing 6’4 and weighing in at 200 pounds. A complex myriad of tattoos adorned each of his arms. Eric Hassli had the look of a superstar, and in his first MLS match the talent was on display for all to see.

Hassli is a fan favourite here in Van City, with his dazzling goal against the Sounders and his likable demeanour. Fans are hoping that he will re-discover his form of old and blow the roof off of BC Place. However, as of now, I would think Long Tan is the favourite to start. Eric Hassli has the tools, and he could own this city if he consistently plays like he knows how. Until then however, he, like the entire Whitecaps franchise, has a lot to prove next season

http://www.rednationonline.ca/Hassli...kickedoff.aspx