A Rivalry 30 Years In The Making
July 8, 2004 - USL First Division (USL-1)
Vancouver Whitecaps News Release
In 1974, the Whitecaps and Seattle Sounders squared off for the first time in the North American Soccer League. Thirty years later, much has changed, but the rivalry is fiercer than ever. In 2003, the Sounders knocked the Whitecaps out of the playoffs. This Friday, July 9th the Whitecaps will be looking for payback! Friday is also Alumni Night. Celebrate thirty years of Vancouver soccer history with Whitecaps and 86ers greats including Buzz Parsons, Carl Valentine, Steve MacDonald, Dale Mitchell, and of course Bob Lenarduzzi!
Call 604-280-4400 for ticket/game information
Vote for Your Favourite Whitecaps/86ers of All-Time!
Also at Friday's game, you will be able to vote for your favourite Whitecaps/86ers of all-time! If a game was on the line, who would you rather have in goal, Paul Dolan or Phil Parkes? How about up front? If you really needed that big goal, would it be John Catliff or Trevor Whymark? Make sure to pick up a game day program for a complete roster of players you can choose from.
USL First Division Stories from July 8, 2004
- Lynx fall to defending A-League Champs - Toronto Lynx
- Impact beat Rhinos 1-0 in front of 9,078 fans - Montreal Impact
- Timbers add Scot Thompson of MLS - Portland Timbers
- A Rivalry 30 Years In The Making - Vancouver Whitecaps
- Aviators defeated in Seattle, 1-0 - Edmonton Aviators
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