MLS Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Bell Pitch at Empire Field Update on Newly Laid Grass

Published on July 18, 2011 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC News Release


VANCOUVER, BC - With weather conditions continuing to improve and restoration efforts carrying on, Whitecaps FC remain optimistic that pitch conditions will be playable for tonight's international friendly versus Manchester City FC.

Restoration crews worked throughout the night to improve pitch conditions for today's much anticipated match. Vacuums and sub pumps, along with four flood trucks remain on-site at Empire Field, removing excess water which collected on the pitch over the weekend due to heavy rainfall. This morning, five mowers began cutting the newly laid grass to trim the grass to match conditions.

"Provided weather conditions continue to improve, we remain optimistic that tonight's match will proceed as planned," said Paul Barber, Whitecaps FC chief executive officer. "Fans wanting to purchase tickets to tonight's match should contact Tickmaster as soon as possible."

Tickets for tonight's international friendly between Whitecaps FC and Manchester City FC - which kicks off at 7 p.m. PT - are available at all Ticketmaster Ticket Centres, online at ticketmaster.ca/whitecaps, or Charge-by-Phone at 1.855.6.GO-CAPS.

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