Caps battle the Toronto Lynx this Saturday
Published on April 27, 2006 under USL First Division (USL-1)
Vancouver Whitecaps News Release
Fresh off the heels of a successful home opener which included a sell-out crowd of 5,722 cheering the Whitecaps to a 1-0 win over Portland, the Whitecaps look to go 2-0 as they host their Canadian rivals the Toronto Lynx this Saturday, 7:00 p.m. at Swangard. Good seats are still available for Saturday's tilt. To purchase your tickets call 604.280.4400 to charge by phone.
The 2006 edition of the Toronto Lynx is a mixture of youth and returning veterans. Among the new additions are 2005 Canadian University Player of the Year, Ryan Anstey, former Whitecap Gordon Chin and a number of players from the Canadian Professional Soccer League including premier strikers Matthew Palleschi and Jeremy Shepherd. The Lynx line-up also includes former Canadian international defender Tony Menezes as well as veteran keeper Theo Zagar.
Make sure to arrive early to catch the Whitecaps Street Carnival, which includes concourse performers and Gary Comeau & the Voodoo All Stars rocking on stage. Also, Bosnia, Ireland, Italy and England will be this week's communities competing in the Penalty Kick World Cup at the half.
Whitecaps on the Air:
If you can't make it to the game, tune into MOJO Sports Radio 730! Join Peter Schaad and Alan Errington for all the action from the men's side. Also, don't miss Whitecaps World of Soccer every Saturday morning. This week's show will air at 12:00 p.m. and again at 5:30 p.m. immediately prior to the Save-On-Foods Pre-Game Show. Host Peter Schaad will bring you all the latest Whitecaps news, plus local and international soccer updates.
Get your 3-Game Pack:
Whitecaps 3-game packs are still on sale for the exciting 2006 season. Prices start at just $42 and guarantee your priority purchase rights for the inaugural Whitecaps Nations Cup. Call 604.669.WAVE (9283) for more information.
Next Home Game:
The Whitecaps Men take to the road for their next match on Friday, May 5 versus the Portland Timbers. Listen to the game live on MOJO Sports Radio 730. The team returns to Swangard on Sunday, May 14 to host the Minnesota Thunder.
The Whitecaps Women will also be playing that weekend as they kickoff their season on Saturday, May 13 against the Seattle Sounders Saints. For tickets call 604.280.4400.
USL First Division Stories from April 27, 2006
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