Caps continue preseason this weekend
Published on March 30, 2007 under USL First Division (USL-1)
Vancouver Whitecaps News Release
The Whitecaps continue their 2007 pre-season this weekend when they play a pair of games on Saturday, March 31st against University of Washington at Holly Park Field, Ladner at 2 p.m., and on Sunday, April 1st against University of British Columbia (UBC) at UBC's Thunderbird Stadium, Vancouver at 3:00 p.m.
The Whitecaps got off to a roaring start to their pre-season last Tuesday, when they defeated the Fraser Valley Soccer League All-Stars 7-1. Over 500 energetic fans were on hand to watch the Whitecaps jump to a 2-0 lead after just four minutes into what was the Caps' first game since their 2006 USL-1 championship title run. Substitute goalkeeper Shawn McDonell made an incredible diving stop in his Whitecaps debut, while forwards Marty Johnston tallied a marker and Adam Day had an impressive debut, scoring on a penalty kick and setting up Johnston's goal.
The University of Washington has already played three spring matches, defeating the U of Washington Alumni 6-0, Trinity Western 5-1, while drawing with UBC 1-1. Junior forward Kevin Forrest, the 2006 Pac-10 Player of the Year, has tallied five goals in the three games thus far.
UBC recently took part in an exhibition competition this month against the University of Washington Huskies and the University of Portland Pilots, two of the strongest soccer programs in the NCAA. UBC finished the tournament with a pair of impressive draws. Whitecaps goalkeeper Srdjan Djekanovic is a member of the UBC men's soccer team and will suit up for the Thunderbirds against his professional club.
Holly Park Field is located at 4700 Block, 62nd Street, Ladner. (between Ladner Trunk Road & Holly Park Drive)
UBC's Thunderbird Stadium is located at 6288 Stadium Road, Vancouver. (between East Mall and S.W. Marine Drive)
WHITECAPS 2007 PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE
Date Time Field City Opposition Result
Tues., March 27 7 p.m. Newton Athletic Park Surrey FVSL All-Stars 7-1 W
Sat., March 31 2 p.m. Holly Park Field Ladner U. of Washington -
Sun., April 1 3 p.m. Thunderbird Stadium Vancouver U. of British Columbia -
Thur., April 5 7 p.m. Spartans Sports Complex Langley Trinity Western U. -
Mon., April 9 3 p.m. Centennial Stadium Victoria U. of Victoria -
Thur., April 12 8 p.m. Percy Perry Stadium Coquitlam VMSL All-Stars -
Sun., April 15 4 p.m. Alder Creek Middle School Milwaukie, Or Portland Timbers -
Vancouver's regular season kicks off on Saturday, April 21 versus the Seattle Sounders. Whitecaps full season tickets start at just $199 and include all Whitecaps Men's and Women's regular season and playoff matches at Swangard, priority purchase rights for the proposed Whitecaps Waterfront Stadium and much more. For more information call 604.669.WAVE (9283) or visit www.whitecapsfc.com.
USL First Division Stories from March 30, 2007
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