Come cheer on the Whitecaps
May 26, 2005 - USL First Division (USL-1)
Vancouver Whitecaps News Release
Come soak up the sun with the Whitecaps this Friday at Swangard Stadium! Tomorrow night USL First Division leading scorer, Jason Jordan, and the rest of the Vancouver Whitecaps will host the Virginia Beach Mariners at 7:00pm.
The Mariners, who will be making their first trip ever to Vancouver, have a lineup that features former Whitecap Justin Thompson and long-time English professional Darren Caskey, who previously played for Reading FC and Notts County. Caskey currently leads the Mariners in scoring with three goals and seven points.
Friday is also a special Seniors Night with a big half-time bingo game, and special ticket prices for seniors 65 or better! For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 604-280-4400.
Next Game:
The Whitecaps next game is Sunday, May 29th versus the Minnesota Thunder. The game can be heard on TEAM 1040 with kick off at 5:05pm. The Whitecaps next home game is Friday, June 10th when the Whitecaps Men host the Portland Timbers. This game is part of the Cascadia Cup series.
Whitecaps on the Air:
If you can't make it to the game, make sure to tune into TEAM 1040 sports radio! Join Peter Schaad and Alan Errington for all the action from the Men's side. The Whitecaps pre-game show with Jeff Leyland starts at 6:30pm. Whitecaps soccer on TEAM 1040 is presented by Soccer City. You can also get brought up to speed on all things soccer Saturday mornings at 9:00am with the Whitecaps World of Soccer on TEAM 1040. Peter Schaad takes you around the USL for men's and women's league updates, as well as news from around the globe.
Canada v. Honduras:
Canada's World Cup Team is playing Honduras at Swangard Stadium on Saturday, July 2nd. This game will be Canada's only match leading up to July's Gold Cup. Tickets are now on sale through all Ticketmaster Ticket Centres, charge by phone at 604-280-4400.
USL First Division Stories from May 26, 2005
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