Fewer Than 1,000 Tickets Remain vs. Portland Timbers

August 21, 2014 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC News Release

VANCOUVER, BC - Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced on Thursday that fewer than 1,000 tickets remain for the next home match against Portland Timbers on Saturday, August 30. Kickoff for this rivalry match at BC Place is set for 7:30 p.m. PT - TV: TSN2, RADIO: TEAM 1410, teamradio.ca, MOBILE: bell.ca/mobiletv, ONLINE: TSN GO .

Fans are encouraged to secure their tickets early as nine of the club's 11 MLS home matches this season have sold out. 5-Packs also remain available, and with only six home matches remaining, this provides a great opportunity to be at BC Place throughout the "˜Caps push for the playoffs. Purchase a 5-Pack today by calling 604-669-9283 ext. 2 or visit whitecapsfc.com/tickets .

"This is the most exciting part of the season, and we're going to need our fans behind us at each and every remaining home match," said Whitecaps FC president Bob Lenarduzzi. "The support we've had at BC Place this season has been better than ever, and we look forward to more of the same for the rest of 2014 and beyond."

PLAYOFF UPDATE

Whitecaps FC (7W-4L-12D) currently sit in the fifth and final playoff position in the Western Conference, two points ahead of the sixth place Timbers (7W-7L-10D) and four points back of their opponents this weekend, LA Galaxy (10W-5L-7D). This weekend's match against the Galaxy is set for 7:30 p.m. PT at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif ornia - TV: TSN2, RADIO: TEAM 1410, teamradio.ca, MOBILE: bell.ca/mobiletv, ONLINE: TSN GO .

CASCADIA CUP UPDATE

The August 30 match could see Whitecaps FC (CC: 2W-0L-1D) playing for the right to retain their Cascadia Cup title - a trophy created by the supporters groups of Portland Timbers, Seattle Sounders FC, and Vancouver Whitecaps FC to crown the best team in the Pacific Northwest. Should Portland (CC: 0W-2L-1D) win or draw at home versus Seattle (CC: 1W-1L-2D) this coming Sunday, August 24, Vancouver will be able to claim the Cascadia Cup with a win against the Timbers at home on August 30.

It's not too late to participate in the best sporting experience in Vancouver. Whitecaps FC offer a flexible range of ticket products, including prorated season tickets, 5-packs, student season tickets, and a youth soccer half-season ticket. Single-match tickets start at $22, subject to applicable fees. For more information on all Whitecaps FC ticket options, call 604-669-9283 ext. 2 or visit whitecapsfc.com/tickets.

• Discuss this story on the Major League Soccer message board...

Major League Soccer Stories from August 21, 2014

• Rapids Podcast: Drew Moor on the Long Road Back - Colorado Rapids
• Edson Buddle Scores the 100th Goal of His Career - Colorado Rapids
• Mexico, Chile Unveil Players Traveling to Bay Area for Sept. 6 Friendly at Levi's(r) Stadium - San Jose Earthquakes
• Whitecaps FC Acquire Midfielder Mauro Rosales from Chivas USA - Vancouver Whitecaps FC
• Chivas USA Acquire English Midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker - Club Deportivo Chivas USA
• Following pair of second-half lapses, Revs aim now is "tightening the screws" - New England Revolution
• LA Galaxy to Host Second Annual LA Galaxy 5k and Cozmo Family Fun Run - LA Galaxy
• Scouting Report: Davis Crucial for Dynamo - Columbus Crew SC
• Real Salt Lake Match Preview: RSL at FC Dallas - Real Salt Lake
• LA Galaxy Add Three Youth Clubs to LA Galaxy Program - LA Galaxy
• Fewer Than 1,000 Tickets Remain vs. Portland Timbers - Vancouver Whitecaps FC
• Donovan's Goal Spoils Wild Night for Rapids - Colorado Rapids
• Sounders FC Gain Share of First with Tie vs. San Jose - Seattle Sounders FC
• Impact Wins 3-2 in El Salvador - Club de Foot Montreal
• Earthquakes Come from Behind to Earn 1-1 Draw on the Road against Sounders FC - San Jose Earthquakes

The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent Vancouver Whitecaps FC Stories

• 'Caps Extend Unbeaten Streak to 10 Matches in All Competitions
• 'Caps Are Going to the Final
• Brian White Named MLS Player of the Month for April
• Berhalter banger, Vite brace: 'Caps stay top of MLS
• White and Berhalter score as 'Caps take the advantage into the second leg