Last doubleheader of the year
Published on June 23, 2006 under USL First Division (USL-1)
Vancouver Whitecaps News Release
The Whitecaps second and last doubleheader of the season will be played this Sunday at Swangard Stadium. The Whitecaps Women will start things off at 4:00pm v. the Fort Collins Force, with the Men closing the evening with a game at 7:00pm v. the Puerto Rico Islanders.
The Whitecaps Women's last game against the Force was a 1-1 draw - the only match the women haven't won. Don't miss midfielder Tiffany Milbrett, looking to add to her league leading 7 goals this season.
As for the Men, they are hitting the midpoint of the season facing a tough Puerto Rico team. The Islanders currently sit one point ahead of the Whitecaps with two games in hand. The Whitecaps feature eighteen year old defender Stefan Leslie, who was recently named to Canada's U-20 Men's Team for a two-game series against the USA on July 7th and 9th.
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Can't make it to the game? Tune in to watch the game live on Shaw TV or listen on AM730.
Whitecaps Team and International Merchandise
Just in time for the World Cup, the Whitecaps Online Store and Umbro have released international team merchandise to celebrate your favourite country's World Cup quest.
Next Game:
The Whitecaps Men's next game is Friday, June 30th when the Whitecaps host rival Portland. The Whitecaps Women's next game is also Friday, June 30th when they take on the San Diego Gauchos in Nanaimo (6:30pm). For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 604-280-4400.
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