Vancouver Whitecaps Weekly Updates
Published on April 2, 2008 under USL First Division (USL-1)
Vancouver Whitecaps News Release
We hope you are busy preparing your 1 Full Minute entry, but if you haven't heard about the contest, you're in luck. Do you know a kid age 6 - 18 who can say in one full minute why they want to cheer on the Whitecaps at a new Whitecaps Waterfront Stadium? They could win a trip for four to Montreal to catch the Whitecaps vs. the Impact, in the opening game at the brand new Saputo Stadium.
The contest closes April 8, so get your entry in soon!
More info...
Bellisomo's Blog
With training camp well under way for the men's squad, defender Luca Bellisomo is keeping us onside with his ongoing 'Bellisomo Blog'. Luca gives us a peak at a pro training camp, covering everything from how he kills time on the road in Seattle, to the breakfast plan that team nutritionist Jennifer Gibson created from a Denny's menu, to Taka and Serge's strange attempt at communication.
Check it out...
GOLTV to air live coverage of Canadian Women's Olympic Qualifying Matches
GOLTV Canada, the 24-hour all soccer network, announced today that it has acquired live broadcasting rights to air the Canadian women's national team's first three matches at this month's CONCACAF region Olympic qualifying tournament in Juarez, Mexico.
Beginning this evening at 5:00 p.m. PT, GOLTV will air live coverage of Canada's opening round match against Trinidad & Tobago. On Sunday, April 6, they will broadcast live coverage of Canada's second and final preliminary round contest against Costa Rica at 10:00 a.m. PT. The semi-finals for the CONCACAF region Olympic qualifying tournament are set for Wednesday, April 9 and GOLTV will have live coverage of both semi-final matches beginning at 4:00 p.m. PT and 6:30 p.m. PT respectively. The winners of each semi-final match will automatically qualify to compete at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.
What's on the Tele?
If you're like me, you love watching soccer from all around the world but have a hard time keeping tabs on which games are playing on local channels and at what time. Whitecapsfc.com has you covered with our 'What's on the Tele' feature. Visit our Fanzone - Soccer Universe section regularly to stay up to date on key matches on tv in this market.
Check out this week's 'Tele' schedule...
What's next on whitecapsfc.com
Check out whitecapsfc.com this upcoming week for everything you need to be ready for the 2008 USL-1 season. Whitecaps Correspondent Simon Fudge sits down with Teitur and Todd to analyze the keepers, defenders, midfielders and forwards in a four part series. In addition, stay tuned for a USL-1 preview that looks at the offseason moves of all the Caps' opponents. And of course, the home opener against Montreal is on April 12th, so we have all the info you need to prep for the big game.
If that's not enough of a Whitecaps fill for you, we are getting very close to announcing our international friendly opponent. Any guesses as to who it will be??
USL First Division Stories from April 2, 2008
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